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Utah signs off on $1.8B for downtown development zone after big last-second changes
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 4 - 6:07 p.m.
A state committee has agreed on a $1.8 billion "reinvestment zone" where major downtown Salt Lake City changes will take place, but a last-second change caused a stir on Friday.

Salt Lake City nears 'financing mechanism' for massive Delta Center district plans
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 2 - 6:18 a.m.
Salt Lake City is inching closer to reaching an agreement to help finance the culture and convention component of a "sports, entertainment, culture and convention district" downtown.

Utah passes bill to pave way for Salt Lake to fund $1B downtown revitalization plan
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted March 11 - 6:16 a.m.
A plan to drastically alter downtown Salt Lake City took a major step toward becoming a reality on the final day of the legislative session.

Michael Kesselring nets Utah's 1st Gordie Howe hat trick in 5-2 win over Buffalo
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 7 - 2:27 p.m.
Kesselring had the first Gordie Howe hat trick in Utah Hockey Club history with a goal, an assist and a fight as Utah extended Buffalo's winless streak to six straight with a 5-2 win.

Photos: Utah Hockey Club players bring the fun to Primary Children's patients
Chuck Wing, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 5 - 10:05 p.m.
Patients at Primary Children's Hospital got the exciting opportunity to play games and connect with a few of the Utah Hockey Club players Wednesday afternoon at the Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Campus in Lehi.

Utah HC drops 3rd straight with 1-0 loss at Boston
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 21 - 8:21 p.m.
The Bruins got all the scoring it would need at the 12:41 mark of the second period, when Elias Lindholm converted a power-play chance in front of goal with his his wrist shot between the pipes to put the Bruins up 1-0.

Beer at sporting events: History, revenue and challenges
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 11 - 9:03 p.m.
The longstanding relationship between alcohol and live spectator sports was on full display during the Utah Hockey Club's first-ever game in Salt Lake City last month.

How pro hockey, Olympics may boost another growing sports sector in Salt Lake County
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 30 - 8:00 a.m.
Local sports tourism experts say Utah Hockey Club's arrival and the forthcoming Winter Olympics could help spur another growing industry that draws thousands of people to Salt Lake County every year.

Jazz to ice and back again: How the Delta Center is handling double duty
Ryan Miller, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 13 - 2:22 p.m.
Utah is not the only place where two teams share a stadium, so working together was an old hat for the leagues.

'Boring' Connor Ingram makes superman-like save in Utah HC win
Ryan Miller, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 10 - 11:54 p.m.
Connor Ingram's heart dropped.

Dylan Guenther scores OT winner as Utah Hockey Club improves to 2-0
Ryan Miller, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 10 - 10:17 p.m.
Dylan Guenther scored twice to lead Utah to a 5-4 win over the New York Islanders.

Dylan Guenther scores twice as Utah Hockey Club holds off Chicago for franchise's 1st win
Sean Walker, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 9 - 12:26 a.m.
Dylan Guenther scored two goals, including the first goal in franchise history, as the Utah Hockey Club held off the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 in the inaugural season opener.

Why Salt Lake County's part in Delta Center district plans may not be finalized this year
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 3 - 10:38 p.m.
Salt Lake County's mayor says the county may not have a lease agreement for land next to the Delta Center until potentially next year.

New team, new merch, new eats: A look at what's new at the Delta Center this season
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 2 - 4:32 p.m.
Fans may also notice a few new changes to the Delta Center this season to reflect an arena that now hosts two teams.

Salt Lake City finalizes deal with Smith over Delta Center future. What happens next?
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 1 - 10:38 p.m.
Utah's capital has finalized an agreement with Smith Entertainment Group on a plan to completely change downtown Salt Lake City to welcome in the NHL and retain the NBA.

'Unprecedented' concessions pricing coming to Delta Center this season
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 30 - 3:38 p.m.
Smith Entertainment Group is implementing some reduced prices for a "fan-friendly concessions menu" at Utah Jazz and Utah Hockey Club games this season.

Utah committee approves Salt Lake City-Smith Entertainment Group deal for Delta Center district
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 17 - 4:45 p.m.
A plan that would keep the NBA's Utah Jazz and the NHL's Utah Hockey Club downtown is another step closer to becoming a reality.

Here's who will be calling Utah Hockey Club games
Ryan Miller, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 4 - 10:51 a.m.
Matt McConnell hasn't seen enough of coach Andre Tourigny's hockey team just yet.

Veteran defenseman excited to be 'part of building something' with Utah Hockey Club
Ryan Miller, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 3 - 6:56 p.m.
Robert Bortuzzo had heard the buzz around the NHL's newest team. Now, he's excited to be a part of it.

Salt Lake City makes tweaks to Delta Center district zoning changes as it nears vote
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 14 - 1:03 p.m.
It appears Salt Lake City is poised to vote on proposed zoning changes tied to the major "sports, entertainment, culture and convention district" near the Delta Center.

Utah Hockey Club breaks ground on new training facility
Ryan Miller, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 12 - 2:54 p.m.
Monica Zoltanski, the mayor of Sandy, admits the Shops at South Town needs a facelift. A new NHL training facility should do the trick

Why Utah has yet to officially receive Salt Lake City's Smith Entertainment Group plan
Carter Williams, KSL.com and Lindsay Aerts, KSL-TV | Posted Aug. 8 - 3:59 p.m.
A state commission has not yet scheduled a meeting to vote on the Salt Lake City-Smith Entertainment Group agreement and says it hasn't officially received the document, either. But neither side is panicked.

Smith finalizes Sandy mall purchase, plans to break ground on new hockey training center
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 1 - 5:08 p.m.
Smith Entertainment Group completed its purchase of the Shops at South Town and has plans to break ground on a new training center for the Utah Hockey Club this month.

Reenvisioning downtown Salt Lake is 'biggest thing' to work on before 2034 Olympics, Cox says
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted July 22 - 8:53 p.m.
Gov. Spencer Cox said he believes a plan to revitalize downtown Salt Lake City near the Delta Center could address the biggest need he sees ahead of the 2034 Winter Olympics.


