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Utah Mammoth prospects prepare for rookie camp in September

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 6:16 PM

Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Utah Mammoth prospects prepare for rookie camp in September

Summary

The Utah Mammoth hold their annual rookie camp from September 11-15, 2026, as prospects compete for spots on the main roster. Players including Tij Iginla, Gabe Smith, and Caleb Desnoyers are scheduled to participate in the camp to demonstrate their development. While Iginla is noted for his performance in recent development sessions, organization officials continue to evaluate the skating speed of Smith and the transition of Desnoyers from junior hockey to the professional level. Team management maintains a philosophy of allowing young players to gain experience in the AHL before promoting them to the NHL. Ethan Belchetz is absent from this camp as he continues training with his college team at Michigan State.

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•Rookie camp runs from September 11-15, 2026.
•Prospects Tij Iginla, Gabe Smith, and Caleb Desnoyers are participating.
•Ethan Belchetz will not attend due to training commitments at Michigan State.
•Team management emphasizes skating and experience as requirements for main roster selection.

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The start of school and brisk air mean one thing: September’s arrival. While many clamor for the return of football, NHL fans set their sights on a harder-hitting sport. Hockey returns Sept. 19, 2026, with preseason action. The preseason helps ease rosters back into hockey’s rigors. But it also creates opportunities for players to make […] The post Which Prospect Makes the Utah Mammoth Roster this Year? appeared first on The Lead.
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