Category Archives: Utah
Westhaven native, Golden Eagles alum Gray gloves weekly EHL honors
January 20th, 2026The Eastern Hockey League has announced that Union Jr. Thunder goaltender Gavin Gray is a Mid-Atlantic Premier Division Star of the Week. The Jr. Thunder earned a big win, thanks some heroics in goal. Gray, an ’07 from Westhaven, shut out the New Jersey Bears in an intense matchup, turning aside 34 shots last Saturday…
Pleasant Grove native Stubbs cops monthly honors from FPHL after 34 points in 17 games
December 9th, 2025The Federal Prospects Hockey League has announced that Binghamton Black Bears forward CJ Stubbs has been selected the Player of the Month for October/November. Stubbs played 17 games for the Black Bears during the first two months and is leading the league in scoring with 10 goals and 24 assists for 34 points. His best…
Park City’s Wiczek signs free-agent deal with WHL’s Wild
September 28th, 2025The WHL’s Wenatchee Wild has announced that 2006-born forward Paul Wiczek has signed with the organization. A native of Park City, Wiczek enters his second season of junior hockey after suiting up for the NAHL’s Oklahoma Warriors in 2024-25. “Paul came to camp as a free agent and earned a roster spot through his work ethic…
ECHL’s Grizzlies sold, will relocate to New Jersey for 2026-27 season
September 10th, 2025Professional ice hockey is returning to Trenton, N.J., as the ECHL announced on Tuesday that the league’s board of governors has approved the transfers of controlling interest and home territory in the Utah Grizzlies membership from Grizzlies Hockey Club, LLC to Pro Hockey Partners, LLC, who will relocate the team to Trenton at the conclusion…
Renegades captain, West Jordan product Kearney signs tender with NAHL’s Warriors
June 29th, 2025The NAPHL’s T1ER League has announced that Wasatch Renegades 18U captain Lincoln Kearney has signed a NAHL tender agreement for the 2025-26 season with the Oklahoma Warriors. Kearney, 18, has been a key contributor for the Renegades’ 18U squad over the past two seasons, serving as team captain in his final year of youth hockey. The…
ECHL’s Utah Grizzlies release statement announcing potential sale of team
June 23rd, 2025The Utah Grizzlies announced today that the organization has begun a formal process to explore the potential sale of the team, a path that could ultimately lead to the relocation of the franchise. This step comes with deep reflection and heartfelt appreciation for a community that has embraced the Grizzlies for nearly three decades. From…
In Memoriam: Kevin Bruder (1968–2025)
May 14th, 2025It is with profound sadness that we share the sudden passing of Kevin Bruder, beloved General Manager of the Maverik Center, President & CEO of the Utah Grizzlies, and Chairman of the ECHL Board of Governors. Kevin passed away on Sunday, May 11, at the age of 56, while enjoying the Utah outdoors. Kevin’s greatest…
Utah’s NHL franchise officially named Mammoth after successful fan vote
May 8th, 2025Today, Smith Entertainment Group (SEG) revealed the new name and permanent identity of Utah’s NHL franchise: the Utah Mammoth. More than 10,000 years ago, herds of mammoth claimed Utah as their home and, ever since, the mammoth has embodied strength, momentum, and an earth-shaking presence – qualities that are brought to life by the passion of…
Krieger steps up again for Ogden Jr. Mustangs to deliver national title for Utah
April 6th, 2025KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Fighting to bring home a national title to Utah, the Ogden Jr. Mustangs made history with a 3-1 victory against the Vegas Jr. Golden Knights in Sunday’s 2A title game of the 2025 Chipotle-USA Hockey Youth Tier II 14U National Championships. “This is awesome, from my understanding it’s the first national championship in…