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Utah Mammoth Recall Kevin Rooney, Place Alexander Kerfoot On IR

The Utah Mammoth announced today that they have placed forward Alexander Kerfoot on injured reserve. He’s out with an upper-body injury on a week-to-week basis.

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Mammoth Returning to Playoff Picture

The Utah Mammoth are returning to the playoff picture in the Western Conference. As the midway point of the regular season passes, the Mammoth are a single point out of the final Wild Card spot in the West.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 11

Process-oriented Mammoth aim to stay hot vs. Blue Jackets

The Utah Mammoth look to extend their winning streak to four games when they host the struggling Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday in Salt Lake City. The Mammoth picked up their most recent triumph on Friday with a 4-2 victory against the St.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 11

NHL Predictions: January 11th, Columbus Blue Jackets vs Utah Mammoth

Welcome back to 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.

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Utah Mammoth News / Inside The Rink / January 10

ECHL: Utah Grizzlies Claim Mathieu Boislard

The Utah Grizzlies have claimed defenseman Mathieu Boislard off waivers from the Adirondack Thunder. Boislard, 24, had 39 PIMs in 15 games with the Thunder.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Winnipeg Jets News / Daily Faceoff / January 10

How much is Kevin Cheveldayoff to blame for Jets’ poor performance?

In Gary Bettman’s NHL, anything can happen. Parity has allowed a team like the New York Islanders to go from having the first-overall pick in the draft to competing for first place in the Metropolitan Division.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 10

3 Takeaways From Mammoth’s 4-2 Win Over Blues

Delta Center has never felt more like home for the Utah Mammoth. Two games into their season-long seven-game homestand, and the Mammoth are undefeated, beating the St.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 10

Mammoth’s Alex Kerfoot leaves game vs. Blues with upper-body injury

Utah Mammoth forward Alex Kerfoot left Friday’s game against the St. Louis Blues with an upper-body injury and did not return, the club announced that evening.

Nick Schmaltz News / Field Level Media / January 9

Nick Schmaltz tallies 3 points as Mammoth get third straight win

Nick Schmaltz had two goals and an assist, and the Utah Mammoth extended their winning streak to three games with a 4-2 victory against the visiting St.

Utah Mammoth News / Daily Faceoff / January 10

Clayton Keller on Mammoth fans whistling during games: 'Pretty annoying'

NHL hockey is still new to Salt Lake City, and it appears fans of the Utah Mammoth, now in their second season since relocating from Arizona, are trying to start up a tradition uniquely their own. Recently, fans at Mammoth home games have been whistling during play, making the Delta Center sound like an aviary.

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NHL News / Inside The Rink / January 9

Each Nations Top Standouts from the 2026 World Junior Championship

With the 2026 World Junior Championship in the rear view mirror, here are Inside The Rink’s top standouts from the tournament. Tij Iginla, 2024 Sixth Overall, Utah Mammoth – From the moment the tournament started, Tij Iginla made his impact on Team Canada.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 8

Mammoth, knocking on door of playoff picture, face Blues next

The Utah Mammoth will endeavor to climb back into a playoff spot when they host the St. Louis Blues on Friday in Salt Lake City. Utah, which will play

Clayton Keller News / The Hockey Writers / January 8

A Dream Come True: Clayton Keller Named to Team USA’s Olympic Roster

There are three things that hockey players dream of ever since they first lace up their skates. Getting drafted into and making the NHL, winning the Stanley Cup, and playing for their country in the Olympics. At a young age, Clayton Keller achieved the first dream.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 8

Winter Classic Comes to Utah: Mammoth Set to Host Avalanche at Rice-Eccles Stadium

An outdoor game in Salt Lake City has long been rumored ever since the day the Utah Hockey Club, now the Utah Mammoth, arrived in town. Owner Ryan Smith has posted a couple of times on X that he was working on getting it done.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 8

3 Takeaways From Mammoth’s 3-1 Win Over Senators

There was a lot of momentum going into Wednesday’s game for the Utah Mammoth. The team was going into a seven-game homestand after winning in overtime against the New York Rangers, thanks to a Sean Durzi goal, which he scored weeks after his grandpa died.

Utah Mammoth News / Stadium Rant / January 8

2027 Winter Classic Set To Be Hosted By Utah Mammoth

The NHL announced Wednesday that the 2027 Winter Classic would be played at Rice-Eccles Stadium, with the Utah Mammoth hosting the Colorado Avalanche. The event marks the first of its kind for the relocated franchise, giving Utah something to look forward to in their third year of play.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 8

Hot start propels Mammoth past Senators

Utah Mammoth goaltender Karel Vejmelka had a 32-save night as his team battled for a 3-1 win against the visiting Ottawa Senators on Wednesday night. Lawson Crouse, John Marino and Daniil But all scored, and Clayton Keller tallied two assists for the Mammoth, who have won three of their last four games.

Utah Mammoth News / The Hockey Writers / January 7

Utah Mammoth to Host 2027 NHL Winter Classic

The NHL has announced that the Utah Mammoth will host the 2027 NHL Winter Classic. They will face off against the Colorado Avalanche. The news comes as the NHL commissioner Gary Bettman met with Utah’s Ryan and Ashley Smith at Rice-Eccles Stadium, where they held a press conference to announce it.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / January 7

Mammoth to Host Avalanche in 2027 Winter Classic

In a stunning announcement during the franchise’s inaugural season, the Utah Mammoth will host the Colorado Avalanche in the 2027 NHL Winter Classic. Just

Juuso Valimaki News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 6

Hurricanes Acquire Juuso Valimaki From Mammoth

Late tonight a small trade occurred as Juuso Välimäki has been traded from Utah to Carolina in exchange for future considerations, as was first shared by Utah.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 3

40 Games Later: Evaluating Maple Leafs’ Risky Marner Replacement Plan

When the offseason saw Mitch Marner moved by the Toronto Maple Leafs, the idea that Toronto could replace one player with a committee (and save money) sounded ambitious.