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Time of India
05-08-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Utah Mammoth sues to obtain team name in trademark battle with hockey bag company
Utah Mammoth NHL team (via Getty Images) The Utah Mammoth NHL team has pursued legal action to safeguard its brand name and has filed a federal lawsuit against Mammoth Hockey LLC, the maker of hockey equipment, amidst escalating trademark conflict. The Smith Entertainment Group-owned team has requested the U.S. District Court to resolve the matter, presenting "months" of ongoing uncertainty due to the current dispute. Utah Mammoth resorts to courts as branding standoff with Mammoth Hockey escalates Utah's newest NHL team, the Utah Mammoth, is advancing to the next stage of its team development saga—not on the playing field, but inside the courtroom. The league has filed a complaint against Mammoth Hockey LLC, a business that manufactures premium hockey bags, following the latter's assertion that the naming of the NHL team "Mammoth" infringes its trademark rights. As per the court records, Mammoth Hockey initially favored the use of the name by the NHL team as part of the branding exercise through fans in 2024 and 2025. A June 2024 Facebook post, filed in the lawsuit, indicated that Mammoth Hockey was flagging the "Mammoth" choice using a thumbs-up emoji and statement. Mammoth Hockey went so far as to contact Chris Armstrong, president of the Utah Mammoth, in April 2025 to discuss a potential cooperation. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Unsold 2021 Cars Now Almost Free - Prices May Surprise You Unsold Cars | Search Ads Learn More Undo by Taboola by Taboola That position changed, though, in June 2025, when the company started making claims of trademark disputes and threatened potential litigation. SEG Hockey, which owns the Utah Mammoth, sent a letter back rejecting that assertion and highlighting distinctions in logo designs, colors, and markets. NHL team asks court to clarify in growing trademark dispute The Utah Mammoth is now requesting the court to resolve the disagreement under the U.S. Declaratory Judgment Act based on the bag company's unclear threats of a lawsuit as a continued and unacceptable source of uncertainty. Attorneys for the team said the team's branding efforts have been stalled by the unresolved dispute. Also read: Matthew Tkachuk injury update: Star forward could miss NHL season start and delay Olympic comeback While the Utah Mammoth gets set for their NHL entrance, this trademark dispute is an unusual off-ice obstacle for a company still planting roots. With both parties dug in and a court case in progress, it will now fall to the courts to rule on whether Utah's newest professional team can finally—and permanently—be known as the Mammoth. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Utah Mammoth re-sign Jack McBain to 4-year contract worth $21.25 million
FILE - Utah Hockey Club center Jack McBain (22) celebrates a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks, Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Alex Goodlett, File) SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Mammoth have re-signed Jack McBain to a five-year contract worth $21.25 million. McBain will count $4.25 million against the salary cap through the 2029-30 NHL season on the deal announced Monday, a little over 24 hours since the team elected salary arbitration with the restricted free agent forward. Advertisement 'He is a big, strong, physical player who competes hard on a nightly basis and brings a gritty toughness to our group,' general manager Bill Armstrong said. 'Jack is an important part of the championship-caliber team we are building, and we look forward to having him back on our roster for the foreseeable future.' McBain, 25, is coming off setting a career high with 27 points and playing all 82 games. He was one of six players to skate in every game of the organization's first season in Salt Lake City. 'Jack's versatility as a player, his care for his teammates and his demonstrated willingness to do whatever it takes to win, are all critical elements to our future team success,' president of hockey operations Chris Armstrong said. McBain has 82 points in 241 games with the franchise, which moved to Utah from Arizona. Since debuting in April 2022, he ranks third in the league with 832 hits. ___ AP NHL:
Al Arabiya
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Al Arabiya
Utah Mammoth Re-sign Jack McBain to 4-Year Contract Worth $21.25 Million
The Utah Mammoth have re-signed Jack McBain to a five-year contract worth $21.25 million. McBain will count $4.25 million against the salary cap through the 2029–30 NHL season on the deal announced Monday, a little over 24 hours since the team elected salary arbitration with the restricted free agent forward. 'He is a big, strong, physical player who competes hard on a nightly basis and brings a gritty toughness to our group,' general manager Bill Armstrong said. 'Jack is an important part of the championship-caliber team we are building, and we look forward to having him back on our roster for the foreseeable future.' McBain, 25, is coming off setting a career high with 27 points and playing all 82 games. He was one of six players to skate in every game of the organization's first season in Salt Lake City. 'Jack's versatility as a player, his care for his teammates, and his demonstrated willingness to do whatever it takes to win are all critical elements to our future team success,' president of hockey operations Chris Armstrong said. McBain has 82 points in 241 games with the franchise, which moved to Utah from Arizona. Since debuting in April 2022, he ranks third in the league with 832 hits.
Associated Press
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Utah Mammoth re-sign Jack McBain to 4-year contract worth $21.25 million
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Mammoth have re-signed Jack McBain to a five-year contract worth $21.25 million. McBain will count $4.25 million against the salary cap through the 2029-30 NHL season on the deal announced Monday, a little over 24 hours since the team elected salary arbitration with the restricted free agent forward. 'He is a big, strong, physical player who competes hard on a nightly basis and brings a gritty toughness to our group,' general manager Bill Armstrong said. 'Jack is an important part of the championship-caliber team we are building, and we look forward to having him back on our roster for the foreseeable future.' McBain, 25, is coming off setting a career high with 27 points and playing all 82 games. He was one of six players to skate in every game of the organization's first season in Salt Lake City. 'Jack's versatility as a player, his care for his teammates and his demonstrated willingness to do whatever it takes to win, are all critical elements to our future team success,' president of hockey operations Chris Armstrong said. McBain has 82 points in 241 games with the franchise, which moved to Utah from Arizona. Since debuting in April 2022, he ranks third in the league with 832 hits. ___ AP NHL:
