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SLC Puck!
Hosted by Austin Facer · EN
SLC Puck! Powered by BigTuskEnergy.com
From the mountains to the madness on the ice, SLC Puck is your go-to podcast for all things Utah hockey. Hosted by Austin Facer — part fanboy, part chaos agent — we cover the Utah Hockey Club, the NHL, the local youth leagues that keep the dream alive, and everything in between. Think Last Week Tonight meets SportsCenter.
Twice a week, we bring you hot takes that will age terribly, and a whole lot of local hockey love. If it skates in Utah, we’re talking about it — sometimes with actual insight.
Streaming on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever hockey nerds hang out.
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Free SLC Puck+ Preview: I Will Defend These Youth Hockey Parents To The Death
1w ago00:11:43Tap to summarizeThis is a free preview of SLC Puck+ — the members-only bonus show for the SLC Puck sickos.Right now, we have 25 paid members helping build this thing.The next goal is simple:50 paid members before next season.That’s not some random vanity number. That’s the next step in turning SLC Puck from a fun local hockey podcast into a real Utah hockey media operation.The main SLC Puck show covers the Utah Mammoth: games, roster moves, prospects, reactions, watch parties, interviews, and everything happening around hockey in Utah.SLC Puck+ is where we let it rip.It’s the bonus show where we get into the weirdest corners of the hockey world: league-wide chaos, hockey internet nonsense, unhinged fan behavior, strange player lore, media drama, goalie crimes, youth hockey madness, and whatever else makes this sport the greatest content machine on earth.This free preview is a perfect example.A viral U12 hockey clip involving the Vaughn Panthers, angry parents, glass-banging, alleged locker room drama, and one red-hat guy with the energy of a man defending Helm’s Deep.Most people saw bad behavior.I saw reasonable doubt.Maybe the parents were out of line. Maybe the ref missed something. Maybe the Zamboni left the ice too wet. Maybe this is simply a proud youth hockey program defending decades of sacred glass-banging tradition.The point is: we do not have all the facts, your honor.If this clip makes you laugh, you’ll like SLC Puck+.And if you already watch SLC Puck, coming over to Patreon is the best way to help us grow the show, improve the production, build more live events, make more weird hockey content, and keep pushing toward something bigger.We’re at 25 paid members.Help us get to 50.Join SLC Puck+ here:www.patreon.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
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Utah Mammoth Need More Edge
1w ago00:24:54Tap to summarizeUtah Mammoth fans have a real question to wrestle with this summer: do you want a team full of lovable guys, or a team built to win ugly? On this Memorial Day edition of SLC Puck, Austin reacts to the Vegas Golden Knights going up 3-0 on Colorado and uses that as the jumping-off point for a bigger Utah hockey debate. If Vegas is rolling with Carter Hart in net, Mark Stone back in the lineup, and the Avalanche suddenly on the brink, what does that say about what it actually takes to contend?Austin gets into the contrast between the Mammoth and Vegas: Utah has a roster fans genuinely like, from Lawson Crouse’s dog Butter Pig to JJ Peterka apparently moonlighting as a house DJ under Turks.DJ, to Dylan Guenther spending part of his summer at Disneyland. Meanwhile, Vegas keeps making ruthless moves, from the Marc-Andre Fleury trade to firing Bruce Cassidy late and bringing in John Tortorella. It turns into a blunt fan-first conversation about whether Mammoth fans would accept more edge, more nastiness, and maybe even more baggage if it meant a real shot at a Stanley Cup.There’s also some jersey chaos in here, because of course there is. Austin talks about Utah’s 2026-27 Winter Classic at Rice-Eccles Stadium against Colorado, plus the leaked reporting around a new light blue “Hometown Remix” alternate jersey that could feature the tusk-heavy U logo. So yes, this episode has Carter Hart, Vegas villainy, Mammoth identity, and future sweater damage to your credit card.SLC Puck is powered by BigTuskEnergy.comCONNECT WITH SLC PUCK!🤝 Patreon ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/slcpuck🛍️ Merch ➡️ https://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 ➡️ 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
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Tij Iginla’s Big Moment Is Here
2w ago00:28:01Tap to summarizeTij Iginla’s junior hockey career could be headed for a storybook ending.The Utah Mammoth’s top prospect and first-ever draft pick is set to lead the Kelowna Rockets into the Memorial Cup, one of the biggest stages in Canadian junior hockey. Kelowna didn’t win the WHL title, but as the host team, the Rockets get one more shot — and Iginla gets a massive opportunity to put a stamp on his junior career before taking the next step toward the NHL.On this episode of SLC Puck, Austin breaks down why Mammoth fans should be locked in on the Memorial Cup, how Iginla’s development has taken off like a rocket, why his return from hip surgery makes this moment even more impressive, and what this tournament could mean for his path to Utah.Plus, Austin looks at the Memorial Cup field, the Utah prospects involved, the massive stage waiting in Kelowna, and why this week could become a major chapter in the future of the Utah Mammoth.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✳️ Spotify ➡️🐦 Twitter ➡️ https://x.com/slcpuck👍 Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/slcpuck☕️Buy Me A Coffee (Support the show!) https://buymeacoffee.com/sl 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
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My Mom Helped Build SLC Puck
2w ago00:46:49Tap to summarizeJoin the SLC Puck+ tier on Patreon for bonus episodes! ➡️ www.patreon.com/slcpuckIt’s a very special Mother’s Day edition of SLC Puck — just one week late, because every day should be Mother’s Day if you’re brave enough.Austin is joined by his mom for an annual SLC Puck tradition to talk about the Utah Mammoth season, the family’s growing hockey obsession, and how SLC Puck has turned into a weird, wonderful little family business in the basement.On this episode, Austin and his mom talk about:how the Utah Mammoth took over the familyBig Tusk Energy hats and the chaos of launching merchwhy the Mammoth name ended up being perfectwatch parties, 3D-printed mammoths, hype chains, and family creativitySammy becoming one of Utah’s biggest Mammoth fansKevin growing up around hockeyplayoff memories from the Delta Centerwhy Game 6 felt so emotionally flatthe future of Delta Center seating and affordabilitywhat the Mammoth can learn from Vegas’ in-arena storytellingand why Clayton Keller’s Mother’s Day tribute hit so hardThis episode is about hockey, family, community, and the little basement podcast that somehow became part of the Utah Mammoth fan experience.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
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Winter Classic Tickets Are LIVE… And Utah Sports Just Got Bigger
3w ago00:30:24Tap to summarizeJoin the SLC Puck+ tier on Patreon for bonus episodes! ➡️ www.patreon.com/slcpuckWinter Classic tickets are live, and Utah’s sports future is getting bigger. Austin breaks down ticket prices for Mammoth vs. Avalanche at Rice-Eccles Stadium and the new Intermountain Health Sports Performance Center coming next to the Mammoth practice facility.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
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Ryan Smith Just Revealed the Future of the Delta Center
3w ago00:27:24Tap to summarizeJoin the SLC Puck+ tier on Patreon for bonus episodes! ➡️ www.patreon.com/slcpuckRyan Smith just revealed the next major phase of renovations coming to the Delta Center — and the future home of the Utah Mammoth and Utah Jazz is about to look very different.On this episode of SLC Puck, Austin reacts to Smith’s new renovation video and breaks down what the next phases could mean for hockey, basketball, sightlines, fan experience, and the future of live sports in Utah.The plans include major changes to the upper bowl, new terrace-style seating, gondola-style views, a dramatic new south-end fan section, and the eventual elimination of single-goal-view hockey seats.Austin breaks down:* the next phase of Delta Center renovations* what changes are coming in 2026 and 2027* why hockey sightlines are driving the redesign* the new terrace-style upper bowl* the possible “gondola” seating experience* why the south-end section could become Utah’s version of “The Wall”* how this could change home-ice advantage for the Mammoth* what this means for Jazz and Mammoth fans* and why the Delta Center could become one of the most unique arenas in North American sportsThe Mammoth may be in the offseason, but the future of hockey in Utah is already being built.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
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Was the Utah Mammoth Season Actually a Success?
4w ago00:26:44Tap to summarizeCONNECT 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’s 2025-26 season is officially in the books.After making the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in franchise history, improving their record, raising their goal differential, and giving Utah fans their first real taste of NHL postseason hockey, it’s easy to call the season a success.But after blowing a 2-1 series lead to the Vegas Golden Knights, struggling badly on the power play, and falling flat in Game 6, it’s fair to ask a tougher question:Was this season a success… or a disappointment?On this episode of SLC Puck, Austin breaks down both sides of the argument:* how the Mammoth improved from last season* why Bill Armstrong nailed expectations again* Utah’s jump in wins, standings, and goal differential* Dylan Guenther’s 40-goal season* the five-on-five growth that made Utah dangerous* the power play problem that never got solved* why the Vegas series still feels like a missed opportunity* Karel Vejmelka’s heavy workload* and what the Mammoth must fix before next seasonThe season was successful.The ending was disappointing.And now the standard has changed. 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
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The Utah Mammoth Are Out… But This Is Only the Beginning
May 300:47:59Tap to summarizeJoin the SLC Puck+ tier on Patreon for bonus episodes! ➡️ www.patreon.com/slcpuckThe Utah Mammoth’s first Stanley Cup Playoff run is over.After falling to the Vegas Golden Knights in six games, Utah’s 2025-26 season ends with disappointment, frustration, and a lot of questions about what went wrong.On this episode of SLC Puck, Austin and Sammy react a couple days after the Game 6 loss and break down the end of Utah’s first playoff series, including:* why Game 6 felt emotionally flat* how the series changed after Game 3* Utah’s brutal power play problems* Vegas’ control of the matchup at 5-on-5* Karel Vejmelka vs. Carter Hart* the injuries and fatigue that may have caught up to the Mammoth* what the player exit interviews are already telling us* and why Dylan Guenther’s mindset should define the future of this franchiseThe Mammoth are out, but this season still mattered.Utah made the playoffs.Utah experienced real postseason hockey.And now the standard changes.The future is bright — but the work starts now.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
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Utah’s Back Against the Ropes After Double OT Heartbreaker
May 100:38:45Tap to summarizeJoin the SLC Puck+ tier on Patreon for bonus episodes! ➡️ www.patreon.com/slcpuckThe Utah Mammoth are officially on the brink.After a heartbreaking 5-4 double overtime loss to the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5, the Mammoth now trail the series 3-2 and return to Salt Lake City facing elimination.On this episode of SLC Puck, Austin breaks down:* what went wrong in Game 5* the brutal late goal from Pavel Dorofeyev* Utah’s costly power play issues* the shorthanded overtime winner by Brett Howden* why Karel Vejmelka needs to simplify his puck handling* what Utah must clean up in Game 6* and what the Mammoth’s mindset should be with their season on the lineThis is the biggest game in Utah Mammoth history.Win, and the series goes back to Vegas for Game 7.Lose, and the first playoff run in franchise history comes to an end.The Mammoth are against the ropes.Now we find out what they’re made of.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
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One of the Wildest Games in Utah Hockey History Ends in OT Pain
Apr 2800:32:45Tap to summarizeJoin the SLC Puck+ tier on Patreon for bonus episodes! ➡️ www.patreon.com/slcpuckThe Utah Mammoth nearly pulled off an unbelievable comeback in Game 4 against the Vegas Golden Knights, storming back from a 3-0 deficit to take the lead before ultimately falling 5-4 in overtime.On this episode of SLC Puck, Austin breaks down one of the most exciting games in Utah hockey history:* what sparked the comeback* who showed up in a huge way* what mistakes still cost Utah* and what the Mammoth have to do now that the series heads back to Vegas for Game 5From Logan Cooley and Dylan Guenther continuing to rise to the moment, to the chaos of overtime, to the emotional swing of a game that felt won, lost, saved, and lost again — there’s a lot to get into.Utah still has life.Now it’s about the response.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
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