The Utah Mammoth announced a series of coaching adjustments that will shape the team’s bench for the 2025‑26 campaign. The moves come as the franchise looks to build on its first playoff appearance in franchise history and to fine‑tune a roster that has shown steady improvement over the past two seasons.
Contract Extensions and New Additions
Head coach André Tourigny has signed a multi‑year extension that keeps him at the helm through the next several seasons. Tourigny, who entered his third year with the club this fall, previously guided the Arizona Coyotes before the franchise relocated to Utah. His NHL coaching résumé includes a 170‑195‑45 record, a gold medal as head coach of Canada’s IIHF World Championship team in 2023, and a gold medal as an assistant in 2021. Under his guidance the Mammoth reached the playoffs for the first time in 2025‑26, only to fall in the opening round to the Vegas Golden Knights.
The organization also confirmed the hiring of Adam Foote as an assistant coach on Tourigny’s staff. Foote, a former Canucks bench boss, spent the last four seasons in Vancouver before being dismissed by new general manager Ryan Johnson. His final NHL record with the Canucks was a league‑worst 25‑49‑8, but the front office believes his experience and connections will add depth to the team’s development program.
Continuity on the Power Play
Blaine Forsythe, who has worked alongside Tourigny since the 2023‑24 season, will continue to oversee the Mammoth’s power‑play unit. The unit ranked 18th league‑wide during the 2025‑26 season and operated at a 20 percent conversion rate. Forsythe’s steady presence provides continuity as the team integrates new coaching talent and seeks to improve its special‑teams performance.
Looking Ahead
With Tourigny’s contract secured, Foote’s addition to the staff, and Forsythe’s specialized role solidified, the Mammoth aim to translate their playoff experience into deeper postseason runs. The front office believes the blend of veteran leadership and fresh perspectives positions the franchise for sustained growth in the competitive Western Conference.