SALT LAKE CITY – Utah’s biggest summer acquisition played hero on Wednesday night as the Utah Mammoth erased an early deficit to defeat the Calgary Flames in their home opener at Delta Center.
Utilizing his blazing speed, JJ Peterka emphatically introduced himself to the fanbase with a dazzling game-winner which Utah then protected to send the Flames home with a loss.
Here are the key takeaways from Utah’s big win at home.
Blink, and you just might miss JJ Peterka’s blazing speed and finesse
As one of the biggest trades of the summer, 23-year-old forward JJ Peterka was acquired by Utah for his blazing speed, clever finesse and elite goal scoring.
Against the Flames, Delta Center witnessed a spectacle from No. 77 on the breakaway as he exploded from his own zone and then scored the gam