A Strategic Move for the Utah Mammoth
The Utah Mammoth announced this week that they have locked in goaltender Sebastian Cossa to a two‑year contract that guarantees $2 million per season, a move that cements his role as a cornerstone of the franchise’s future.
Cossa arrives after being acquired from the Detroit Red Wings in a trade that saw the team surrender the 23rd overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, a price the Mammoth were willing to pay for a proven net‑minder.
In the American Hockey League, Cossa has posted a career record of 70‑33‑19 with a 2.46 goals‑against average and a .911 save percentage, and last season he went 26‑8‑4 with a 2.33 GAA and a .915 save rate.
His NHL debut came on December 9, 2024 with the Red Wings, where he earned his first victory, and his junior days with the Edmonton Oil Kings saw him backstop the club to a league championship in 2021‑22, posting a 16‑3 postseason record.
Internationally, Cossa was a key member of Canada’s gold‑medal‑winning team at the 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship, and he will now look to translate that success into the Mammoth’s lineup as they aim for a deep playoff run.