The Utah Mammoth held a practice at the Delta Center on Friday to prepare for their final preseason game of the year on Saturday. More updates from training camp are below!
Roster Cuts
The Mammoth made another round of roster cuts today. Forwards Yegor Borikov, Caleb Desnoyers, Tij Iginla, Gabe Smith, and goaltender Michael Hrabal were assigned to the Tucson Roadrunners (AHL). Forwards Brandon Tanev and Joshua Roy, as well as defenseman Zac Jones were placed on waivers for the purpose of being assigned to Tucson. Friday evening, the Mammoth assigned Tomas Lavoie to the Roadrunners.
Back Home Tomorrow
The Mammoth are eager for their first home preseason game of the year, especially after the Delta Center’s renovations this summer. Friday was the first time the players were able to see the changes to the North End of the building.
“It’s pretty cool, just amazed how quickly they get things done here,” associate captain Lawson Crouse shared. “But obviously not surprised. It looks beautiful out there. Looks like the sites from up there are going to be incredible. Obviously, add to that incredible atmosphere that we already have.”
“The building, it’s great,” Tourigny said. “You look from the ice, it looks fantastic. It’s really steep, it’s massive, so that’s pretty cool. From the energy (being back at the Delta Center), I think it just made us want to play even quicker. I think we have to wait until tomorrow, we’re like kids at Christmas who are waiting for our gifts. Looking forward to 3 p.m. tomorrow.”
Almost Time
The Mammoth have one final opportunity to play an opposing team, and work through their systems, before the games start to count. Here’s what Utah is focusing on during tomorrow’s game against the Colorado Avalanche.
“Just all our details,” Crouse shared. “It’s our final chance to work out the kinks before the real (games) … just excited obviously. We missed our home fans. It will be nice to get back out there and play in front of them, round out our game, and get ready for the home opener.”
“Getting back into game pace,” Logan Cooley said on tomorrow’s focus. “There’s still a little tweaks in here and systems we’re working on, d-zone, offensively, there’s always stuff we’re improving on. But I feel like everyone’s getting it a lot better now. We’re playing a lot faster and hopefully we can translate that into tomorrow and into the regular season.”
Tomorrow is the final preseason game before the 2026-27 season starts next Thursday! Come to the newly renovated Delta Center at 3 p.m. MT to watch the Mammoth host the Colorado Avalanche. Limited tickets available here!
