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Get all the hockey action on the Utah ice, from high schools, to tier 1 juniors, NCAA and pros. Rockers Gary Michaels and Jay Stevens of 103.5 the Arrow host the Utah Puck Report, bringing you candid interviews with up-and-coming hockey stars, following their journey from Utah into the pros. A former Utah Grizzly, Jay has the inside track and Gary has played and coached the local ice for many moons. Jay and Gary catch you up on all things hockey, gear manufacturers, and which pro scouts are looking at which players.
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On today’s episode, Jay Stevens is joined by former LA King and Denver Pioneer Gabe Gauthier. The two talk about Gabe‘s upbringing, going from California to Canada, playing for back-to-back national championships. They also explain what ADM is in youth hockey and why it's important. The two discuss the growth of Hockey in Southern Utah as well as future plans for St. George, Cedar city and Enoch hockey.
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Today on the show, host Jay Stevens sits down with Bill McCloud, a podcaster and voice of the Utah Outliers (a junior team in Salt Lake City). The two discuss how an NHL will vastly improve youth hockey in the state of Utah. They guys also talk what the team might be called and why hockey is the last sport people play with true passion. You can find Utah Puck Report on Facebook, Instagram and X. If you enjoyed this episode, we would really appreciate it if you'd take the time to rate and review the podcast. Talk soon!
Utah's NHL coach André Tourigny talked with Utah Puck Report host Jay Stevens ahead of the team's welcome party at Delta Center. The two discussed his nickname (Bear), the group of young, talented players he brings to Salt Lake City with him and what it means to coach Team Canada.
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This episode sounds a little different than what you are used to on Utah Puck Report, but stick with us. Host of the show Jay Stevens got the opportunity to briefly chat with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman following the NHL introductory press conference in Salt Lake City.
Host of the Utah Puck Report Jay Stevens joined Hans & Scotty G. on KSL Sports Zone to talk all things NHL to Utah. The guys discussed the relocation of the Arizona Coyotes, potential team names and Jay filled the guys in on how the roster currently looks.
They also talked about the National Hockey League as a whole and how to watch the upcoming Stanley Cup Playoffs.
You can find Utah Puck Report on Facebook, Instagram and X. If you enjoyed this episode, we would really appreciate it if you'd take the time to rate and review the podcast. Talk soon!
You've probably heard of Trevor Lewis. Two-time Stanley Cup winner. NHL veteran. Utahn.
On this episode, host of Utah Puck Report Jay Stevens is joined by Trevor's dad, Randy Lewis. They talk about Randy's life long love for hockey and how it was only amplified when his son was drafted into the NHL and proceeded to have an incredible career.
Randy also offers his advice for people or parents who are new to the hockey world.
You can find Utah Puck Report on Facebook, Instagram and X. If you enjoyed this episode, we would really appreciate it if you'd take the time to rate and review the podcast. Talk soon!
Aylin and Emel Aichele joined Utah Puck Report host Jay Stevens to chat about their love of roller hockey, why they chose to play ice hockey at the University of Utah and the hockey community from around the world.
They also discuss the key differences between roller and ice hockey and whether or not they negatively impact each other.
The twins are on the USA women's roller hockey team, they tell Jay about their time competing in Argentina.
You can find Utah Puck Report on Facebook, Instagram and X. If you enjoyed this episode, we would really appreciate it if you'd take the time to rate and review the podcast. Talk soon!
Jared Youngman, Vice President of the Utah Grizzlies sat down with Utah Puck Report host Jay Stevens to discuss the team's push for the ECHL playoffs and why hockey growth in Utah is exponential.
They also discuss what bringing and NHL team to Utah could mean for the Grizzlies, and if you're a fan who is worried about that, Youngman offers some reassurance.
You can find Utah Puck Report on Facebook, Instagram and X. If you enjoyed this episode, we would really appreciate it if you'd take the time to rate and review the podcast. Talk soon!
The University of Utah hockey team is on its way to Nationals. Jay Stevens, host of Puck Report, caught up with the captain of the team, Dylan Dix. The two of them talked about Dyaln's journey to where he is now and how playing for Utah Hockey helped reignite his spark for the sport. The senior also clued Jay in about some of his plans after this season and his time with Utah Hockey ends.
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Kevin McCloskey, former NHL player and current director of the Utah Outliers joined Jay Stevens on Puck Report to talk about the team, which a tier 2 Junior A team and their new rink that is currently being built in Park City, Utah. Right now, the team plays in Salt Lake but will be moving to Park City soon.
The guys talk about how tight-knit the hockey community is nation-wide and a little about McCloskey's playing career.
You can find Utah Puck Report on Facebook, Instagram and X.
On today's episode of Utah Puck Report, Jay Stevens sits down with Bryon Fobair (Weber State Hockey captain) and his brother Will Fobair (Weber State Hockey coach) as they set out for Nationals in St. Louis.
The guys talk juniors, high school hockey and college hockey, offering parents of young players tips on the right approach. They guys detail their hockey journey to Weber State while reliving fun memories.
Both Weber State and the University of Utah hockey teams are heading to Nationals and Utah State may be joining them, this is huge for hockey in the state of Utah.
Weber State is a club hockey team, meaning they are in charge of their own funding. If you'd like to help on their road to nationals, you can donate here.
You can find Utah Puck Report on Facebook, Instagram and X.
In honor of National Girls & Women in sports day, Rodney Stedt, head coach of the Utah Women's hockey team joins Jay Stevens. They talked about the rapid growth of women's hockey and the importance of making sure there is hockey for women to play at every level.
Stedt told Jay his hockey story and how a coach almost ruined the game for him, but he rediscovered his love of the sport through coaching and how he makes sure his team is a place where every player has fun and feels the camaraderie.
They guys also talk about the new women's pro hockey league, the PWHL.
You can find Utah Puck Report on Facebook, Instagram and X.
In this episode, Jace sits down with Park City hockey Director, Mike Adamek. The two discuss Mike’s upbringing in San Diego, his transition from San Diego to Lake Superior State to play NCAA hockey, and what eventually brought him to Utah.
The two also discuss Mike’s goals for Park City hockey and Park City high school hockey.
Then the two get into the hottest conversation in Utah hockey right now with the latest NHL updates and the possibility of the NHL coming to Utah.
Lastly, the two talk about the ups and downs of being parent coaches for their kid's hockey teams.
Jay Stevens is joined by Garrett Metcalf to talk about the latest news regarding Utah Jazz owner, Ryan Smith, submitting an official bid for bringing a new NHL Team to Utah, what it means for Utah hockey fans, and why getting an NHL team could completely change the face of hockey throughout the state.
Then Garrett shares the unfortunate news that he'll need both hips replaced, that he will be retiring from playing hockey, and what his future holds.
We also dive into the Utah Grizzlies' season, how adversity can unite a team, and this weekend's upcoming Guns N' Hoses games.
Puck drops at 7:10p MST this Saturday, January 27th at the Maverik Center and you can get tickets or learn more about the event below.
Guns N' Hoses: https://utahgrizzlies.com/games/2024/01/27/guns-n-hoses
What happens if you realize your dream has changed in the middle of achieving your lifelong goal of becoming an NCAA Division One hockey player? Do you stick it out? Or do you make the hard decision to change dreams?
In this episode of the Utah book report, we sit down with former Arizona State University hockey goalie, Hank Levy to discuss just that.
Kelli Louie, Becky Jacobsen, and Kristi Davis join Jay Stevens to talk about their unique experiences with Utah Hockey. The group discusses how they all got involved in hockey, what it was like playing as a female in Utah, and what they are doing now to help grow the game.
Brawnson and Debra Holtkamp join Jay Stevens to talk about the Rock Springs Roughnecks, a semi-pro hockey team in WY that competes in the Mountain Hockey League (MHL). We talk about the camaraderie that they're developing around the team, what they need to make sure that the team succeeds, and how they navigate the budgeting that comes with semi-pro hockey.
Lastly, Brawnson and Debra talk about how they're finding players for the Roughnecks,
You can get more information on the Roughnecks, you can visit: https://www.rockspringsroughnecks.com/
Ryan Kinasewich (Head Coach - Utah Grizzlies) joins Jay Stevens to talk about how he's preparing for his third season as head coach of the Utah Grizzlies, overcoming the challenges from last season, and some of the qualities he looks for when scouting players.
Then we dive into some of the players to keep an eye on this season, the state of the team following the passing of owner, David Elmore, and Christian Horn being the new assistant coach for the 2023-2024 season.
Related Links:
Utah Grizzlies: https://www.utahgrizzlies.com/
Dave Imonti (Player Agent at Optima World Sports and Vernal Oilers owner) joins Jay Stevens to talk about the Vernal Oilers, the cultural diversity that the team brings to Utah, and some of the new renovations that are coming to the rink in Vernal.
Then we dive into the cost of playing in the USPHL (United States Premier Hockey League), his work as a player agent, and some of the amazing benefits of playing overseas.
Related Links:
Vernal Oilers: https://www.vernaloilers.com/
Season 6 kicks off with Steve Konowalchuk, the first player from Salt Lake to make it to the NHL. Jay and Steve talk about growing up in Salt Lake, and the other players, coaches, and parents that helped create a special team.
Then they get into how Steve and his brother Brian made the unexpected leap to Canada. Steve talks about his NHL career, and what it was like to play against Joey Mullen and other former Golden Eagles that he had grown up watching.
The two also talk about the ups and downs of making or not making teams. They finish up talking about Steve's current job with the Colorado Eagles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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this podcast is amazing, it's really cool to get a deeper look into Utah hockey I'm really looking forward to more episodes!