Utah Hockey fans break beer sales record while being named NHL’s friendliest

Utah Hockey Club defenseman Vladislav Kolyachonok (52) puts Chicago Blackhawks center Jason Dickinson (16) into the boards during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Spenser Heaps) Photo: AP Photo/Spenser Heaps

The Delta Center recorded over $120,000 in beer sales during Utah’s win over the Blackhawks at their inaugural game—setting a new record for any NBA or NHL event at the venue since 1991.

SALT LAKE CITY — After analyzing nearly one million online comments from subreddit discussions for all 32 NHL teams a recent study found that Utah Hockey Club fans are the most polite fans in the NHL and use the least amount of swear words in comments related to the Utah Hockey Club team.

Conversely, Vegas Golden Knights fans used the most swear words per comment, followed closely by Dallas Stars and New York Islanders fans.

In other Utah Hockey Club fan news, Sports Illustrated reported that the Delta Center recorded over $120,000 in beer sales during Utah’s win over the Blackhawks at their inaugural game—setting a new record for any NBA or NHL event at the venue since 1991. A Michelob Ultra, priced at $13 during the Jazz’s preseason game the night before, sold for $15 at the arena’s NHL debut.

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Utah has a 1-0-0 record in home games and a 3-1-1 record overall. The Utah Hockey Club are second in league play with 20 total goals (averaging 4.0 per game). Dylan Guenther has five goals and one assist for the Utah Hockey Club. Patrik Koch has over the last 10 games.

On Saturday  Oct. 19 The Utah Hockey Club will take on the Boston Bruins in a non-conference matchup. This will be the first time these teams face each other this season. Boston Bruins (3-2, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Utah Hockey Club (3-1-1, in the Central Division)