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Belle Fraser
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Covering the Utah Hockey Club for @sltrib.com
“I think it’s important to show some gratitude.”

Friends and family are on the road with Utah Hockey Club this week.

Inside the team’s mentor trip: www.sltrib.com/sports/utah-...
Why Utah Hockey Club players’ parents are flying on the team plane this weekend
Here's why the Utah Hockey Club players' parents are flying on the team plane this weekend.
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December 14, 2024 at 5:12 PM
"You want to be out there, you hate to miss games."

Where is Utah Hockey Club's Sean Durzi in his recovery process? www.sltrib.com/sports/utah-...
Where is Utah’s Sean Durzi in his recovery process? The hockey club’s defenseman gives an update.
Sean Durzi is still making an impact on the Utah community while sidelined with injury.
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December 12, 2024 at 4:00 PM
#UtahHC John Marino is on drive-through duty at Bjorn’s Brew Coffee.
December 11, 2024 at 8:40 PM
Also…Archie is here!🥹
December 11, 2024 at 8:38 PM
#UtahHC Sean Durzi and John Marino testing out their barista skills as part of the ‘Pay It Forward’ day for SEG’s All In On Utah.
December 11, 2024 at 8:38 PM
“He is our leader and obviously a great hockey player…That’s what he does the best.”

How Clayton Keller played true to the ‘C’ on his chest in Tuesday’s loss: www.sltrib.com/sports/utah-...
Utah Hockey Club’s captain took a look in the mirror and then found some redemption
Clayton Keller scored twice in Utah Hockey Club's 5-4 loss to the Minnesota Wild.
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December 11, 2024 at 3:52 PM
Per Tourigny, no lineup changes for #UtahHC tonight other than Vejmelka in net:

Keller-Hayton-Schmaltz
McBain-Cooley-Guenther
Maccelli-Bjugstad-Crouse
Carcone-Stenlund-Kerfoot

Sergachev-Määttä
Cole-Kesselring
Välimäki-Bortuzzo

Vejmelka
Stauber
December 10, 2024 at 7:33 PM
#UtahHC Välimäki on his 4.5-month-old son Noah:

"Now you can see when he’s on the glass at warmups and stuff, now he actually recognizes me. Seeing him smile before the game, it’s the best feeling."

"Being a dad is the best thing in the world."
December 10, 2024 at 7:33 PM
#UtahHC McBain on being on line with roommate Guenther:

“I think it’s all fun. Seeing him playing really well is motivating. I enjoy playing with him and Cooley, it’s been really good. It makes the car rides a lot easier when we’re both doing well.”
December 10, 2024 at 7:32 PM
Tourigny on #UtahHC Ingram:

"Not close to come back playing."

"Talk to him today, talk to the doctors and we’ll have more news after the game…Everything’s on the table, is he starting to skate today, in a few days, is he on the trip? I don’t have an answer for you right now."
December 10, 2024 at 7:32 PM
Per Tourigny, #UtahHC Connor Ingram will start to skate again this week.

Still to be determined if the goaltender will travel with the team on upcoming road trip.
December 10, 2024 at 7:32 PM
“I think that’s been something we’ve talked about a long time, and now being able to do it, it feels good.”

Has Utah Hockey Club turned a corner? Back-to-back wins have the team believing. www.sltrib.com/sports/utah-...
Has Utah Hockey Club turned a corner? Back-to-back wins have the team believing.
Utah Hockey Club won consecutive games for the first time since October with a 4-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.
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December 9, 2024 at 5:10 AM
Tij Iginla injury, Jaxson Stauber’s role, load management and scouting Utah’s opponents.

A #UtahHC notebook ahead of the team’s two-game road trip:
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Utah Hockey Club’s first-round pick is done for the year
Utah Hockey Club leaves on a two-game road trip to face the Buffalo Sabres and Philadelphia Flyers.
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December 5, 2024 at 4:08 PM
Utah Hockey Club announces Tij Iginla underwent hip surgery and will be out for the remainder of his season with the Kelowna Rockets.

The 18-year-old forward was on pace for a career season — 32 points (14g, 18a) in 21 games prior to injury.
December 5, 2024 at 3:40 AM
#UtahHC Clayton Keller does not make the Team USA roster for the 4 Nations Face-Off.
December 4, 2024 at 11:36 PM
In honor of Spotify Wrapped being dropped today, here are some #UtahHC numbers for you...
December 4, 2024 at 11:18 PM
“It’s always been a big honor for me to wear that jersey.”

Olli Määttä and Juuso Välimäki react to making Finland’s 4 Nations Face-Off roster: www.sltrib.com/sports/utah-...
Utah Hockey Club defensemen earn 4 Nations Face-Off spots
Olli Määttä and Juuso Välimäki earned roster spots on Team Finland for the 4 Nation Face-Off in February.
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December 4, 2024 at 10:15 PM
Tourigny on #UtahHC Maccelli not making Finland roster:

“If you have no adversity in life, you are probably living in a unicorn world because it’s not happening. You have adversity, and you need to be able to battle through and react to it.”
December 4, 2024 at 8:30 PM
#UtahHC Määttä on making Team Finland:

“I think these are awesome moments...As players, we’re excited. I’m sure the hockey world is excited, too.”

“You don’t want to get too ahead of yourself because we’ve got a lot of things we’re working on here.”
December 4, 2024 at 8:29 PM
Välimäki on having #UtahHC teammate Määttä with him on Team Finland:

“It will be awesome to have someone else to go with. Don’t have to get on that plane alone.”
December 4, 2024 at 8:29 PM
#UtahHC Välimäki on making Team Finland for 4 Nations Face-Off:

“Definitely was a goal of mine going into the year. Just super happy that I was able to make it.”

“It’s always been a big honor for me to wear that jersey. To be able to do it at this tournament will be awesome.”
December 4, 2024 at 8:29 PM
#UtahHC Olli Määttä and Juuso Välimäki have earned spots on team Finland for Four Nations. Matias Maccelli left off the roster.
December 4, 2024 at 7:12 PM
#UtahHC practice lines:

Keller-Hayton-Schmaltz
McBain-Cooley-Guenther
Maccelli-Bjugstad-Crouse
Carcone-Stenlund-Kerfoot
O’Brien

Sergachev-Määttä
Cole-Kesselring
Välimäki-Bortuzzo
Szuber-Kolyachonok
December 4, 2024 at 6:36 PM
Happy Wednesday from the Olympic Oval!

#UtahHC practicing ahead of its upcoming two-game road trip.
December 4, 2024 at 6:25 PM
“Even if I’m not in the lineup, I feel like I can still have an impact and help my teammates out.”

Liam O’Brien has had little time in front of his ever-loyal followers. Where is Spicy Tuna? www.sltrib.com/sports/utah-...
Where is Utah Hockey Club’s Spicy Tuna?
Liam O'Brien was an early fan favorite but has played in just three games for Utah Hockey Club this season.
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December 4, 2024 at 3:28 PM