During the interview, they discussed selecting Tij Iginla at sixth overall, the son of Hockey Hall of Famer Jarome Iginla and a powerful sniper from the WHL, as well as athletic center Cole Beaudoin later in the first round. Bill Armstrong made a major mistake.
Instead of identifying the players as members of the Utah Hockey Club, Bill Armstrong accidentally revealed the team name, referring to them as the Utah Yetis. The Yetis have been a leading contender since the franchise was announced in April, alongside names like the Outlaws and Venom, but it seems the Yetis have emerged as the chosen name.
With Utah Hockey Club owner Ryan Smith committing to selecting a team name by the 2025-26 season, time is running out. Will Bill Armstrong's slip-up become reality? Only time will tell. For now, Utah fans can celebrate the drafting of their first-ever two players.
