Utah Mammoth

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Apr 14, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Mammoth right wing JJ Peterka (77) plays the puck against the Winnipeg Jets during the first period at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
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How Will the Utah Mammoth Replace JJ Peterka?

On June 25, 2025, the Utah Mammoth swung for the fences by acquiring JJ Peterka from the Buffalo Sabres. To get the young...

Jun 26, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Ethan Belchetz reacts beside NHL commissioner Gary Bettman after being selected with the seventeenth pick in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft by the Utah Mammoth at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images
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The Mammoth’s Reliance on Youth Continues After the NHL Draft

For the NHL, the offseason marks a time of rebuilding and revamping rosters. One trade or signing can forever change a franchise. For...

Dec 16, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Utah Mammoth right wing JJ Peterka (77) battles with Boston Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov (91) for the puck during the second period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images
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Was JJ Peterka Worth the Bruins’ First-Round Pick?

The first round of the 2026 NHL Draft took place in Buffalo at the KeyBank Center. This year, the Boston Bruins were supposed...

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The Golden Knights’ Run Shows How Close the Mammoth are to Contention

Over the past few weeks, all eyes in the NHL have been fixed on the Stanley Cup Finals. Two titans in the Vegas...

Apr 19, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights center Brett Howden (21) grabs the jersey of Utah Mammoth right wing JJ Peterka (77) during the first period of game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
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Is It Too Early to Declare the JJ Peterka Trade a Bust for the Mammoth?

The second season for the Utah Mammoth was full of highs and lows. In their second season ever, they made the postseason for...

May 1, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; The Vegas Golden Knights and Utah Mammoth shake hands after game six of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
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Physicality and Experience Drove the Utah Mammoth to Extinction

Game 6 did not go according to plan for the Utah Mammoth. After a heartbreaking Game 5, the young squad felt confident they...

Apr 27, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Mammoth right wing Clayton Keller (9) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period in game four of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
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Mammoth Need Top Line to Step Up in Order to Beat Golden Knights

Before the Stanley Cup Playoffs started, many talking pundits and fans alike counted out the Utah Mammoth to even win a playoff series. Their...

Apr 7, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Mammoth defenseman Sean Durzi (50) and goaltender Karel Vejmelka (70) celebrate and overtime win over the against the Edmonton Oilers at Delta Center.
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The Mammoth Wouldn’t Be in the Playoffs Without Karel Vejmelka

In his youth, Karel Vejmelka begged his father to help him become a hockey goaltender. While hesitant at first, his father eventually granted...

Dec 23, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Utah Mammoth right wing Clayton Keller (9) in the third period against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
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The Mammoth’s Playoff Success Rests on Clayton Keller

The Utah Mammoth are on the cusp of obtaining their first official playoff berth in franchise history. This season also marks six years...

Mar 24, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; The Utah Mammoth celebrate a goal by Utah Mammoth left wing Lawson Crouse (67) against the Edmonton Oilers during the second period at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
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Utah Grizzlies Helped Pass the Hockey Torch to The Utah Mammoth

The story of the Utah Mammoth moving to Utah belongs in the history books. After the end of their season, on April 18,...

Mar 12, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Mammoth defenseman Mackenzie Weegar (52) warms up before a game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
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MacKenzie Weegar’s Passion, Generosity Will Strengthen Mammoth

“My cousin, Craig Rivet, inspired me to play hockey, as well as my parents,” said new Utah Mammoth defenseman MacKenzie Weegar in a...

Feb 5, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram (4) knocks the puck off the stick of Pittsburgh Penguins center Ben Kindel (81) during the third period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory
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Which NHL Team From Each Division Has Most Overachieved in 2026?

The 2025–26 NHL regular season is entering its final stretch. With less than a month before the playoffs, several teams have emerged as...

Mar 2, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Dallas Stars forward Jason Robertson (21) skates against the Vancouver Canucks in the second period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images
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Who Should the Mammoth Target at the NHL Trade Deadline?

The NHL Trade Deadline always comes full of surprises. Stanley Cup contenders swap star players, while tanking teams look towards the draft and...

Mar 1, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Mammoth center Logan Cooley (92) skates with the puck against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
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Logan Cooley’s Return Adds Ceiling-Raising Stability to Mammoth

There’s been a “mammoth-sized” hole in the Utah Mammoth’s locker room that was just recently filled. Star player Logan Cooley returned after sitting...