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Vote Now: Help Rename Utah Hockey Club!

1/30/2025

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Summary

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The Utah Hockey Club is inviting fans to participate in an exciting name change after the "Utah Yetis" was nixed by trademark issues. Supporters can cast their votes for one of three contenders—Utah Hockey Club, Utah Mammoth, or Utah Wasatch—during the upcoming four home games. The winning name will be unveiled ahead of the 2025-26 NHL season!

History

Historical Context

The Utah Hockey Club is rebranding after acquiring the Arizona Coyotes' assets in April 2024. This mirrors past NHL relocations, like the Atlanta Thrashers to Winnipeg in 2011. Fans can vote on a new name, continuing a tradition of community involvement in team identity, vital since the league's inception in 1917.

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Story summary

The Utah Hockey Club is inviting fans to participate in an exciting name change after the "Utah Yetis" was nixed by trademark issues. Supporters can cast their votes for one of three contenders—Utah Hockey Club, Utah Mammoth, or Utah Wasatch—during the upcoming four home games. The winning name will be unveiled ahead of the 2025-26 NHL season!

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