Live Blog: Utah Hockey Club Media Day Updates
Sep 18, 2024, 10:04 AM

SALT LAKE CITY – With the first puck drop less than three weeks away, the Utah Hockey Club officially kicked off their inaugural 2024-25 season with their first-ever media day.
The following is a live blog that will provide updates from front office staff, coaches and players as they address the media.
Chris Armstrong, President of Hockey Operations
Kicking things off on media day, President of Hockey Operations Chris Armstrong addressed the media and right from the start was able to address an update on the team’s name. While he was unable to comment on exactly what it will be, he did share that they know what they fans want the name to be and they are exhausting every avenue to try and make that happen.
Chris Armstrong said they know what the fans want this team to be called and they are exhausting every avenue to make that happen.
Also said he is not in a place to share what that is.#UtahHockeyClub #NHL
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) September 18, 2024
In terms of a streaming service, Armstrong was short but said that fans can expect an announcement on that front this coming week.
Chris Armstrong shared that they will have a streaming service announcement for the Utah Hockey Club this week.#UtahHockeyClub #NHL
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) September 18, 2024
As the club heads into their inaugural season and continues to cross off a long list of to-do items before the puck drops on October 8, Armstrong shared that they are internally discussing naming a captain, but they currently do not have a timeline.
Chris Armstrong shared that they don’t have a timeline on naming a captain, but they are discussing it internally.#UtahHockeyClub #NHL
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) September 18, 2024
Armstrong also addressed several other key subjects such as the future of youth hockey in the state of Utah with the NHL’s arrival and plans to host a future Rookie Faceoff Tournament. As for youth hockey, they do have plans to launch a new initiative but are also aware of the current programs in place and look forward to lifting those rather than replacing them. Additionally, the club has interest in hosting a Rookie Tournament in the future but do are unsure of when or where that might be.
The Utah Hockey club will be launching a youth hockey initiative with more updates on that soon.#UtahHockeyClub #NHL
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) September 18, 2024
The Utah Hockey Club plans to host a rookie tournament at some point. Unsure of when or exactly where they will host the tournament but that is something they’re very interested in doing.#UtahHockeyClub #NHL
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) September 18, 2024