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Mammoth Week Returns to Ogden as Weber State Soccer Leads Big Sky

Free community clinics and a strong preseason poll highlight a busy season for Utah’s hockey and soccer teams

The Utah Mammoth is set to bring back its popular Mammoth Week to Ogden on September 1, a community‑focused event that blends on‑ice hockey clinics with street‑hockey activities across the state.

Mammoth Week Hits the Ice and the Streets

The week‑long series will travel to St. George, Logan, Vernal, Provo, Park City and Sandy, offering families a chance to try the sport in local rinks and community centers, with surprise appearances by Mammoth players adding extra excitement.

Free Clinics Across Utah

Organizers have emphasized that all clinics are free, aiming to broaden access to hockey in Utah’s diverse neighborhoods and to showcase the team’s commitment to grassroots development.

Weber State Tops the Big Sky

The Wildcats finished the 2025 season with a 12‑6‑2 overall record and a 5‑2‑1 conference slate, falling just one point short of Montana, a performance that has set high expectations for the upcoming campaign.

All‑Conference Honorees

Four Wildcats earned preseason all‑conference honors: midfielders Lily Blum and Oakley Anderson, defender Isabella Sackett and goalkeeper Lauren Butorac, highlighting the team’s depth.

MVP and Coaching Change

Micala Boex of Northern Arizona was voted preseason MVP of the Big Sky women’s soccer league, while longtime head coach Chris Citowicki of Montana announced his departure after eight years, taking ten players with him to his new staff.

2026 Exhibition Schedule

Weber State’s 2026 schedule opens with an exhibition match against Salt Lake Community College on August 16, followed by a home opener against Boise State later that same day, promising a competitive start to the new season.

The combination of community outreach through Mammoth Week and the Wildcats’ strong preseason positioning underscores a vibrant soccer and hockey culture in Utah, setting the stage for an eventful year ahead.

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