Salt Lake Ghostriders Began Inaugural Season

The new hockey team has kicked off its first year in the United States Premier Hockey League.

Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Hockey

Salt Lake Ghostriders Began Inaugural Season

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The Salt Lake Ghostriders have officially launched their inaugural season in the United States Premier Hockey League. The newly formed squad is currently training in the Salt Lake City area.

Why it matters

The team arrival brings new opportunities for competitive hockey development in Utah. Players committed to the program based on their confidence in the team coaching philosophy.

The roster consists of 30 total players drawn from the United States, France, and New Zealand. Four of these athletes are local players from Utah.

The players

Jake Tomalak

He serves as the head coach of the Salt Lake Ghostriders.

Salt Lake Ghostriders

They are a newly established hockey team competing in the United States Premier Hockey League.

The details

Head coach Jake Tomalak leads the team, which prioritizes an aggressive, offensive style of play. Players spend most of their time together both on and off the ice while practicing at the County Ice Center in Murray.

The Salt Lake Ghostriders began their inaugural USPHL season in September 2026.

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Season Trajectory

The formation of the Ghostriders signals a broader expansion of hockey talent pipelines within the region. This development impacts the local competitive landscape as the team seeks to establish a permanent footprint in the junior hockey circuit.

Fans in the Salt Lake City area can now follow a 30-man roster that integrates international talent with local players. The team's aggressive offensive strategy will be the primary metric to watch as they compete throughout the USPHL season.

The takeaway

The Ghostriders aim to build a strong culture through a high-intensity training environment where teammates live and work in close proximity. Their performance will serve as a key test for the viability of high-level junior hockey programs in Salt Lake City.