Utah Hockey Club will be name of NHL's newest team for inaugural season

Utah Hockey Club will be the name of the NHL team playing its games in Salt Lake City beginning this fall, with a long-term identity still to come.

Smith Entertainment Group announced the move Thursday and unveiled the initial logos and jerseys that will be used in 2024-25 in concert with the $1.2 billion US sale closing. Ryan Smith's company, which also owns the NBA's Utah Jazz, bought the team formerly known as the Arizona Coyotes in April.

"Today is a monumental day for the state of Utah as we officially close on the establishment of a new NHL franchise," Smith said.

Commissioner Gary Bettman on behalf of the Board of Governors said he was delighted to welcome Utah to the league.

"Congratulations to Ryan and Ashley Smith, their entire organization, the state of Utah and the fans as the club continues its exciting march toward puck drop in October," Bettman said.

The puck drops in October, but there is no timeline on when permanent branding and logos will be revealed.

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