SALT LAKE CITY – Following a year full of tremendous individual and team accomplishments, Utah Mammoth captain Clayton Keller was named the Utah Sports Commission 2026 Professional Male Athlete of the Year.
Well deserved.
Nothing but success for Utah’s captain over the last 12 months. https://t.co/qSp5n1A25E
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) March 23, 2026
Clayton Keller named Professional Male Athlete of the Year
On the ice, the last year has brought forth a plethora of success for Utah’s captain.
Following a career-best 90 points (30 goals, 60 assists) for the Utah Hockey Club in their inaugural campaign, Keller has only continued to excel for both his club and country.
After captaining the first United States hockey team to win gold at the World Championships in 93 years last summer, Keller was also a member of the first U.S. Men’s Olympic team to win gold since 1980.
Additionally, despite a slight drop in personal production this season, Keller currently leads the Mammoth in points (67) as they attempt to clinch their first ever postseason berth.
“I’m honored to be named the 2026 Professional Male Athlete of the Year recipient and to be recognized by the Utah Sports Commission,” said Clayton Keller, forward for the Utah Mammoth.
“The support that I have received from the state and fans has been second to none since we first arrived in Utah two years ago. I’m so proud to represent the entire state, and the love from the people is what inspires me to excel every night. I’m very appreciative of this recognition and would like to extend my congratulations to all award recipients this year.”
Well deserved! 👏
Congratulations on being named the @StateofSport Professional Male Athlete of the Year, Kells! pic.twitter.com/Dj776nOYM5
— Utah Mammoth (@utahmammoth) March 23, 2026
Keller becomes the first Mammoth player to earn the award, which has been given out since 2012.
What’s next for the Utah Mammoth?
The Utah Mammoth will continue their four game homestand against the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. MT.
The game will be available on ESPN+ & Hulu.
All Mammoth games will also be broadcast live on the KSL Sports Zone (97.5 FM/1280 AM).
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