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Mammoth Dominate Islanders With a 7-2 Win

2026 has started pretty well for the Utah Mammoth thanks to a 7-2 win on Thursday afternoon over the New York Islanders in their first game of the new year.

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Dylan Guenther's hat trick leads Mammoth to demolition of Islanders

Dylan Guenther collected his first career hat trick and Nick Schmaltz scored twice Thursday for the Utah Mammoth, who rolled to a 7-2 win over the New York Islanders Thursday in Elmont, N.Y.

Utah Mammoth News / Daily Faceoff / January 1

Mammoth’s Karel Vejmelka activated from injured reserve

The Utah Mammoth announced Thursday that goaltender Karel Vejmelka has been activated from injured reserve and is expected to play in the team’s afternoon game against the New York Islanders.

Utah Mammoth News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 1

Mammoth goaltender Karel Vejmelka returns from IR, helps Utah stop skid

The Mammoth announced that goaltender Karel Vejmelka has been activated off injured reserve.

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Top Mammoth Prospect Following in Father's Footsteps at WJC

Many believed that top Utah Mammoth prospect Tij Iginla should have made Canada's roster for the 2025 World Junior Championship. He was a notable snub, and Canada was eliminated in the quarterfinal for the second straight year.

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Andre Tourigny News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 30

Andre Tourigny hits Mammoth with ‘frustrating’ reality check after Predators loss

The Utah Mammoth were one of the National Hockey League’s best teams in the early going in 2025-26, but it’s been a slow decline for Andre Tourigny’s club ever since.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 30

3 Takeaways From Mammoth’s 4-3 Loss to Predators

Fresh off nearly a week’s break, the Utah Mammoth returned to action one more time in 2025 to face the Nashville Predators. Monday’s game also served as the final game at the Delta Center before a three-game road trip against the three New York metropolitan teams.

Karel Vejmelka News / Last Word On Sports / December 29

Utah Mammoth Place Goaltender on IR

The Utah Mammoth have placed goaltender Karel Vejmelka on injured reserve. Vejmelka was originally deemed day-to-day with an upper-body injury, but now he’ll officially miss Monday’s home game against the Nashville Predators.

Utah Mammoth News / Daily Faceoff / December 29

Mammoth’s Karel Vejmelka placed on injured reserve

One of the league’s more underrated goaltenders is going to miss some time. On Monday, the Utah Mammoth placed goaltender Karel Vejmelka on injured reserve.

Utah Mammoth News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 29

Mammoth Recall Matt Villalta, Place Karel Vejmelka On IR

The Utah Mammoth announced that they’ve placed netminder Karel Vejmelka on the injured reserve with an upper-body injury, retroactive to December 23. In a corresponding roster move, the Mammoth have recalled Matt Villalta from the AHL’s Tucson Roadrunners.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 29

NHL Predictions: Dec 29 Nashville Predators vs Utah Mammoth

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

Juuso Valimaki News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 28

Mammoth Place Juuso Valimaki On Waivers

The Mammoth announced Sunday they’ve placed defenseman Juuso Välimäki on waivers for the purposes of assignment to AHL Tucson. Välimäki, 27, has been IR-bound for the entire season and then some.

Utah Mammoth News / Last Word On Sports / December 27

NHL Rumours: Utah Mammoth 'Poking Around' on Big Fish, per Insider

Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours from the crew at Last Word On Hockey. Even with the downtime as a result of the Christmas break, the rumours haven’t stopped coming down the pipeline.

Sean Durzi News / Last Word On Sports / December 27

Sean Durzi Showing Why He’s One of Utah Mammoths Most Important Players

The Utah Mammoth have been plagued by the injury bug for the majority of this season. The biggest loss has been to Logan Cooley, who is the top centre on the Mammoth.

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NHL News / Stadium Rant / December 26

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 24

3 Takeaways From Mammoth’s 1-0 Loss to Avalanche

Going into Game 39, everyone knew it would be an uphill battle for the Utah Mammoth going up against the Colorado Avalanche, the best team in the NHL. It seemed like it was set to be an even tougher challenge when it was revealed that Karel Vejmelka would not dress for Tuesday’s game due to an upper-body injury.

Karel Vejmelka News / Daily Faceoff / December 23

Mammoth sign Colten McIntyre as EBUG with Karel Vejmelka out with upper-body injury

A unique moment in hockey has returned once again, as an emergency backup is set to dress for an NHL game. Less than an hour before puck drop between the Utah Mammoth and the Colorado Avalanche, the Mammoth announced that goaltender Karel Vejmelka has been ruled out due to an upper-body injury.