Hank Kempf Reassigned to Utah from the AHL's Colorado Eagles

Hank Kempf Reassigned to Utah from Colorado

Salt Lake City, Utah – Defenseman Hank Kempf was reassigned to the Utah Grizzlies from the AHL’s Colorado Eagles.

Kempf was selected in the seventh round, 208^th overall, by the New York Rangers in the 2021 NHL Draft. Kempf played at Cornell University for four seasons from 2021-2025, scoring 4 goals and 21 assists. Kempf was a combined +38 in four college seasons. Hank signed a two-year AHL contract with the Colorado Eagles on April 5, 2025. He appeared in 4 games with Colorado during the 2024-25 season as well as playing in 2 games during the 2025 AHL Playoffs, scoring 1 assist. Kempf has played in 6 games with Colorado during the 2025-26 campaign, scoring 1 assist and a +1 rating.

The Grizzlies host the Wichita Thunder for games on April 3-4. Face-off both nights are at 7:10 pm and tickets are available at utahgrizzlies.com or by calling (801) 988-8000.