Utah Hockey Club jersey. Photo: NHL // Utah Hockey Club
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — As of June 13, the Utah Hockey Club, formerly known as the Arizona Coyotes, officially joined the NHL. Now, the team has announced its preseason schedule.
Starting on September 22nd, there will be two home games and five away games.
The first game will be on September 22nd in Des Moines, Iowa against the St. Louis Blues. The first home game will be on September 23rd against the Los Angeles Kings at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City.
Preseason continues with the following away games:
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The team's final preseason game will be a home game against the Colorado Avalanche on Oct. 5 at the Maverick Center in West Valley City.
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