Smith Entertainment Group Officially Acquires The Shops at South Town
The Site will be home to the future practice facility for SEG’s new NHL franchise, Utah Hockey Club
SALT LAKE CITY (August 1, 2024) – Today, Smith Entertainment Group (SEG) acquired in its totality The Shops at South Town in Sandy, Utah. The 111-acre site will be home to Utah Hockey Club’s permanent state-of-the-art practice and training facility, scheduled for completion in 2025. The practice facility will be built onto the southeast end of The Shops at South Town and will include a minimum of two NHL-standard regulation ice surfaces and the team’s official offices. Smith Entertainment Group will also make the facility available for community purposes outside of Utah Hockey Club’s designated use such as youth and amateur hockey and recreation. The Shops at South Town remain open for business. “Today is a crucial step forward in expanding SEG’s real estate footprint and public benefit offerings for our fans and residents of Utah,” said Jim Olson, an executive with SEG and project lead for The Shops at South Town. “We are thankful for our collaboration with the City of Sandy on this project, and we look forward to sharing more details throughout the development process.” “We are thrilled to welcome Smith Entertainment Group and Utah Hockey Club to Sandy City,” said Sandy Mayor Monica Zoltanski. “This is an exciting step forward for professional sports in Utah and brings new opportunity to hockey fans and families along with great economic support for our growing downtown Cairns District.” SEG’s purchase includes The Shops at South Town, the surrounding parking lot, and some adjacent retailers, restaurants, and hospitality buildings, within the 111-acre footprint that is contained between 1-15, 10000 South, State Street, and 10600 South. Woodley Real Estate supported SEG with the transaction. A ceremonial groundbreaking event will take place at the site of the future Utah Hockey Club training facility on Monday, August 12 at 10 A.M. MT. More details about the event will be announced in the coming days. About Smith Entertainment Group Smith Entertainment Group (SEG) is a sports, entertainment, real estate, and technology investment group focused primarily on the state of Utah. SEG’s portfolio includes the Utah Jazz (NBA), Utah Hockey Club (NHL), Delta Center, SEG Media, The Shops at South Town, Real Salt Lake (MLS), Utah Royals (NWSL), America First Credit Union Field, Salt Lake City Stars (NBA G League), Utah Jazz Gaming (NBA 2K League), Real Monarchs (MLS NEXT Pro), and other Utah-centric business ventures.
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Media Contacts:
Caroline Klein
Chief Communications Officer, SEG
414-732-5352
caroline.klein@smithentertainmentgroup.com
Susan Wood
Sandy City Public Information Officer
801-568-7104
swood@sandy.utah.gov