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GRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-iceThe Utah Mammoth drop another brutal one to the Chicago Blackhawks, falling 3-2 in overtime in a game that felt way too winnable. Connor Bedard plays villain, scores the game-winner, and somehow Chicago escapes Salt Lake with two points again.On this episode, Austin breaks down why this loss was so frustrating, why Utah actually played a strong game in a lot of areas, and what it says about the Mammoth’s push toward the playoffs.Plus: Nick Schmaltz signs an 8-year extension worth $8 million AAV, and Austin explains why keeping Schmaltz in Utah was a huge move for the franchise.Inside this episode:* Why this Chicago loss felt especially annoying* Connor Bedard embracing the villain role* The good and the bad from Utah’s effort* Why Spencer Knight stole this game* What Nick Schmaltz’s extension means for the future* Updated playoff picture and what comes next for the MammothDon’t forget to like, subscribe, and come hang at the SLC Puck watch party on March 16 at A Bar Named Sue.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

Join the SLC Puck+ tier on Patreon for bonus episodes! ➡️ www.patreon.com/slcpuckGRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-iceThe Utah Mammoth may have just delivered their best win of the season.Fresh off arriving at the rink just minutes before puck drop, Mackenzie Weegar jumped right into the fire and played a huge role in Utah’s gritty overtime thriller against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Then, with the crowd ready to explode, Logan Cooley buried the OT winner and hit the perfect hush celebration to silence the building.On this episode of SLC Puck, we break down:* why the Columbus win felt like a playoff game* Weegar’s chaotic debut and immediate impact* Cooley’s huge night and what it says about Utah’s ceiling* why that game may be the Mammoth’s game of the year* and how much tonight’s OT loss to Chicago changes the vibe* Plus:Samly Home Evening continues, the playoff ticket stress is real, and Sammy Plays Hockey rolls on.Like, comment, subscribe, and tell a fellow puck sicko.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

GRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-iceThe Utah Mammoth just made their first BIG move of deadline week — acquiring defenseman Mackenzie Weegar from the Calgary Flames. What does Weegar bring (and what does it signal about Utah’s mindset right now)?We also recap a massive road swing:* vs Washington: gritty 3–2 win with special teams stepping up* vs Philadelphia: a statement 3–0 shutout — Vitek Vanecek’s 100th NHL win + a perfect night from the top line (including a filthy Keller finish)And with the deadline less than 24 hours away… we dig into the biggest question:Is Robert Thomas still in play? What’s Utah willing to move, what’s “astronomical” actually mean, and how many more dominoes could fall before Friday?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 everywhere in trade deadline chatter right now — and an NHL source basically said they’ve got their hands in “a million different pies.” (Which is… an irresponsible amount of pie.)So today we break down: • Why Utah is being labeled “very active” • The center depth problem (and why it keeps coming up) • The big name most linked to Utah: St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas • What a realistic trade framework could look like (and what’s not happening — no, Cooley isn’t on the table, relax)Plus: the road trip grind, the standings pressure, and what Utah needs to do between now and Friday at 1 PM Mountain.Trade Deadline: Friday, 1 PM Mountain Time.SponsorsPayne Anthony Creative Jewelers (Trolley Square)Jonathan’s Jewelry (Cottonwood Heights)Craig Swapp & Associates — One call, that’s all.Enter the $250 giveaway + get $100 off in-store:Scan the QR code in the video / use the link in the description.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.comGRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-iceThe Utah Mammoth just pulled off the most confusing weekend of the season.✅ Friday: arguably their best game of the year — a statement win over the Minnesota Wild.❌ Sunday: arguably their worst game of the year — a 4–0 shutout loss to the Chicago Blackhawks.Sammy and I break down what changed, why the effort fell off a cliff, what Bear said after the game, and the big question we keep coming back to:Are the Mammoth actually good… or just capable of being good?Also: Fit Watch returns, we talk schedule quirks, “matinee hockey” misery, and what has to change before the road trip.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

Alright. We’re doing it.This is the free pilot episode of SLC Puck+ — the members-only expansion of SLC Puck where the takes are sharper, the jokes are looser, and the stuff that’s “maybe don’t say that on KSL” lives permanently.This pilot is going out everywhere (YouTube + Substack + the OG feed) so you can get a taste.After this? SLC Puck+ becomes Patreon-exclusive.What is SLC Puck+?Think of it as the third weekly episode when the hockey week deserves one more swing:* Ad-free* More candid* More “what are we even doing right now?”* Built around recurring segments (so it’s not just more — it’s different)What’s in this pilot?I’m not going to over-explain it — just hit play — but yes, we open with the Olympic afterparty chaos that somehow turned into a full-blown internet spiral.Then we do an Airing of Grievances because some companies deserve to be booed, loudly, in public.If you loved it…Join the SLC Puck+ tier on Patreon so you don’t miss the next one:You’ll be directly supporting the show (and enabling this dangerous new level of microphone freedom).If you hated it…Totally fine. The classic SLC Puck show is still free twice a week. We’re not taking your toys away.Alright. See you in there.— Austin 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.comThe Utah Mammoth opened the stretch drive with a frustrating 4–2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche at the Delta Center, and it had all the “back from a 20-day break” symptoms: sloppy passes, weird timing, and a second period that turned into a full-on goal-fest.Tonight’s big themes:* Dylan Gunther tried to drag Utah back with two goals* Utah’s 5-on-3 in the third didn’t cash in (pain)* New/returning pieces (Logan Cooley + Alex Kerfoot) shake up the lineup and chemistry* And the big question: is this just rust… or a warning sign?We also check the wild card scoreboard (Seattle + LA help Utah by losing), look ahead to Minnesota and Chicago, and talk trade deadline pressure as the Mammoth sprint toward the playoffs.SLC Puck is powered by BigTuskEnergy.comCONNECT 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.com🇺🇸 UTAH MAMMOTH CAPTAIN Clayton Keller is officially our golden boy.The USA men’s team wins Olympic gold in Milano with a dramatic 2–1 overtime win over Canada — and we’re breaking it all down fresh off our early-morning watch-along.On this episode:What the gold medal means for Keller (and why “38 seconds” still matters)The biggest moments from the final (including Connor Hellebuyck standing on his head and Jack Hughes sealing it)The wild visual of Quinn Hughes with the missing teeth (iconic hockey art)Opening weekend at the Utah Mammoth Ice Center: open practices, public skates, try-hockey clinics, and the “Saturdays in Utah just changed forever” vibeSammy Plays Hockey begins: Sam hits the ice for the women’s try-hockey sessionWhat we’re watching as the Mammoth come out of the break and push for the playoffsPowered by our sponsors:Craig Swapp & AssociatesJonathan's JewelryPayne Anthony Creative Jewelers🎧 Subscribe + leave a review if you want more watch-alongs, more chaos, and more Utah hockey every week.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.comCheck out Eric's work:https://open.substack.com/pub/eric18utahhttps://open.substack.com/pub/eric18utahSnow’s falling, Olympic hockey is absolute mayhem, and the NHL season is about to hit the “no friends, only points” part of the calendar.I’m joined in-studio by my buddy Eric Jensen (End Zone Podcast) to break down: • The wild Olympic quarterfinal day (overtime drama everywhere) • Canada vs Czechia and the Mitch Marner “fine, I’ll do it myself” moment • Karel “Veggie” Vejmelka making the trip… and never seeing the ice • Why Clayton Keller getting Olympic reps matters for Utah’s stretch run • USA–Canada gold medal game time… yes, you read that right: 6:10 AM MT • The Utah Mammoth’s health boost: Logan Cooley + Alex Kerfoot returning • The lineup squeeze (sorry, Spicy Tuna… sorry, Yams… maybe) • Trade-board dreaming (Robert Thomas? Nazem Kadri? Shane Wright?)Also: Big Tusk Energy hats are sold out — more coming soon. 🦣⚡️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.comWelcome to a special Presidents’ Day LIVE edition of SLC Puck.Today we’re tracking Utah Mammoth players at the 2026 Olympics: who’s hot, who’s sitting, and what Clayton Keller’s long-awaited Olympic debut means for Team USA and Utah’s playoff chase. We also talk the Vejmelka situation (still no minutes), the injury risk that comes with best-on-best hockey (including the Kevin Fiala news), and how all of this could ripple into the NHL stretch run.Also: Big Tusk Energy hats have arrived — limited supply.And sending love to Sammy + Kevin (drop a “Get well, Kevin” in the comments).Daily Olympics tracker article (updated every day):Mammoth in Milano — tracking Utah players at the 2026 OlympicsMerch: BigTuskEnergy.comChapters0:00 Presidents’ Day LIVE + what’s on today2:00 Big Tusk Energy hats are in3:05 Sammy + Kevin update (send love)4:10 Keller finally debuts for Team USA6:30 Tournament check-in + upcoming games / knockout round10:30 The “Keller scratch” discussion + roster math14:00 Box score weirdness (did he have a shot?)16:10 Vejmelka still not playing: what is Czechia doing?19:10 Goalie chaos + weird boards/graphics22:00 Kevin Fiala injury + why it matters (and the risk for Utah)26:00 Utah’s playoff math + Kings games looming29:00 Ad break (Craig Swapp)31:00 Presidents’ Day hockey question: which U.S. president would be best on skates?Join the convoWho would be the best hockey player out of all U.S. presidents — and why? Drop your starting lineup in the comments. 🏒🇺🇸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.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