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Utah Hockey Club, formerly known as the Arizona Coyotes, began its life as the original Winnipeg Jets of the World Hockey Association (WHA) and started playing in the 1972-73 season. They joined the NHL for the 1979-80 season when the league absorbed the WHA and the team remained in Winnipeg through the 1995-96 season. In Winnipeg, the team made the playoffs 11 times in 17 NHL seasons but never made it past the division finals. Prior to the 1996-97 season, the team relocated to Arizona and became the Phoenix Coyotes, although they changed their location name from Phoenix to Arizona for the 2014-15 season. Since joining the NHL, the Coyotes/Jets have made the playoffs 20 times but have only made the conference finals one time.
Utah Hockey Club News, Analysis & Commentary
Introducing the Utah Mammoth: Utah HC’s Permanent Name & Brand
It’s official. After more than a year of being named the Utah Hockey Club, the newest franchise in the NHL has officially been named the Utah Mammoth. After more than 850,000 votes for the name during a 13-month process, Mammoth was the clear favorite by the Utah fanbase. Through renowned design firm Doubleday & Cartwright, owners Ryan and Ashley Smith and the entire Smith Entertainment Group have developed a permanent brand for the team that honors the state of Utah, the state’s history, and the fanbase. The Name The name Mammoth represents the prehistoric beast that roamed the Earth thousands…
Utah HC Is Officially Named the Utah Mammoth
After a 13-month process that featured multiple rounds of fan voting and trademark issues (not to mention an entire season), Utah’s NHL team has a permanent name. What was the Utah Hockey Club is now officially the Utah Mammoth. A new Ice Age dawns. Introducing Utah Mammoth. #TusksUp pic.twitter.com/B2yuoflDRt — Utah Mammoth (@utahhockeyclub) May 7, 2025 According to the team, Mammoth was the fans’ clear favorite in the final round of voting. The name—deliberately singular, in an all-for-one spirit—honors an animal that lived in Utah during the last Ice Age about 10,000 years ago. “The community chose the Utah Mammoth…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Maple Leafs, Blues, Mammoth
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Buffalo Sabres are looking to restructure their front office and have made some significant changes this week. Meanwhile, the injury news on Anthony Stolarz is positive, even if there isn’t a return date yet. Torey Krug’s NHL career is likely over. Finally, the Utah Hockey Club has officially changed its name to the Utah Mammoth. What do fans need to know? Sabres Making Changes to their Front Office As per Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff, the Buffalo Sabres have explored changes to their front office and are holding discussions with veteran NHL executives. Kevyn…
Expectations for Utah HC Picking 4th Overall in the 2025 NHL Draft
After finishing with a record of 38-31-13, which put them only seven points outside of a playoff spot, the Utah Hockey Club was not expecting to draft second overall in the 2025 NHL draft. However, the unexpected happened as the New York Islanders won the first overall pick with the…
Utah & Islanders Win 2025 NHL Draft Lottery; Islanders Have 1st Pick
The 2025 Draft Lottery took place on May 5, and the New York Islanders and Utah Hockey Hockey Club won. Entering the lottery with a 3.2 percent chance of winning, Utah climbed 10 spots from the 14th pick to fourth, and the New York Islanders jumped 10th to first, which…
Kailer Yamamoto Revitalized His Career With Utah
A year ago, Kailer Yamamoto was at the lowest point of his career. After being traded to the Detroit Red Wings from the Edmonton Oilers, the only team he had ever known up until that point, he was bought out and signed by his hometown team, the Seattle Kraken. With…
NHL Rumors Shootdown: Jon Cooper Not Leaving Lightning
Amid ongoing speculation linking him to the newly relocated Utah Hockey Club, longtime Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper has firmly put those rumors to rest on Friday. Despite a recent report by New York Post columnist Larry Brooks suggesting a potential move due to Cooper’s personal connection with…
Utah HC’s Top Offseason Priorities Need to Be McBain, Cooley & Young Prospects
The Utah Hockey Club finds itself in a unique situation, boasting a highly-competitive roster that entered the 2024-25 season as the third-youngest team in the National Hockey League (NHL). The organization is also loaded with young prospects, all of their upcoming first-round draft picks, and nine total picks in the…
Swayman Trade Talk & More NHL News and Rumors
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, is Jeremy Swayman a trade candidate out of Boston? And, if the Bruins do elect to move him, where would he wind up? Meanwhile, with the Tampa Bay Lightning eliminated from the playoffs, talk regarding the future of head coach Jon Cooper has surfaced. Finally,…
Utah News & Rumors: Delta Center Renovations, Name Leak & More
In just the past 24 hours, there’s been a lot of news and rumors swirling around the Utah Hockey Club. For a team that didn’t make the playoffs, they seem to be one of the teams with the most trending stories behind them. From a possible name leak to a…
Reliving Utah HC’s Most Memorable Inaugural Season Wins
The Utah Hockey Club had a phenomenal inaugural NHL season in Salt Lake City. This was a team that spent four seasons rebuilding as the Arizona Coyotes before relocating to Utah under new ownership. Over the past few seasons, the Coyotes were slowly improving, increasing their point-per-game percentage and games…
Why Tocchet Left Canucks, Plus Red Wings & Other NHL Rumors
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, why did Rick Tocchet leave the Vancouver Canucks? He gave his reasoning that family was a priority and it was time to explore his options, but is there more to it? And, how will this impact Quinn Hughes? Steve Yzerman held an end-of-season media conference…
Will Utah HC Look to Move Nick Schmaltz This Offseason?
Nick Schmaltz of the Utah Hockey Club scored on the power play against the Nashville Predators on April 14 to get his 20th goal of the season. With the goal, he solidified a new career high in points with 62, before assisting on Utah’s lone goal in their final game…
Utah HC Players Choose Their Favorite Moments of the 2024-25 Season
There have been so many big moments during the Utah Hockey Club’s inaugural season. From the very first game to the very last on the road in St. Louis, it’s been a very exciting first season for the newest franchise in the NHL. While the fans have had their share…
What Do Utah HC Players Have Planned for this Summer?
Summer has arrived for the Utah Hockey Club, and while it ended sooner than the team wanted it to, it provides an excellent opportunity for the staff and players to take a break from hockey and reset ahead of preparing for the 2025-26 season. So, with that in mind, what…
Non-Playoff NHL Teams That Will Have the Busiest Offseasons
If your favorite team missed the NHL playoffs, don’t fret. The NHL Draft and free agency will be here before you know it. There were some surprises among playoff misses, notably with big-market teams. Who among the NHL’s 16 non-playoff teams is poised to have a busy summer? New York…
What Do Visiting NHL Teams Think of Utah?
It’s always fun to see what NHL players think of new markets when new teams enter the league. When the Vegas Golden Knights came into the league in 2017, it was the first new market since 2011. Most people expected NHLers to love the new city because of the weather…
Roadrunners vs. Canucks: 2025 Round 1 Calder Cup Playoff Preview
It took all 72 games in their season, but on Saturday night, the Tucson Roadrunners finally clinched a playoff spot to return to the American Hockey League (AHL) Playoffs for the third straight season. It’s a special season for the Roadrunners as well as it’s their first playoff appearance while…
Why Utah HC Fans Should Care About AHL Roadrunners’ Playoff Push
The Utah Hockey Club’s season ended on Tuesday with a 6-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues. For Utah fans, Game 82 in St. Louis marks the end of the team’s inaugural season with lots to look forward to. However, while Utah’s season might be over, the organization’s season is…
Utah FAQ
What year was the Utah Hockey Club founded?
The Utah Hockey Club was founded in 2024 after the Arizona Coyotes were sold and relocated to Salt Lake City. Prior to that, the franchise was located in Winnipeg as the original Jets.
When did the Utah Hockey Club play its first game?
The Utah Hockey Club played its first game on Oct. 8, 2024 versus the Chicago Blackhawks.
Who is the current head coach of the Utah Hockey Club?
Andre Tourigny is the current head coach of the Utah Hockey Club.