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Mammoth’s Jack McBain, MacKenzie Weegar Out

The Utah Mammoth announced two changes to the lineup just before Saturday’s game against the Vancouver Canucks. Center Jack McBain missed the game with a lower-body injury that has him designated out week-to-week.

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Mammoth Recall Dmitri Simashev

The Mammoth have added some extra defensive depth heading into their game today against Vancouver. According to the AHL’s transactions log, Utah has recalled blueliner Dmitri Simashev from AHL Tucson.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 4

NHL Predictions: Utah Mammoth vs Vancouver Canucks, April 4th

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NHL News / Field Level Media / April 3

Mammoth getting hot at right time with visit to Canucks up next

The Utah Mammoth continue their quest for a playoff position looking to cap a perfect, and dominant, road trip on Saturday against the lowly Vancouver Canucks.

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Mammoth Recall Kevin Rooney

The Mammoth recalled center Kevin Rooney from AHL Tucson on Friday, per a team announcement. His addition to the roster comes after fellow middleman Jack McBain left Thursday night’s 6-2 win over the Kraken in the second period with a lower-body injury.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 3

3 Takeaways From Mammoth’s 6-2 Win Over Kraken

With the final wild card spot in the Western Conference still up for grabs, the Utah Mammoth’s final couple of games have looked bigger and bigger. At this point, it’s pretty much set in stone that the team will lock up the first wild card spot.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 3

Mammoth score 6 unanswered goals in rout of Kraken

Logan Cooley scored twice and had an assist and Dylan Guenther had a goal and two assists as the Utah Mammoth rallied from an early two-goal deficit to defeat the host Seattle Kraken 6-2 Thursday night.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 2

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Utah Mammoth News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 31

Mammoth Reassign Daniil But

The Mammoth reassigned left-winger Daniil But to AHL Tucson on Tuesday, according to a team announcement. But, 21, was recalled from Tucson just last week.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 29

3 Takeaways From Mammoth’s 6-2 Win Over Kings

Talk about ending March the right way. Heading into a hostile environment in Crypto.com Arena, the Utah Mammoth’s 74th game of the season was a big one.

Utah Mammoth News / Field Level Media / March 29

Alexander Kerfoot, Logan Cooley score twice as Mammoth rout Kings

Alexander Kerfoot and Logan Cooley each scored twice as the visiting Utah Mammoth thumped the Los Angeles Kings 6-2 on Saturday night. With the win, Utah (38-30-6, 82 points), currently in the first wild-card spot in the Western Conference, holds a five-point lead over the Nashville Predators, owners of the second wild-card position.

Utah Mammoth News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 28

Picking This Year’s Cinderella Run Has Never Been Easier

The Utah Mammoth enter play Saturday with a 37-30-6 record, squarely in position for their first playoff berth via the wild-card spot in the West. They’re 3-5-2 in their last 10 games.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 28

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Utah Mammoth News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 27

Mammoth’s nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs

The Utah Mammoth have an inside track to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs in just their second season. Taking the Arizona Coyotes core, they have supplemented through trades and free agency to put together a nice season.

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Barrett Hayton News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 26

Barrett Hayton Out Week-To-Week With Upper-Body Injury

Mammoth head coach Andre Tourigny said Thursday that center Barrett Hayton is considered week-to-week with an upper-body injury, per Brogan Houston of the Deseret News.

Utah Mammoth News / Breakaway on SI / March 26

Mammoth Eyeing Another Step Forward As Playoffs Near

The Utah Mammoth were a team to watch entering the 2025-2026 season, with many labeling them as a potential playoff team in a crowded Western Conference.

Utah Mammoth News / Field Level Media / March 25

Mammoth out to bolster playoff position, dent Caps' chances

The Utah Mammoth look to solidify their hold on a playoff spot when they host the Washington Capitals on Thursday night. Utah (37-29-6, 80 points) leads the surging Nashville Predators by three points for the first wild-card spot into the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the Western Conference.

Danil But News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 25

Utah Mammoth Recall Danil But

According to a team announcement, the Utah Mammoth have recalled prospect forward Danil But from the AHL’s Tucson Roadrunners. The transaction increases the Mammoth’s active roster to 24 players.

Utah Mammoth News / Daily Faceoff / March 25

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 25

Mammoth sign Michael Hrabal to entry-level contract

A talented collegiate goaltender is set to join the pro ranks. On Wednesday, the Utah Mammoth announced that the team has signed goaltender Michael Hrabal to a three-year, entry-level contract.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 24

Oilers' Connor McDavid scores 400th career goal

Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid is making a push for yet another scoring title this season, but before he gets there he reached another big career milestone for himself on Tuesday night.

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NHL News / Breakaway on SI / March 24

Mammoth Celebrate Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary

The Utah Mammoth are ready to face off against the Edmonton Oilers on March 24. Puck drop is slated for 9:30 p.m. EST. Utah head coach André Tourigny will coach his 400th NHL game.

Caleb Desnoyers News / The Hockey Writers / March 23

Mammoth Sign 2025 First-Round Pick Caleb Desnoyers To Entry-Level Contract

The Utah Mammoth have announced that they’ve signed their 2025 first-round pick, Caleb Desnoyers, to an entry-level contract. The contract is scheduled to start at the beginning of the 2026-27 season.

Utah Mammoth News / Stadium Rant / March 20

Utah Mammoth Playoff Push: 3 Factors Driving A 2026 Stanley Cup Run

For a team competing in a stacked Central Division, the Utah Mammoth have exceeded expectations during the 2025-26 NHL season. Despite facing elite competition, Utah remains firmly in the Western Conference Wild Card race and is positioning itself as a potential surprise team in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Nick Schmaltz News / NHL Trade Talk / March 11

Mammoth Sign Nick Schmaltz To 8-Year Contract Extension

The Utah Mammoth announced on X (formerly Twitter) that they have signed Nick Schmaltz to an eight-year contract extension. The contract carries a cap hit of $8.0 million per season.