Utah Mammoth Team History

Established
1972

City
Winnipeg – Phoenix - Salt Lake City

League History
1979 – Present / National Hockey League
1972 – 1979 / World Hockey Association

Team History
2025 - Present / Utah Mammoth
2024  - 2025 / Utah Hockey Club
2014 – 2024 / Arizona Coyotes
1996 – 2013 / Phoenix Coyotes
1972 – 1996 / Winnipeg Jets

Nickname
Mammoth – The Utah Mammoth selected their new nickname through a thoughtful and collaborative process that involved the team’s leadership, fans, and the broader community. The organization wanted a name that reflected the team’s core values of strength, resilience, and determination and paid tribute to Utah’s unique history and natural heritage. The team conducted surveys, focus groups, and community discussions to ensure the new nickname resonated with the fanbase, inviting fans to share their ideas and vote on potential options. The goal was to create a meaningful, memorable name that is deeply tied to the identity of the team and the state.

The "Mammoth" nickname ultimately stood out as the perfect choice. It was inspired by the prehistoric mammoths that once roamed the Utah region during the Ice Age, symbolizing power, endurance, and an unshakable presence. The name also evokes a sense of grandeur, aligning with the towering mountains and vast landscapes that Utah is famous for. By choosing “Mammoth,” the organization created a nickname that embodies the team’s competitive spirit and the natural strength of the region’s history and environment.

This collaborative and intentional approach gave the fans a voice in the decision and helped forge a stronger connection between the team and its supporters. The name “Utah Mammoth” stands as a testament to the team’s commitment to representing the community and honoring the region's rich legacy. It’s more than just a name—a symbol of pride and unity for the team, its fans, and the state of Utah.

Championship
Stanley Cups 0
Avco Cup 0
1979, 1978, 1976

Arena
2024 - Present / Delta Center

*Phoenix*
2014 – 2024 / Gila River Arena
2006 – 2014 / Jobing.com Arena
2003 – 2005 / Glendale Arena
1996 – 2003 / America West Arena

*Winnipeg*
1972 – 1996 / Winnipeg Arena

Owner
2024- Present / Ryan Smith
2019 - 2024 / Alex Meruelo
2013 – 2019/ IceArizona
2009 – 2013 / National Hockey League
2006 – 2009 / Wayne Gretzky and Jerry Moyes
2001 – 2006 / Steve Ellman, Wayne Gretzky, and Jerry Moyes
1998 – 2001 / Richard Burke
1996 – 1998 / Steven Gluckstern and Richard Burke
1979 – 1996 / Barry Shenkarow
1972 – 1979 / Ben Hatskin

History of the Mammoth