
André Tourigny Extends Contract, Securing Future of Mammoth
Colorado’s NHL franchise announced that André Tourigny has agreed to a multi‑year extension, ensuring continuity for a team that made its inaugural playoff appearance last year.
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Colorado’s NHL franchise announced that André Tourigny has agreed to a multi‑year extension, ensuring continuity for a team that made its inaugural playoff appearance last year.

The Utah Mammoth have announced new long‑term agreements with head coach André Tourigny and assistants Blaine Forsythe and Adam Foote, a move that follows a breakthrough playoff run and promises to deepen the team’s strategic depth.

The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced Zack Stortini as the new head coach of the New Mexico Goatheads, an ECHL team based in Rio Rancho and owned by REV Entertainment. Stortini's rich playing background and recent AHL coaching success position him to lead the franchise forward.

Adam Foote, recently dismissed as head coach of the Vancouver Canucks, has been hired as an assistant coach for the Utah Mammoth. His tenure with the Canucks showed defensive improvement despite a poor overall record, and he will now work with a Mammoth team that already ranks among the league's best in defensive metrics. Meanwhile, Blaine Forsythe's contract with the Mammoth will not be renewed.

The San Jose Sharks acquired Michael Kesselring from the Buffalo Sabres, trading a 2026 first‑round pick for the 20th overall selection. Despite a season marked by limited ice time, Kesselring's recent breakout with the Utah Mammoth has scouts intrigued about his potential in San Jose.

San Jose Sharks complete a draft‑pick swap with the Buffalo Sabres to bring in 26‑year‑old defenseman Michael Kesselring, a towering presence who posted a career‑high 29 points last season with the Utah Mammoth.

The National Hockey League’s off‑season has already delivered a flurry of moves that are reshaping rosters and benches alike, with coaching changes, trades, and draft speculation dominating the conversation.

The trade swaps the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft for Buffalo’s 27th selection, bringing a young, offensively talented defenseman to a Sharks roster that currently fields only two signed blueliners.

The Buffalo Sabres dealt defenseman Michael Kesselring and a draft pick to the San Jose Sharks, ending a season marked by injuries and limited ice time, while coach Lindy Ruff voiced confidence in the restricted free agent.

After guiding the Mammoth to their first playoff appearance, the organization has rewarded head coach André Tourigny with a contract that keeps him at the helm through the 2027‑28 season.

The Utah Mammoth will host a five‑day development camp in Salt Lake City, showcasing top prospects including Tij Iginla and Cole Beaudoin, with media availability and a public scrimmage on July 2.

Forward Michael Carcone created the Carcone Cup to keep his children skating through the summer, turning a personal initiative into a multi‑day youth tournament at the Mammoth Ice Center that emphasizes fun and development.

Dylan Larkin’s growing list of suitors includes the Utah Mammoth, who possess the exact pieces the Red Wings crave. A potential deal could reshape the roster for both franchises.

Michael Carcone’s Carcone Cup, originally a summer skating plan for his children, has evolved into a full‑scale youth hockey tournament at the Mammoth Ice Center, emphasizing fun and repetition over competition while reflecting Utah’s rising hockey participation.

At the NHL Combine in Montreal, forward Berkly Catton described himself as a dolphin, sparking buzz about the Canadiens’ unconventional questioning. Meanwhile, Detroit captain Dylan Larkin’s trade request and a charity golf victory by ex‑Kraken players highlight the mix of humor and strategy that defines modern hockey.

Edmonton Oilers are poised to move on from one of their most expensive defensemen this summer, a move that could reshape the blue line and free up valuable cap space.

The Sharks will welcome six teams to the 2026 Rookie Faceoff, showcasing emerging talent, draft highlights, and new PWHL signings.

Utah Mammoth forward Michael Carcone is set to host the inaugural Carcone Cup, a youth hockey tournament designed to nurture the next generation of players in the state.

Dylan Larkin’s trade request has opened the door for a host of contenders, reshaping the Wild’s strategy and raising questions about the future of their roster.

Detroit’s front office faces a pivotal decision as star center Dylan Larkin seeks a move, forcing GM Steve Yzerman to weigh a win‑now push, a measured retool or a drawn‑out negotiation that could reshape the franchise.

In Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, Shea Theodore scored the winning goal in double overtime, showcasing a career‑long journey from a garage in British Columbia to the NHL’s biggest stage.

The Utah Mammoth have added 23-year-old forward Vadim Moroz on a two-year, entry-level contract, hoping his KHL experience and playmaking will translate into a new spark for the team.

The Utah Mammoth have secured commitments from Austrian defenseman Gregor Biber and Belarusian forward Yegor Borikov, both drafted in recent years and poised to contribute to the team's depth and performance.

Upper Deck’s debut of game‑worn jersey cards for NHL rookies links each card to a player’s jersey number, includes a 1‑of‑1 autographed variation, and will launch on June 3 as part of the 2025‑26 Extended Series.