Mammoth Welcome New Team Puppy

The Utah Mammoth have a new addition to their organization, an 11-week-old black Labrador Retriever named Bryce. Unlike the team’s hockey players, however, his role will take him off the ice and into service dog training.

Bryce will be introduced to fans Nov. 12 at the Delta Center during the Mammoth’s game against the St. Louis Blues. The game also marks the team’s Military Appreciation Night.

Through a partnership with America’s VetDogs and America First Credit Union, the Mammoth will help raise Bryce until he is old enough to begin formal training. His name was chosen in honor of Bryce Canyon National Park.

America’s VetDogs, a nonprofit based in New York, provides service dogs to veterans with disabilities at no cost. According to the organization, breeding, raising, training and placing a single dog costs more than $50,000.

Bryce is the second puppy sponsored by the Mammoth through the program. The team’s first puppy, Archie, was matched with a Salt Lake City native veteran in March 2026.

After completing his training, Bryce could be placed with a veteran to assist with daily activities and provide support related to their disability.

The Mammoth plan to share updates on Bryce’s training and local appearances through their social media accounts.