Blake Wells Returns to Grizzlies for First Full Pro Season

August 19, 2024 - ECHL (ECHL)
Utah Grizzlies News Release

West Valley City, Utah - The Utah Grizzlies have signed forward Blake Wells for the upcoming 2024-25 season.

Wells appeared in 3 games for the Grizzlies towards the end of the 2023-24 season. Wells made his professional debut with Utah on March 29, 2024 vs Idaho.

Wells started his college career at UMass-Lowell and in 4 seasons from 2019-2023 he scored 7 goals and 11 assists. Wells had a +13 combined rating in 4 seasons at UMass-Lowell, including a +11 season in the 2021-22 campaign. Wells was an assistant captain during the 2022-23 season. He transferred to American International College (AIC) and had 4 goals and 6 assists and a +3 rating in 32 games during the 2023-24 season.

The Grizzlies are celebrating their 30th season of hockey in the Salt Lake Valley. Single game tickets are available now at utahgrizzlies.com or by calling (801) 988-8000. Season tickets and a variety of ticket packages are also available now. For more information on the Grizzlies leading up to the 2024-25 season go to utahgrizzlies.com.

Grizzlies announced signings for the 2024-25 season: Forwards Aaron Aragon, Dylan Fitze, Cole Gallant, Jack Jacome, Luke Manning, Mick Messner, Max Neill, Blake Wells and defenseman Kabore Dunn.

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