Maveric Lamoureux #10 of the Utah Hockey Club in action against the San Jose Sharks during their preseason game at SAP Center on October 01, 2024 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
(Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah Hockey Club defenseman Maveric Lamoureux got to enjoy a personal milestone as he took his rookie lap on Thursday.
Lamoureux was drafted with the 29th overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft.
Welcome to the NHL Maveric Lamoureux.#UtahHC pic.twitter.com/QpPNmKeIEo
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) October 25, 2024
After spending the last two seasons in developmental leagues, the 20-year-old defenseman got onto the NHL ice for the first time as Utah hosted Colorado.
It was a big game to debut in as well, as the two Rocky Mountain clubs will likely become big rivals and the midweek matchup was the first of many.
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Huge night for Mav.
An NHL debut is SO special. https://t.co/gMXjc11SwV
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) October 24, 2024
Lamoureux was called up from the AHL on Wednesday following injuries to Sean Durzi and John Marino.
“Of course, it’s a dream for everyone to play. But everyone has that dream and the amount of players that make it is close to zero. So finally having that chance is amazing…I am really lucky to be here today,” Lamoureux said.
Ahead of the first official matchup between the Utah Hockey Club and the Colorado Avalanche, Avs players have been taking in the sights of the NHL’s newest franchise.
As one of those players, reigning league MVP Nathan Mackinnon shared that he was “happy” to see the team relocated from Arizona this spring.
Making his first trip to Salt Lake City in preparation to face the Utah Hockey Club, MacKinnon shared that he was pleased to see the team moved to Utah due to the difficult situation in Arizona.
As the newest franchise in the NHL, he also complimented the ownership group, arena and state.
Colorado Avalanche Stanley Cup Champion and reigning MVP Nathan MacKinnon shared that he was happy to see the team move to Utah. https://t.co/xz5tb1wrf1
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) October 24, 2024
“I was happy…I think everybody in the league was. Coming here it’s awesome facilities…the owner seems great…I think it’s exciting for not just Utah but the whole league,” MacKinnon told KSL Sports.
With so much more ownership support and access to better facilities, the Utah Hockey Club has found a stable home in Salt Lake City and one that is catching the attention of the NHL’s best players.
