Utah Hockey Club earned its first win in franchise history on Tuesday night.
Utah never trailed against the Chicago Blackhawks, winning 5-2 in the season opener with two goals from Dylan Guenther. Clayton Keller, Barrett Hayton and Lawson Crouse also had shots in the back of the net for the NHL's newest hockey franchise.
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Utah Hockey Club defenseman Sean Darge (number 50) celebrates a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period of an NHL hockey game on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 in Salt Lake City. ), defenseman Mikhail Sergachev, and center Nick Schmalz (No. 8). (AP Photo/Spencer Heaps)
The atmosphere in Salt Lake City was frenetic all day long. Fan celebrations, an outdoor concert featuring Shabuzi, and a watch party kept fans excited.
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen skated out the ceremonial puck and handed it to Utah team owner Ryan Smith. Ashley Smith then dropped a pick in front of Keller and Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno before the game started.
“This might be the most exciting hockey game I've ever been to,” Utah forward Logan Cooley said after the game. “When I came to the rink today, even though it was the morning skate, I still felt chills.” spoke. via salt lake tribune.
Utah Hockey Club defenseman #4 Juuso Valimaki, center Jack McBain, 2 from left, after Gunther scores in the first period of the NHL hockey club's game against the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday, Oct. 8. th, right winger Dylan Guenther celebrates #11. , 2024, Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Spencer Heaps)
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“The whole city is buzzing and it's so exciting. I feel like I'm living the best moments of my life with these people.”
Ryan Smith, who is also the majority owner of the Jazz, said everything about the night was fun.
“We’re just trying to put on a fun event that everyone in the community will remember,” he said. “It doesn't get any more complicated than that. This is the tell-all moment. Everyone knows it's coming. We just have to do it once.”
Chicago Blackhawks center, No. 98, Connor Bedard and Utah Hockey Club center, No. 27, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Salt Lake City, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024. Barrett Hayton will be competing. (AP Photo/Spencer Heaps)
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Utah Hockey Club was born from the end of the Arizona Coyotes. The franchise acquired players, coaches, and draft picks from the franchise in exchange for the expansion draft. But Coyote history remains in Arizona.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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