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Utah's new NHL team is in the second round of fan voting to choose its name, with six options available: Utah Blizzard, Utah Hockey Club, Utah Mammoth, Utah Outlaws, Utah Venom, and Utah Yeti. Fans have until June 20 to vote, and the team will announce the next steps in the naming process in the coming months. The inaugural season starts in October.
Ryan Smith, owner of the Utah Jazz, has requested the NHL to consider expanding to Utah, expressing serious interest in bringing an NHL team to the state. The NHL has acknowledged the interest and praised Smith's commitment to the community and vision for Utah as a sports and entertainment destination. Smith believes that hockey would thrive in Utah, similar to Seattle and Vegas, and is determined to take the next formal step in the expansion process.
Smith Entertainment Group has formally requested the National Hockey League (NHL) to initiate an expansion process with the aim of bringing an NHL franchise to Utah. The group, led by Ryan and Ashley Smith, has been in discussions with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman since 2022 and is ready to welcome an NHL team to Utah, using Delta Center as an interim home arena. Utah's strong economy, passionate sports fanbase, and hockey legacy make it an ideal market for an NHL franchise. The potential expansion aligns with the growth and momentum of the NHL, and SEG's commitment to showcasing Utah as a premier sports and entertainment destination.