For Olympic gold medalist and Alpine skiing icon Lindsey Vonn, retirement couldn’t signify the end of her involvement in the broad world of sports. Having hung her boots in 2020, Vonn got onboard with some of the country’s most exciting upcoming sporting events. Along with that, the 39-year-old former World Champion is also the Chair of Athlete Experience in Utah. Her new role has seen Vonn taking to bigger stages and advocating Utah’s prospects as the host for the 2034 Winter Olympics.

And now, the legendary downhill skier has a special request for the country’s authoritative hockey institution, which she believes should pay more heed to her words. Vonn has now taken to social media to amplify the news of the recent activities of Ryan Smith, the owner of the NBA team Utah Jazz.

Lindsey Vonn seizes the chance
Smith is one of the country’s most eccentric businessmen and his contribution to the nation’s sports cannot be overstated. In her recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Vonn shared Smith’s announcement which states that the SEG (Smith Entertainment Group) is looking to roll the dice on the process of bringing the National Hockey League to Utah. Understandably, with Lindsey Von promoting Utah as one of the hosts for the 2034 Olympics, the initiative ticks a few right boxes for the skiing star.

Salt Lake would be an incredible place for a new NHL team. With the potential Olympic winter games in 2034, it would amplify the sport in the region and help engage the next generation of winter athletes. Let’s go @RyanQualtrics @NHL @Olympics 💪🏻 https://t.co/DIeoMq0iSh

— lindsey vonn (@lindseyvonn) January 25, 2024

Vonn believes the process would offer a plethora of exciting opportunities for Utah, and especially for Salt Lake City. “Salt Lake would be an incredible place for a new NHL team“, wrote the eight-time World Championships medalist. With IOC also considering Salt Lake as a “preferred host” for the 2034 Games, Vonn believes this is the perfect time to expand the region’s footprint in other winter sports, and having its own NHL team would benefit the situation immensely.

“With the potential Olympic winter games in 2034, it would amplify the sport in the region“, claimed Vonn in her post and she also believes that this will help the newer generation with an additional opportunity to explore the sport as well. However, it isn’t just the dreams of hosting the Olympics that’s keeping Vonn’s inner flame alive after she departed from skiing.

Vonn’s retired life is full of thrilling new challenges
As the country braces up for an exciting year thanks to the Pro Volleyball Foundation’s new league that kicked off on January 24 in Nebraska, Vonn is among the many investors who have come out in support of the women’s professional volleyball league. And she recently ticked off another one from the wishlist as well.

Only days ago, Vonn got the opportunity to conquer the legendary Streif in Austria thanks to some aid from Red Bull. With one of her biggest dreams fulfilled, it waits to be seen if her plans to bring the Olympics to Utah also yield similar results.