The Utah Hockey Club faces significant challenges as defensemen Sean Durzi and John Marino are set to miss extended periods due to surgeries. Durzi is recovering from shoulder surgery and is expected to be out for four to six months, while Marino is dealing with lower-back issues and could miss three to four months.

In light of these injuries, the team has recalled Maveric Lamoureux from the American Hockey League. The franchise, previously known as the Arizona Coyotes, is striving to break a playoff drought that dates back to 2012.