Caleb Turner

Nick Schmaltz is Utah Mammoth MVP 1 month into season

Nick Schmaltz is Utah Mammoth MVP 1 month into season

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 2:26 p.m.

With a big enough sample size to move beyond the "still too early" naysayers, it is safe to say the story of the season so far for the Mammoth is 29-year-old forward Nick Schmaltz.
Utah Mammoth drop 3rd straight with 4-2 loss in Ottawa

Utah Mammoth drop 3rd straight with 4-2 loss in Ottawa

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 9:03 p.m.

The lack of offensive production has stood out especially as the losses pile up, with Utah being held to three or fewer goals in its last seven games.
Late collapse in Montreal dooms Utah Mammoth in 6-2 loss

Late collapse in Montreal dooms Utah Mammoth in 6-2 loss

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 8 - 9:06 p.m.

The Utah Mammoth scored first and held on to a 2-2 tie late in the second period, but a 3-0 final frame from the Montreal Canadiens sealed Saturday's 6-2 result for the home team at Bell Centre.
'I just play my game': Utah Mammoth rookie Dmitri Simashev blazing his own NHL trail

'I just play my game': Utah Mammoth rookie Dmitri Simashev blazing his own NHL trail

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 8 - 9:27 a.m.

The 20-year-old Utah Mammoth rookie is doing everything he can to become his own man.
2nd period slumps, missed opportunities cost Utah Mammoth again in 5-3 loss in Toronto

2nd period slumps, missed opportunities cost Utah Mammoth again in 5-3 loss in Toronto

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 5 - 9:10 p.m.

The Fighting Tuskys have now lost three of their last four games, most recently on Wednesday in a 5-3 result in favor of the home side Toronto Maple Leafs.
Clayton Keller game-winner in Buffalo moves Utah Mammoth to 3-0 in OT games

Clayton Keller game-winner in Buffalo moves Utah Mammoth to 3-0 in OT games

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 4 - 8:38 p.m.

Clayton Keller scored an overtime game-winner in a 2-1 victory on the road against the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday, moving Utah to 9-4 on the season and 3-0 in overtime games.
Mammoth magic runs out in 4-2 Utah home loss to Tampa Bay Lightning

Mammoth magic runs out in 4-2 Utah home loss to Tampa Bay Lightning

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 2 - 4:42 p.m.

What was once a seven-game win streak has officially turned into a two-game losing streak for the Utah Mammoth.
5A football playoffs: Brighton runs Granger out of 2nd round with 49-8 win

5A football playoffs: Brighton runs Granger out of 2nd round with 49-8 win

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 31 - 7:19 p.m.

Quarterback Ryce Palepoi threw four touchdown passes and Cole Heemeyer ran in another three for a dominant 49-8 win over the 10-seed Granger Lancers in the second round on Brighton's home field.
Utah Mammoth sign forward Logan Cooley to 8-year, $80 million extension

Utah Mammoth sign forward Logan Cooley to 8-year, $80 million extension

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 29 - 1:17 p.m.

The 21-year-old third overall pick in the 2022 NHL draft signed an eight-year, $80 million contract extension Wednesday with the Utah Mammoth to remain in the Beehive State through 2033.
Utah Mammoth win streak snapped in Edmonton with 6-3 loss

Utah Mammoth win streak snapped in Edmonton with 6-3 loss

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 11:21 p.m.

All 32 teams were in action Tuesday for the NHL's "Frozen Frenzy" event, and the league's two longest win streaks did not survive the night.
Utah Mammoth extend division lead, 7-game win streak with 3-2 road win in Winnipeg

Utah Mammoth extend division lead, 7-game win streak with 3-2 road win in Winnipeg

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 26 - 8:03 p.m.

The Utah Mammoth went international for the first time this season on Sunday in Winnipeg and didn't skip a beat, extending their win streak to seven games.
Utah Mammoth ride 6-game win streak to top of NHL standings

Utah Mammoth ride 6-game win streak to top of NHL standings

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 25 - 7:59 p.m.

No team in the National Hockey League has more points than the Utah Mammoth through the opening three weeks of the regular season.
Logan Cooley hat trick leads Utah Mammoth to 7-4 road win in St. Louis

Logan Cooley hat trick leads Utah Mammoth to 7-4 road win in St. Louis

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 10:28 p.m.

The question of whether the Utah Mammoth's hot streak would continue on the road was answered Thursday in St. Louis.
RSL fails to advance in playoffs for 4th consecutive season, falling 3-1 in Portland wild card game

RSL fails to advance in playoffs for 4th consecutive season, falling 3-1 in Portland wild card game

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 12:09 a.m.

Major League Soccer and its playoff structure have changed a lot over the last four years, but one thing has remained the same: Real Salt Lake can't make it beyond its first matchup.
Three More Stars: Power plays, win streaks and good vibes

Three More Stars: Power plays, win streaks and good vibes

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 22 - 12:29 p.m.

There are signs of a Mammoth team basking in a home win streak and some of the best vibes the team has experienced in its brief existence.
Utah Mammoth take down division leader Colorado Avalanche in OT for 4-0 start at home

Utah Mammoth take down division leader Colorado Avalanche in OT for 4-0 start at home

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 22 - 12:24 a.m.

The win gives Utah a 4-0 start at home this season after dropping three of their first five games at home in the inaugural season. So, what has changed in a year?
Utah's No. 11 gets 11th game-winner in 3-2 Mammoth home win over Boston Bruins

Utah's No. 11 gets 11th game-winner in 3-2 Mammoth home win over Boston Bruins

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 19 - 9:01 p.m.

Dylan Guenther scored his second game-winner of the year and 11th in the No. 11 Utah jersey to give the Mammoth a 3-0 start at home with a 3-2 win over the Boston Bruins.
RSL qualifies for MLS-best 5th consecutive playoffs with 2-2 draw in St. Louis

RSL qualifies for MLS-best 5th consecutive playoffs with 2-2 draw in St. Louis

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 10:47 p.m.

Real Salt Lake rebounded from a disastrous first half of the season to rattle off eight of its 12 wins over the final 17 games and squeak into the ninth and final Western Conference playoff spot.
Nick Schmaltz earns 1st Utah Mammoth home hat trick in 6-3 win over San Jose

Nick Schmaltz earns 1st Utah Mammoth home hat trick in 6-3 win over San Jose

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 17 - 10:20 p.m.

It was clear very early on in Friday's Utah Mammoth game against the San Jose Sharks that Nick Schmaltz was feeling it.
Three More Stars: Let's get Tusky with it

Three More Stars: Let's get Tusky with it

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 16 - 11:35 a.m.

After every NHL game, three players who performed well are selected as the "stars of the game," but sometimes you need more than three stars to fully encapsulate what goes down on the ice.
Utah Mammoth win home opener 3-1 over Calgary Flames

Utah Mammoth win home opener 3-1 over Calgary Flames

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 11:23 p.m.

The Mammoth recovered well in the second period, getting the equalizer from Barrett Hayton and a go-ahead goal from JJ Peterka, which ended up being the game-winner.
Tusky the Mountain Blue mammoth revealed as Utah Mammoth mascot

Tusky the Mountain Blue mammoth revealed as Utah Mammoth mascot

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 7:26 p.m.

The Utah Mammoth revealed their first-ever mascot ahead of Wednesday's home opener against the Calgary Flames at the Delta Center.
Ideas from around the NHL to implement on Utah Mammoth game days

Ideas from around the NHL to implement on Utah Mammoth game days

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 11:27 a.m.

The Utah Mammoth's season-opening road trip provided an opportunity to visit other NHL arenas and take some inspiration from the sights and sounds that make game days unique and exciting around the league.
Utah Mammoth give Chicago Blackhawks 1st win of season in 3-1 loss

Utah Mammoth give Chicago Blackhawks 1st win of season in 3-1 loss

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 10:08 p.m.

The Utah Mammoth lost a key defenseman over the weekend, but the real issues so far this season lie on the other side of the ice.
Mammoth defenseman Sean Durzi expected to miss 4 weeks with upper-body injury

Mammoth defenseman Sean Durzi expected to miss 4 weeks with upper-body injury

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 2:04 p.m.

The Utah Mammoth announced Monday that defenseman Sean Durzi is expected to miss four weeks with an upper-body injury after taking a hit in the team's overtime win over Nashville on Saturday.