Utah Hockey Club Get New Team Dog

Believe it or not, The Utah Hockey Club has gotten a dog.

Over the next 14-16 months, Archie, a 13-week-old black Labrador Retriever, will undergo basic training and socialization with Utah Hockey Club’s staff, fans and the public.

This comes after The Hockey Club announced an official partnership with America First Credit Union and America’s VetDogs, a New York based national nonprofit providing service dogs to veterans and first responders, free of charge.

Eventually, Archie will become a future service dog for a veteran or first responder with disabilities.

“America’s VetDogs is proud to partner with Utah Hockey Club and America First Credit Union to co-raise Archie during the team’s inaugural NHL season,” John Miller, president and CEO of America’s VetDogs said. “Archie will become a beloved part of the club, and we are deeply grateful to both Utah Hockey Club and America First Credit Union for their unwavering support of our organization, as well as their commitment to serving our nation’s veterans and first responders.”

“Utah Hockey Club has been committed to making a meaningful impact in our community since day one,” Kari Larson, senior vice president of community relations for Utah Hockey Club said. “Our partnership with America’s VetDogs and America First Credit Union to raise Archie is a meaningful way to honor and give back to a veteran or first responder who has served our country. We can’t wait for our players, fans, and community members to meet Archie and be a part of this important journey together.”

Archie will be at Utah community events as well as some select home games at Delta Center.