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2024-25 Utah Hockey Club 12 Days of Christmas
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What may become a yearly Christmas tradition, here is the 2024-25 Utah Hockey Club 12 days of Christmas. ENJOY!

I recently heard the song “12 Days of Christmas” and thought I’d apply it to the 2024-25 Utah Hockey Club hockey season thus far. So, what would the 2024-25 Utah Hockey Club 12 Days of Christmas be like? I’m glad you asked. Have a joyous holiday season!

Have you ever wondered what the 12 days of Christmas would be like as a fan of the 2024-25 Utah Hockey Club?

Sung to the tune of 12 Days of Christmas… come on, sing along!

On The First Day of Christmas

The Utah Hockey Club sent to me:

A permanent team name/logo… PLEASE!

When the Tempe arena debacle forced the franchise to move from Arizona to Utah, the temporary team name became “Utah Hockey Club.” No logo, no mascot—that’s got to change! And it will.

On The Second Day of Christmas

The Utah Hockey Club sent to me:

Karel Vejmelka has a 7-4-2 record since replacing Connor Ingram in net.

A permanent team name/logo… PLEASE!

When Ingram went down in mid-November, “Veggie” stepped up and has been lights out! If he continues to play like this, Ingram may be the backup. And Jaxson Stauber has filled in nicely in back-to-back games with a 2-0-1 record.

On The Third Day of Christmas

The Utah Hockey Club sent to me:

A new star is born in Dylan Guenther. With 16 goals, 16 assists, and seven power play tallies, Guenther is well worth his new contract of $7.14 million for eight years starting next season.

Karel Vejmelka has a 7-4-2 record since replacing Connor Ingram in net.

A permanent team name/logo… PLEASE!

Guenther, who was acquired with the 9th overall pick obtained in a trade with the Vancouver Canucks has been nothing but a massive addition to the Utah lineup.

On The Fourth Day of Christmas

The Utah Hockey Club sent to me:

Clayton Keller was named the first captain of the Utah Hockey Club on Friday, October 4, 2024.

A new star is born in Dylan Guenther. With 16 goals, 16 assists, and seven power play tallies, Guenther is well worth his new contract of $7.14 million for eight years starting next season.

Karel Vejmelka has a 7-4-2 record since replacing Connor Ingram in net.

A permanent team name/logo… PLEASE!

Keller has deserved the captaincy for a while now. He has tallied 13 goals and 23 assists in 34 games. His leadership going forward will direct this team to the playoffs—maybe this season!

On The Fifth Day of Christmas

The Utah Hockey Club sent to me:

Mikhail Sergachev is a cool, calm, and effective defenseman who was acquired in a trade with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Thank you very much, GM Bill Armstrong!

Clayton Keller was named the first captain of the Utah Hockey Club on Friday, October 4, 2024.

A new star is born in Dylan Guenther. With 16 goals, 16 assists, and seven power play tallies, Guenther is well worth his new contract of $7.14 million for eight years starting next season.

Karel Vejmelka has a 7-4-2 record since replacing Connor Ingram in net.

A permanent team name/logo… PLEASE!

Sergachev has been excellent. He has eight goals and 18 assists in 34 games. His composure and stamina have led the Utah blueline to new heights. He averages almost 26 minutes of ice time per game.


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On The Sixth Day of Christmas

The Utah Hockey Club sent to me:

Logan Cooley is 20 years old and taking on the NHL with excellent results.

Mikhail Sergachev is a cool, calm, and effective defenseman who was acquired in a trade with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Thank you very much, GM Bill Armstrong!

Clayton Keller was named the first captain of the Utah Hockey Club on Friday, October 4, 2024.

A new star is born in Dylan Guenther. With 16 goals, 16 assists, and seven power play tallies, Guenther is well worth his new contract of $7.14 million for eight years starting next season.

Karel Vejmelka has a 7-4-2 record since replacing Connor Ingram in net.

A permanent team name/logo… PLEASE!

Cooley, who is still young and learning the ropes in the NHL, has been impressive. His eight goals and 22 assists in 34 games place him third on the team in scoring. His speed and playmaking abilities will be a plus for the team in years to come.

 On The Seventh Day of Christmas

The Utah Hockey Club sent to me:

The Utah Hockey Club signed Kevin Stenlund to a two-year contract worth $2 million yearly. 

Logan Cooley is 20 years old and taking on the NHL with excellent results.

Mikhail Sergachev is a cool, calm, and effective defenseman who was acquired in a trade with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Thank you very much, GM Bill Armstrong!

Clayton Keller was named the first captain of the Utah Hockey Club on Friday, October 4, 2024.

A new star is born in Dylan Guenther. With 16 goals, 16 assists, and seven power play tallies, Guenther is well worth his new contract of $7.14 million for eight years starting next season.

Karel Vejmelka has a 7-4-2 record since replacing Connor Ingram in net.

A permanent team name/logo… PLEASE!

Stenlund is a faceoff specialist. This season, he has won a faceoff 59.3 percent of the time. Getting the puck is important and has been a weakness for the team in the past.

On The Eighth Day of Christmas

The Utah Hockey Club sent to me:

Ian Cole, who has been a fortress on the blueline. 

The Utah Hockey Club signed Kevin Stenlund to a two-year contract worth $2 million yearly. He is a faceoff specialist. This season, he has won a faceoff 59.3 percent of the time. Getting the puck is essential and was a weakness in the past.

Logan Cooley is 20 years old and taking on the NHL with excellent results.

Mikhail Sergachev is a cool, calm, and effective defenseman who was acquired in a trade with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Thank you very much, GM Bill Armstrong!

Clayton Keller was named the first captain of the Utah Hockey Club on Friday, October 4, 2024.

A new star is born in Dylan Guenther. With 16 goals, 16 assists, and seven power play tallies, Guenther is well worth his new contract of $7.14 million for eight years starting next season.

Karel Vejmelka has a 7-4-2 record since replacing Connor Ingram in net.

A permanent team name/logo… PLEASE!

By fortress, we mean he is leading the team in blocked shots with 95 and hasn’t missed a game. With Sean Durzi and John Marino‘s excessive blueline injuries, he has stepped up.

On The Ninth Day of Christmas

The Utah Hockey Club sent to me

Ryan Smith. Need I say more? 

Ian Cole has been a fortress on the blueline. 

The Utah Hockey Club signed Kevin Stenlund to a two-year contract worth $2 million yearly. He is a faceoff specialist. This season, he has won a faceoff 59.3 percent of the time. Getting the puck is essential and was a weakness in the past.

Logan Cooley is 20 years old and taking on the NHL with excellent results.

Mikhail Sergachev is a cool, calm, and effective defenseman who was acquired in a trade with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Thank you very much, GM Bill Armstrong!

Clayton Keller was named the first captain of the Utah Hockey Club on Friday, October 4, 2024.

A new star is born in Dylan Guenther. With 16 goals, 16 assists, and seven power play tallies, Guenther is well worth his new contract of $7.14 million for eight years starting next season.

Karel Vejmelka has a 7-4-2 record since replacing Connor Ingram in net.

A permanent team name/logo… PLEASE!

Ryan Smith gets things done! Is the Delta Center perfect for hockey? No, but he will fix it. The players and the team’s staff appreciate and respect an owner who does what he says he will do. Alex Meruelo is a perfect example of what NOT to do!

On The 10th Day of Christmas

The Utah Hockey Club sent to me:

Jack McBain, the bulldozer.

Ryan Smith. Need I say more? 

Ian Cole has been a fortress on the blueline. 

The Utah Hockey Club signed Kevin Stenlund to a two-year contract worth $2 million yearly. He is a faceoff specialist. This season, he has won a faceoff 59.3 percent of the time. Getting the puck is essential and was a weakness in the past.

Logan Cooley is 20 years old and taking on the NHL with excellent results.

Mikhail Sergachev is a cool, calm, and effective defenseman who was acquired in a trade with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Thank you very much, GM Bill Armstrong!

Clayton Keller was named the first captain of the Utah Hockey Club on Friday, October 4, 2024.

A new star is born in Dylan Guenther. With 16 goals, 16 assists, and seven power play tallies, Guenther is well worth his new contract of $7.14 million for eight years starting next season.

Karel Vejmelka has a 7-4-2 record since replacing Connor Ingram in net.

A permanent team name/logo… PLEASE!

McBain has an incredible 651 hits in 193 games in his NHL career. That’s 3.37 hits PER GAME! In other words, get out of his way if you don’t want to be run over. His physical play allows his teammates some added space to operate.

On The 11th Day of Christmas

The Utah Hockey Club sent to me:

Jack McBain, the bulldozer.

Ryan Smith. Need I say more? 

Ian Cole has been a fortress on the blueline. 

The Utah Hockey Club signed Kevin Stenlund to a two-year contract worth $2 million yearly. He is a faceoff specialist. This season, he has won a faceoff 59.3 percent of the time. Getting the puck is essential and was a weakness in the past.

Logan Cooley is 20 years old and taking on the NHL with excellent results.

Mikhail Sergachev is a cool, calm, and effective defenseman who was acquired in a trade with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Thank you very much, GM Bill Armstrong!

Clayton Keller was named the first captain of the Utah Hockey Club on Friday, October 4, 2024.

A new star is born in Dylan Guenther. With 16 goals, 16 assists, and seven power play tallies, Guenther is well worth his new contract of $7.14 million for eight years starting next season.

Karel Vejmelka has a 7-4-2 record since replacing Connor Ingram in net.

A permanent team name/logo… PLEASE!

When the Utah team lost BOTH Durzi and Marino to long-term injuries, Maatta was acquired from the Detroit Red Wings to fill the gap. And boy, has he!

On The 12th Day of Christmas

The Utah Hockey Club sent to me:

Are the playoffs in sight?

Olli Maatta to the rescue.

Jack McBain, the bulldozer.

Ryan Smith. Need I say more? 

Ian Cole has been a fortress on the blueline. 

The Utah Hockey Club signed Kevin Stenlund to a two-year contract worth $2 million yearly. He is a faceoff specialist. This season, he has won a faceoff 59.3 percent of the time. Getting the puck is essential and was a weakness in the past.

Logan Cooley is 20 years old and taking on the NHL with excellent results.

Mikhail Sergachev is a cool, calm, and effective defenseman who was acquired in a trade with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Thank you very much, GM Bill Armstrong!

Clayton Keller was named the first captain of the Utah Hockey Club on Friday, October 4, 2024.

A new star is born in Dylan Guenther. With 16 goals, 16 assists, and seven power play tallies, Guenther is well worth his new contract of $7.14 million for eight years starting next season.

Karel Vejmelka has a 7-4-2 record since replacing Connor Ingram in net.

A permanent team name/logo… PLEASE!

The Utah team is just two points out of a playoff spot! They have just gone 6-2-2 in their last ten games. They are a tough road team with an 11-6-2 record. If they can get healthy again, there’s no telling where they can finish this season. While still in a rebuild, the team is really coming together. Now, if they can only hold on to their recent success and build on it, the playoffs could be in sight. GO, UTAH GO!

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This article first appeared on Full Press Hockey and was syndicated with permission.

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