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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)

Where Does Utah Hockey Club’s New Sweater Rank Among The NHL’s Best?

With the Utah Hockey Club's home opener less than 40 days away, the organization is swiftly preparing for their inaugural season and plethora of new opportunities. One of those new opportunities includes Utah's first ever NHL sweater that will debut very soon. With that in mind, I took it upon myself to rank each jersey in the NHL and where Utah's belongs amongst the rest.
2 years ago

Utah Hockey Club Mourns Loss Of Johnny, Matthew Gaudreau

On Thursday afternoon, Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, were killed in a crash while riding bicycles near their hometown of Salem, New Jersey. Upon learning of the tragic news, the Utah Hockey Club joined the NHL community in offering their condolences to the Gaudreau family.
2 years ago

ESPN, TNT Broadcasts Announced For Utah Hockey Club

On Thursday morning, the NHL announced the official ESPN and TNT national TV broadcast schedules for the upcoming season. Despite being considered the newest team in the league, the Utah Hockey Club will appear a total of seven times between the two platforms.
2 years ago

Exclusive: UHC’s Alex Kerfoot Talks Inaugural Season, New Teammates, Young Talent

According to veteran center Alexander Kerfoot, this collection of new beginnings will make for a memorable first season in Salt Lake City.
2 years ago

UHC’s Mikhail Sergachev Left Off NHL Network’s Top 20 Defensemen List

On Wednesday, the NHL Network continued their preseason position rankings by releasing their top 20 list of the league’s best defensemen. Surprisingly, Utah Hockey Club’s Mikhail Sergachev did not make this list despite being named to it last season.
2 years ago

Get To Know The Utah Hockey Club: Who is Nick Bjugstad?

Moving onto one of the team's most experienced veterans, Nick Bjugstad is the next player profile to help fans get to know the Utah Hockey Club roster.
2 years ago

Get To Know The Utah Hockey Club: Who is Lawson Crouse?

Moving onto one of the team's top wingers, Lawson Crouse is the next player profile to help fans get to know the Utah Hockey Club roster.
2 years ago

Utah’s Tij Iginla Ranked No. 9 On Top 100 Elite Prospect List

On Tuesday morning, Elite Prospects, one of the top statistical hockey resources, released a sneak peek of their top 100 NHL-affiliated skaters list. Coming in at No. 9 and representing the Utah Hockey Club was 2024 first-round pick Tij Iginla.
2 years ago

Can Utah Hockey Club Make The Stanley Cup Playoffs This Season?

As the Utah Hockey Club approaches its inaugural season, one can't help but ask a long list of questions about this initial NHL campaign in Salt Lake City. Perhaps the biggest questions are, can the club be highly competitive in the Central Division, and do they have a shot at making the highly coveted Stanley Cup Playoffs?
2 years ago

Utah Hockey Club Prospect Profiles: Dmitriy Simashev

Moving onto 2023 No. 6 overall pick, Dmitriy Simashev is the next player profile to help fans get to know the Utah Hockey Club prospects.
2 years ago

Utah Hockey Club Prospect Profiles: Tij Iginla

Beginning with the first ever draft pick in Utah history, Tij Iginla is the first player profile to help fans get to know the Utah Hockey Club prospects.
2 years ago

Can Josh Doan Win NHL Rookie Of The Year?

While there aren't many awards that members of the Utah Hockey Club are being considered for this year, rookie Josh Doan has been a part of early conversations for the Calder Memorial Trophy.
2 years ago

Utah Hockey Club Prospect Daniil But Scores Twice In KHL Preseason Game

Former 2023 NHL Draft pick and Utah Hockey Club prospect Daniil But scored two spectacular goals in a KHL preseason game.
2 years ago

Get To Know The Utah Hockey Club: Who is Matias Maccelli?

Moving on to one of the team's assist leaders, Matias Maccelli is the next player profile to help fans get to know the Utah Hockey Club roster.  
2 years ago

Utah Hockey Club’s Top Five Players In Inaugural Season

Whether or not that will result in a playoff berth is yet to be seen, but there are a handful of players that will likely lead the Utah Hockey Club in both production and results.
2 years ago

Must See Games On Utah Hockey Club Schedule

Upon taking a closer look at the club's home schedule in season one, there's a handful of games that will be must-see action and fans will want to make sure they secure a ticket inside the Delta Center.
2 years ago

Utah Hockey Club Should Pursue Predators Yaroslav Askarov Via Trade

According to multiple reports on Monday morning, Nashville Predators promising young goaltender Yaroslav Askarov has requested a trade.
2 years ago

First Video, Images Leak Of Utah Hockey Club In EA’s NHL 25

On Monday afternoon, the first trailer for EA's NHL 25 was leaked online, giving fans their first-ever look at the Utah Hockey Club in the game.
2 years ago

What To Expect From Utah Hockey Club In Their First Season

As the offseason winds down and players continue to report to their new home in Salt Lake City, it won't be long before the first NHL puck officially drops at the Delta Center on October 8. But before then, it's important to note what fans can expect from the Utah Hockey Club in their inaugural season.
2 years ago

Get To Know Utah Hockey Club’s Central NHL Division

Arguably the toughest division top to bottom in the NHL, the Central Division includes the Dallas Stars, Winnipeg Jets, Colorado Avalanche, Nashville Predators, St. Louis Blues, Minnesota Wild and Chicago Blackhawks.
2 years ago

Get To Know The Utah Hockey Club: Who is Barrett Hayton?

With the Utah Hockey Club’s inaugural season right around the corner, it’s time for fans to begin familiarizing themselves with the roster to better understand who will be putting on the Utah sweater and what to expect from Barrett Hayton when the puck officially drops in Salt Lake City in October.   
2 years ago

UHC’s Clayton Keller Named To NHL Network’s Top 20 Wing List

Named among the NHL's top wings was Utah Hockey Club's Clayton Keller, the first player from the franchise to grace one of these prestigious lists.
2 years ago

Get To Know The Utah Hockey Club: Who is Dylan Guenther?

With the Utah Hockey Club’s inaugural season right around the corner, it’s time for fans to begin familiarizing themselves with the roster to better understand who will be putting on the Utah sweater and what to expect from Dylan Guenther when the puck officially drops in Salt Lake City in October.   
2 years ago

When Will Utah Hockey Club Jerseys Be Available For Purchase?

After giving some of the top stars in the game an opportunity to have a first look and officially debuting the new jerseys at the 2024 NHL draft, one can only wonder, when will the Utah Hockey Club sweaters be available for purchase?
2 years ago