
Here we go.
Just five-and-a-half months after moving from Arizona to Utah, the NHL's newest franchise will drop the puck on their maiden season tonight at Delta Center.
Everything you need to know about tonight's game is right here, so read on:
Game Day: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Utah Hockey Club
Tuesday, October 8 at 8:00 p.m. MT; Delta Center (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
TV: ESPN, with streaming simulcast on ESPN+
Radio: 97.5 FM/1280 AM The KSL Sports Zone, simulcast on KSL NewsRadio 1160 AM
Parking/Entertainment Information
Inaugural Game Celebration presented by Delta Air Lines
Starting at 12:30 p.m. on Delta Center plaza/around arena, more details here:
National Anthem: Joslyn Poole
A Utah native, Poole burst onto the music scene in 2005 with a unique sound "that (transcends) all she had done before". She last performed the national anthem prior to Real Salt Lake's home playoff match in November 2023.
Parking/Transportation
UTA Trax, buses, and FrontRunner is the best mode of transportation to Delta Center. For information on detours/delays, check the Transit app or the UTA Service Alerts page here, where you can directly sign up for service alerts.
Those who are driving can expect heavy traffic and possibly limited parking. Allow enough time to arrive and find a space.
For information on road closures to accommodate the Inaugural Game Celebration, see here: