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Utah Grizzlies Sold, Rebranded as Trenton Ironhawks

4/16/2026

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  • The Utah Grizzlies have been sold and will be rebranded as the Trenton Ironhawks after 30 seasons and 2,440 games.
  • Their final game ended in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Rapid City Rush, attended by over 8,000 fans.
  • Longtime PA announcer Chris Haggin and player Mason Mannek expressed sadness over the team's departure but remain hopeful for the return of minor league hockey in Utah.
  • They cited growing demand and potential new arenas as reasons for optimism.