Utah Mammoth’s 2025-26 Report Cards: Cameron Hebig

The Utah Mammoth’s 2025-26 season is officially over. The team finished with a 43-33-6 record, good enough to clinch the first wild card spot in the Western Conference. Despite a strong series, the Mammoth lost to the Vegas Golden Knights in Round 1 in six games. Meanwhile, their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Tucson Roadrunners, finished with a 34-28-10 record, placing seventh in the Pacific Division, outside of a playoff spot.

With the season in the books, it’s time to look at the 49 players under an NHL contract and grade their 2025-26 season. Over the course of this summer, we’ll take a look at their season, their future, and give them an overall grade. We’re going alphabetically by first name. Next up is Cameron Hebig.

Player Info

Age: 29

2025-26 AHL Stats: 25 goals, 29 assists, 54 points in 68 games

Originally Acquired: Signed to an NHL contract on March 6, 2025, by the Utah Hockey Club

Contract Status: In the first year of a two-year deal with a $812,500 annual average value (AAV). Unrestricted free agent (UFA) in 2027

Season Overview

Similar to Ben McCartney, after a solid training camp, Hebig was sent down late to the Roadrunners. After a breakout 2024-25 season, which saw him named as an AHL all-star and earn his first-ever NHL contract, followed by a two-year extension, another strong season was the goal for the forward, eying his first-ever NHL call-up.

Hebig picked up right where he left off the prior season, putting up five points in his first five games with the Roadrunners. That included scoring his first goal of the season in the second game of the year against the Ontario Reign.

The longtime Roadrunner started his season on the second line with Austin Poganski and McCartney. However, that didn’t last long as throughout the season (just like McCartney), Hebig found himself on different lines. In late October, he and Poganski were placed on the top line with Daniil But. Eventually, he was linemates with Michal Kunc and Andrew Agozzino. At the end of the season, Hebig also played with Julian Lutz, Kevin Rooney, Noel Nordh, and Kevin Connauton.

However, that didn’t affect Hebig’s play; he continued to produce well, something not every player can do. He finished October as a point-per-game player. To kick off December, Hebig scored a hat trick against the San Jose Barracuda, the third goal tying him for the Roadrunners’ franchise record for most goals scored all time.

In the very next game against the Bakersfield Condors, Hebig claimed sole possession of the title, scoring the second Roadrunners goal of the game in a 5-4 overtime win. December was a busy month for Hebig as he produced 12 points in nine games. Five of those points were goals. 

Hebig continued his production into January, producing six points in seven games. With a strong first half of the season behind him, the forward showed that he truly is one of the best forwards on the Roadrunners, well deserving of an NHL contract. The Mammoth thought so as well. On Jan. 21, they gave Hebig his first-ever NHL call-up on his 29th birthday.

The forward was up in Salt Lake City for almost a week. While he didn’t appear in a game, Hebig did get the experience of practicing with the NHL squad. It was something to give him hunger and fight to be back in that position, and hopefully get him into a game. After he was sent back down to the Roadrunners, Hebig had eight points in his next eight games, including a three-assist night against the Calgary Wranglers.

What a BEAUTY by Cam Hebig pic.twitter.com/UA0DzEONuQ

— Tucson Roadrunners (@RoadrunnersAHL) February 16, 2026

The points continued to come for the forward. While Hebig had some stretches of pointless games (keep in mind this was around the time the Roadrunners went two whole games without scoring), he still put up some really good games. He had a two-point outing against the Henderson Silver Knights in early March, a two-goal night in April against the Colorado Eagles, and capped off the season with a four-point outing in the final game of the season against the Silver Knights, which also featured his second hat trick of the season.

For the second straight season, Hebig led the team in goals with 25. He was second on the Roadrunners in points with 54. On top of that, Hebig became the Roadrunners’ franchise leader in goals (88), points (187), and shots (742) during the season. He also moved into second place all-time in assists (99). Finally, throughout the season, the forward served as an assistant captain for the first time in his career.

As a reward for another great season, Hebig served as one of the Mammoth’s black aces during the playoffs. While he didn’t get called up to Salt Lake City, it was the cherry on top of yet another season of growth. His 29 assists and 54 points were career bests, and he was just one goal shy of tying his career high that he set last season.

The Future

Hebig got his first NHL contract last season. He got his first NHL call-up this season. If we’re continuing this pattern, Hebig’s first NHL game should take place next season. At this point, that really should happen.

McCartney has been mentioned repeatedly throughout this article, and it’s for a good reason. Both him and Hebig should’ve played NHL games this season, especially with the Mammoth’s playoff spot locked up by Game 81. Arguably, Hebig deserves the chance more after a 47-point 2024-25 season, an all-star nomination, and a 54-point season this year.

Maybe it’s the fact that Hebig came from nothing. He was never drafted. The forward was signed from the Western Hockey League (WHL) by the Edmonton Oilers and has worked his way from the ECHL all the way to the point where he’s become one of the best players in the AHL’s Pacific Division. That should strengthen the argument that Hebig deserves a chance in the NHL. He’s nothing short of one of the hardest workers within the Mammoth organization.

Like McCartney, Hebig is a physical player. He’s not afraid to lay the body. However, he’s shown he can score well in the AHL. The forward was in the top 50 in goal scoring in the entire AHL this past season. Hebig has speed, has good hands, and isn’t afraid to crash the net, and those are traits that can transfer to the NHL.

With back-to-back seasons showing he can dominate in the AHL, Hebig’s time with the Roadrunners should be coming to a close. He would be a great addition to the bottom six on the Mammoth and perhaps provide them with some goals, an area where they struggled at times this season. If an NHL appearance doesn’t come, don’t be surprised if this is another player in the organization that could be poached off waivers. 

Overall Grade

Without Hebig, the Roadrunners would’ve been way further back from a playoff spot than they were. The team’s assistant captain showed up in big games, leading the team in goals for a second straight season, and putting up multi-point games in 13 outings. At times, Hebig put the Roadrunners on his back, and it’s something every NHL organization should take note of.

Overall, Hebig is getting an A for his season. The forward was offensively consistent throughout the whole season, earning an NHL call-up and a letter on his jersey. He’s done almost everything possible in his AHL career, leading the entire Roadrunners franchise in games, goals, and points. He has continued to show improvement across his past couple of seasons in Southern Arizona and has proved he can be the next man up for the Mammoth.

A strong training camp is what Hebig needs come fall. If that happens, he will undoubtedly be in an NHL game this season. Worst-case scenario, another NHL team claims him, and he gets a shot somewhere else, or he gets to continue to prove he is a star in the AHL. However, we are at the point where it’s now or never in the Mammoth organization for Hebig. If he wants to chase a better opportunity next season, no one can blame him. He’s proven all he can to everyone within the Mammoth. It’s time for the team to finally reward him for all the hard work he’s put in throughout the past couple of seasons.