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The Utah Mammoth will have to wait at least another couple of months for the season debut of one of their veteran leaders. General Manager Bill Armstrong announced Friday that forward Alex Kerfoot will miss the next eight to ten weeks after undergoing a procedure to repair a core muscle injury.

Utah Mammoth News / Breakaway on SI / September 17

Mammoth Goalie Won’t Attend Training Camp

A veteran goaltender for the Utah Mammoth won’t be reporting to training camp as he and the organization work to find a trade partner or other solution.

Utah Mammoth News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 10

Assessing the Mammoth's path to the NHL playoffs

The Utah Mammoth had an eventful second summer in their NHL journey, making significant progress to position the team as a playoff contender.

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How many of the 46 players to score 30 or more goals in the 2024-25 NHL season can you name in six minutes?

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / August 18

Matias Maccelli’s impact relies heavily on his attention to detail without the puck

If Matias Maccelli wants to stick as a top-six forward for the Toronto Maple Leafs, it won’t be because he’s lighting up the scoresheet, it will be because he’s won Craig Berube’s trust over with his play without the puck.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / July 15

Bill Armstrong hopes to see Matias Maccelli succeed with Maple Leafs

Utah Mammoth GM Bill Armstrong is hopeful that Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matias Maccelli can find his game again because he feels the forward is a good person.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 30

Would the Kraken be interested in Jordan Kyrou?

David Pagnotta: Have been hearing that Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo has some serious injuries that could require multiple major surgeries this offseason.

Utah Mammoth News / Daily Faceoff / June 25

Mammoth are in a position to shake up the 2025 NHL Draft

The newly minted Utah Mammoth are entering their second season in franchise history with a major opportunity to set their franchise up for success in the years to come.

Utah Mammoth News / Daily Faceoff / May 30

Utah Mammoth sign prospect Gabe Smith to entry-level contract

On Friday, the Utah Mammoth announced that they have signed forward Gabe Smith to a three-year, entry-level contract. The terms of the deal have to be disclosed.

Utah Mammoth News / The Hockey Writers / May 30

Meet the Newest Mammoths: Dmitri Simashev and Daniil But

At 11:59 of overtime in Game 5 of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) Final, Max Shalunov scored from the left of Traktor Chelyabinsk goaltender Zach Fucale to win the Gagarin Cup for Lokomotiv Yaroslavl.

Utah Mammoth News / Field Level Media / May 28

Mammoth sign D Dmitri Simashev to three-year ELC

Defenseman Dmitri Simashev signed his three-year, entry-level contract with the Utah Mammoth, the team announced Wednesday. Simashev, 20, was selected by the Arizona Coyotes (now Mammoth) with the sixth overall pick of the 2023 NHL Draft.

Utah Mammoth News / Daily Faceoff / May 28

Utah Mammoth sign Daniil But to entry-level contract

Another talented prospect is heading to Salt Lake City. On Wednesday, the Utah Mammoth announced the team has signed forward Daniil But to a three-year, entry-level contract, set to begin next season.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 13

Former SMU basketball player Jarrell Colbert transfers to McNeese State

Jarrell Colbert’s journey through college basketball has taken another intriguing turn—this time, to Lake Charles. The 6-foot-10 forward and former SMU Mustang is officially transferring to McNeese State, adding serious length and upside to a Southland Conference contender aiming for a third straight title.

Utah Mammoth News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 4

Utah Hockey Club GM provides major update on two top prospects

The Utah Hockey Club could only be a summer away from seeing their top two prospects debut.

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NHL News / NHL Rumors / March 11

Trade Deadline Fallout: Utah Hockey Club, Columbus Blue Jackets, and the St. Louis Blues

Cole Bagley: Utah Hockey Club Bill Armstrong on the trade deadline: “We did a lot of stuff in the summer. If you think about the acquisitions of Marino,

Utah Mammoth News / House of Hockey / March 10

Utah Hockey Club Defenseman to Miss Nearly an Entire Year After Suffering ACL Injury

It was announced today by the Utah Hockey Club organization that 26-year-old Juuso Välimäki will miss the rest of the year and the first part of the 2025-26 season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn ACL.

Utah Mammoth News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 28

Utah Hockey Club GM shares team's trade-deadline plans

There’s plenty of trade buzz circulating in the league, headlined by the Utah Hockey Club’s continued efforts to try to figure out their deadline approach.

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NHL News / NHL Rumors / February 23

Evaluating St. Louis Blues' trade tiers

Craig Morgan of NHL.com: Utah Hockey Club GM Bill Armstrong when asked what their plan is heading into the March 7th NHL trade deadline. “Well, we’re still in the fight.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / February 22

Canucks have decisions to make on pending UFAs

Craig Morgan of NHL.com: Utah Hockey Club GM Bill Armstrong said that ownership will spend money but they aren’t going to spend it just to spend it. They don’t want to screw their future cap situation.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilers Daily / January 6

Oilers Could Face Disadvantage at Trade Deadline Due to Schedule

A new report from an NHL insider suggests that trade deadline moves could happen sooner than usual this season, and that may negatively affect the Edmonton Oilers.

NHL News / House of Hockey / January 4

Three GMs seen scouting the Vancouver Canucks; trade speculation heats up

The Vancouver Canucks are seemingly on the cusp of making a huge move, and now the latest development has shown that GMs are carefully scouting the team.

Vancouver Canucks star J.T. Miller reportedly willing to accept a trade to just one team

Ex-Canuck warned J.T. Miller about Elias Pettersson personality clash issue

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Indiana Hoosiers News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / November 18

Indiana Men’s Soccer Begins NCAA Tournament On Sunday

Indiana men’s soccer journey to try to win its ninth College Cup will begin on Sunday at Bill Armstrong Stadium. The 48-team men’s soccer NCAA Tournament field was announced on Monday and for the 24th time in school history, the Hoosiers earned a national seed.