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The Utah Mammoth are an NHL team based in Salt Lake City, playing at the Delta Center in the Western Conference's Central Division. Smith Entertainment Group, led by Ryan Smith, owns the franchise, which also shares its arena with the Utah Jazz. Clayton Keller is captain, with Mikhail Sergachev, Dylan Guenther and head coach Andre Tourigny among the names fans follow most closely.
The franchise began in 2024 after Smith Entertainment Group bought the hockey assets of the Arizona Coyotes in a deal valued at around $1.2 billion. General manager Bill Armstrong kept a young core and built through the draft, trades and free agency. The team reached the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in 2026, losing a first-round series to the Vegas Golden Knights.
The club played its first season as the Utah Hockey Club before adopting its permanent name. Fans chose Mammoth from several options in a vote of more than 850,000 responses, and the new logo and jerseys were unveiled on 7 May 2025. The name Yeti was also considered, but it could not be used.
The team has built a strong local identity. Tusky, the mascot, represents the mammoths that once roamed Utah, and "Tusks Up" is the supporters' rallying cry. A dedicated practice facility in Sandy, Utah, and plans for an outdoor Winter Classic at the University of Utah's Rice-Eccles Stadium show how quickly hockey has taken root in a state known for skiing and winter sports.
Salt Lake City has a long hockey history, from the Salt Lake Golden Eagles and Utah Grizzlies to the 2002 Winter Olympics. Its selection as host of the 2034 Winter Games adds to that heritage. Challenges include the pressure of building a contender in a young market, managing a salary cap, and the legacy of the franchise's relocation from Arizona.
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