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The Mammoth just got some ugly injury news

Unfortunately, just before the season begins, the Utah Mammoth have already received disappointing injury news. A former first-round pick, Maveric Lamoureux, who was going to be a big part of the defenseman corps in 2026-27, is out for 4-6 months.

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Maveric Lamoureux Out Multiple Months After Shoulder Surgery

The Utah Mammoth will be without a former first-round pick for much of the 2026-27 season. Shortly before the team announced its opening-night roster for the upcoming campaign, the Mammoth announced that defenseman Maveric Lamoureux will miss the next four to six months due to shoulder surgery.

Maveric Lamoureux News / Daily Faceoff / September 28

Mammoth’s Maveric Lamoureux out 4-6 months after shoulder surgery

Utah Mammoth defense prospect Maveric Lamoureux is slated to miss the next four to six months after undergoing shoulder surgery, the club announced Monday afternoon.

NHL News / Utah On Ice / September 28

Potential Mammoth target may be getting traded to Toronto

Just days before the season begins, several big names remain on the trade market. Some names have been heavily rumored to be with the Utah Mammoth. One of those guys, however, may be finally getting traded: Kirill Marchenko.

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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Yegor Borikov News / Utah On Ice / September 28

Mammoth Prospects Player Profile: Yegor Borikov

Typically, fourth round picks don't usaully make much noise. And they don't do so one year after being draft But after flashing some nice potential in preseason and in the rookie showcase, Yegor Borikov looks like he might have a lot more potential than some might expect.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 26

3 Takeaways From Mammoth’s 2-0 Preseason Win Over Avalanche

We are less than a week away from the start of the Utah Mammoth’s 2026-27 season. Saturday marked one of the final hurdles before the party begins: the final preseason game.

Utah Mammoth News / Utah On Ice / September 25

Utah Mammoth Make Several Moves Ahead of the Preseason Finale

The Utah Mammoth have announced multiple moves today after the preseason loss to the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday night. The team announced that Forwards Tij Iginla, Caleb Desnoyers, Yegor Borikov, and Gabe Smith will join goaltender Michael Hrabel in Tucson to start the upcoming season.

Utah Mammoth News / Daily Faceoff / September 25

Why the Utah Mammoth are ready to become a Western Conference superpower

Colorado Avalanche; Dallas Stars; Edmonton Oilers; Vegas Golden Knights. When thinking about Stanley Cup contenders of the Western Conference over the last five years, these are the names that jump to mind.

Utah Mammoth News / Utah On Ice / September 25

Mammoth lose in OT 5-4 as preseason nears its end

On Saturday, the Utah Mammoth will wrap up preseason by hosting the Colorado Avalanche. Last night, the Mammoth got close to taking down the Vegas Golden Knights on the road, but came up just short in overtime, losing 5-4.

Utah Mammoth News / Utah On Ice / September 24

Three players to watch in 2026-27: who can break out this season?

Every year, there seems to be a player who breaks out and becomes a cornerstone of a team when no one expected it. Here are three players who could be much more important than some might've thought before.

Joshua Roy News / Utah On Ice / September 24

Joshua Roy may be in a rough situation coming into the regular season

Joshua Roy was traded to the Utah Mammoth over the offseason. The 23-year-old never quite found his footing in the NHL in Montreal. Unfortunately for Roy, he may find it hard to fend off some young Mammoth players.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Utah Mammoth News / Daily Faceoff / September 23

2026-27 NHL team preview: Utah Mammoth

After being decimated by injuries in their first season in Salt Lake City, the Utah Mammoth took a respectable step forward and became a playoff team in 2025-26.

Noel Nordh News / The Hockey Writers / September 23

Utah Mammoth’s 2025-26 Report Cards: Noel Nordh

The Utah Mammoth’s 2025-26 season is officially over. The team finished with a 43-33-6 record, good enough to clinch the first wild card spot in the Western Conference.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 23

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

Don’t blink. We’re now halfway through the preseason with two games remaining. The Utah Mammoth have won their first preseason game of the 2026-27 season.

Utah Mammoth News / The Hockey Writers / September 22

6 Bold Predictions for the Mammoth’s 2026-27 Season

With the season rapidly coming up, one of the most fun things to do is create predictions about what could happen. If you’re right, you look like a genius.

Utah Mammoth News / Utah On Ice / September 21

Despite the loss, the Mammoth saw one nice thing in first preseason game

The Utah Mammoth recently suffered a rather unpleasant 4-1 loss last night to open preseason. Utah didn't play the majority of its stars, including Clayton Keller, Nick Schmaltz, Logan Cooley, and more.

Utah Mammoth News / Utah On Ice / September 21

Mammoth lose 4-1 to open preseason: Postgame notes

The Utah Mammoth opened preseason last night with a disappointing 4-1 loss on the road. While preseason is pretty meaningless, there were some interesting things to note after the loss.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 20

3 Takeaways From Mammoth’s 4-1 Preseason Loss to Avalanche

The preseason is finally here. Unlike past years, this will be the first-ever four-game shortened preseason for the Utah Mammoth. That means fewer days for everyone to impress in camp and fewer games for those players to play.

Utah Mammoth News / Utah On Ice / September 20

Utah reveals the lines and starting goalie for the first preseason game

The Utah Mammoth have revealed their lines and goalies for tonight's first preseason game. This is the first time the Mammoth since May 1st they will play hockey.

Utah Mammoth News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 11

Mammoth’s Caleb Desnoyers, Tij Iginla To Miss Rookie Camp

The Utah Mammoth will be without arguably their top two prospects at rookie camp. Cole Bagley of KSL Sports shared a note from Mammoth General Manager Bill Armstrong stating that forwards Caleb Desnoyers and Tij Iginla are day-to-day with injuries and will not attend Utah’s rookie camp.

Utah Mammoth News / The Lead / September 11

Which Prospect Makes the Utah Mammoth Roster this Year?

The start of school and brisk air mean one thing: September’s arrival. While many clamor for the return of football, NHL fans set their sights on a harder-hitting sport.

Utah Mammoth News / NHL Rumors / September 9

2026-27 Utah Mammoth Season Preview

The Utah Mammoth enter the 2026–27 season with an eye on the playoffs and getting past the first round. They added veteran leadership, center depth, and goaltending stability while parting ways with a key young winger and defenseman.

Utah Mammoth News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 7

Rising Prospects Could Take Mammoth To Next Level

The Utah Mammoth have quickly and quietly planted deep roots in the Western Conference. They made the first playoff appearance in franchise history in 2026, accomplishing a feat that the Arizona Coyotes managed only once in their final 12 years of existence.

Utah Mammoth News / Inside The Rink / September 4

Tucson Roadrunners Taking Part In Utah Mammoth Rookie Camp

The National Hockey League’s training camps are around the corner, which means it’s time for the young guns to showcase what they have in rookie camps in order to get the call to the big camp for a chance to start the season in the NHL this year.