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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 1
Mammoth Dominate Islanders With a 7-2 Win
2026 has started pretty well for the Utah Mammoth thanks to a 7-2 win on Thursday afternoon over the New York Islanders in their first game of the new year.
NHL News / Field Level Media / January 1
Dylan Guenther's hat trick leads Mammoth to demolition of Islanders
Dylan Guenther collected his first career hat trick and Nick Schmaltz scored twice Thursday for the Utah Mammoth, who rolled to a 7-2 win over the New York Islanders Thursday in Elmont, N.Y.
Utah Mammoth News / Daily Faceoff / January 1
Mammoth’s Karel Vejmelka activated from injured reserve
The Utah Mammoth announced Thursday that goaltender Karel Vejmelka has been activated from injured reserve and is expected to play in the team’s afternoon game against the New York Islanders.
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Utah Mammoth News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 1
Mammoth goaltender Karel Vejmelka returns from IR, helps Utah stop skid
The Mammoth announced that goaltender Karel Vejmelka has been activated off injured reserve.
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Utah Mammoth News / Breakaway on SI / January 1
Top Mammoth Prospect Following in Father's Footsteps at WJC
Many believed that top Utah Mammoth prospect Tij Iginla should have made Canada's roster for the 2025 World Junior Championship. He was a notable snub, and Canada was eliminated in the quarterfinal for the second straight year.
Andre Tourigny News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 30
Andre Tourigny hits Mammoth with ‘frustrating’ reality check after Predators loss
The Utah Mammoth were one of the National Hockey League’s best teams in the early going in 2025-26, but it’s been a slow decline for Andre Tourigny’s club ever since.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 30
3 Takeaways From Mammoth’s 4-3 Loss to Predators
Fresh off nearly a week’s break, the Utah Mammoth returned to action one more time in 2025 to face the Nashville Predators. Monday’s game also served as the final game at the Delta Center before a three-game road trip against the three New York metropolitan teams.
Karel Vejmelka News / Last Word On Sports / December 29
Utah Mammoth Place Goaltender on IR
The Utah Mammoth have placed goaltender Karel Vejmelka on injured reserve. Vejmelka was originally deemed day-to-day with an upper-body injury, but now he’ll officially miss Monday’s home game against the Nashville Predators.
Karel Vejmelka News / Daily Faceoff / December 29
Mammoth’s Karel Vejmelka placed on injured reserve
One of the league’s more underrated goaltenders is going to miss some time. On Monday, the Utah Mammoth placed goaltender Karel Vejmelka on injured reserve.
Utah Mammoth News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 29
Mammoth Recall Matt Villalta, Place Karel Vejmelka On IR
The Utah Mammoth announced that they’ve placed netminder Karel Vejmelka on the injured reserve with an upper-body injury, retroactive to December 23. In a corresponding roster move, the Mammoth have recalled Matt Villalta from the AHL’s Tucson Roadrunners.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 29
NHL Predictions: Dec 29 Nashville Predators vs Utah Mammoth
Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.
Juuso Valimaki News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 28
Mammoth Place Juuso Valimaki On Waivers
The Mammoth announced Sunday they’ve placed defenseman Juuso Välimäki on waivers for the purposes of assignment to AHL Tucson. Välimäki, 27, has been IR-bound for the entire season and then some.
Utah Mammoth News / Last Word On Sports / December 27
NHL Rumours: Utah Mammoth 'Poking Around' on Big Fish, per Insider
Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours from the crew at Last Word On Hockey. Even with the downtime as a result of the Christmas break, the rumours haven’t stopped coming down the pipeline.
Sean Durzi News / Last Word On Sports / December 27
Sean Durzi Showing Why He’s One of Utah Mammoths Most Important Players
The Utah Mammoth have been plagued by the injury bug for the majority of this season. The biggest loss has been to Logan Cooley, who is the top centre on the Mammoth.
NHL News / Stadium Rant / December 26
Arizona Coyotes Return Is Still A Possibility
It has been a year since Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Chair Tom Galvin announced the formation of a committee to bring back the Arizona Coyotes.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 24
3 Takeaways From Mammoth’s 1-0 Loss to Avalanche
Going into Game 39, everyone knew it would be an uphill battle for the Utah Mammoth going up against the Colorado Avalanche, the best team in the NHL. It seemed like it was set to be an even tougher challenge when it was revealed that Karel Vejmelka would not dress for Tuesday’s game due to an upper-body injury.
Karel Vejmelka News / Daily Faceoff / December 23
Mammoth sign Colten McIntyre as EBUG with Karel Vejmelka out with upper-body injury
A unique moment in hockey has returned once again, as an emergency backup is set to dress for an NHL game. Less than an hour before puck drop between the Utah Mammoth and the Colorado Avalanche, the Mammoth announced that goaltender Karel Vejmelka has been ruled out due to an upper-body injury.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 23
Airing hockey grievances for this Festivus day
If you exist within the hockey world at all, you probably have no shortage of grievances to air on this Festivus Day.
NHL News / Field Level Media / December 21
Clayton Keller's OT goal for Mammoth stymies Jets comeback attempt
Clayton Keller scored the overtime winner and added an assist as the host Utah Mammoth defeated the Winnipeg Jets 4-3 on Sunday night. The loss left Winnipeg winless in seven of its last eight games.
Logan Cooley News / Stadium Rant / December 21
Logan Cooley Injury Hurts Utah Mammoth’s Playoff Hopes
Logan Cooley, 21, was injured on December 5th in Vancouver when he slid awkwardly into the net post, with his left leg crashing into the right post. He could be out for eight weeks, which will take him to the Olympic break in early February.
Logan Cooley News / Breakaway on SI / December 18
No Logan Cooley, No Problem for Mammoth
When Logan Cooley went down with a lower-body injury that was going to keep him out of the lineup for an extended period, the Utah Mammoth were going to have to figure out other ways to win without their star center.
Logan Cooley News / NHL Trade Talk / December 11
Mammoth Lose Logan Cooley For 8 Weeks With Injury
The Utah Mammoth have announced forward Logan Cooley will be out a minimum of eight weeks with a lower-body injury. Cooley crashed into the net against the Vancouver Canucks on Friday and hit his leg on the post.
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