Caleb Desnoyers, a standout junior hockey player, has officially signed his first NHL contract with the Utah Mammoth. This agreement, a three-year entry-level contract, was announced by the Mammoth on Monday. The contract will take effect starting next season.
Mammoth Selects Desnoyers in 2025 Draft
Caleb Desnoyers was selected with the fourth overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. His remarkable skills played a vital role in the Moncton Wildcats’ success in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League. The team won the Gilles-Courteau Trophy and advanced to the prestigious Memorial Cup.
Desnoyers’ Impressive Stats
- Scored a career-high 35 goals and 84 points in 56 games during his draft year.
- Added another 30 points in the QMJHL playoffs.
- Contributed 1 goal and 1 assist in the Memorial Cup, helping Wildcats reach the semifinals.
- Named a QMJHL First-Team All-Star and received the Mike Bossy Trophy, recognizing him as the league’s best pro prospect.
- Awarded the Guy Lafleur Trophy as the playoff MVP.
Breaking Records in His Final Junior Season
This season, the 18-year-old Desnoyers achieved a career-high with 56 assists, totaling 78 points in just 45 games. Over three seasons, he compiled impressive statistics in the QMJHL:
| Total Games | Goals | Assists | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 161 | 77 | 141 | 218 |
International Accomplishments
Desnoyers has also made his mark internationally. He was part of the Canadian team that won gold at the Under-17 World Hockey Challenge and the 2024 IIHF Men’s Under-18 World Championship. Additionally, he played a key role in Canada’s success at the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup.
At the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship, he contributed six assists, helping Canada secure a bronze medal in Minnesota. As he embarks on his professional journey with the Utah Mammoth, expectations are high for this talented player.
