SALT LAKE CITY – Just weeks before the NHL season starts in October, and roughly one year after breaking ground, the new Utah Mammoth practice facility is nearing completion as the doors have officially opened to the team.
With both rookie and training camp taking place at the facility in Sandy, UT, the player and staff areas are now fully operational as the Mammoth begin preparations for their second campaign in the National Hockey League.
Our ice is ready at South Town! 😍 pic.twitter.com/vjSc60EOwE
— Utah Mammoth (@utahmammoth) September 9, 2025
Take a first look at the new Utah Mammoth practice facility in Sandy
A world-class fortress of ice has been constructed for the Utah Mammoth in Sandy.
Located at southeast end of The Shops at South Town, this new NHL training facility has been fully outfitted with the latest and greatest ice surfaces, training and medical facilities, team offices, a spectacular locker room and spaces for visiting teams.
Additionally, player’s will also have access to a fully equipped lounge space, kitchen, gym, recovery pools and a sauna amongst other areas.
“All the weight rooms, the facilities, it’s just such a nice place to come in every morning and know you’ve got the latest, state of the art practice facility at your fingertips,” General Manager Bill Armstrong said.
The Utah Mammoth practice facility is absolutely spectacular.
From the locker room to the recovery pools, lounge area, offices, weight room, both sheets & more, it’s gorgeous. pic.twitter.com/86838lMifF
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) September 10, 2025
“With a full kitchen for the players, skills rooms, incredible weight rooms, pools, you name it, recovery rooms. You have it all and that makes us an elite organization.”
Simply put, it’s a dream space for any hockey player as they spend countless hours inside perfecting their game and bodies to compete in the greatest league in the world.
The Utah Hockey Club’s new practice facility is a community asset
By late 2025, early 2026, the new community spaces at the Utah Hockey Club’s practice facility will officially be opened to the public.
In addition to both rinks, the community will have access to eight locker rooms, equipment rentals, a team store, pro shop and other open spaces.
Whenever the rinks are not being used by the Utah Hockey Club, the ice will be used for youth and amateur skating programs, figure skating and other recreational activities.
“The boys will get off the ice and youth hockey will jump on this ice,” Ryan Smith said.
“It’s one of the coolest things that I’ve learned and seen about hockey…every one of these guys grew up playing youth hockey and they remember that moment because they were that kid…it’s in the culture.”
According to Smith, fans will also be able to watch the Utah Hockey Club practices at the new facility.
NHL superstars are taking notice of what’s being built for the Utah Mammoth
While Utah has quickly become a point of conversation around the league as fans continue to realize that Salt Lake City was destined to become a hockey town, even NHL superstars like Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and Steven Stamkos have taken notice of what the Mammoth are building.
“It is the talk around the league right now,” Utah Mammoth forward Michael Carcone said in a recent interview.
“At our gym in particular, you can see the Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Steven Stamkos talking about the new facilities. They’ve heard about it. They’re excited for it and they’re not even part of the organization.”
A comment that only reaffirms what Stamkos told KSL Sports towards of the end of the season where he recognized the organization’s desire to provide the team with whatever tools they need in order to succeed.
“Ownership is fantastic. I think everyone knows that. They’re willing to do whatever it takes to give the guys the best chance to succeed,” Stamkos said.
Steve Stamkos shares what he’s heard about #UtahHC
“Ownership is fantastic. I think everyone knows that. They’re willing to do whatever it takes to give the guys the best chance to succeed.”
Players are definitely talking about Utah. pic.twitter.com/Nq5DEtkIsL
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) April 10, 2025
With the doors now opened to the Mammoth, rookie camp will commence on Wednesday and Thursday before the prospects travel to Colorado over the weekend to participate in a two-game showcase.
Training camp will then likely begin the middle of next week as the team prepares for their first preseason game on September 21 against the Colorado Avalanche.
Related: Utah Mammoth Unveils Full 2025-2026 Preseason Schedule
Cole Bagley is the Utah Mammoth insider for KSL Sports. Keep up with him on X here. You can hear Cole break down the team on KSL Sports Zone and KSL 5 TV.
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