Utah HC Reveals Full Details For Inaugural Game Celebration On October 8

The Smith Entertainment Group announced a full, detailed timeline of all the events to take place for the Utah Hockey Club's Inaugural Game Celebration, presented by Delta Air Lines, to be held next Tuesday, October 8.

The day will begin with a press conference for fans and media to attend at 12:30 p.m. MT, featuring owners Ryan and Ashley Smith and NHL commissioner Gary Bettman.

As previously announced, ESPN will air its pre-game show "The Point" live from the Delta Center's plaza at 2:00 p.m.

The celebration officially begins at 4:00 p.m. with food trucks and a beer garden, leading up to the Utah HC players taking a game day walk past the fans at 5:00 p.m. prior to Shaboozey headlining a pre-game concert at 5:30 p.m.

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As the doors open at 6:30 p.m., a flyover from Hill Air Force Base will greet the fans entering the Delta Center, where all are encouraged to be seated by 7:45 p.m. for a special pre-game puck drop ceremony.

Rally towels and other mementos will be on each seat of Delta Center for those attending the game.

ESPN and ESPN+ will begin special pre-game coverage at 7:30 p.m. from inside Delta Center, while those who are not able to attend the game in-person will be able to view proceedings from a watch party along 300 West.

For those watching from home, the game will not be available on SEG+ and UtahHC+. Radio broadcasts will be on 97.5 FM/1280 AM The KSL Sports Zone and KSL NewsRadio 1160 AM.

“From the day Utah Hockey Club became a reality, Utah has shown up to support and cheer on our team," Ryan Smith said. "October 8 is going to be a day to remember, and we want the entire community to enjoy it."