Utah Mammoth’s 2025-26 Report Cards: Andrew Agozzino

Throughout the season, Agozzino was mainly placed in the top six. He had some games on the top line with Austin Poganski and Daniil But. Sometimes he would wind up on the second line with Sammy Walker, Cameron Hebig, or Ben McCartney. Despite all the changes, he continued being an effective player for the Roadrunners late into the season. In March, he had 15 points in 12 games, including back-to-back three-point nights.

In April, Agozzino slowed down, failing to record a point in his final five games of the season. Yet, despite that and starting the season in the NHL along with injuries, Agozzino ended up in the top five on the team in points and goals. He also led the Roadrunners in power-play goals with seven.

Agozzino was named the Roadrunners’ IOA/American Specialty AHL Man of the Year Award winner thanks to his outstanding contributions to the Tucson community. It also makes him one of the 32 finalists for the Yanick Dupré Memorial Award. It is the second time Agozzino has received the honors. He was also one of the Mammoth’s black aces in the postseason.

The Future

It’s hard to see Agozzino getting many more chances to get a role in the NHL with the Mammoth. Perhaps he’ll take over the role that Kailer Yamamoto and Kevin Rooney had for the past two seasons, become the team’s frequent flyer mile earner by commuting between the two cities consistently. Agozzino has said it’s easy for him to slide back into the Roadrunners’ lineup due to the number of games he’s played with the team.

“I know all the guys here and the systems are the same, so I’m obviously familiar with everything here,” Agozzino said. “It’s not hard at all.”

However, at age 35, how much of that constant travel can Agozzino take? He’s in a very similar position to Kerfoot. A veteran player who has helped mentor the youth and has been outstanding in his community, but we’re getting to the point where that youth will start squeezing him out of a lineup spot.

Perhaps finishing out his career in Tucson is something he wants. It’s a warm and great city in an organization that has given him NHL opportunities recently. However, if a consistent role in the NHL is what Agozzino wants to finish his career out with, this organization isn’t the spot for him. It ultimately comes down to what he wants. The Mammoth or Roadrunners will surely give him another short contract to give their young AHL lineup some more veteran presence. Is that what he feels is right for him, though?

Overall Grade

You could say this was one of Agozzino’s best seasons as of late, based on the sole fact that he got some NHL games in. It was a very similar season for him as well compared to last year. Add on the fact that he was one of the best players for the Roadrunners in the second half of the season, and it wasn’t a bad season at all for Agozzino, especially at 35 years old.

Overall, Agozzino is getting a B-plus for his season. For the third season in a row, the forward proved he can be a main contributor for an AHL team despite getting older. He also showed he can do enough to make an NHL team out of training camp. While injuries hampered Agozzino once again, and he only played the two NHL games, he was a big reason why the Roadrunners were in playoff contention until the end.

Agozzino was also a key contributor in the Tucson community and a massive presence in the locker room. It’s hard to say if he’ll come back, as he might look for a spot where he can get more NHL games. However, if Agozzino returns to the Roadrunners, it would be great for incoming rookies like Tij Iginla and Cole Beaudoin to learn from him and the Mammoth as well, knowing they’ll have someone they can insert into an NHL lineup during an emergency.