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Cole Bagley

About

Cole Bagley is an experienced local journalist with more than five years of covering high school, college, and professional sports in the state of Utah. He has covered bowl games, conference championships, the winter Olympics, and the NHL’s transition to Utah.

Expertise

  • The Utah Mammoth & NHL
  • NHL Prospects
  • International Hockey
  • Conversing about the NHL and Utah Mammoth via radio appearances and podcasts

Experience

  • Covering University of Utah Athletics (2020-2024)
  • Covering the Utah Jazz (2021-2024)
  • 2022 Winter Olympics
  • Covering the Utah Mammoth (2024-Present)

What’s Working So Well Offensively For Utah Hockey Club Early This Season?

According to Captain Clayton Keller, Utah has found success by going back to the basics and executing inside close to the net.
2 years ago

Pat McAfee Show Headed to Salt Lake City In January For Utah Hockey Club Game

SALT LAKE CITY – After taking notice of the Utah Hockey Club’s monumental inaugural home opener, ESPN’s Pat McAfee is headed to Salt Lake City in January for some NHL hockey. Pat McAfee intrigued by Utah Hockey Club home opener During the Pat McAfee Show on October 10, McAfee discussed the Utah Hockey Club’s home […]
2 years ago

The Hat Trick: Dylan Guenther Stays Hot With OT Winner For Utah Hockey Club In New York

After battling all night long against the New York Islanders and finding themselves in a few moments of despair, the Utah Hockey Club relied on their young stars to complete a thrilling comeback victory on the road.
2 years ago

Utah Hockey Club Is A ‘Brotherhood’ As Sean Durzi Stands Up For Clayton Keller

After an altercation between Clayton Keller and Chicago defenseman Connor Murphy during the home opener, Durzi immediately dropped his gloves and confronted Murphy to stand up for his captain.
2 years ago

NHL Rising Star Dylan Guenther Proving To Be Vital Piece For Utah Hockey Club

With a team-high four goals in the preseason and two in the regular season home opener, including the first goal in franchise history, Guenther is proving that he is a rising NHL star.
2 years ago

The Hat Trick: Utah Hockey Club Defeat Blackhawks In Home Opener For First-Ever Win

During a night of nearly infinite firsts, the Utah Hockey Club put on a show during their inaugural home opener as they defeated the Chicago Blackhawks, 5-2.
2 years ago

Weather Report: First Snow Falls Inside Delta Center Before Utah Hockey Club Opener

The first snow has officially fallen in the Salt Lake Valley as flakes can be seen inside the Delta Center before the Utah Hockey Club's inaugural home opener.
2 years ago

Ryan Smith, Utah Hockey Club ‘Very Adamant’ About ‘Utah’ On Team’s Sweaters

While some may scrutinize the sweater for being overly simple, owner Ryan Smith and the organization were adamant from the start that "Utah" had to be on the front.
2 years ago

Clayton Keller Feels Free To Win With Utah Hockey Club In Inaugural Season

For newly appointed team captain Clayton Keller, this new chapter has been freeing and will allow the team to simply focus on hockey.
2 years ago

Utah Hockey Club Announces Inaugural Opening Night 23-Man Roster

Ahead of their inaugural season, the Utah Hockey Club has officially announced their 23-man roster to begin the new NHL campaign.
2 years ago

Utah Hockey Club Signs Kailer Yamamoto To One-Year Deal After PTO

Following a professional tryout during training camp, the Utah Hockey Club has officially signed Kailer Yamamoto to a one-year, two-way contract.
2 years ago

Three Bold Predictions For Utah Hockey Club’s Inaugural Season

With the Utah Hockey Club's inaugural season set to begin on Tuesday against the Chicago Blackhawks, what do we know about the team, and what predictions can we make for the 2024-25 campaign?
2 years ago

The Hat Trick: Utah Hockey Club Beats Rocky Mountain Foe Behind Stone-Cold Goaltending

Thanks to some excellent goaltending from Connor Ingram, and goals from several of their star players, Utah closed out the preseason with a 5-2 record.
2 years ago

Utah Hockey Club Players React To Team Naming Clayton Keller As Captain

In response to Clayton Keller being name the Utah Hockey Club's first-ever Captain, several of his teammates shared their thoughts on the historic selection of the organization's new leader.
2 years ago

Clayton Keller Named First Utah Hockey Club Captain

With the announcement, Keller becomes the newest franchise captain and the first ever to wear the "C" on a Utah sweater.
2 years ago

Shaboozey To Headline Utah Hockey Club’s Pre-Game Party On Opening Night

Headlined by Country music’s hottest rising star Shaboozey, a complete day of festivities will be held outside the NHL's newest home to kick-off the brand-new season.
2 years ago

The Hat Trick: Lack Of Firepower Results In Utah Hockey Club Loss To Anaheim

After a solid victory against the San Jose Sharks the previous night, the Utah Hockey Club ran out of gas and came up short against the Anaheim Ducks on the second half of a back-to-back. Missing the majority of their firepower, Utah's special teams' success dried up enroute to a 5-2 loss to the Ducks.
2 years ago

Utah Hockey Club Player Gives Props To BYU Mascot Cosmo

As the Utah Hockey Club continues to settle into their new home, nearby sports teams and local universities have embraced their newest neighbor. However, on Wednesday afternoon, one of the Utah Hockey Club players gave a shoutout to BYU mascot Cosmo Cougar on social media.
2 years ago

Want To Ride A Zamboni At Utah Hockey Club’s Home Opener?

Have you ever wanted to field the icy breeze run through your hair while you ride shotgun on an NHL Zamboni in front of thousands of fans during the Utah Hockey Club's inaugural home opener? Here's your chance.
2 years ago

Utah Hockey Club Assigns Tij Iginla Back To Junior Team In WHL

Following a great first training camp experience and demonstrating a lot of potential, The Utah Hockey Club officially assigned 2024 first round draft pick Tij Iginla back to his junior team in Kelowna (WHL) on Wednesday morning.
2 years ago

The Hat Trick: UHC Sink Sharks, Rally Late Behind Yamamoto Goals For Fourth Preseason Victory

Despite conceding the first goal in a highly contested and fast paced hockey game, the Utah Hockey Club rallied late scoring three unanswered goals to defeat the San Jose Sharks 3-1. Thanks to a stellar team effort and a pair of goals by Kailer Yamamoto, the club improved to a 4-1 preseason record.
2 years ago

Utah Hockey Club’s No. 1 Defenseman Mikhail Sergachev Is Also A ‘Big Piece’ Of Their Offense

While the Utah Hockey Club was persistent in their efforts to bring in premier defensive talent this past summer on the trade market, they scored big time when they landed two-time Stanley Cup Champion Mikhail Sergachev. Not only will he be the club's top defenseman, but he will also be a huge piece of their offense moving forward.
2 years ago

Instant ROI, Dylan Guenther Is ‘The Full Package’ For Utah Hockey Club

Following his sizable eight-year contract extension with the Utah Hockey Club last week, forward Dylan Guenther has already been busy proving his worth in the preseason.
2 years ago

Tij Iginla Impresses Coach, Teammates In Utah Hockey Club Preseason Debut

While it wasn't an official regular season NHL debut, 2024 No. 6 overall pick Tij Iginla laced up his skates and put on the Utah Hockey Club sweater for the first time in his young career. Following his initial NHL minutes, Utah head coach André Tourigny and several of Iginla's teammates were impressed with what they saw.
2 years ago