Utah Grizzlies

ECHL: A. Goodsir Joins Heartlanders, Hunter Jones called up to Iowa Wild

Coralville, Iowa- The Heartlanders made two transactions to shore up their roster in hopes of extending their three-game win streak as the Landers prepare themselves for their home series with the Utah Grizzlies. Adam Goodsir was acquired from the Worcester Railers, the ECHL affiliate of the New York Islanders. Goodsir is the return from a […]

ECHL: Heartlanders’ Peyton Jones earns Goaltender of the Week

Coralville, Iowa- It wasn’t much of a shock to Iowa fans when Peyton Jones was announced as the Warrior Hockey ECHL Goaltender of the Week on Monday, November 13th. Jones had guided the team to the longest home win streak and allowed only three goals over 180 minutes of hockey. What was unexpectedly welcome, however, […]

ECHL: Grizzlies Bears Ain’t Scared Of A Little Thunder

Utah Grizzlies Celebrate a Memorable Weekend with Pooch On The Pond and Veterans Day Tribute The Utah Grizzlies put on a show-stopping display of hockey and community engagement over the weekend as they hosted the Wichita Thunder. The team orchestrated two special events, Pooch On The Pond and a tribute to Veterans Day, creating an […]

Heartlanders Make it 3 in a Row as Iowa Defense Overwhelms K-Wings

Coralville, Iowa- Fans battled traffic and road closures as they made their way to Xtream arena today, many of whom came from Kinnick Stadium following an Iowa Hawkeye Football win. The local fans got to head home happy from both games, as Eastern Iowa’s teams both came home with wins, as the Heartlanders completed the […]

ECHL Suspends Heartlanders’ Knaub for Fight Instigation Along With Two Others

The ECHL has announced fines and suspensions from this weekend’s slate as the league announced that three players were suspended During Iowa’s 9-4 loss to Cincinnati on November 4, Iowa Heartlanders Forward Michael Knaub jumped the barrier between the ice and bench to instigate a fight with the Cyclones’ Cristiano DiGiactino for a high hit […]

Rapid City Rush Re-Sign Former Captain Kenton Helgesen

Today, the Rapid City Rush announced that former captain and defenseman Kenton Helgesen has been re-signed. Last season with the Rush, Helgesen was only able to play in 41 games before his season was ended early with a lower-body injury. Through those 41 games, Helgesen had zero goals and 14 assists for 14 points. He […]

Iowa Heartlanders 2023-24 Season Preview

Coralville, Iowa- It’s that time of year again around the ECHL. The ice is painted, the uniforms have been printed, team stores are being restocked, and 28 teams turn their eyes toward the Kelly Cup. In Coralville, things will look a bit different for year three of Heartlanders hockey. The puck will drop at Xtream […]

ECHL: Grizzlies Acquire Cole Gallant From Trade With Trois-Rivieres

The Utah Grizzlies have acquired Cole Gallant from the Trois-Rivieres Lions in exchange for future considerations. Gallant played his entire time in the NCAA with Western Michigan University. His first year with the college was in 2018-19. Throughout 160 games in the five years with Western Michigan Univ., Cole Gallant put up 27 goals and […]

ECHL: Utah Grizzlies Bring Back Dakota Raabe

It was announced on August 14th, 2023, that the Utah Grizzlies are bringing back fan favorite Dakota Raabe. Going into his third season with Utah, Raabe has been a huge contributor since joining the team late in the 2021-22 season. Last season, Raabe played in 55 games while tallying 36 points (11G, 25A). Raabe, a […]

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ECHL: History of the Utah Grizzlies

The Utah Grizzlies have a storied history filled with remarkable moments and unwavering determination. Playing their home games at the Maverik Center in West Valley City, Utah, the Grizzlies have been a symbol of sportsmanship and dedication in the league. The Early Days The roots of the current Utah Grizzlies franchise trace back to 1981 […]