The Utah Mammoth have added another goalie prospect worth watching closely in Michael Hrabal, even after making the late-June move to trade for Sebastian Cossa.
Hrabal signed a three-year, entry-level contract with Utah in March after the organization had already seen enough to invest in him. GM Bill Armstrong made that clear at the time, saying: “Michael had a dominant season at UMass, and we are very excited to have him signed...
He is a big, athletic goaltender who continues to get better each season, recently being named the Hockey East Player of the Year. We look forward to watching his continued development.”
That size jumps out immediately. Hrabal stands 6-foot-6, just like Cossa, and that frame helped make him a second-round pick by the then-Arizona Coyotes in 2023. Utah clearly likes the upside that comes with a goalie who can cover so much net, even if the long-term plan is for him to keep sharpening his game beyond simply leaning on his reach.
His 2025-26 season at UMass gave Utah plenty to like. In 29 games, Hrabal went 19-9-1 with a .937 save percentage and four shutouts.
NHL.com also pointed to just how dominant he was in conference play, noting that he “became the first European player to be named Hockey East Player of the Year, and he was the only unanimous selection to the All-Hockey East First Team. Hrabal led all conference goaltenders in GAA (1.55), SV% (.952), and shutouts (4) during league play, and his .952 mark stood as the second-highest single-season save percentage in Hockey East history.
He was also named National Goaltender of the Month in both January and February, as he closed the campaign with a 13-4-1 record in 2026.”
For now, Utah’s goalie picture suggests Hrabal won’t be needed in 2026-27, with Cossa and Karel Vejmelka in the mix. Still, that doesn’t close the door on a quicker NHL arrival if things break the right way.
And with the Mammoth carrying multiple intriguing goalies, Hrabal could also become part of a bigger trade conversation down the line. Connor Hellebuyck is one name Utah might pursue, and if that kind of superstar chase becomes real, a prospect like Hrabal - or even Cossa - could end up in the discussion.
Either way, Hrabal is a name Mammoth fans should keep on the radar.
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