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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 22

3 Takeaways From Mammoth’s 4-3 OT Win Over Jets

‘Twas the final home game before Christmas, and all through the Utah Mammoth’s house, every person was on their feet, including Lawson Crouse. It’s because their team had just won, and it was a big one too.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 22

Mammoth Survive Late Defensive Collapse, Beat Jets 4-3 in OT

Sunday night ended up being a massive win for the Utah Mammoth as they took down the Winnipeg Jets 4-3 in overtime, winning their final game at home before the Christmas break.

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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.

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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.

Utah Mammoth News / The Hockey Writers / December 21

Confidence is Key: Inside Roadrunners’ Ty Tullio’s Explosive December

If you’re looking at the top scorers in December for the American Hockey League’s (AHL) Tucson Roadrunners, you’ll see some familiar names. Ben McCartney, Cameron Hebig, and even rookies like Dmitri Simashev make the list.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 20

3 Takeaways From Mammoth’s 2-1 Loss to Devils

The Utah Mammoth did a lot right on Friday. They played a solid game. They were the better team. The Mammoth should’ve won Friday’s game against the New Jersey Devils to get their second win in a row and leapfrog the San Jose Sharks for the second wild card spot in the Western Conference.

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.

Kevin Rooney News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 18

Mammoth Reassign Kevin Rooney

The Mammoth announced they’ve returned center Kevin Rooney to AHL Tucson. They’re left with an open roster spot. Rooney’s run of limited playing time this season continued on his most recent recall.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 18

3 Takeaways From Mammoth’s 4-1 Win Over Red Wings

The Utah Mammoth called it a big game for a reason. Wednesday’s game against the Detroit Red Wings ultimately decided if the Mammoth would end their final long road trip before Christmas with a winning record.

Utah Mammoth News / Field Level Media / December 17

Mammoth back Karel Vejmelka's effort, stifle Red Wings

Clayton Keller had a goal and an assist and Karel Vejmelka made 27 saves as the visiting Utah Mammoth beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 on Wednesday night.

Utah Mammoth News / The Hockey Writers / December 17

Vejmelka, Keller Lead Mammoth to 4-1 Victory Over the Red Wings

The Utah Mammoth traveled to Detroit for a midweek matchup against the Red Wings. Both teams came into the contest on the back end of back-to-backs, and in a game that was tightly contested through two periods, the Mammoth pulled away in the third to take a 4-1 win.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 17

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Dylan Guenther News / The Hockey Writers / December 17

Dylan Guenther Continues To Be Mammoth in the Clutch

This past Sunday, in a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Utah Mammoth played the most exciting third period in franchise history, scoring four goals in six minutes to take a 4-3 lead after giving up three unanswered goals in the first 40 minutes.

Utah Mammoth News / The Hockey Writers / December 16

Solving the Mammoth’s Biggest Issue With a Simple Solution

Despite the Utah Mammoth having the second-worst point percentage in the NHL since Oct. 27, they find themselves just one point out of a Western Conference wild card playoff spot as we creep up on the halfway mark of the season.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 15

3 Takeaways From Mammoth’s 5-4 OT Win Over Penguins

Heading into the third period, it seemed like the Utah Mammoth were on their way to losing their first game on the road trip. It was a shame since the team had been playing pretty decently, but Sergei Murashov and the Pittsburgh Penguins’ defense had laid their bodies on the line to stop every shot that faced them.

Dylan Guenther News / Field Level Media / December 14

Dylan Guenther scores OT winner as Mammoth edge Penguins

Dylan Guenther scored the overtime-winning goal to give the visiting Utah Mammoth a wild 5-4 victory over the slumping Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday. Michael Carcone scored twice while Nate Schmidt and Sean Durzi added singles for the Mammoth, who erased a three-goal, third-period deficit.

Utah Mammoth News / Inside The Rink / December 12