Rob Gray-Imagn ImagesThe Utah Hockey Club is having some serious trouble when it comes to picking a permanent team name.
ESPN reported that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office refused a request to trademark "Utah Yeti’s." But it gets worse.
There were six names that made the final list in the fan vote run by Utah. The names were:
- Yeti
- Yeti’s
- Blizzard
- Mammoth
- Outlaws
- Venom
There’s also talk that the team might just stick with Utah Hockey Club, or shorten it to Utah HC.
Unfortunately, according to a report by The Athletic, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has refused all six names from the fan vote.
The good news? These refusals are considered “non-final,” which means Utah has a chance to challenge them. The team has three months from the date of denial to try and get one of the trademarks approved.
The refusal process is already underway for most of the names. “Mammoth” was denied back in November, while the others were refused in January.
The hope is still to have a permanent name ready for next season. But for now, there’s a real chance “Hockey Club” or just “HC” sticks around a little longer.
