(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Hockey Club left wing Michael Carcone (53) and Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) crash into the glass during the second period of the game between the Utah Hockey Club and the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025.

Not only did Crosby play in Utah — He also scored two points, including the overtime winner. His totals are now up to two goals and three points in two games against the NHL’s newest franchise. Crosby didn’t get the chance to see much of the city, but he liked the arena.

A new website strives to make Salt Lake City's affordable housing efforts more transparent. It offers a better look into funding sources and project locations.

Also in this week's notebook, Lane Hutson's self-evaluation, the second line's emergence and an update on an under-the-radar prospect.

Baseball isn’t over just yet at Smith’s Ballpark, either. The University of Utah’s baseball team will remain at the stadium this season before its new ballpark that is closer to campus opens next year. The university’s contract with the city expires after June.

During her State of the City address on Tuesday night, Jan. 28, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall said the city will move ahead with refurbishing the existing ballpark to create something new

Yeti, long considered the favorite to become the Utah Hockey Club’s team name, is out. A copyright disagreement between the NHL club and the Yeti cooler company has resulted in the team deciding to move on from that name.

“Imagine being in Moab in 40 minutes,” said Aaron Starks, president of 47G. “Imagine living in Huntsville, Utah, or Logan, where I grew up, and being able to fly to Salt Lake in 16 minutes. … That’s the reality, and it’s here.”

Salt Lake City officials have narrowed down a plan for the future of Smith's Ballpark. The news was announced Tuesday night by Mayor Erin Mendenhall in her annual "State of the City" speech.

The next step to finding the Utah Hockey Club's permanent name will begin Wednesday night at the Delta Center, with a fan survey between the final three names.

Captain Sidney Crosby can hit another milestone when the Pittsburgh Penguins visit the Utah Hockey Club on Wednesday night.

On Tuesday, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced that members of the media can tour Utah’s newest temple — on the east shore of the Great Salt Lake in Davis County — on May 7 and invited guests will follow on May 8 and 9. A public open house will run from May 10 through 31.