Adam Valentini Selected 96th by Utah Mammoth in NHL Draft

Adam Valentini selected 96th by Utah Mammoth in NHL Draft

The streak continues. With the 96th pick in the 2026 National Hockey League Entry Draft, the Utah Mammoth selected freshman forward Adam Valentini, sending him to the the league’s newest franchise.  After 31 consecutive years, the Michigan hockey team has yet to see one of its recruits or current players not hear their name called at the draft. With Valentini and incoming freshman forward J.P. Hurbert’s addition to the exclusive club of draftees…

Michigan forward Adam Valentini drafted by Mammoth: 'They won't regret it'

Michigan's Adam Valentini went 96th overall in the 2026 NHL Draft to the Utah Mammoth.

Michigan forward picked in third round of NHL draft

Michigan forward Adam Valentini became a third-round NHL draft pick Saturday after a strong freshman season.

Valentini Selected by Mammoth in Third Round of 2026 NHL Draft

Adam Valentini of the University of Michigan ice hockey team was selected by the Utah Mammoth with the 32nd pick (96th overall) in the third round of the 2026 NHL Draft on Saturday (June 27).

Mammoth select Adam Valentini No. 96 overall in 2026 NHL Draft - Daily Faceoff

A rising star in the collegiate ranks has had his name called by an NHL team. On Saturday, the Utah Mammoth selected forward Adam Valentini, 18, with the No. 96 overall pick of the 2026 NHL Draft at KeyBank Center in Buffalo. Valentini is a player who is coming into his own south of the border. Daily Faceoff analyst Steven Ellis had him 39th in his final rankings, while NHL Central Scouting had him listed as the No. 86 North American skater. Val…

Mammoth take Michigan C Adam Valentini with last pick of third round

The Utah Mammoth likely were thrilled when Adam Valentini remained available with the last pick of the third round of the NHL Draft on Saturday.