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SLC Puck is powered by BigTuskEnergy.comJordan Stone joins me in-studio — player-owner (“Jackie Moon”) of the Park City Pioneers — and we get into the new era of Pioneers hockey at the Black Rock Event Center (hotel + rink combo… yeah, it’s as wild as it sounds).We talk: • What the Pioneers actually are (Senior A / mountain hockey, ski-town entertainment) • Trevor Lewis showing up for a meet & greet • Pioneer Pilsner (yes, it’s real) and how fast the collab happened • The business model: capturing the hotel crowd + building a legit game-night experience • Youth teams, pizzas, Chuck-a-Puck prizes (Traeger grills, Mammoth tickets, skis…) • Jordan’s pro hockey stories: emergency call-ups, locker room reality, and the fights you’ve probably seen onlineTickets + info: ParkCityPioneers.comFollow: @ParkCityPioneersCONNECT 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.comWe took SLC Puck live with an in-studio co-host (my sister Sammy) to test a new format… and immediately put it on a tightrope. 🫡On the menu:* The Utah Mammoth Ice Center opening at Southtown Mall — what it means for hockey in Utah* Olympic hockey officially underway, and Team USA lineup drama: why Clayton Keller is on the outside looking in* The “is JJ Peterka actually there?” detective corner* Team USA women are running a heater (and it’s becoming appointment viewing)* Plus: your questions from chat (hockey-related or chaos-related)Support the show + grab the playoff-ready lid: Big Tusk Energy Drop 001.And shoutout to sponsors Craig Swapp and Payne Anthony Creative Jewelers for keeping the lights on.CONNECT WITH SLC PUCK!🛍️ Merch ➡️ www.bigtuskenergy.com📸 Instagram ➡️ https://instagram.com/slcpuck🎥TikTok ➡️ https://tiktok.com/@slcpuck🐦 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

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/slcpuckThe Utah Mammoth are on the Olympic break, but four Mammoth players are headed to Milano Cortina for best-on-best hockey — and we’ve got a full primer on who’s playing, when they play, and what to watch. Plus: where Utah sits in the standings at the break, why the playoff path looks real, and one potential trade-deadline angle worth tracking.Episode highlights* Utah’s record at the break, goal differential, and playoff odds* A complete schedule for Mammoth players at the Olympics* The guaranteed Mammoth-on-Mammoth matchup: USA vs Germany (Keller vs Paterka)* Team USA line combos (and why Vincent Trocheck on Keller’s line matters)* What Utah needs after the break (power play, first game back vs Colorado, home-heavy finish)Utah Mammoth at the break* Record: 30-23-4 (64 points)* Goal differential: +26* Playoff odds: MoneyPuck 81% | HockeyStats 87%* Remaining schedule: 7th-easiest (avg opponent rank 18.15)* Home/away split: 17-8-2 at home | 13-15-2 away* Special teams: PP 15.6% | PK 79.1%Mammoth players at the OlympicsClayton Keller (USA)* Thu Feb 12 — vs Latvia — 1:10 PM MT* Sat Feb 14 — vs Denmark — 1:10 PM MT* Sun Feb 15 — vs Germany — 1:10 PM MT (Keller vs Paterka)J.J. Peterka (Germany)* Thu Feb 12 — vs Denmark — 1:10 PM MT* Sat Feb 14 — vs Latvia — 4:10 AM MT* Sun Feb 15 — vs USA — 1:10 PM MTKarel Vejmelka (Czechia) (listed as backup — watch for the France start)* Thu Feb 12 — vs Switzerland — 8:40 AM MT* Fri Feb 13 — vs France — 8:40 AM MT* Sun Feb 15 — vs Canada — 4:10 AM MTOlli Määttä (Finland)* Wed Feb 11 — vs Slovakia — 8:40 AM MT* Fri Feb 13 — vs Sweden — 4:10 AM MT* Sat Feb 14 — vs Italy — 8:40 AM MTTimestamps00:00 — Intro / Super Bowl reaction02:10 — State of the Mammoth at the break06:30 — Playoff odds + schedule difficulty10:45 — Mammoth Olympic roster overview13:00 — USA schedule (Keller) + line notes17:30 — Germany schedule (Peterka)20:10 — Czechia schedule (Vejmelka)22:40 — Finland schedule (Määttä)26:00 — What to watch / trade deadline angle (Trocheck)30:00 — Wrap 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 head into the Olympic break looking like a team nobody wants to draw in Round 1 — settled, confident, and playing with real swagger after a 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings.And then there’s Nick Schmaltz… who is absolutely on a heater. Hat trick vs Vancouver, then a goal + assist vs Detroit — and now the big question is unavoidable:What is Nick Schmaltz worth?Because if Utah wants to keep Keller’s running mate in town, they might need to back the Brinks truck up to the Delta Center loading dock.In this episode:Why Utah looks legit heading into the break (and why the goal differential matters)The difference in Utah’s game lately: zone entries, structure, and confidenceWho’s headed to the Olympics (Keller, Paterka, Vejmelka, Mäenalanen) and what the break meansThe Schmaltz negotiation: term, AAV, leverage, and the “Keller effect”What Utah should prioritize after the roster freeze lifts — and what “being a tough out” actually looks likeCONNECT 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 had Carolina dead to rights — up 4–2 with under two minutes left — and somehow walked away with a regulation loss in one of the rarest collapses in NHL history. We break down how it happened (including the 6-on-4 chaos), why Utah’s power play is still stuck in quicksand, and what they have to clean up before the Olympic break.Then we pivot to something way more fun: the Stadium Series vibe in Florida and what Utah’s version of an outdoor game at Rice-Eccles could look like. Green Jell-O ice? Dinosaur dig site? Bonneville Salt Flats? Fry sauce spill? We’re brainstorming like the NHL schedule makers are listening.👍 Like, comment, subscribe — and drop your best Utah outdoor game concept below.CONNECT WITH SLC PUCK!🛍️ Merch ➡️ www.bigtuskenergy.com📸 Instagram ➡️ / slcpuck 🎥TikTok ➡️ / slcpuck 🎧 Apple Podcasts ➡️ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...✳️ Spotify ➡️ 🐦 Twitter ➡️ https://x.com/slcpuck👍 Facebook ➡️ / slcpuck 💻KSL UHC Coverage ➡️ https://www.ksl.com/sports/utah-hocke...☕️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 hit a brick wall in Tampa Bay (hello, Andrei Vasilevskiy), but then turned around and took the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers to task — on the second night of a back-to-back. 👀On today’s episode of SLC Puck, we break down:The 2–0 loss in Tampa and why it still didn’t feel like a disasterThe win over Florida (including Nick Schmaltz’s short-handed breakaway and a huge night from Sean Durzi)Utah’s 5-on-5 dominance lately — and why special teams are the buzzkillThe Nick Schmaltz situation: career-high pace, UFA status coming, and what Utah’s options arePlus: a quick look at where Utah sits in the standings, playoff odds, and what’s next on the road (Carolina… aka a grindhouse).📍Recorded Wednesday, January 28, 2026 (yes, it’s finally snowing in Utah… unfortunately).Sponsors:Craig Swapp & Associates — One call, that’s all.Payne Anthony Creative Jewelers + Jonathan’s Jewelry — scan the QR in the episode to enter the $250 gift card giveaway (one winner every episode).👉 Subscribe for Utah Mammoth coverage, twice weekly episodes, and the most unhinged hockey energy in the Mountain West.#TusksUp #UtahMammoth #NHL #SLCpuckCONNECT 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 are on cloud nine — points in nine straight games and five wins in a row. In this episode of SLC Puck, Austin and Sam break down what’s driving the heater, why the defensive identity is holding up, and what this measuring-stick road trip (Tampa Bay, Florida, Carolina) will tell us about whether Utah is for real.We also explain the awarded goal rule (NHL Rule 57.4) after that weird-but-awesome empty net situation, react to the latest playoff odds jump, and look ahead to the rest of the schedule as the Mammoth barrel toward the Olympic break.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.comTake that, Gritty. It’s Tusky time.The Utah Mammoth pull off an all-time 5–4 overtime comeback over the Philadelphia Flyers after trailing 3–0 and 4–2. Utah scores the franchise’s first-ever extra-attacker (6-on-5) goal, then Clayton Keller goes full captain-mode: ties it late and wins it in OT. Absolute cinema at the Delta Center.What we cover • The “oh no” start: Philly jumps out 3–0 • The momentum shift: Utah answers with two goals in 36 seconds • The “psychos” line + why it mattered • McBain vs. Juulsen: the fight that lit the building on fire • The late push + Keller’s extra-attacker goal • OT finish: Keller wins it and the place detonates • Homestand wrap: 6–0–1 and this team’s timing is getting… interesting • Quick look ahead: road trip gauntlet + Nashville watch party detailsSponsors / giveaways✅ Craig Swapp & Associates — One call, that’s all.✅ Jonathan’s Jewelry / Payne Anthony Creative Jewelers — $250 gift card giveaway every episode + $100 off when you mention SLC Puck.If you’re listening in the car, hit the link in the episode description to enter.SLC Puck VIP Bowling Watch PartyUtah @ Nashville — Saturday, Jan 24 (VIP suite, bowling + game on the big screen).Almost sold out — if tickets are still up, those are the last ones.Subscribe for Utah Mammoth hockey, unhinged joy, and occasional emotional whiplash.(We’re like the Mammoth: some nights we’re perfect, some nights we’re… learning.)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

VIP WATCH PARTY TICKETS HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1979643227183?aff=oddtdtcreatorSLC Puck is powered by BigTuskEnergy.comNate Schmidt had a whale of a game in a 6–3 Utah Mammoth win over the Seattle Kraken — 2 goals, 2 assists, and he nearly completed the hatty on the empty net. But here’s the thing: don’t act shocked. Schmitty has been fantastic all season, and this was just the loudest episode yet.In this one, Austin and Sammy hit the highlights from the unexpectedly perfect stretch of this homestand — including that massive regulation win over Dallas — and then dive into why Utah’s blue line has quietly been one of the biggest reasons the Mammoth are thriving right now. We also talk chemistry, culture, and why “trade Nate Schmidt” rumors should be thrown directly into the Great Salt Lake.Plus: • The Next Gen PA kid with the mohawk (future legend) • The homemade Tusky stuffed animal (yes, it’s real… and yes, it’s adorable) • Sammy’s Veggie Magic: Karel Vejmelka met Sam on Dec. 29 and has been on an absolute heater since 👀 • January points tracker: Utah is blowing the “15 points in 15 games” goal out of the water🎳 SLC Puck VIP Bowling Watch Party is this Saturday — limited tickets left at slcpuck.com. Swag bags, pucks, jersey raffle, bowling + big-screen game. All ages welcome.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

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