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Utah’s new NHL team will make its debut this fall in Des Moines.
Utah Hockey Club, which moved from Arizona to Salt Lake City, released its preseason schedule on Thursday, and it includes a game Sunday, Sept. 22, against the St. Louis Blues at Wells Fargo Arena.
Ownership announced the former Arizona Coyotes’ move earlier this month and unveiled the initial logos and jerseys that will be used in 2024-25 before permanent branding from names to logos are established following a fan vote, according to the Associated Press.
The jerseys were revealed in concert with the $1.2 billion sale of the club to Smith Entertainment Group closing. The color scheme of light blue, black and white is expected to last long term.
Ryan Smith’s company, which also owns the NBA’s Utah Jazz, bought the team formerly known as the 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. “The NHL has been incredible to work with throughout this process, providing us with invaluable guidance and support. We have a ton of work to do — training camp starts in less than 100 days — and could not be more excited about what’s to come.”
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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 Minnesota Wild and the St. Louis Blues played a preseason game at Wells Fargo Arena in September 2018. It was the first NHL game in the arena’s history, and the first NHL game played in Iowa since 1984.
Ticket information has not yet been released for the Utah-St. Louis preseason game in Des Moines.
Wells Fargo Arena is also hosting an NBA preseason game this fall. The Minnesota Timberwolves will play against the Philadelphia 76ers at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11. Tickets are not yet on sale, but you can sign up for priority access here.
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