Wednesday was a huge day for eager hockey fans in Utah when players for the new NHL team arrived home at the Delta Center. Thousands showed up to welcome the team, some people waiting in line outside of the Delta Center since midnight. The line wrapped around the building more than once, dotted with fans in various NHL team jerseys. The energy the fans were giving off outside and inside the arena was enough to get the whole state excited for the new franchise. FULL STORY: https://kutv.com/sports/hockey/photos-utahns-welcome-new-nhl-franchise-players-to-beehive-state-hockey-fans-delta-center-party #kutv #news #utah #saltlakecity #kutvnews #utahnews #nhl #nhlhockey #nhlinutah _______________ Hit the subscribe button to stay up-to-date on the latest news, and turn on the notifications to get alerted when the big stories break as we bring them to you live! For all the full stories seen here, go to kutv.com. Follow KUTV 2News on our other social media pages for more photos, videos and reports: Facebook: facebook.com/KUTV2News TikTok: @kutv2news Twitter: @kutv2news Instagram: @kutv2news Threads: @kutv2news If you see something newsworthy happen, or you just witness something incredible, hilarious or adorable, you can send your videos, photos and news tips to kutv.com/chimein. We love sharing our favorites on kutv.com, our social media and our broadcasts! You can also submit tips by email or phone. Email: newsdesk@kutv2.com Call the Newsroom: 801.839.1234 _______________ KUTV is a Utah-based station and a CBS Television affiliate owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country today. Sinclair owns and operates, programs or provides sales services to nearly 200 television stations in 86 markets. Sinclair's television group reaches close to 40% of US television households and includes FOX, ABC, MyTV, CW, CBS, NBC, Univision and Azteca affiliates. #kutv #saltlakecity #news #utah