Tusky Unveiled as Mammoth's New Mascot
The Utah Mammoth have officially unveiled their new mascot, a towering 6-foot-5 blue woolly mammoth named "Tusky." The reveal took place during the team's home opener against the Calgary Flames, where Tusky made a dramatic entrance by emerging from a giant block of ice on the rink floor. Donning a dark blue mohawk, Tusky instantly captured the attention and excitement of the enthusiastic home crowd.
Mammoth Defeat Flames in Home Opener
In their home debut, the Utah Mammoth fought their way to a 3-1 victory over the Calgary Flames. Barrett Hayton and Kevin Stenlund each scored their first goals of the season, while offseason acquisition JJ Peterka added his second tally. Despite going 0-for-6 on the power play, the Mammoth's dominant defensive effort proved to be the difference, limiting the Flames to just 18 shots on goal.
Fans Energize Home Crowd
The Mammoth's home opener was a hit with the Salt Lake City faithful, who impressed both the players and coach Andre Tourigny with their enthusiastic support. Tourigny noted the importance of the home crowd, stating, "It's good to be back home." The Delta Center was renovated specifically for hockey, and local businesses around downtown Salt Lake City reported a significant boost in activity due to the Mammoth's presence.
TL;DR
- The Utah Mammoth unveiled their new mascot, Tusky, a 6-foot-5 blue woolly mammoth with a dark blue mohawk
- The Mammoth defeated the Calgary Flames 3-1 in their home opener, led by goals from Barrett Hayton, Kevin Stenlund, and JJ Peterka
- The Mammoth's passionate home crowd energized the players and coach, with local businesses also seeing a boost in activity