More men than women follow the Utah team at 30% and 21%, respectively. According to NHL research, 37% of hockey fans are female, including an incredible 26% growth in that demographic since 2016, per a 2022 Associated Press story.

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The Utah Hockey Club (16-12-6) are dealing with five players on the injury report heading into their Friday, December 27 matchup with the Colorado Avalanche (21-15) at Delta Center, which starts

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Hockey Club defenseman Olli Maatta (2) looks to pass the puck as Utah Hockey Club center Clayton Keller (9) looks on and Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm (14) defends during the game at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.

Utah Hockey Club head coach Andre Tourigny stands behind his bench during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Pittsburgh. Utah won 6-1. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Coming off a lengthy Christmas break, the Utah Hockey Club is ready to get back to work against its divisional rivals in a nationally broadcast game.