{"id":468545,"date":"2025-05-15T08:58:27","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T12:58:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=468545"},"modified":"2025-05-15T08:58:27","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T12:58:27","slug":"utah-mammoth-world-championship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/05\/15\/utah-mammoth-world-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"Utah Mammoth Players Will Benefit From Time at World Championship"},"content":{"rendered":"

The newly-named Utah Mammoth<\/a> have many players currently representing their nation at the 2025 IIHF World Championship<\/a>. \u00a0The preliminary round is well-underway, with exciting finishes already occurring. The event will end on May 25, with hosting being split between Stockholm and Herning. Some Mammoth players participating will look to take a step in their careers. That is why this tournament could help propel their play even further ahead of the 2025-2026 season. Utah forward Dylan Guenther<\/a> was expected to play, but an undisclosed injury is forcing him to miss the tournament.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Utah Mammoth Well-Represented at the 2025 World Championship<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There are a total of seven players representing the Mammoth at the World Championship. Clayton Keller<\/a>, Logan Cooley<\/a>, Barrett Hayton<\/a>, Michael Kesselring<\/a>, Josh Doan<\/a>, Karel Vejmelka<\/a>, and <\/span>Maksymilian Szuber<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Team Breakdown and Number of World Championship Appearances<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

USA:\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n

Keller- Third\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cooley- First\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Kesselring- Second\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Doan- First\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Canada:<\/b><\/h4>\n

Hayton- First\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Czechia:<\/b><\/h4>\n

Vejmelka- Third\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Germany:<\/b><\/h4>\n

Szuber- Third\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Opportunity To Keep Playing After End of Season<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Although they missed the postseason, the Mammoth had a special inaugural season. Utah exceeded expectations and had their young players really step up. It is obvious every player would rather be playing in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but playing in the World Championship is a small consolation prize. Despite having an early start to their offseason, players can be happy that they are still able to play and compete in some way.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This gives the Mammoth players additional training in preparation for next season. It keeps them in shape and can even help improve certain areas of their game. The international tournament not only showcases the talents of individual players but also contributes to the team’s growth and development. These aren\u2019t preseason scrimmages \u2014 they are fast-paced, high-intensity battles with national pride and a gold medal on the line.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Learn From Other NHL Stars<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Cooley is currently Team USA\u2019s top centre and is on the first line with Keller to his left, and Buffalo Sabres<\/a> top goal scorer, Tage Thompson<\/a> to his right. This is Cooley\u2019s fifth tournament overall wearing the Stars and Stripes, having already played in two U18 Championships and two World Junior Championships.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Keller \u27a1\ufe0f Cooley<\/p>\n

It's that @utahhockeyclub<\/a> connection! \ud83e\udda3@usahockey<\/a> | #MensWorlds<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/bABcgwLd6z<\/a><\/p>\n

— NHL Network (@NHLNetwork) May 11, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n