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The Mammoth continue to thrive with a 4-1 win over the Blue Jackets

The Utah Mammoth weren't really tested much by the Chicago Blackhawks in a 6-0 win to start their season. However, Utah didn't seem to slow down much at all as they overwhelmed the Columbus Blue Jackets and took a 4-1 win.

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3 Takeaways From Mammoth’s 4-1 Win Over Blue Jackets

The dominance the Utah Mammoth showed on Thursday in their first game of the season might be for real and not just a poor reflection of the Chicago Blackhawks.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 3

Mammoth continue hot start with convincing win over Blue Jackets

Nick Schmaltz scored twice to lead the visiting Utah Mammoth to a 4-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night. Dylan Guenther had a goal and two assists and defenseman Mikhail Sergachev a goal and an assist for the Mammoth, who scored three times on the power play.

Florent Houle News / The Hockey Writers / October 3

Florent Houle Could Be Another Diamond in the Rough for the Mammoth

The Utah Mammoth’s rookie camp was once again stocked with intriguing and big names. Dmitri Simashev, Daniil But, Tij Iginla, Michael Hrabal, Caleb Desnoyers.

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Utah Mammoth News / Utah On Ice / October 2

winners and losers from the Mammoth's huge win 6-0 to start the season

The Utah Mammoth opened their 2026-27 season looking unbelievably strong, taking down Central Division rival the Chicago Blackhawks 6-0 to start the season.

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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 / Utah On Ice / October 2

Mammoth crush the Blackhawks to open the season

The Utah Mammoth hoped to open the 2026-27 season in a strong way, which is exactly what they did. The Mammoth absolutely crushed the Chicago Blackhawks 6-0 to begin the 2026-27 season.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 2

3 Takeaways From Mammoth’s 6-0 Win Over Blackhawks

There’s probably not a better way to start the season. It was sheer domination by the Utah Mammoth on Thursday to open up their season. A big 6-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks begins their 84-game journey. 14 different Mammoth players had a point against the Blackhawks, including the three newest Mammoth players, each producing a point.

Dylan Guenther News / Field Level Media / October 2

Dylan Guenther scores twice as Mammoth hammer Blackhawks

Dylan Guenther scored twice, Anders Lee tallied in his Mammoth debut and Utah routed the Chicago Blackhawks 6-0 Thursday night in Salt Lake City. Michael Carcone had a goal and an assist, and Nick Schmaltz and Daniil But also scored for the Mammoth in their season opener.

Caleb Desnoyers News / The Hockey Writers / October 1

Mammoth’s Caleb Desnoyers Excited to Get Pro Career Started in Tucson

It felt like it was destiny that Caleb Desnoyers would be arriving in southern Arizona after his 2025-26 season concluded in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL).

Utah Mammoth News / Utah On Ice / October 1

The Mammoth will face a very familiar opponent to begin their season

Tonight, the Utah Mammoth begin their quest for a Stanley Cup. Their first opponent? The Central Divsion rival, the Chicago Blackhawks. The Blackhawks are coming off a not-so-great road game, losing 5-2 to the Vegas Golden Knights.

Utah Mammoth News / Utah On Ice / October 1

Game 1: How to watch, news, and more

Tonight, the Utah Mammoth open the regular season in the newly renovated Delta Center. Utah hosts the already 0-1-0 Chicago Blackhawks, coming off a 5-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.

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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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / September 30

Mammoth look to build off breakthrough season, starting vs. Blackhawks

The Utah Mammoth were one of the pleasant surprises in the NHL last season, but they won't be sneaking up on anyone when they open their 2026-27 campaign Thursday night against the Chicago Blackhawks in Salt Lake City.

Utah Mammoth News / Utah On Ice / September 30

The Mammoth's first opponent may be clearly lacking one thing

Tomorrow, the Utah Mammoth open the 2026-27 season hosting the Chicago Blackhawks. For the Hawks, though, this won't be their first game. On Tuesday night, Chicago didn't look great en route to their 5-2 defeat.

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Three Players Who Could Carry the Utah Mammoth in 2026-27

I probably don't need to explain the term "carry" in sports. That's when a player does so well that it feels like he is dragging them across the finish line.

Maveric Lamoureux News / Utah On Ice / September 29

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.

Maveric Lamoureux News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 28

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.

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 / 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.

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 / 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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / August 10