The Utah Hockey Club had a busy and eventful week from July 1 to July 5, 2024. The team held its 2024 Development Camp at the Park City Ice Arena, which included both on-ice and off-ice sessions designed to provide their prospects with NHL-level coaching and instruction. The camp concluded with a scrimmage at the Delta Center, which was open to the public and was well attended.
All 11 of Utah’s 2024 draft picks participated in the camp, including the team's first-ever draft choice, forward Tij Iginla, and another first-round pick, forward Cole Beaudoin. The camp roster featured 32 players in total, comprising 15 forwards, 12 defensemen, and 5 goaltenders.
In addition to the development camp, the Utah Hockey Club made several roster moves. They signed defenseman Ian Cole to a one-year contract, bringing in his experience and leadership to the team. Cole, a two-time Stanley Cup champion, is expected to be a significant influence on the younger players.They also acquired Mikhail Sergachev in a trade with the lighting for JJ Moser Connor Geekie and a 2025 2nd round pick (#199) and as well as acquiring John Marino from the Devils in a trade. They have also re-signed a bunch of Defensemen such as Jusso Valimaki (2x2m) and Sean Duzri (4x6m) and they also signed free agent Kevin Stenlund (2x2m) who will probably be a 4th line rw. Utah also signed a bunch of players to two way contracts such as Kevin Connauton (2x775k) Andrew Agozzino (2x775k) Jaxson Stauber (1x775k) and resigned Milos Kelemen (1x775k) Travis Barron (1x775k).
The team also announced its inaugural season schedule, with the home opener against the Chicago Blackhawks set for October 8, 2024.
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