Utah HC score on their own net in a historic way
The NHL newest franchise Utah HC hit the ice for their inaugural preseason yesterday against the St. Louis Blues.
The game which held some much excitement for new hockey fans in Utah went off to a rough start. Already trailing 1-0 to the Blues, the energy in the arena completely deflated as Utah scored their first ever franchise goal...in their own net.
According to Sportsnet, St. Louis was up 1-0 early in the second period when Utah pulled its goalie for an extra attacker during a delayed penalty call. That's when disaster struck, as Utah winger Dylan Guenther lost control of the puck at the point and couldn't catch up to it in time as it slid down the ice and into the team's empty net.
That trolling seemed to come back to bite the Blues, though. Michael Carcone scored Utah's actual first goal just over six minutes later and Kevin Connauton added another later in the period to tie the game.
Edmonton native Dylan Guenther was also able to redeem himself, scoring the game winner as Utah HC clawed their way back into their first lead of the game. Utah went on to win their inaugural preseason game 5-3, but one can't help to think that scoring on their own net as the team's first ever recorded goal is a bad omen.
Former Oilers Kailer Yamamoto also has a golden opportunity with Utah HC, he's currently signed on a PTO and will be looking to cement his role on the team.
source: Sportsnet
Utah Hockey Club scores first goal ... into own net
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