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VIP WATCH PARTY TICKETS HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1979643227183?aff=oddtdtcreatorSLC Puck is powered by BigTuskEnergy.comThe Utah Mammoth just obliterated the Toronto Maple Leafs 6–1 at the Delta Center, and one line in particular turned the whole night into a controlled burn. Jack McBain centered Michael Carcone and Dylan Gunther, and those three went full bonkers: 4 goals, 8 points, +4, and 20 shots on goal between them (basically half of Utah’s 41 shots as a team… insane).We break down why the line works (it’s not rocket science — it’s sandpaper + sniper + bouncer energy), how Utah kept Toronto’s stars quiet, and what this win means in the wild card race with Dallas up next. Also: yes, we have to talk about it — Liam “Spicy Tuna” O’Brien cut the hair. The vibes are shifting, people.CONNECT WITH SLC PUCK!🤝 Patreon ➡️ www.patreon.com/slcpuck🛍️ Merch ➡️ www.bigtuskenergy.com🤑SLC Picks (DFS)➡️ https://www.slcpuck.com/t/slc-picks📸 Instagram ➡️ https://instagram.com/slcpuck🎥TikTok ➡️ https://tiktok.com/@slcpuck✳️ Spotify ➡️🐦 Twitter ➡️ https://x.com/slcpuck👍 Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/slcpuck☕️Buy Me A Coffee (Support the show!) https://buymeacoffee.com/slcpuck This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.slcpuck.com

VIP WATCH PARTY TICKETS HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1979643227183?aff=oddtdtcreatorSLC Puck is powered by BigTuskEnergy.comThe Utah Mammoth just put together the most confusing back-to-back of the month.On Friday, they came out mean and dialed in against the St. Louis Blues:• Jack McBain drops the gloves right off the opening faceoff• The “Bain Train” sets the tone, Utah plays heavy, gets to the net, and walks out with a huge 4–2 divisional win• Veggie turns in another strong start and hits the 20-win markAnd then… two days later…They sleepwalk into an overtime loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, a team that got smoked 4–0 by Colorado the night before. Columbus should’ve been tired; instead they were bigger, meaner, and camped in front of Utah’s net while the Mammoth worked the perimeter.In this episode of SLC Puck, we break down:🧱 Blues Game: How Physicality Changes Everything• McBain vs Toropchenko off the hop and what that did for the bench• Utah’s “drive the net and live in the crease” mindset• Veggie’s goals saved above expected and why he stole one🧊 Jackets Game: Poof, the Physicality Vanishes• Daniil But's late penalty, the 4-on-3 in OT, and the tip-in dagger• MoneyPuck scoring chance maps:• vs Blues: Mammoth living in the house• vs Jackets: Columbus owning the blue paint• How Guenther, Hayton & co. got pushed around with almost no pushback💀 Utah’s Toughness Problem• Why the Mammoth still don’t really scare anybody physically• The Liam O’Brien dilemma: you need an enforcer, but you also need offense• Why this team clearly needs a “dude” in the top six who can score and make people regret touching Dylan Guenther📊 January Points Tracker & Schedule Anxiety• Austin’s “15 points in 15 games” thesis for January• Where they’re at: 8 points in 6 games – technically ahead of pace, but this one feels like a miss• Why Toronto, Seattle, and those two Dallas games are now massive for the wildcard racePlus:• Jack McBain’s goal literally going in off his head/shoulder: get your head in the game, indeed• A quick look at how the standings are tightening and why Utah is living on the bubble🎳 SLC Puck VIP Bowling Watch Party!On January 24, we’re taking the watch party to the Downtown Daybreak Megaplex:• Private VIP bowling suite• Game on the big screen• Pizza, pool, and a Utah Mammoth jersey giveaway• All ages welcome🎟️ Tickets are $30, or $25 if you’re a Patreon member at patreon.com/slcpuck. Limited spots, so don’t wait.👇 Hit subscribe, drop your thoughts on Utah’s physicality in the comments, and tell us who you think needs to be the enforcer of this lineup going forward.CONNECT WITH SLC PUCK!🛍️ Merch ➡️ www.bigtuskenergy.com📸 Instagram ➡️ https://instagram.com/slcpuck🎥TikTok ➡️ https://tiktok.com/@slcpuck✳️ Spotify ➡️🐦 Twitter ➡️ https://x.com/slcpuck👍 Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/slcpuck💻KSL UHC Coverage ➡️ https://www.ksl.com/sports/utah-hockey-club☕️Buy Me A Coffee (Support the show!) https://buymeacoffee.com/slcpuck This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.slcpuck.com

SLC Puck is powered by BigTuskEnergy.comYou asked for outdoor hockey in Utah… and the league actually said yes.On January 7, 2026, the NHL announced that the Utah Mammoth will host the 2027 Winter Classic at the University of Utah’s Rice-Eccles Stadium, taking on the Colorado Avalanche in front of roughly 55,000 frozen, screaming lunatics.In this episode of SLC Puck, Austin breaks down: • 🏟️ Why Salt Lake City got the Winter Classic • Ryan Smith, Gary Bettman, Jackie Redmond at Rice-Eccles • The renderings, the mountains, and why the visual is already emotional • 🍺 Why it’s at Rice-Eccles and not LaVell Edwardsblac • How this checks every “NHL outdoor game” box • 👕 Jersey + branding speculation • Winter Classic vs Stadium Series vibes • What a fauxback Utah look could be • How crazy they might go with the U on the north endThen we zoom back to the actual hockey that’s happening right now: • 🧱 Mammoth 3–1 win over the Senators • Physical response against a team that’s bullied them before • Lawson Crouse, Brandon Tanev, Jack McBain and friends bringing the sandpaper • 🧨 Gritty 3–2 OT win vs Rangers • The Sean Durzi game: late penalty, prayer to grandpa, OT winner • 📈 January points tracker update • Austin’s “15 points in 15 games” thesis • Mammoth sitting at 5 points in 4 games and why this 7-game homestand is massivePlus: • 🥇 Olympic news – JJ Peterka and Karel Vejmelka officially headed to the Games, joining Olli Määttä and Clayton Keller as Mammoth Olympians • 🎟️ Austin already smashing the “interest form” button for Winter Classic tickets and mentally preparing to freeze at Rice-Eccles with all of youHit play, hit subscribe, and start manifesting snow, cold, and a Mammoth win over Colorado in the biggest regular-season game Utah’s ever seen.CONNECT WITH SLC PUCK!🛍️ Merch ➡️ www.bigtuskenergy.com📸 Instagram ➡️ https://instagram.com/slcpuck🎥TikTok ➡️ https://tiktok.com/@slcpuck✳️ Spotify ➡️🐦 Twitter ➡️ https://x.com/slcpuck👍 Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/slcpuck💻KSL UHC Coverage ➡️ https://www.ksl.com/sports/utah-hockey-club☕️Buy Me A Coffee (Support the show!) https://buymeacoffee.com/slcpuck This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.slcpuck.com

SLC Puck is powered by BigTuskEnergy.comThe Utah Mammoth just gave their fans whiplash.One day they’re hanging a 7–2 touchdown on the New York Islanders, the next they’re getting shoved around in a 4–1 loss to the New Jersey Devils… and Tusky’s catching strays on social.So… is this team actually good, or are we all just riding the vibes roller coaster?On this SamCam Sunday, Austin and his sister Sam break down the huge swing between the Islanders and Devils games, what it says about the Mammoth’s identity, and why January might quietly be the make-or-break month for Utah’s wild card hopes. Plus: Sam tells the full story of meeting her goalie crush, Karel “Veggie” Vejmelka, cookies in hand.We zoom out to the standings, look at the wild card race, and circle the stretch of home games Utah has to cash in on before a nasty late-month road trip. This is where we find out if this team’s a legit playoff problem or just pure chaos entertainment.⸻In this episode: • Sam meets Karel Vejmelka on the concourse (and nearly cries from joy) • Breaking down the 7–2 win over the Islanders: • Dylan Guenther hat trick • Schmaltz cooking • Everyone eating against a hungover-looking Isles team • How it turned into a 4–1 faceplant vs the Devils • Tusky vs NJ Devil mascot madness • New Jersey’s savage social media chirps • The 8-goal goal-differential swing: what it actually says about Utah • Revisiting Bill Armstrong’s quote: some nights they look like Cup champs, some nights… not even close • Is Utah “good,” “mid,” or just “vibes”? • Deep dive on the Western Conference wild card race and why the Mammoth can’t afford a cold January • The upcoming schedule: • MSG vs Rangers • A massive 7-game home stand (Sens, Blues, Blue Jackets, Leafs, Stars, Kraken, Flyers) • Brutal roadie vs Preds, Bolts, Panthers, Hurricanes and more Stars • Why January is Utah’s truth serum month — at least a point per game or things get dark fast • Who needs to step up next (Jack McBain, Barrett Hayton, Daniel Boot and friends) • Shoutout to the neighborhood kids getting hooked on street hockey & the Mammoth youth wave comingBig thanks to our friends at Craig Swapp & Associates and Payne Anthony Creative Jewelers / Jonathan’s Jewelry for backing Utah hockey fans.Hit play, hit subscribe, and let’s ride this chaos together.CONNECT WITH SLC PUCK!🛍️ Merch ➡️ www.bigtuskenergy.com📸 Instagram ➡️ https://instagram.com/slcpuck🎥TikTok ➡️ https://tiktok.com/@slcpuck✳️ Spotify ➡️🐦 Twitter ➡️ https://x.com/slcpuck👍 Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/slcpuck💻KSL UHC Coverage ➡️ https://www.ksl.com/sports/utah-hockey-club☕️Buy Me A Coffee (Support the show!) https://buymeacoffee.com/slcpuck This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.slcpuck.com

SLC Puck is powered by BigTuskEnergy.comThe Utah Mammoth end 2025 the hard way: a 4–3 loss at home to the Nashville Predators — and it wasn’t just a loss, it was a four-point swing in the Wild Card race. Utah generated chances, the analytics leaned Mammoth… but the standings don’t care about vibes.In this episode:✅ Why this one stings (and what it means in the playoff math)✅ Dylan Guenther sounding like a guy who’s tired of “learning lessons”✅ The Mammoth’s New Year’s resolution: get back above .500 and stay there✅ A full January survival plan (15 games — where the points HAVE to come from)✅ Clayton Keller reportedly named to Team USA’s Olympic roster 🇺🇸 — what it means, how he slots, and why the smaller ice might boost his gameMerch + Partners:• Big Tusk Energy Drop 001 (limited quantities — already moving fast)• Craig Swapp & Associates (Official Injury Law Partner of SLC Puck + Utah Mammoth)• Payne Anthony Creative Jewelers + Jonathan’s Jewelry (giveaway + discount)CONNECT WITH SLC PUCK!🤝 Patreon ➡️ www.patreon.com/slcpuck🛍️ Merch ➡️ www.bigtuskenergy.com🤑SLC Picks (DFS)➡️ https://www.slcpuck.com/t/slc-picks📸 Instagram ➡️ https://instagram.com/slcpuck🎥TikTok ➡️ https://tiktok.com/@slcpuck🎧 Apple Podcasts ➡️ ✳️ Spotify ➡️ 🐦 Twitter ➡️ https://x.com/slcpuck👍 Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/slcpuck☕️Buy Me A Coffee (Support the show!) https://buymeacoffee.com/slcpuck This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.slcpuck.com

SLC Puck is powered by BigTuskEnergy.comThe Utah Mammoth are finally back at the Delta Center (first time in eight days), and I’m not gonna lie… I’m sweating the goalie situation. Is Veggie (Karel Vejmelka) actually back? Or are we about to live in the Vitek Vanacek experience full-time?We reset the wild card race, talk why this Nashville game is a “four-point” kind of night, and I spiral a bit on what Utah should do if the goalie situation gets any worse. Plus: a full World Junior Championships check-in on the Mammoth prospects — Canada crew included — and a quick detour through Ice Age marketing brainstorms because of course we did.In this episode: • Utah Mammoth return home to face the Nashville Predators at the Delta Center • Veggie injury status + what it means if he can’t go • Vanacek’s role, the EBUG moment, and why goalie depth matters fast • Wild card standings reset: where Utah sits and why this matchup is massive • Trade chatter: Ryan O’Reilly thoughts (and why it’s tricky) • World Juniors update: Mammoth prospects and early stat-sheet check • ECHL labor dispute resolved + what it means for the Utah Grizzlies • Soft launch of the new SLC Puck setup with Sam (chaos included)CONNECT WITH SLC PUCK!🤝 Patreon ➡️ www.patreon.com/slcpuck🛍️ Merch ➡️ www.bigtuskenergy.com🤑SLC Picks (DFS)➡️ https://www.slcpuck.com/t/slc-picks📸 Instagram ➡️ https://instagram.com/slcpuck🎥TikTok ➡️ https://tiktok.com/@slcpuck🎧 Apple Podcasts ➡️ ✳️ Spotify ➡️ 🐦 Twitter ➡️ https://x.com/slcpuck👍 Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/slcpuck☕️Buy Me A Coffee (Support the show!) https://buymeacoffee.com/slcpuck This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.slcpuck.com

SLC Puck is powered by BigTuskEnergy.comChristmas Eve episode and Utah hockey is doing the most: the ECHL could be headed toward a work stoppage (what it means for the Grizzlies and minor league hockey in Utah), the Mammoth had an EBUG moment with Park City’s Colten McIntyre, we hit the Avalanche game recap, then pivot to the World Juniors with a full-on Mammoth Prospect Stock Watch. Wrap it up with a look at the next stretch and a quick standings pulse.CONNECT WITH SLC PUCK!🤝 Patreon ➡️ www.patreon.com/slcpuck🛍️ Merch ➡️ www.bigtuskenergy.com🤑SLC Picks (DFS)➡️ https://www.slcpuck.com/t/slc-picks📸 Instagram ➡️ https://instagram.com/slcpuck🎥TikTok ➡️ https://tiktok.com/@slcpuck🎧 Apple Podcasts ➡️ ✳️ Spotify ➡️ 🐦 Twitter ➡️ https://x.com/slcpuck👍 Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/slcpuck☕️Buy Me A Coffee (Support the show!) https://buymeacoffee.com/slcpuck This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.slcpuck.com

SLC Puck is powered by BigTuskEnergy.comUtah beat Winnipeg 4–3 in overtime, and somehow managed to make a 3–0 lead feel like a horror movie. Clayton Keller ended it 13 seconds into OT (which is objectively rude), and we’re breaking down what went right, what nearly blew up, and what this team looks like without Logan Cooley.Plus: Alex Kerfoot’s return (and instant impact), Daniil But’s first NHL goal, and our annual holiday tradition: Utah’s Christmas Wish List — including one trade Utah should ask Santa for.On today’s show: • Mammoth–Jets recap: 3–0 lead, late chaos, Keller OT dagger • Cooley injury update + what it changes down the middle • Who’s stepped up since Cooley went down (quick report cards) • Kerfoot’s back — what he adds to the lineup right now • Daniil But’s first NHL goal: what it could mean for the stretch run • Christmas Wish List: what Utah needs most (and the “big ask” trade) • Quick Olympics check-in: Keller watch 👀👍 Like, subscribe, and drop your Top 3 Christmas asks for Utah in the commentsCONNECT WITH SLC PUCK!🤝 Patreon ➡️ www.patreon.com/slcpuck🛍️ Merch ➡️ www.bigtuskenergy.com🤑SLC Picks (DFS)➡️ https://www.slcpuck.com/t/slc-picks📸 Instagram ➡️ https://instagram.com/slcpuck🎥TikTok ➡️ https://tiktok.com/@slcpuck✳️ Spotify ➡️🐦 Twitter ➡️ https://x.com/slcpuck👍 Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/slcpuck☕️Buy Me A Coffee (Support the show!) https://buymeacoffee.com/slcpuck This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.slcpuck.com

SLC Puck is powered by BigTuskEnergy.comThe Utah Mammoth walked into Little Caesars Arena and took the whole menu with a 4–1 win over the Detroit Red Wings on national TV.On this episode of SLC Puck, Austin recaps Utah’s best road performance in weeks, puts it in context of the Boston loss the night before, and zooms out on how the Mammoth have survived without Logan Cooley since December 5.CONNECT WITH SLC PUCK!🛍️ Merch ➡️ www.bigtuskenergy.com📸 Instagram ➡️ https://instagram.com/slcpuck🎥TikTok ➡️ https://tiktok.com/@slcpuck✳️ Spotify ➡️🐦 Twitter ➡️ https://x.com/slcpuck👍 Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/slcpuck💻KSL UHC Coverage ➡️ https://www.ksl.com/sports/utah-hockey-club☕️Buy Me A Coffee (Support the show!) https://buymeacoffee.com/slcpuck This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.slcpuck.com

SLC Puck is powered by BigTuskEnergy.comThe Utah Mammoth refused to lose in Pittsburgh, erasing a 3–0 deficit and winning 5–4 in overtime on a Dylan Guenther game-winner. On this Sam Cam Sunday episode of SLC Puck, Austin and Samantha Facer break down how Utah turned the game, why this win matters for the team’s mindset, and why Nate Schmidt deserves major flowers for sparking the comeback with a massive third-period activation goal.The Facers also recap Utah’s 5–3 win over the Seattle Kraken, react to the blockbuster Quinn Hughes trade to the Minnesota Wild, and explain what it means for Utah’s playoff path in a stacked Central Division and chaotic Western wild card race.Plus: details for the Dec. 17 watch party at A Bar Named Sue (Highland Drive) and the glove drive (bring winter gloves/mittens for bonus raffle tickets), the $250 jewelry gift card giveaway, and the Big Tusk Energy Drop 001 pre-order launch.CONNECT WITH SLC PUCK!🤝 Patreon ➡️ www.patreon.com/slcpuck🛍️ Merch ➡️ www.bigtuskenergy.com🤑SLC Picks (DFS)➡️ https://www.slcpuck.com/t/slc-picks📸 Instagram ➡️ https://instagram.com/slcpuck🎥TikTok ➡️ https://tiktok.com/@slcpuck🎧 Apple Podcasts ➡️ ✳️ Spotify ➡️ 🐦 Twitter ➡️ https://x.com/slcpuck👍 Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/slcpuck☕️Buy Me A Coffee (Support the show!) https://buymeacoffee.com/slcpuck This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.slcpuck.com

Dylan Guenther’s breakout moment – two filthy breakaway goals, added dekes, and a little bit of snarl that Utah desperately needs.Logan Cooley’s scary injury – his leg wrapping around the post, what “out indefinitely” really means, and why his absence changes everything down the middle.Mammoth in the standings – Utah slipping just outside the wild card, games in hand vs the Oilers and Blackhawks, and why they’re in “tread water or drown” mode.The ‘Blockbuster’ trade idea – not a massive star-for-star deal, but an old-school rental: a veteran center on an expiring deal from a bottom-feeder who can stabilize this lineup now and walk in the summer if needed. Names like Boone Jenner, Phillip Danault, Ryan O’Reilly, and Nazem Kadri all come up as examples of the type of player Utah should be hunting.Plus:Why Utah has to stop getting pushed around by heavy teams and start playing 60 honest minutes, not 59.A sneak peek at the Big Tusk Energy premium hat pre-sale, launching for Patreon members first before going public.How to enter the $250 jewelry gift card giveaway with Payne Anthony Creative Jewelers and Jonathan’s Jewelry, and how to get $100 off just for mentioning SLC Puck.Hit play for a full breakdown of the Panthers game, Utah’s physical identity crisis, and why now might be the perfect time for a smart, short-term rental trade to keep the Mammoth in the hunt.👉 Subscribe, comment your dream Mammoth trade target, and don’t forget to jump on the BTE hat pre-sale if you want the first run.CONNECT WITH SLC PUCK!🛍️ Merch ➡️ www.bigtuskenergy.com📸 Instagram ➡️ https://instagram.com/slcpuck🎥TikTok ➡️ https://tiktok.com/@slcpuck✳️ Spotify ➡️🐦 Twitter ➡️ https://x.com/slcpuck👍 Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/slcpuck💻KSL UHC Coverage ➡️ https://www.ksl.com/sports/utah-hockey-club☕️Buy Me A Coffee (Support the show!) https://buymeacoffee.com/slcpuck This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.slcpuck.com

SLC Puck is powered by BigTuskEnergy.comOn this episode of SLC Puck, Austin breaks down the Utah Mammoth’s critical three-game homestand against the LA Kings, Florida Panthers, and Seattle Kraken — and what it means for head coach André Tourigny’s job security and the team’s broken power play. Can a big week at the Delta Center finally get Utah’s special teams and season back on track?Then to West Valley, where the Utah Grizzlies just made a huge splash by signing viral tough guy Daniel “Diamond Hands” Amesbury. If you love hockey fights, the Maverik Center just became must-see TV. Austin shares what this means for the Grizz, why this last season in West Valley should be pure chaos in the best way, and a quick personal story about sharing a locker room with Amesbury.Stick around to the end for updates on the next SLC Puck watch party at A Bar Named Sue, birthday love for Sam Cam, and how you can support the show through our sponsors and Patreon.CONNECT WITH SLC PUCK!🤝 Patreon ➡️ www.patreon.com/slcpuck🛍️ Merch ➡️ www.bigtuskenergy.com🤑SLC Picks (DFS)➡️ https://www.slcpuck.com/t/slc-picks📸 Instagram ➡️ https://instagram.com/slcpuck🎥TikTok ➡️ https://tiktok.com/@slcpuck🎧 Apple Podcasts ➡️ ✳️ Spotify ➡️ 🐦 Twitter ➡️ https://x.com/slcpuck👍 Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/slcpuck☕️Buy Me A Coffee (Support the show!) https://buymeacoffee.com/slcpuck This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.slcpuck.com

SLC Puck is powered by BigTuskEnergy.comFollowing Utah’s lackluster performance against San Jose on Tuesday, Utah head coach Andre Tourigny called for increased accountability from the whole team, including himself. What would that look like? “We will see,” he said.Put into action against Anaheim, Tourigny chose to scratch a couple of veteran players and plugged in youngsters Daniil But and Maveric Lamoureux. The team responded in a big with with a resounding 7-0 win over the Ducks, including a 4-point outing by JJ Peterka.SLC Puck host Austin Facer breaks it all down.SLC Puck! is a twice-weekly podcast on Utah’s hockey scene hosted by local hockey expert Austin Facer. You can subscribe to SLC Puck’s YouTube channel here.CONNECT WITH SLC PUCK!🛍️ Merch ➡️ www.bigtuskenergy.com🤑SLC Picks (DFS)➡️ https://www.slcpuck.com/t/slc-picks📸 Instagram ➡️ https://instagram.com/slcpuck🎥TikTok ➡️ https://tiktok.com/@slcpuck🎧 Apple Podcasts ➡️ ✳️ Spotify ➡️ 🐦 Twitter ➡️ https://x.com/slcpuck👍 Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/slcpuck💻KSL UHC Coverage ➡️ https://www.ksl.com/sports/utah-hockey-club☕️Buy Me A Coffee (Support the show!) https://buymeacoffee.com/slcpuck This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.slcpuck.com

SLC Puck is powered by BigTuskEnergy.comWATCH ON YOUTUBE!Thanksgiving weekend hit the Utah Mammoth in every possible way.Before Friday’s game, head coach André Tourigny shared that Clayton Keller’s father had passed away. It was a tough moment for the team, the fanbase, and especially their captain — but Keller chose to play in both games, battling through an emotional weekend while the Mammoth fell to Dallas and St. Louis.Today’s episode looks at what this weekend actually means for Utah on the ice:* How Keller’s leadership showed up in a brutal moment* Why the weekend felt like a breaking point for the Mammoth* What needs to change heading into December* Where the lineup, the effort, and the confidence go from here* And what a shake-up could realistically look likeA tough weekend doesn’t define a season — but it does demand a response. Let’s talk about it.SUPPORT SLC PUCK!🤝Patreon➡️ www.patreon.com/slcpuck🛍️ Merch ➡️ www.bigtuskenergy.com🤑SLC Picks (DFS)➡️ https://www.slcpuck.com/t/slc-picks📸 Instagram ➡️ https://instagram.com/slcpuck🎥TikTok ➡️ https://tiktok.com/@slcpuck🎧 Apple Podcasts ➡️ ✳️ Spotify ➡️ 🐦 Twitter ➡️ https://x.com/slcpuck👍 Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/slcpuck💻KSL UHC Coverage ➡️ https://www.ksl.com/sports/utah-hockey-club☕️Buy Me A Coffee (Support the show!) https://buymeacoffee.com/slcpuck This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.slcpuck.com

SLC Puck is powered by BigTuskEnergy.comThe Utah Mammoth just hit one of the biggest checkpoints of any NHL season, they’re in playoff position at Thanksgiving.That stat matters… a lot.In today’s episode, we break down:• What Monday’s win over Vegas really means• Why tonight’s loss to Montreal doesn’t erase the bigger picture• The Thanksgiving Playoff Line — and what history says about Utah’s chances• The vibes, the concerns, and the roadmap heading into DecemberThis team has taken some punches, but they’re still standing in the right spot. Let’s talk about it.CONNECT WITH SLC PUCK!🛍️ Merch ➡️ www.bigtuskenergy.com📸 Instagram ➡️ https://instagram.com/slcpuck🎥TikTok ➡️ https://tiktok.com/@slcpuck🎧 Apple Podcasts ➡️ ✳️ Spotify ➡️ 🐦 Twitter ➡️ https://x.com/slcpuck👍 Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/slcpuck💻KSL UHC Coverage ➡️ https://www.ksl.com/sports/utah-hockey-club☕️Buy Me A Coffee (Support the show!) https://buymeacoffee.com/slcpuck This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.slcpuck.com

SLC Puck is powered by BigTuskEnergy.comThe Utah Mammoth snapped a four-game slump with a 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers. However, SLC Puck host Austin Facer believes the team will face its greatest opportunity yet to regain its confidence by hosting the Vegas Golden Knights again on Monday, just a few days removed from a 4-1 defeat to Vegas on Friday.The way Facer sees it, Utah has three paths to follow to make the playoffs. One, the Mammoth can continue to play through the ups and downs to right the ship. Two, the club can make a coaching change. Or three, the team can shake up the roster with a trade or two. What happens in the next stretch could determine the path the Mammoth take.CONNECT WITH SLC PUCK!🛍️ Merch ➡️ www.bigtuskenergy.com📸 Instagram ➡️ https://instagram.com/slcpuck🎥TikTok ➡️ https://tiktok.com/@slcpuck🎧 Apple Podcasts ➡️ ✳️ Spotify ➡️ 🐦 Twitter ➡️ https://x.com/slcpuck👍 Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/slcpuck💻KSL UHC Coverage ➡️ https://www.ksl.com/sports/utah-hockey-club☕️Buy Me A Coffee (Support the show!) https://buymeacoffee.com/slcpuck This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.slcpuck.com

SLC Puck is powered by BigTuskEnergy.comThe Utah Mammoth just finished a road trip with a pair of ho-hum performances, back-to-back overtime losses to Anaheim and San Jose. SLC Puck host Austin Facer felt it would be critical for Utah to grab at least two of a possible four points in the standings. The team accomplished that objective, but did so in perhaps the most unsatisfying way. The Anaheim game was particularly unsavory with Utah giving up the game-tying goal with less than five seconds to go in regulation, and then seeing the game slip away in overtime after a miscue by netminder Karel Vejmelka.Facer feels the tipping point for the Mammoth made soon be approaching. Questions remain. The biggest one of all: is this team actually playoff caliber? Hard to say. Fans are starting to get uneasy, he notes.CONNECT WITH SLC PUCK!🛍️ Merch ➡️ www.bigtuskenergy.com📸 Instagram ➡️ https://instagram.com/slcpuck🎥TikTok ➡️ https://tiktok.com/@slcpuck🎧 Apple Podcasts ➡️ ✳️ Spotify ➡️ 🐦 Twitter ➡️ https://x.com/slcpuck👍 Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/slcpuck💻KSL UHC Coverage ➡️ https://www.ksl.com/sports/utah-hockey-club☕️Buy Me A Coffee (Support the show!) https://buymeacoffee.com/slcpuck This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.slcpuck.com

SLC Puck is powered by BigTuskEnergy.comAfter dropping an overtime contest against the New York Islanders, led by their 18-year-old superstar, Matthew Schaffer, the Utah Mammoth hit the road for a two-game trip to California. They aren’t going alone. The players are joined by their moms for the team’s annual Moms Trip.SLC Puck host Austin Facer, is joined by his mother in his episode, where he celebrated the franchise’s first 100 games with a bit of trivia and looks ahead to back-to-back games against Anaheim and San Jose.SLC Puck! is a twice-weekly podcast on Utah’s hockey scene hosted by local hockey expert Austin Facer. You can subscribe to SLC Puck’s YouTube channel here.CONNECT WITH SLC PUCK!🛍️ Merch ➡️ www.bigtuskenergy.com📸 Instagram ➡️ https://instagram.com/slcpuck🎥TikTok ➡️ https://tiktok.com/@slcpuck🎧 Apple Podcasts ➡️ ✳️ Spotify ➡️ 🐦 Twitter ➡️ https://x.com/slcpuck👍 Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/slcpuck💻KSL UHC Coverage ➡️ https://www.ksl.com/sports/utah-hockey-club☕️Buy Me A Coffee (Support the show!) https://buymeacoffee.com/slcpuck This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.slcpuck.com

GRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-iceSLC Puck is powered by BigTuskEnergy.comIn what was as close to a “must win” as you’ll see in early November, Utah head coach Andre Tourigny delivered his sharpest performance of the season. The Mammoth took down the Buffalo Sabres 5–2 on Wednesday night, a result that looked unlikely after a sluggish first period.Tourigny made key adjustments at intermission, and Utah responded by ripping off five unanswered goals, including four in the third period, to flip the game on its head and snap a three-game losing streak.SLC Puck host Austin Facer believes a loss might have put Tourigny on the hot seat. Instead, Utah clawed out the win, but the Mammoth still face a brutal stretch ahead, and the margin for error remains razor-thin.CONNECT WITH SLC PUCK!🛍️ Merch ➡️ www.bigtuskenergy.com📸 Instagram ➡️ https://instagram.com/slcpuck🎥TikTok ➡️ https://tiktok.com/@slcpuck🎧 Apple Podcasts ➡️ ✳️ Spotify ➡️ 🐦 Twitter ➡️ https://x.com/slcpuck👍 Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/slcpuck💻KSL UHC Coverage ➡️ https://www.ksl.com/sports/utah-hockey-club☕️Buy Me A Coffee (Support the show!) https://buymeacoffee.com/slcpuck This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.slcpuck.com

SLC Puck is powered by BigTuskEnergy.comAfter a hot start to the season, the Utah Mammoth have gone ice cold. After a third-straight loss, and defeats in five of its last six, the team seems to be struggling from top to bottom. SLC Puck host Austin Facer points to some glaring issues, including a two-week long power play scoring drought, as a possible precursor for a major shakeup.With a daunting stretch to finish the month, Facer feels it’s essential for Utah to remain in the playoff race now. Historically, most teams in playoff position at Thanksgiving end up cracking the postseason. To Facer, it’s critical that Utah remains above the line when it’s time to carve the turkey.CONNECT WITH SLC PUCK!🛍️ Merch ➡️ www.bigtuskenergy.com📸 Instagram ➡️ https://instagram.com/slcpuck🎥TikTok ➡️ https://tiktok.com/@slcpuck🎧 Apple Podcasts ➡️ ✳️ Spotify ➡️ 🐦 Twitter ➡️ https://x.com/slcpuck👍 Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/slcpuck💻KSL UHC Coverage ➡️ https://www.ksl.com/sports/utah-hockey-club☕️Buy Me A Coffee (Support the show!) https://buymeacoffee.com/slcpuck This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.slcpuck.com