Utah Hockey Club officials declined to confirm whether the team will become known as the Utah Mammoth after the information was allegedly leaked Tuesday night.
According to an ESPN report, the name of the team’s official YouTube channel was briefly changed from @UtahHockeyClub to @UtahMammoth. Screenshots taken by fans went viral and the channel was later deactivated.
Utah HC just completed its inaugural season in Salt Lake City.
Fans at the Delta Center voted this season for a new name for the relocated Arizona Coyotes franchise. Mammoth reportedly was one of three finalists along with Utah Outlaws and the status quo, Utah Hockey Club.
“Progress continues on exploring all three of the name options that were chosen as finalists by our fans,” Mike Maughan, an executive with team owner Smith Entertainment Group, told ESPN on Wednesday morning. “We’re fully on track to announce a permanent name and identity ahead of the 25-26 NHL season and look forward to sharing that with our fans when we do.”
Pressed about the leak, Maughan repeated his earlier comment. “We’re fully on track to announce a permanent name and identity ahead of the 25-26 NHL season.”
League sources told ESPN that Utah HC is likely to reveal its new name and logo prior to the 2025 NHL Draft on June 27-28.
–Field Level Media
