The Utah Hockey Club kicked off its first season with more than just a victory over the Blackhawks—they also set a record for beer sales at Salt Lake City’s Delta Center. In front of a roaring, sold-out crowd of over 16,000 (including nearly 5,000 fans braving obstructed views), Utah HC clinched a 5-2 win and got fans to empty their wallets on concessions. The result? A jaw-dropping $120,000 in beer sales—a new high for any NHL or NBA event in the venue.
The franchise—formerly the Arizona Coyotes until they folded and were bought out for a cool $1.2 billion by tech mogul Ryan Smith—is temporarily dubbed the Utah Hockey Club. And while skeptics questioned if Salt Lake City was ready to rally for hockey, the packed stands and record-setting beer sales quickly put that to rest. Season tickets were snatched up almost as fast as they went on sale, proving the appetite for hockey in Utah is anything but mild.
With fans fueling the excitement and setting new benchmarks, the Delta Center buzzed like never before. Utah HC fans have shown they’re here for the wins, the drinks, and a thrilling season ahead. Cheers to a historic start for Utah hockey!
