Utah Brain Game 2026 · Highlights
Two days that put brain health on the ice
A free conference in Layton, a memorial hockey game in Ogden, and a community that showed up — researchers, clinicians, athletes, and families in the same room and on the same sheet of ice.
Photo Gallery
Moments from the weekend
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Anthem & Ceremonial Puck Drop
Families rinkside, the national anthem at center ice, and the drop that started the Nils Erik Söderlund Memorial Game.
Game Moments
Sweden and USA, end to end — saves, breakaways, and battles along the boards.
Celebrations & Handshakes
Goals, benches, huddles, and the handshake line that closed the game.
Team Photo
Both rosters together on the ice, in Nils' memory.
What's Next
Jackson, Wyoming is next
July 30–31, 2027
The Jackson Brain Game and Conference carries the same model forward: raising awareness, advancing research, and building community around brain health and recovery.