News Utah HC Team Notes

Utah Mammoth pick up Hibbing native, UMD alum Scott Perunovich



Hibbing native and former University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) Bulldog Scott Perunovich will be lacing up his skates for the NHL's newly named Utah Mammoth. On Tuesday they signed the 26-year-old defenseman to a one-year, two-way deal worth $775,000 at the NHL level. Perunovich split last season between the St. Louis Blues and New York Islanders, where he would combine for two goals and seven assists in 35 total games.
Click to expand...

Source: https://www.wdio.com/?p=603222
 
The Mammoth have another Stanley Cup champion: Nate Schmidt



The Utah Mammoth have signed veteran defenseman Nate Schmidt to a three-year deal worth $3.5 million annually. Schmidt, 33, is not new to expansion franchises. The Golden Knights lost that year — and he was no longer on the team when they won in 2023 — but he got his ring this year with the Florida Panthers. After leaving the Golden Knights, Schmidt struggled to find a permanent home.
Click to expand...

Source: https://www.deseret.com/sports/2025/07/01/utah-mammoth-sign-nate-schmidt/
 
Here's the latest on the Utah Mammoth's negotiations with free agent Jack McBain

When Jack McBain sat down for his end-of-season interview, he felt pretty happy with his body of work. The Utah Mammoth forward was a utility player who grew into a bigger role. It resulted in 27 points and an effective role on the third line by the year's final game. Not to mention a team-high 291 hits and minutes on both the power play and penalty kill. Despite these statistics, McBain knew some uncertainty would lie ahead. He was now a restricted free agent (RFA) without a new contract in place. At the beginning of July, that is still the case. “We'll see what happens this summer. I love this group that we have in the locker room. A lot of close relationships with the guys. You're an RFA,
Click to expand...

Source: https://www.sltrib.com/sports/utah-hockey-club/2025/07/04/utah-mammoths-jack-mcbain-remains/
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top