Category Archives: Utah
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…
Oilers win 2025 USPHL Premier national championship, bring title home to Vernal
March 28th, 2025The Vernal Oilers defeated the Springfield Pics 6-2 on March 24 from the Ice Vault in Wayne, N.J., to claim the 2025 USPHL National Championship. The Pics started the offense on the day with the first lead, when Benjamin Adcock scored at the 7:40 mark of the second period. With a 30-second 5-on-3 power play…
Salt Lake City native, Ice Miners alum Squibbs signs NAHL tender with Fairbanks
January 14th, 2025The NAPHL’s T1ER League has announced that CarShield AAA 18U defenseman Jack Squibbs has signed an NAHL tender agreement for the 2025-26 season with the Fairbanks Ice Dogs. Squibbs, 17, is playing his first year in the T1ER league with CarShield, dressing in a total of eight games to date. Of his three points recorded thus…
Renegades alum, West Valley City native Shaw gloves weekly USPHL honors
January 13th, 2025The USPHL has announced that Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings goalie Deaken Shaw is the North Premier Division Goaltender of the Week. Shaw (‘06/West Valley City) went 1-0 with a 14-save shutout win against the Steele County Blades on Jan. 4. In his first Premier season, this is Shaw’s third shutout win. He has a .935 save…
West Valley City native, Renegades alum Shaw gloves weekly USPHL honors
December 16th, 2024The USPHL has announced that Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings goalie Deaken Shaw is the North Premier Division Goaltender of the Week. Shaw (‘06/West Valley City) secured a win for the Riverkings with a 33-save shutout (his third of the season) against the Minnesota Blue Ox. Shaw is 9-1-0-0 in his first Premier season with a .934…
NCDC 2024-25 Team Preview: Ogden Mustangs
September 9th, 2024The NCDC will be previewing each of the 21 teams set to hit the ice during the 2024-25 season in a continuing series up to the Sept. 19 start of the new campaign. Ogden Mustangs Mountain Division Home Arena: Weber County Sports Complex Head Coach: Kenny Orlando The Ogden Mustangs made some outstanding history last…
2024-25 NCDC Team Preview: Utah Outliers
August 23rd, 2024The NCDC will be previewing each of the 21 teams set to hit the ice during the 2024-25 season in a continuing series up to the Sept. 19 start of the new campaign. Utah Outliers Mountain Division Home Arenas: Acord Ice Arena, West Valley City, Utah; Black Rock Event Center, Park City, Utah (starting Feb….
Salt Lake City native, Jr. Grizzlies product Gordon-Carroll signs with WHL’s Tigers
April 25th, 2024The WHL’s Medicine Hat Tigers have announced the signing of 2008-born forward Shaeffer Gordon-Carroll to a WHL scholarship and development agreement. Gordon-Carroll, a Salt Lake City native, was selected in the first round (ninth overall) of the 2023 WHL U.S. Prospects Draft by the Tigers. Gordon-Carroll played with the Chicago Mission 15U AAA program during…