Notably, that list includes the Utah Yeti and Yetis, which is known as a fan — and organization — favorite. Where does Utah go from here? How does the timeline for a name announcement change?

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has refused a request by the NHL’s Utah Hockey Club to trademark ... using the name, such as Yeti Coolers. KSL.com first reported ...

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Hockey Club has chosen three finalists for the permanent team name it will adopt beginning with the 2025-26 NHL season. The franchise will use a final round of fan ...

with Yeti being one of those. In a statement reported by ESPN, Utah president of hockey operations Chris Armstrong said the team had always intended to complete its first season as UHC.