New Utah NHL Franchise Asks Fans to Vote on 20 Potential Team Names

Ownership of the NHL team in Utah has given fans 20 choices to vote on for the franchise’s new name, according to a survey sent out Wednesday by Smith Entertainment Group. Owner Ryan Smith has told The Associated Press the team will have a name starting with Utah. The inaugural season will feature jerseys with the name of the state on them, with a name, logo, and colors to debut for 2025–26 after work done by the branding company Doubleday & Cartwright. “Utah’s NHL team is a community asset, and...