The Mammoth’s season is halfway over. Here’s where they stand

Key Highlights

• Here’s an overview of how things have gone so far, and where they could end up when they cross the finish line. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe goalLast season, Utah made it clear that they wanted to be in a position to compete for a playoff spot.
• Whether they made it or not was less relevant than whether they were in the running.
• This year, their goal is to actually make it. It’s a natural progression designed to build a winning culture.
• As skilled as their stars are, many of them are barely older than the legal drinking age — they have a lot to learn in life, both on the ice and off of it.
• Teams that win consist of players that know how to win, and this system is designed to teach them winning habits. That’s the reason why they’ve focused so heavily on acquiring guys who have won before — whether it’s the Stanley Cup, championships at the junior or collegiate levels, international gold medals, etc.