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Utah Hockey Club introduces Utah Outlaws as a name option, removing Wasatch
There has been another twist in Utah Hockey Club’s naming process.
After fan feedback, Smith Entertainment Group is swapping the “Utah Wasatch” option with “Utah Outlaws” in the survey which is taking place at Delta Center during the team’s four home games this week.
The final three potential names for the NHL franchise are now Utah Outlaws, Utah Hockey Club and Utah Mammoth.
“The fans will choose the name,” said Mike Maughan who is an executive with Smith Entertainment Group. “Anyone who wants to be able to take [the survey] will be able to.”
(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) Fans watch during the second period of the game between the Utah Hockey Club and the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025.
The team announced Wednesday that Yetis was out of the running due to the Yeti Cooler company being unwilling to strike a co-existence deal so both parties could use the trademark. SEG chose to pivot and further involve fans in the process by releasing the next iteration of names and logos that could represent the team’s identity come the 2025-2026 season.
“We have engaged with Yeti coolers extensively. The NHL has also helped engage with us with them,” Maughan said. “At the end of the day, they have a trademark that allows them to print Yeti or Yetis on clothing and other licensed merchandise. Without a co-existence agreement, we would not be able to print that.”
(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) People walk the concourse during the first period of the game between the Utah Hockey Club and the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025.
Voting opened Wednesday night at Delta Center as Utah took on the Pittsburgh Penguins. Stations with iPads were set up on every floor of the arena and were available from the time doors opened, throughout the intermissions and periods and until the game ended. Fans were asked to put their phones away while they took the survey to prevent the spreading of the logos.
The same process will ensue on Friday, Sunday and Tuesday at Delta Center but this time, Utah Outlaws will be an option. Outlaws was one of the top six names voted on by the fans in the last iteration of the SEG survey.
“I’m excited. I like the thought process behind the three names and I really like the fact that our fans will have the opportunity to choose what they want,” head coach André Tourigny said. “It will be an honor for us to have the name that the fans choose.”
The Utah Hockey Club has recently announced a name change for their team, removing the previous name of Wasatch and introducing a new option: the Utah Outlaws. The decision to change the team’s name comes as part of a rebranding effort to better represent the team and its values.The Utah Outlaws name was chosen to embody the team’s competitive and fearless spirit on the ice. The Outlaws will continue to represent the state of Utah with pride and determination, striving for success in every game they play.
Fans are encouraged to embrace the new name and show their support for the Utah Outlaws as they gear up for the upcoming season. Stay tuned for more updates and announcements from the Utah Hockey Club as they prepare to hit the ice as the Utah Outlaws. Let’s go Outlaws! #GoOutlaws #UtahHockeyClub #UtahOutlaws
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#Utah #Hockey #Club #introduces #Utah #Outlaws #option #removing #WasatchUtah Hockey Club replaces Wasatch for Outlaws in fan name vote
One day after announcing three finalists for their permanent nickname, the Utah Hockey Club has replaced one of them.
Wasatch, named for the Wasatch mountain range in Utah, has been swapped out with Outlaws, the team announced on Thursday. It will join Hockey Club and Mammoth, which made the final four after an initial fan vote last year, as the three options fans will be able to vote on during the team’s current four-game homestand.
Hey Utah hockey fans! We listened to your feedback and dug into all the Qualtrics data from last night’s survey. For the team name, it’s clear that Outlaws should be in the mix instead of Wasatch, so we’re swapping it out.
Surveys will continue at the arena Friday, Sunday and…
— Utah Hockey Club (@utahhockeyclub) January 30, 2025
“We listened to your feedback and dug into all the Qualtrics data from last night’s survey,” the team said in a statement Thursday. “For the team name, it’s clear that Outlaws should be in the mix instead of Wasatch, so we’re swapping it out.”
Yeti had been a favorite option and was part of the voting process since the beginning, but a trademark issue caused the team to drop it from consideration.
Mike Maughan, an executive of the team’s parent company Smith Entertainment Group, confirmed to reporters this week that the team would pivot to a different selection of possible names after the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office rejected the Yeti name and logo it submitted for approval.
The USPTO specifically cited a “likelihood of confusion” for consumers due to other companies and brands with a similar name, most notably the Yeti Cooler Company. Different companies can feature a similar name if they’re in clearly different fields (e.g. the Beatles’ Apple Corps and Apple Computers), but it seems likely an NHL team with the same name would clash with certain products, such as the cooler company’s apparel line.
Maughan said the team is confident that the winner of the fan vote will clear the patent and trademark process.
The team is planning to have a permanent name and home and away jerseys in place in time for the start of the 2025-26 NHL season.
The Utah Hockey Club, formerly known as the Wasatch Outlaws, recently held a fan vote to determine a new name for the team. After receiving numerous suggestions and conducting a thorough review, the team announced that they will now be known as the Utah Outlaws.The decision to change the team name was made in an effort to better represent the state of Utah and its passionate hockey fanbase. The Utah Outlaws will continue to bring high-energy, competitive hockey to the ice, and fans can expect the same level of excitement and dedication from the team as they have come to know and love.
We are thrilled to introduce the Utah Outlaws as the new name for our beloved hockey team and look forward to the continued support from our amazing fans. Thank you to everyone who participated in the fan vote and helped us choose a new name that truly represents the spirit of Utah hockey. Go Outlaws! #UtahOutlaws #HockeyClub #FanVote
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New Year’s Eve events in the Wasatch Back
Tuesday’s festivities begin at the Park City Library with a “Noon Year’s Eve” celebration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. It features crafts and a balloon-drop countdown at noon.
Park City Mountain will ring in 2025 on New Year’s Eve with free, live music starting at 2:30 p.m. and fireworks at 7:30 p.m. at Canyons Village.
In Wasatch County, Midway’s Art Around the Square will host the New Year’s Eve Ball and Social at the town hall Tuesday.
Adults are encouraged to “get your glitter on” and come dressed for the dance lessons and the live band. Tickets are $15 and doors open at 7 p.m.
Then Wednesday, Art Around the Square will throw a family-friendly country contra dance. It’s $5 per person. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. with dancing at 1 p.m.
Tickets for both events can be found here.
Are you looking for some exciting New Year’s Eve events in the Wasatch Back? Look no further! Here are some great options to ring in the new year in style:1. Park City New Year’s Eve Celebration – Join the festivities in Park City with a variety of events including live music, fireworks, and a torchlight parade down the mountain. There will also be plenty of dining options and parties to choose from.
2. Canyons Village New Year’s Eve Celebration – Head to Canyons Village for a family-friendly celebration with activities for all ages, including live music, ice skating, and fireworks. Don’t miss out on the special New Year’s Eve dining options at the resort.
3. Deer Valley Resort New Year’s Eve Celebration – Enjoy a luxurious New Year’s Eve celebration at Deer Valley Resort with a gourmet dinner, live music, and fireworks. Make sure to reserve your spot early as this event tends to sell out quickly.
4. Main Street Park City – Take a stroll down Main Street in Park City and enjoy the festive atmosphere with live music, street performers, and plenty of dining options. Don’t forget to stick around for the midnight fireworks show.
5. New Year’s Eve at High West Distillery – Celebrate the new year with a special dinner and whiskey tasting at High West Distillery in Park City. Enjoy live music and a midnight toast to ring in 2022 in style.
No matter where you choose to celebrate, the Wasatch Back offers plenty of exciting New Year’s Eve events to help you welcome the new year with a bang. Cheers to 2022!
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