Maveric Lamoureux aims for NHL spot with Utah Mammoth after weight gain
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 10:40 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Maveric Lamoureux, a 22-year-old defenseman for the Utah Mammoth, has increased his weight to 224.6 pounds. After losing key players, the Mammoth coach André Tourigny emphasizes the importance of Lamoureux's defensive play. Lamoureux expresses his desire to secure a spot on the team this season. He believes his enhanced strength will improve his performance in physical battles on the ice. Both Lamoureux and Tourigny note his growth as a player in preparation for the upcoming season.
- •Lamoureux weighs 224.6 pounds, up from 196.
- •He aims to fill a defensive role following team roster changes.
- •Mammoth coach advocates for his physical and smart play.
- •Lamoureux seeks to make the NHL roster this season.
- •Teammate Dmitri Simashev also competes for a defense position.
- 10:40 PMYahoo Sports — Nearly 30 pounds heavier, Maveric Lamoureux is closer to NHL permanence than ever before
"There’s a real lane for the young, towering defenseman to make the NHL — soon, if not immediately.
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