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Utah Hockey Club's YouTube Handle Leak Points to 'Mammoth' as Possible New Name

The team's official YouTube channel briefly displayed the handle '@UtahMammoth' before being deactivated, fueling speculation about the franchise's permanent identity ahead of the 2025-26 season.

Feb 23, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Hockey Club center Logan Cooley (92) celebrates a goal with players on the bench during the second period against the Vancouver Canucks at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • The Utah Hockey Club's YouTube channel handle was temporarily changed to '@UtahMammoth' late Tuesday night, sparking widespread speculation online before the channel was deactivated.
  • Team officials have not confirmed whether 'Utah Mammoth,' one of three fan-selected finalists, will be the franchise's permanent name.
  • A trademark application for the name 'Utah Mammoth' has been pending with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office since April 2024, with an extension granted earlier this year.
  • The team conducted fan voting at the Delta Center earlier this year, narrowing the options to Utah Mammoth, Utah Outlaws, and Utah Hockey Club.
  • Smith Entertainment Group, owners of the team, reaffirmed plans to announce the official name and branding before the 2025 NHL Draft in late June, ahead of the next season.