The start of a new era: Mark your calendars for the St. Louis Blues' two visits to Salt Lake City
One visit in particular stands out from the recently released 2024-25 NHL schedule. The St. Louis Blues will visit Salt Lake City twice to play the recently relocated Utah Hockey Club.
Could this be the birth of a new rivalry?
It's not a new team, but the matches have the potential to bring an interesting dynamic to the league. As it stands today, the recently relocated Utah Hockey Club, previously known as the Arizona Coyotes, lack any major rival. Could the St. Louis Blues be the one?
First, they are relatively new to the Central Division, having moved from Arizona to Salt Lake City. This move marks a new era in their history and presents an opportunity for them to establish new rivalries. As covered in another article, the writing is on the wall that an anticipated rivalry might brew between the Colorado Avalanche and Utah Hockey Club. It only makes sense given their proximity, similar city settings, and the ongoing rivalry between the Denver Nuggets and Utah Jazz.
However, the St. Louis Blues can find themselves as an additional rival. Last week, FanDuel put out odds, almost ranking both the Blues and Utah Hockey Club as identical divisional teams. Blues fans might disagree with this prediction, but it's just more motivation to dominate the new Utah team.
When will the St. Louis Blues play the Utah Hockey Club?
The Blues will go head-to-head with Utah four times as fellow Central Division teams.
The Blues season finale is the April 15th match. Circle that game on your calendars, as a competitive roster from both teams could make this final divisional game a significant one.
Regardless of how the 2024-25 season ends, the hockey community can look forward to a thrilling new opponent, both in terms of branding and location. The St. Louis Blues, with their long history and experience, can teach Utah fans how to cheer for an ice-hockey team.
Is a new rivalry about to start?
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