NHL veteran Ian Cole discussed his new team, the Utah Hockey Club, and then talked about the obvious names the new franchise could adopt next season. On Friday’s episode of “Utah Puck Report,” Cole discussed his champion for the name “Utah Yeti.”
When asked what his favorite name would be among the final six alternates, Cole said that he and his family had not yet chosen a name. Although they all said the name was chosen by fan vote, Cole liked “Utah Yeti” because it sounded cool.
And when host Jay Stevens said that many players were liking the name “Yeti,” Cole agreed. He then said that he hadn’t talked about the name with his teammates, but he thought the name “Yeti” would be popular.
Talking more about the guys he has played with, Cole said:
Cole, who won the Stanley Cup with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2016 and 2017, has played for several NHL teams. He was drafted by the St. Louis Blues in 2007 and has since played for the Penguins, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Lightning and Vancouver Canucks.
Ian Cole said he is passionate about starting the season with his new team and is raring to go.
GM Bill Armstrong Wants Ian Cole To Be A Role Model For Youngsters
And when, on July 1, the Utah Hockey Club signed defenseman Ian Cole to a one-year deal, general manager Bill Armstrong praised Cole, saying he has become a proven winner and a strong role model for younger players.
Ian Cole scored two goals, nine assists, and 61 penalty minutes in 78 games with the Vancouver Canucks last season. He also led the team with 166 blocked shots. And while with the Tampa Bay Lightning last season, he scored three goals, 14 assists and recorded 61 penalty minutes. Cole has played in 826 regular-season games and 129 playoff games over his 14-year NHL career.
