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Last year, the Utah Mammoth missed the playoffs in their first year in Salt Lake City after Ryan Smith acquired the assets of the Arizona Coyotes franchise.

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Guided by Grace: Mammoth Prospect Tanner Ludtke’s Story Goes Beyond the Rink

Minnesota Gopher commit Tanner Ludtke has developed a pregame routine of his own. After many stretches, shots on net, and laps around his own defensive zone, he’ll remind himself of what’s most important: his faith.

Utah Mammoth News / The Hockey Writers / July 26

Utah Mammoth’s 2024-25 Report Cards: Juuso Välimäki

The inaugural season for the Utah Hockey Club (now the Utah Mammoth) is officially over. The team finished with a 38-31-13 record while their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Tucson Roadrunners, finished with a 34-32-4-2 record, which was good enough for the seventh playoff spot in the Pacific Division.

Utah Mammoth News / Inside The Rink / July 24

Utah Mammoth 2025-26 Games To Watch

Year two of the Utah hockey experience begins in mere months, and the schedule is full of games from Central Division faceoffs to meetings with back-to-back Stanley Cup Champions and even rebuilding Eastern Conference contenders.

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Julian Lutz News / The Hockey Writers / July 23

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Utah Mammoth News / Daily Faceoff / July 20

What would be considered success for Mammoth in team’s second season?

The Utah Mammoth might not have made the Stanley Cup Playoffs in their first season, but the opening year of NHL hockey in Utah still went down as a success.

Utah Mammoth News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 20

Utah Mammoth 2025 NHL free agency grades for every signing

The Utah Mammoth are coming off their very first season in Salt Lake City since the move from their former identity as the Arizona Coyotes, and they’ve already made an indelible impression on the community that had never experienced professional hockey before.

Clayton Keller News / Daily Faceoff / July 19

Mammoth’s Clayton Keller is one of the NHL’s most underrated players

Even as the Utah Mammoth have moved on from their time as the Arizona Coyotes, and are starting to become a bigger franchise and have a bigger following, Clayton Keller continues to be overlooked among the best players in the league.

Cameron Hebig News / Inside The Rink / July 18

Utah Mammoth Extend AHL All-Star

The Utah Mammoth yesterday extended a 2024-25 AHL All-Star as they agreed to an extension with forward Cameron Hebig for a two-year, two-way contract. Hebig played in 67 games this past season with the Tucson Roadrunners.

Nick Schmaltz News / The Hockey Writers / July 17

Nick Schmaltz Doesn’t Have a Future With the Utah Mammoth After Next Season

Nick Schmaltz is entering the final year of his contract with the Utah Mammoth, a seven-year, $40.95 million contract that carries an average annual value of $5.85 million.

Utah Mammoth News / The Hockey Writers / July 17

10 Games to Circle on the Mammoth’s Calendar During the 2025-26 Season

The 2025-26 schedule for the Utah Mammoth is here, their second season in franchise history and their first as the Mammoth. It’s a big season for the team as this is the season they expect to make the playoffs.

Cameron Hebig News / Daily Faceoff / July 16

Report: Mammoth sign Cameron Hebig to two-year contract

The Utah Mammoth have signed journeyman center Cameron Hebig to a two-year, two-way contract, according to PuckPedia. Through 67 games last season with the AHL’s Tucson Roadrunners, the Mammoth’s top minor-league affiliate, Hebig collected 26 goals and 21 assists for 47 points to rank second in team scoring.

Michael Carcone News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 15

Mammoth re-sign former AHL All-Star to 1-year contract extension

Michael Carcone isn’t going anywhere. The veteran forward has officially signed a one-year deal with the Utah Mammoth. At age 29, the winger has spent his entire NHL career with the Arizona/Utah franchise and is returning after a tough 2024-25 season in which he scored seven goals and produced just 19 points in 53 games.

Utah Mammoth News / Last Word On Sports / July 15

Report: Utah Mammoth Forward to Re-Sign Despite First Testing Free Agency

Utah Mammoth forward Michael Carcone reportedly signed back with the team on Tuesday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. The dollar amount is unknown as of publication but it is confirmed to be a one-year contract.

Michael Carcone News / Daily Faceoff / July 15

Report: Mammoth sign Michael Carcone to one-year deal

The Utah Mammoth have signed forward Michael Carcone to a one-year contract, according to Sportsnet hockey insider Elliotte Friedman. Terms of the reported contract have not been released.

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Nate Schmidt News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 12

Mammoth’s Nate Schmidt drops truth bomb that will fire up Utah fans

As the Utah Mammoth prepare for their second year as an NHL franchise, it certainly appears that the team is building something special. Under the direction of head coach Andre Tourigny and GM Bill Armstrong, the franchise formerly known as the Arizona Coyotes have a much brighter future in Salt Lake City.

Utah Mammoth News / The Hockey Writers / July 12

Projecting Logan Cooley’s Contract Extension With the Utah Mammoth

Logan Cooley is coming off an impressive sophomore season with the now-named Utah Mammoth. Entering the 2025-26 season, he has one year left on his three-year entry-level contract and was eligible to sign a contract extension with the organization as of July 1, 2025.

Utah Mammoth News / Breakaway on SI / July 11

New Mammoth Defenseman Sees Big Things for Team

The Utah Mammoth have become defined by their aggressive mentality to build a winning team. It began last summer with the acquisition of Mikhail Sergachev and several other defenders to fill out the blue line.

Utah Mammoth News / The Hockey Writers / July 10

3 Dream Moves the Utah Mammoth Can Make This Summer

The Utah Mammoth have been busy to start the offseason. Their business began when they executed a trade with the Buffalo Sabres that brought J.J. Peterka to Salt Lake City.

Utah Mammoth News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 9

Mammoth’s most realistic trade acquisition in 2025 NHL offseason

The Utah Mammoth have had a busy offseason. Not only have they made some major free agent signings, but they have been active in the NHL trade market as well.

Jack McBain News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 7