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Utah Hockey Club’s Naming Saga: Mammoth, Outlaws, and More
| Event | Date | Details | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trademark Extensions | February 2025 | Uyte LLC filed trademark extensions for “Utah Mammoth” and “Utah Hockey Club” with the USPTO. | Extensions approved, awaiting final decision. |
| Fan Voting | January 2025 | In-arena fan voting at Delta Center for team name options. | Three names initially announced: Utah Mammoth, Utah Hockey Club, Utah Wasatch. |
| Fan Backlash | January 2025 | Fan backlash led to the replacement of “Wasatch” with “Outlaws.” | “Outlaws” already had an approved extension. |
| Previous Fan Vote | Summer 2024 | Fan vote narrowed down to six potential names. | “Utah Yeti” emerged as the frontrunner. |
| Trademark Rejection | January 2025 | USPTO rejected several names and logos related to “Yeti.” | Conflict with Yeti Coolers LLC. |
| Current Status | Ongoing | Team continues to work through naming process. | Aiming to announce the team name ahead of the 2025-26 season. |
| Playoff Race | Current Season | Utah’s first season in the Western Conference. | 30-26-11 record, just two points behind Vancouver Canucks for the second wild card spot. |