Hours after the Utah Grizzlies announced that the team is up for sale, much to the dismay of longtime fans, it was confirmed by FOX 13 News that the front-runner for buying the club plans to relocate it to Trenton, New Jersey.
So, if and when the Grizzlies skate off into the sunset, what does that mean for their longtime home since 1997, the Maverik Center?
“[The Grizzlies] had a long, distinguished history here, and the Elmore Sports Group has had a great relationship with West Valley City for three decades,” explained Andy Carroll, the asset optimization director for West Valley City.
West Valley City owns the Maverik Center, and while it will be hard for some to see the Grizzlies pack up and leave, Carroll says the venue is still ready to serve
“The future of the Maverik Center is very bright,” he explained. “Obviously, we have a number of events and concerts, and we continue to be very aggressive in making sure that we have very diverse entertainment offerings for the entire community.”
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