Kailer Yamamoto – NHL Utah Mammoth: A Journey Through Hockey, Heritage & History – 02-001

Kailer Yamamoto: NHL Star with Deep Roots | Utah Mammoth & Family History Spotlight

This video explores the life and career of Kailer Yamamoto, a professional hockey player currently with the Utah Mammoth of the NHL. It’s a unique blend of hockey insights, personal background, and a deep dive into his genealogy and family history.
As someone new to the NHL—especially since the Phoenix Coyotes folded and Salt Lake City was awarded a new franchise—I’ve been learning about the game while combining it with my passion for family history research, which spans nearly 30 years. This series is part of my journey to understand the players not just on the ice, but through their lineage, heritage, and stories.

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📘 Chapters
0:00 – Intro to Kailer Yamamoto
0:36 – Pregame: Season Two & Format
1:37 – First Period: NHL Player #56
2:55 – Break One: What is a PTO?
4:19 – Second Period: Growing Up Yamamoto
6:00 – Break Two: Japanese Koseki & Kakocho Records
8:27 – Third Period: Yamamoto Genealogy
9:24 – Saichi Yamamoto: Japan to Spokane
12:37 – Topaz, Utah Internment Camp
14:22 – Nels Peterson: Norway to Montana
15:38 – Postgame: Mayflower Roots & Team USA

📰 Sources & References
“Spokane’s Kailer and Keanu Yamamoto forge lasting bond through hockey” – Josh Horton, The Spokesman-Review (2017)

“Gosei Kailer Yamamoto drafted to the Edmonton Oilers” – Jonathan Eto, Nikkei Voice (2017): https://nikkeivoice.ca/gosei-kailer-yamamoto-drafted-to-the-edmonton-oilers/

Japanese Internment Camp Resource: https://densho.org/

Dana Tanamachi’s RootsTech 2025 Keynote: https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/session/dana-tanamachi-rootstech-2025

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