Mammoth News

WESTERN CENTRAL

Dylan Guenther • RW • Mammoth

Dylan Guenther Posts First Career Hat Trick During Four-Point Night

Utah Mammoth winger Dylan Guenther started off 2026 with a bang, notching four points, including his first career hat trick, in a 7-2 road victory over the New York Islanders. The 22-year-old potted all his goals during even-strength play and tallied a power-play assist on Mikhail Sergachev's sixth goal of the season. Last term, Guenther took a big step forward with a 60-point campaign, and he's on course for another career year in 2025-26. The 22-year-old leads Utah with 20 goals and is in a three-way tie for the team scoring lead with 36 points. Over his last four appearances, Guenther has averaged two points per game.

5 days ago

Karel Vejmelka • G • Mammoth

Karel Vejmelka Moved to Injured Reserve

Utah Mammoth goaltender Karel Vejmelka (upper body) was moved to Injured Reserve and will remain out on Monday against the Nashville Predators. The move is retroactive to Dec. 23, so Vejmelka will be eligible to return to the lineup for Utah's next game on Thursday against the New York Islanders. This season, Vejmelka has registered a lowly .896 save percentage. Yet, he carries a solid 16-10-2 record with a 2.70 goals-against average. Vitek Vanecek, who is 2-8-1 for the year, will start in Monday's favorable matchup against the 24th-ranked offense in the league.

Dec 29

Karel Vejmelka • G • Mammoth

Karel Vejmelka Battling Upper-Body Injury

Utah Mammoth goaltender Karel Vejmelka (upper body) missed a scheduled start on Tuesday night against the Colorado Avalanche. He was sidelined by an upper-body injury, prompting the team to sign Colten McIntyre to an amateur tryout agreement as a backup to Vitek Vanecek for the night. Vanecek had a strong performance, stopping 25 of 26 shots, but Utah still lost to the dominant Avalanche 1-0. The Mammoth have the rest of the week off, giving Vejmelka time to recover. Whether that will be sufficient for the Czech goaltender to avoid missing additional action remains uncertain. In 29 starts this season, Vejmelka has posted a 16-10-2 record, a 2.70 goals-against average, a .896 save percentage, and one shutout.

Dec 24

Mikhail Sergachev • D • Mammoth

Mikhail Sergachev Sets Up Two Goals

Utah Mammoth defenseman Mikhail Sergachev produced two assists in Sunday's 4-3 overtime win against the Winnipeg Jets. Sergachev's passing ability helped the Mammoth race to a 3-0 lead, but the team ultimately needed the fastest overtime goal in franchise history to secure two points. Clayton Keller ended the game just 13 seconds into the extra frame. On Sunday, Sergachev also made significant contributions on the defensive end, logging three blocks and one hit, while leading all skaters in ice time with 25:19. The Russian blue-liner is looking to post his season consecutive 50-point season. Currently, he is on 25 points (four goals, 21 assists) through 38 games, earning 10 points (two goals, eight assists) on the power play.

Dec 22

Logan Cooley • C • Mammoth

Logan Cooley to Miss at Least Eight Weeks

Utah Mammoth center Logan Cooley (lower body) must sit out at least eight weeks of action. He sustained a lower-body injury last week in a game against the Vancouver Canucks. The eight-week timeline suggests Cooley will return just before the Olympics break, but it would not be surprising if he returned after the break, which could give him more time to get back into game shape. Cooley has scored a team-high 14 goals and sits on 23 points through 29 outings. Barrett Hayton has settled into a top-six role during Cooley's absence, although the team may soon consider other options since Hayton is having a miserable season, scoring only one point in his last 18 appearances.

Dec 12

Dylan Guenther • RW • Mammoth

Dylan Guenther Lights the Lamp Twice Wednesday

Utah Mammoth winger Dylan Guenther finished Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Florida Panthers with two goals. He had Utah's first two tallies in the contest, setting the young franchise's new record with his seventh multi-goal effort for the club. The Mammoth are currently going through a tough time, but Guenther has remained productive. He has scored five goals over the last 10 games, adding five assists. Guenther is Utah's second-highest goal-scorer this season with 13 markers and ranks third with 25 points after 32 games. The 22-year-old will hope to post his third career three-game goal streak when Utah meets the Seattle Kraken on Friday.

Dec 11

Logan Cooley • C • Mammoth

Logan Cooley Out Indefinitely

Utah Mammoth center Logan Cooley (lower body) has been ruled out indefinitely. He will miss a second straight game on Monday night against the Los Angeles Kings. Cooley leads Utah with 14 goals and has amassed 23 points in 29 games. Barrett Hayton will have a chance to secure a regular top-six role until Cooley returns. So far this season, Hayton has struggled to perform, even spending some time as a healthy scratch recently. He has registered three goals and two assists in 25 appearances. Monday's game presents a challenging matchup for Utah's offense, as the Kings are allowing the third-fewest goals in the league this season (2.50).

Dec 8

Karel Vejmelka • G • Mammoth

Karel Vejmelka Records Impressive Shutout

Utah Mammoth goaltender Karel Vejmelka finished Wednesday's 7-0 victory over the Anaheim Ducks with a 27-save shutout. He became only the second goaltender in the league this season to shut out the Ducks, who average the third-most goals (3.48). Vejmelka, who registered his first shutout of the season, rebounded superbly after a rough outing against the San Jose Sharks on Monday, where he was pulled in the first period. The Mammoth's No. 1 now holds an 11-7-2 record for the season. Vejmelka boasts a solid 2.73 goals-against average, but he has managed only a .891 save percentage, which is one of the worst marks among regular starters in 2025-26.

Dec 4

JJ Peterka • RW • Mammoth

JJ Peterka Rocks Ducks With Four-Point Effort

Utah Mammoth winger JJ Peterka led the demolition job in Wednesday's 7-0 victory over the Anaheim Ducks, notching two goals and two assists. Peterka became the fourth Utah player with a four-point effort this season. Only the league-leading Colorado Avalanche (6) have more. After managing only six points in November, Peterka already has five points in two games this month. On Friday, the exciting winger gets a perfect matchup to maintain his hot form, as the Mammoth visit the Vancouver Canucks, who allow a league-worst 3.63 goals per game. After 28 outings, Peterka has posted 12 goals and 21 points for the season.

Dec 4

Logan Cooley • C • Mammoth

Logan Cooley a Game-Time Decision Monday

Utah Mammoth center Logan Cooley (lower body) is considered a game-time decision for Monday's clash against the San Jose Sharks. The talented youngster was hurt during Saturday's loss to the St. Louis Blues, but he luckily escaped a serious injury. It appears likely that Cooley will play against San Jose, as he came through the morning skate without any issues. Cooley leads Utah with 23 points (14 goals, nine assists) in 26 games. If he is cleared to play, the 21-year-old will continue to hold a top-six role and a spot on the first power-play unit. Cooley has finished each of the first two meetings with the Sharks this season with one assist.

Dec 1

Logan Cooley • C • Mammoth

Logan Cooley Hurt in Saturday's Loss

Utah Mammoth center Logan Cooley (knee) left Saturday's 1-0 loss to the St. Louis Blues early in the third period. He was involved in a knee-on-knee collision with Blues forward Alexey Toropchenko, who received a five-minute major penalty for the hit and a game misconduct. Utah could now be without a key player for some time. Cooley has so far played in all 26 games this season, leading his team in goals (14) and points (23). He began this week with a huge four-goal performance against the Vegas Golden Knights. An update on Cooley is expected to arrive before Monday's matchup against the San Jose Sharks.

Nov 30

Sean Durzi • D • Mammoth

Sean Durzi Available Against Canadiens

Utah Mammoth defenseman Sean Durzi (upper body) will end a 21-game absence in Wednesday's matchup against the Montreal Canadiens. The 26-year-old suffered an upper-body injury in only the second game of the season. Durzi will enter the lineup on the third defensive pairing, replacing Dmitri Simashev. A couple of campaigns back, Durzi posted 41 points (nine goals, 32 assists) in 76 games and racked up blocks for fun. He has the potential to make a fantasy impact, but Durzi has battled health issues for two years now, missing 73 regular-season contests.

Nov 27

Logan Cooley • C • Mammoth

Logan Cooley Erupts for Five Points in Monday's Win

Utah Mammoth center Logan Cooley dominated against the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday night, finishing a 5-1 victory with four goals and one assist. He recorded his third career hat trick and became the first player in franchise history to score as many as four goals in a single game. Cooley's final two goals came with the Vegas net empty. This was a hugely impressive performance from the Pittsburgh-born forward, especially considering his recent dry spell. Across his previous 11 November appearances, Cooley had settled for four points. Cooley had a hot start to the campaign with 12 points in October, so the wheels fell off very suddenly. Following Monday night, Cooley is back to averaging nearly a point per game, boasting 13 goals and eight assists after 23 outings.

Nov 25

Logan Cooley • C • Mammoth

Logan Cooley Signs $80 Million Deal With Mammoth

Utah Mammoth center Logan Cooley has agreed to an eight-year, $80 million contract extension. The 21-year-old is finishing off his entry-level contract and will become the Mammoth's highest-paid player next season. After producing 65 points (25 goals, 40 assists) a season ago, Cooley has become a point-per-game player in 2025-26. With 11 games played, he has notched a team-high eight goals and four assists. Cooley is set to be a valuable asset for the Utah team and fantasy managers for many years to come.

Oct 29

Nick Schmaltz • C • Mammoth

Nick Schmaltz Stretches Point Streak to Seven Games

Utah Mammoth forward Nick Schmaltz extended his point streak to seven games with an assist in Sunday's 3-2 road win over the Winnipeg Jets. He collected the only helper on Mikhail Sergachev's power-play goal in the second period. Schmaltz now has a chance to match his own franchise record with an eight-game scoring streak in Tuesday's matchup against the Edmonton Oilers. During his current point streak, Schmaltz has accumulated a total of seven goals and seven assists. His hot run of form has made Schmaltz one of the NHL's leading scorers. On Sunday, he reached 16 points (seven goals, nine assists) in 10 games, joining Vegas star Jack Eichel at the top of the league's scoring charts.

Oct 27

Alexander Kerfoot • C • Mammoth

Alexander Kerfoot Undergoes Surgery

Utah Mammoth forward Alexander Kerfoot (lower body) will have his season debut further delayed due to surgery. On Friday, Mammoth general manager Doug Armstrong announced that Kerfoot will be out 8-10 weeks following a successful procedure to repair a core muscle. Kerfoot missed training camp with a lower-body injury and was listed as week-to-week at the start of the regular season. Based on the projected recovery time, Kerfoot may not be ready for action until around Christmas. Kerfoot has produced four 40-point campaigns, but he could struggle to make the current Utah lineup. Last season, the 31-year-old notched 11 goals and 28 assists in 81 appearances.

Oct 25

Jack McBain • C • Mammoth

Jack McBain Evaluated for Upper-Body Injury

Utah Mammoth forward Jack McBain (upper body) failed to complete Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win against the Colorado Avalanche. He suffered an upper-body injury early in the game. McBain, who appeared to hit his head against the boards, was initially considered questionable to return, but he ended up sitting out the rest of the contest. So far this season, McBain has contributed one goal in seven games while recording 15 hits. The team is likely to provide an update on his status prior to Thursday's clash against the St. Louis Blues. If he can't play, Andrew Agozzino and Kailer Yamamoto are the candidates to step in for McBain.

Oct 22

Clayton Keller • RW • Mammoth

Clayton Keller Grabs Four Points in Friday's Victory

Utah Mammoth winger Clayton Keller kicked into gear on Friday night, finishing a 6-3 win against the San Jose Sharks with four points. The American star collected three assists and took care of the team's last goal. The entire first line was on fire as Keller and Nick Schmaltz became the first players in Mammoth history to record four or more points in the same game. Keller has been one of the biggest disappointments in fantasy hockey early in the season, as his offensive contributions had been limited to one assist before Friday's game. Now, he appears to be back on track on paper, having notched five points in as many games.

Oct 18

Nick Schmaltz • C • Mammoth

Nick Schmaltz Celebrates Second Career Hat Trick Versus Sharks

Utah Mammoth forward Nick Schmaltz scored three goals and registered one assist in Friday's big 6-3 victory over the Utah Mammoth. Schmaltz started things off with a power-play goal and already had two markers to his name by first intermission. He completed his second career hat trick early in the third frame. The huge performance meant that Schmaltz had more points on one night than he had managed in four games leading up to the contest. He's now sitting on seven points (three goals, four assists) for the season with five games played. Utah flexed its muscles on Friday, but it was against a struggling defense, and so far this season, the team hasn't actually quite clicked offensively. Fantasy managers definitely shouldn't rush to grab Schmaltz.

Oct 18

Liam O'Brien • C • Mammoth

Liam O'Brien Makes Season Debut Friday

Utah Mammoth winger Liam O'Brien (lower body) will make his first appearance of the season in Friday's contest against the San Jose Sharks. The veteran forward will take Kailer Yamamoto's spot in the lineup, joining Kevin Stenlund and Brandon Tanev on the fourth line. O'Brien will add physicality and grit to the Mammoth lineup, but his addition shouldn't interest fantasy managers. In 2024-25, O'Brien failed to score and had just two assists in 28 appearances, while delivering 100 hits. Across 227 career games, O'Brien has totaled 35 points (11 goals, 24 assists) with 739 hits.

Oct 17

Mammoth News

LEGEND