Liam O'Brien, the Utah Hockey Club forward who captivated fans with his energetic introduction as 'Spicy Tuna', finally takes to the ice after missing most of the season due to a healthy roster. A team-wide flu outbreak finally gave O'Brien the opportunity to return to the Delta Center
<p>SALT LAKE CITY — Liam O'Brien immediately won the hearts of Utah Hockey Club fans when he memorably introduced himself as "Spicy Tuna" in April.
</p><p>"I cannot wait to get this place buzzing!" the forward screamed over thunderous applause at the Delta Center.</p><p>Just like that, he was part of Utah Hockey Club lore. His energetic speech inspired fan-made shirts, team marketing campaigns and custom jerseys — not bad for someone seen mostly as an energy-type fourth-liner for most of his career.</p><p>But all those new fans haven't had much of a chance to cheer for their hero.</p><p>O'Brien, who played 75 games last year with the Arizona Coyotes, has skated just twice at the Delta Center this season. Utah's forward started the season on a fortuitous streak of good health, and O'Brien happened to be the odd man out.</p><p>Until now …</p><p>A team-wide flu finally got the Tuna back on the frozen water.</p><p>"It feels good to be back playing, and it's been a lot of fun," O'Brien said.</p><p>His presence has brought a sudden uptick in production for the likes of Lawson Crouse and Matias Maccelli, who snapped long scoring droughts last week.</p><p>"I've always been an energy guy trying to&
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