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Utah Puck Report

Utah Puck Report
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Utah Puck Report is a KSL Sports podcast hosted by Jay Stevens - EBUG, firefighter and long time hockey advocate. On the show, you'll get interviews with Utah Hockey Club players, coaches and personnel. Stevens also sticks to his roots in covering youth, college and local hockey leagues. And don't worry, you'll still find comprehensive coverage of the Utah Grizzlies and any other teams that come to town. You can find Utah Puck Report on Facebook, Instagram and X. If you enjoy the show, we would really appreciate it if you'd take the time to rate and review the podcast. Talk soon!
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In this week's episode we talk to Utah Mammoth goaltending prospect, Matt Villalta. Jay and Matt talk about how Matt decompressed over the summer, how he keeps both his on ice and mental game strong, and we find out who keeps the locker room laughing during the season.
In today’s episode, Jay and Mason Mannek break down the problems from last season and what the Utah Mammoth have done to address those issues, including power-play, penalty kill, and those pesky overtime losses.
In today's episode, we get to know Utah Mammoth defenseman Nick DeSimone. Find out about Nick's upbringing, college experience, and what he thought of Utah after being picked up off waivers last season.
In this weeks episode, Jay talks with Utah Mammoth head coach Andre “Bear” Tourigny. The two discuss the importance of the right culture in the locker room, new additions to the Mammoth roster, and finding the balance between Stanley Cup winning experience and young talent.
Today on the Utah Puck Report, Jay Stevens sits down with Ryan Beckmann, the creator of the Ultimate Goalie Showdown. They discuss how the event came to be, NHL goaltender Eddie Lack's involvement, and how you can get involved in the fun event coming to the Ogden Ice Sheet on Friday, August 29th.
Join us for this week's episode as we're joined by longtime friend, Garrett Metcalf. We discuss how to process life after playing sports, his coaching career and stint with the Utah Mammoth, and how to build up the person before the athlete when coaching kids.
Today's podcast features longtime Utah Grizzlies PA announcer, Chris Haggin. Jay and Chris reminisce about their days at Key Bar together, tell stories of the best years of the Utah Grizzlies, and try to wrap their heads around the Grizzlies being sold.
On today's episode Jay sits down with Utah Mammoth radio voice Adrian Denny. The two breakdown the off-season moves made by the Utah Mammoth, and what impact they could and should have for the upcoming season. They also talk about the importance of chemistry and likeability in a locker room. The two also talk about mammoth week and all the fun activities that have been going on around the state involving hockey, and the Utah Mammoth.
Join us for a special episode this week as we're joined by a longtime friend, Melissa Mossberg. Listen in as we discuss her long journey towards becoming UAHA VP of girls hockey, how women's hockey has changed since she grew up playing, and how the arrival of the Mammoth has impacted women's hockey here in Utah.
This week we're joined by the new head coach of the Utah Grizzlies, John Becanic. Listen in as we learn about his coaching philosophies, his goals for the season, and how he plans to tackle the unique challenges of coaching a minor league team.
This week's guest is Utah men's two coach, and recent ACHA men's two coach of the year, Nick Fornelius. We talk about his path to becoming a coach for the University of Utah, and his recent call up to coach at the Utah Mammoth development camp.
Join us for this week's episode with Utah Mammoth prospect, Michael Hrabal. Hear about his journey to the NHL, youth hockey in Czechia, hearing his name called at the draft, and his experience at the World Juniors.
Jay Stevens, Adrian Denny, Casey Ruff, and Bill McCloud break down the free agency frenzy, Utah Mammoth signings, trades, and draft picks.
Bonus episode: During this week's episode, we're joined by Bill McCloud and Mason Mannek as we discuss the latest Utah Grizzlies news, reminisce over all the memories they gave us, and their impact on youth hockey like the Utah Jr Grizzlies, and the potential impact of their departure.
This week, host Jay Stevens is joined by Utah Mammoth play-by-play announcer Mike Folta. They discuss Mike's path to the NHL, including his college days. Learn about the behind the scenes work announcers have to do to earn their pay and keep their job in the minor leagues. The two also dive into pure speculation on what the Utah Mammoth may do with their fourth overall pick, and who they might pursue in free agency.
Utah Mammoth’s biggest move this summer, may be not to move. It’s all part of the plan. Jay and Utah Mammoth radio commentator Adrian Denny break down potential free agent pursuits, trades, draft pick leverage and the depth of prospects in the Mammoth franchise that puts Utah in the driver’s seat this summer.
Join us for this week's episode as we're joined by former Utah Grizzlies head coach, and now Colorado Eagles assistant coach, Tim Branham. We talk about the path coaches and staff can take to go from the ECHL, AHL, and then the NHL, reminisce about my time being put in the Grizzlies game, and Trent Miner's call ups. Check out his upcoming skills camps in Utah at https://branhamhockey.com, and https://perfectskating.ca/pages/location/utah#.
Join us for a special episode this week as we're joined by the latest Utah native to play major juniors, Shaeffer Gordon-Carroll. Listen in as we learn about his unlikely path to the WHL, his hockey experience in Utah, and his next steps to further his career.
This week's episode we're joined by a long time friend of ours, Brian Patafie. In this episode we dive into the behind the scenes work of professional hockey, the inside scoop on the Golden Eagles, and his journey from trainer to stand up comedian. He is touring now, get tickets to see him next Friday, 5-23. Get tickets at https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/nodaysofftour/6805/event/1422509
Join us for a special episode this week as we are joined by KSL Sports hockey insider Cole Bagley, and former first round NHL pick and NHL vet Jack Skille. We finally break down the team name, the big jump to the 4th pick in the draft, and what moves the Mammoth should make during the offseason.
this podcast is amazing, it's really cool to get a deeper look into Utah hockey I'm really looking forward to more episodes!