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SLC Puck is powered by BigTuskEnergy.com After taking Halloween weekend off, the Utah Mammoth got back on the ice and fell to Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday afternoon. SLC Puck host Austin Facer observed Utah’s top-six forward groups struggling with Tampa Bay’s physical game plan, but was encouraged by the strong effort from the third and fourth lines. Over the weekend, the Mammoth seemed to enjoy...

SLC Puck is powered by BigTuskEnergy.com . The Utah Mammoth saw their 7-game winning streak come to an end with a 6-3 loss to Edmonton on Tuesday. However, the next day, they made headlines by signing star center Logan Cooley to an 8-year, $80 million extension that will keep the budding superstar in Utah for the next near-decade. SLC Puck host Austin Facer believes it’s obvious that Mammoth manag...

SLC Puck is powered by BigTuskEnergy.com After a seventh consecutive win in Winnipeg, SLC Puck’s Austin Facer assesses Utah’s chances of extending the streak to 10 and whether a sustained elite start merits leveraging prospects for a Stanley Cup push. Beyond the headliners—Nick Schmaltz, Logan Cooley, and Clayton Keller—the Mammoth are winning on details: Ian Cole’s shot-blocking, Vitek Vanecek’s...

SLC Puck is powered by BigTuskEnergy.com A perfect 4–0 opening homestand, highlighted by the debut of mascot Tusky, has Utah off to a fast start in 2025–26. Whether “Tusky Magic” is real or not, the production is: winger Nick Schmaltz has four goals and six assists through seven games for a team-leading 10 points. The schedule stiffens to close the month. Utah will play four straight road games ag...

SLC Puck is powered by BigTuskEnergy.com Utah Mammoth forward Liam O’Brien has been a fan favorite from day one. SLC Puck host Austin Facer believes ‘Spicy Tuna’ might be playing his best hockey yet as a member of the club. O’Brien cashed in on a greasy goal against San Jose and dropped the mitts for a fight against Boston. Both of those moments have energized Utah as part of the Mammoth’s three-g...

Powered by BigTuskEnergy.com. Utah Mammoth fans, especially the younger ones, have a new hero in town. During Wednesday’s opening night festivities, the team unveiled Tusky, their brand-new mascot, equal parts adorable and tough. SLC Puck host Austin Facer , himself a one-time professional mascot, says the Mammoth nailed it, calling Tusky a gateway to lifelong fanhood for Utah’s youngest hockey di...

Powered by BigTuskEnergy.com . For fans who know what they’re packing. Mammoth fans have unfortunately seen this before. It appears that defenseman Sean Durzi may have suffered a injury early in the season. While there hasn’t been an update from the team yet, SLC Puck host Austin Facer fears it could result in Durzi missing significant time for the second consecutive season. Facer predicts, like l...

SLC Puck is powered by BigTuskEnergy.com The Utah Mammoth kick off their 2025-26 campaign on the road against the Colorado Avalanche on Oct. 9. SLC Puck host Austin Facer previews the matchup, calling the matchup a good early measuring stick for a Utah team aiming to take the next step. Facer also comments on an reported impasse on Logan Cooley’s contract extension talks and reflects on one year o...

SLC Puck is powered by BigTuskEnergy.com The Utah Mammoth closed out its preseason slate with a pair of wins at the Delta Center; Thursday’s came with a victory over Los Angeles, Saturday’s, a defeat of San Jose. SLC Puck hosts Austin and Sammy Facer were in attendance for both and have plenty of thoughts on preseason takeaways, some bold takes for the regular season and a loophole for fans upset...

SLC Puck is powered by BigTuskEnergy.com . On the eve of the Utah Mammoth’s long-awaited homecoming to a freshly—if only partly—renovated Delta Center, SLC Puck host Austin Facer reviews the postseason thus far. One name he says has slipped under the radar as an opening-night dark horse: Kailer Yamamoto. In Tuesday’s loss to Los Angeles, Yamamoto was trusted in every situation; five-on-five, power...

SLC Puck is powered by BigTuskEnergy.com . Even in a 3–2 overtime loss to the Vegas Golden Knights, the Utah Mammoth flashed signs of something special brewing. The recipe? A dangerous mix of Dylan Guenther and JJ Peterka. SLC Puck host Austin Facer says the two share a similar style of play that together could give opponents nightmares. Guenther, in particular, seems to have unlocked new ways to...

AUDIO FIXED - I hope. Powered by BigTuskEnergy.com Three games into the preseason, the Utah Mammoth are still searching for their first win. SLC Puck host Austin Facer jokes that maybe the team should revert back its old Utah Hockey Club branding just to shake the bad vibes. Still, he stresses there’s little reason to panic because preseason is as much about experimenting as it is about results. F...

SLC Puck is powered by BigTuskEnergy.com. The Utah Mammoth — with smiles on many of the players’ faces — hit the ice to kick off preseason action in Colorado on Sunday for a split-squad matchup in a pair of games against the Avalanche. Despite dropping both the contests, SLC Puck host Austin Facer was encouraged by what he saw out of a few players, primarily veteran forward Lawson Crouse. ‘The She...

SLC Puck is powered by BigTuskEnergy.com . The Utah Mammoth unveiled their brand new practice facility on Wednesday, lauding it as “state-of-the-art” and the “best in the NHL.” SLC Puck’s Austin Facer takes a look at all the amenities it has to offer and projects it to be not only a major community asset once it opens to the public, but also as a big tool in the Mammoth’s future free agency pitch....

Powered by BigTuskEnergy.com With the start of training camp just days away, SLC Puck host Austin Facer is expecting just one forward spot up for grabs on the Utah Mammoth roster. The man under the most pressure heading into camp? Facer believes that fan favorite, Liam “Spicy Tuna” O’Brien, may have the most to prove of any player on the roster. Youngsters Tij Iginla, Cole Beaudoin and Daniil But...

Powered by BigTuskEnergy.com Rookie Camp is officially underway for the Utah Mammoth. SLC Puck host Austin Facer says the real story is the battles happening within the team. General manager Bill Armstrong has said it’s his squad’s most competitive group. That internal competition, Facer believes, will set the tone for Utah once the regular season arrives. But after two days of camp, two things st...

Support the show, grab some gear at BigTuskEnergy.com . The Utah Mammoth will officially break in their brand-new practice facility at South Town Mall this week, as players return to the Beehive State after the offseason. With preseason puck drop just two weeks away, the real competition is about to start but not against another NHL team, but inside their own locker room. Every rep at camp will be...

SUPPORT THE SHOW: www.bigtuskenergy.com A rumor out of Toronto suggests the Maple Leafs have asked about trading for Utah Mammoth defenseman Mikhail Sergachev. Sergachev, who was acquired before last season, delivered a standout year in Utah, making SLC Puck host Austin Facer highly skeptical of the report. Meanwhile, the Mammoth are just a week away from their first skate at their new practice fa...

GRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-ice Hockey season is just around the bend, and with it comes the annual edition of the EA Sports NHL video game. SLC Puck hosts Austin and Sammy Facer take a look at this year's player ratings for the Utah Mammoth. ✳️ Spotify ➡️ 🐦 Twitter ➡️ https://x.com/slcpuck 👍 Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/slcpuck 💻KSL UHC Coverage...

GRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-ice The Hockey News just released its annual season preview edition, making a bold claim about the Utah Mammoth’s postseason chances. SLC Puck host Austin Facer, who also wrote the Mammoth’s section for the magazine, gives his take. He also rates the Mammoth’s national television schedule in this episode of SLC Puck. CONNECT WITH...

GRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-ice Even after a crushing exit in his men’s league playoffs, SLC Puck host Austin Facer and his co-host/sister Sammy break down six of the biggest storylines for the Utah Mammoth heading into the 2025-26 season. The two also pay tribute to Smith Entertainment Group CCO Caroline Klein, who passed away at 40 after an inspiring bout...

GRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-ice In a surprisingly buzzy week, SLC Puck host Austin Facer goes over a number of stories. For one, his men’s league team pulled off a huge upset in its playoff game. For two, Utah Mammoth forwards Clayton Keller and Logan Cooley were named to Team USA’s Olympic Orientation Camp roster. Facer looks at both of their chances to ma...

GRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-ice In net, Utah Mammoth goaltender Karel Vejmelka is cool as the ice he plays on. Off the ice, however, he’s scorching hot. At least that’s what SLC Puck host Austin Facer’s sister says. CONNECT WITH SLC PUCK! 🛍️ Merch ➡️ www.bigtuskenergy.com 📸 Instagram ➡️ https://instagram.com/slcpuck 🎥TikTok ➡️ https://tiktok.com/@slcpuck...

GRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-ice It’s quiet season for hockey fans, but there’s plenty of construction noises happening in downtown Salt Lake City as crews work around the clock to turn the Delta Center to a proper venue for both hockey and basketball. SLC Puck host Austin Facer gives an update, while lamenting that Taylor Swift has yet to appear on the show...

GRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-ice It’s the dog days of summer, so appropriately, Austin and Sammy discuss the biggest local hockey story of the week; a dog’s birthday party. That, and some out-of-the-box mascot ideas for the Utah Mammoth. How about a giant anthropomorphic container of fry sauce? CONNECT WITH SLC PUCK! 🛍️ Merch ➡️ www.bigtuskenergy.com 📸 Inst...