Vejmelka quickly became a fan favorite in Utah after taking over the starter’s net last season. His 49-save win against the ...

The inaugural season for the Utah Hockey Club (now the Utah Mammoth) is officially over. The team finished with a 38-31-13 ...

Utah Hockey Club goaltender Karel Vejmelka deflects the puck as the Utah Hockey Club and Carolina Hurricanes play at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024.© Scott G ...

The Utah Hockey Club signed goaltender Karel Vejmelka to a five-year contract extension. A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press it is worth $23.75 million.

That’s in reference to goaltender Karel Vejmelka — “Veggie” for short — who posted a career-high 49 saves and helped his team kill 11 minutes’ worth of penalties in the final frame.

— Utah Hockey Club (@utahhockeyclub) March 6, 2025 This year, Vejmelka has started 35 games for Utah. He's compiled a record of 16-16-4, with a 2.45 goals-against average and a .910 save percentage.

After Karel Vejmelka ‘s masterclass against the Carolina Hurricanes, where he saved 49 of 50 shots, it is worth a conversation if he should be starting in Utah’s net more often.

Karel Vejmelka made 34 saves, Nick Schmaltz scored twice including a clinching empty-net goal in the final minute, and the Arizona Coyotes beat the Seattle Kraken 5-2 on Wednesday night.

Utah Hockey Club goaltender Karel Vejmelka stops the puck during a shootout of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ...

Nick Wass, Associated Press Utah Hockey Club goaltender Karel Vejmelka stops the puck during a shootout of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in Washington.

Utah Hockey Club goaltender Karel Vejmelka (70) skates on the ice during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Salt Lake City.