Utah Mammoth adjust roster and expectations for 2026-27 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 6:15 PM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Following a playoff appearance in their second season, the Utah Mammoth enter the 2026-27 campaign with a restructured roster. Management focused on acquiring specialized players, signing center Vincent Trocheck to address deficiencies in penalty killing and face-off performance. In goal, Sebastian Cossa takes over the backup role from Vítek Vaněček, aiming to provide more consistency after the team struggled to secure points in tight contests last year. The organization also added Anders Lee to bolster physical play near the net, though the departure of winger JJ Peterka and defenseman Sean Durzi represents a shift in team composition. The Mammoth continue to evaluate their personnel as they prepare for their third year of competition in the Central Division.
- •Vincent Trocheck joins as a specialist for penalty killing and face-offs.
- •Sebastian Cossa moves into the backup goaltender position.
- •Anders Lee replaces JJ Peterka to provide a different physical presence.
- •Andrew Peeke joins the defensive unit following the departure of Sean Durzi.
- 6:15 PMYahoo Sports — What is the Utah Mammoth’s potential for 2026-27?
"As the Mammoth get set for their third season, here's a look at expectations — and possibilities.
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