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GRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-ice A hockey bag company that SLC Puck host Austin Facer has never heard of is locking tusks with the Utah Mammoth in a legal dispute. Facer thinks this company has another thing coming if it believes it can successfully file a cease and desist against Utah’s NHL franchise. That, and a good look at a digital representation of the...

GRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-ice With two months to go before the start of the 2025-26 NHL season, SLC Puck host Austin Facer looks at three things the Utah Mammoth must do to get over the hump and make the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Captain Clayton Keller made it clear that it’s postseason or “failure” for the team in 2025-26. CONNECT WITH SLC PUCK! 🛍️ Merch ➡️...

GRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-ice Hockey’s for everyone—and Utah Mammoth forward Alex Kerfoot proved it by hosting a women’s skating clinic on Wednesday. SLC Puck host Austin Facer, joined by his hockey-loving sister Sammy, celebrated the gesture and asked the big question: Could Salt Lake support a PWHL (Professional Women’s Hockey League) team? That, plus h...

GRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-ice Utah has a big decision to make about one of its biggest young stars, Logan Cooley. He’s up for a contract extension; one that management says is a priority. The question is, do they lock him up long term or roll the dice on a shorter term, bridge deal. SLC Puck Austin Facer takes a look at both options for Utah and Cooley. T...

GRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-ice It's essentially a done deal, the Utah Grizzlies are set to leave the Beehive State after a 30-year run. West Valley City officials signed off on a resolution that enables the team to be sold to an ownership group that reportedly intends to move the Grizzlies to the East Coast. However, SLC Puck host Austin Facer believes thi...

GRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-ice Austin drops the gloves against one of his comedy heroes, John Oliver, over the right to use Big Tusk Energy, a trademark of SLC Puck. Also, the Grizzlies are skating out of Utah. Could this be the end of hockey at the Maverik Center? CONNECT WITH SLC PUCK! 🛍️ Merch ➡️ www.bigtuskenergy.com 📸 Instagram ➡️ https://instagram.c...

GRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-ice The Utah Mammoth, with the help of a influencer-inspired video, dropped its 2025-26 schedule on Wednesday. SLC Puck host Austin Facer examines the schedule, circles a few key dates and notes a few interesting patterns that could impact Utah's season. Also, Facer revisits forward Michael Carcone's bold statement from April, in...

GRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-ice Utah Mammoth defenseman Nate Schmidt declined to share which SLC restaurant was the butt end of a practical joke played by his former teammate Matthew Tkachuk on the rest of the Florida Panthers. We’ll get to the bottom of it though. CONNECT WITH SLC PUCK! 🛍️ Merch ➡️ www.bigtuskenergy.com 📸 Instagram ➡️ https://instagram.co...

GRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-ice The Utah Mammoth locked up restricted free agent Jack McBain to a five-year deal this week, keeping one of the team’s best power forward in Utah and avoiding salary arbitration. Known as the “McBain Train,” the 25-year-old’s bruising style was complemented by a strong showing on offense last season as McBain turned in a new c...

GRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-ice The Utah Mammoth have bolstered their forward group this offseason, and SLC Puck host Austin Facer believes no one stands to benefit more than captain Clayton Keller. Fresh off a career-best season in points, Keller could take another leap forward. Facer predicts he’ll not only top last year’s total but potentially flirt with...

GRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-ice Utah may not have landed a marquee name in free agency, but they quietly leveled up the roster with a trio of seasoned vets — each bringing something unique to the Mammoth. Forward Brandon Tanev and defenseman Nate Schmidt and goaltender Vitek Vanecek, all inked deals with the as the market opened. Together, they add not just...

GRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-ice The Utah Mammoth have found their guy, selecting Quebec-born center Caleb Desnoyers with the 4th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. After weeks of speculation—including reports that Utah was exploring a move up the board—the Mammoth held firm at their lottery-winning spot and grabbed the skilled two-way forward. SLC Puck hos...

GRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-ice SLC Puck’s Austin Facer chats with Bryan Brown and James Peterson on ESPN 700 about the Utah Mammoth, including the rumors surrounding the Florida Panthers and Chuck-A-Rama. Aired on June 27, 2025. CONNECT WITH SLC PUCK! 🛍️ Merch ➡️ www.bigtuskenergy.com 📸 Instagram ➡️ https://instagram.com/slcpuck 🎥TikTok ➡️ https://tiktok...

GRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-ice Social media lit up Wednesday as the Utah Mammoth made a bold move, acquiring dynamic young scorer JJ Peterka from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for fan favorites Michael Kesselring and Josh Doan. SLC Puck host Austin Facer called it a major win for Utah — not just because Peterka adds immediate firepower to the roster, but...

GRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-ice It’s NHL Draft week, and if there’s one thing everyone agrees on, it’s this: nobody really knows what the Utah Mammoth will do with the 4th overall pick. SLC Puck’s Austin Facer points out that GM Bill Armstrong is playing his cards close but has shown a willing to make deals on draft night, citing the trade for Mikhail Serga...

GRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-ice The NHL offseason is heating up as the draft approaches this week, and all eyes are on what Utah might do with the 4th overall pick. SLC Puck host Austin Facer believes the pick is firmly on the trade block — but that’s not the only storyline swirling around the Mammoth. Some of the league’s top insiders are now linking Utah...

GRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-ice With Florida’s win in the Stanley Cup Final, the 2024-25 NHL season is officially in the books. After a dominating performance against a highly-skilled Edmonton team, the Panthers made it clear; their tough-and-tumble approach is now hockey’s gold standard. SLC Puck host Austin Facer wonders what takeaways and lessons the Uta...

GRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-ice Florida’s Sam Bennett has been the toast of the hockey world for his strong play in the Stanley Cup Final — which could land him a huge contract in free agency this summer. SLC Puck Austin Facer, who once thought Bennett would be a great fit for the Utah Mammoth, now believes his dominating performance and pending pay raise h...

GRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-ice As the Florida Panthers continue to do battle against the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final, a video of Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk describing a prank he played on his teammates in Salt Lake City made the rounds on social media. SLC Puck host Austin Facer makes his guess as to where the prank took place and defend...

GRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-ice The puck drops on the 2025 Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers on Wednesday. Austin Facer makes his pick and also notes an observation he’s made regarding Florida’s run to the Final and how that may impact the NHL’s free agency market this summer. Toronto’s Mitch Marner may not be as destined to...

GRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-ice A national NHL insider reported this week that Utah Mammoth GM Bill Armstrong may be open to trading the team’s first-round pick in this month’s NHL Draft. It’s not a surprising development—Armstrong has hinted at this possibility ever since Utah landed the No. 4 pick in the lottery. SLC Puck host Austin Facer believes it’s a...

GRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-ice The Utah Mammoth made headlines on Wednesday by announcing the signing of entry level contracts for top prospects Danil But and Dmitry Simashev, who were both selected in the 2023 NHL Draft. As KSL.com’s Ryan Miller reported, the duo has been playing in the Kontinental Hockey League, even helping Lokomotiv Yaroslavl win the G...

GRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-ice Utah’s Clayton Keller, Logan Cooley, Michael Kesselring, and Josh Doan are bringing home gold after helping Team USA win the 2025 IIHF World Championship on Sunday. SLC Puck’s Austin Facer says this could be a major step toward a U.S. Olympic roster spot—especially for Keller, who captained the American squad in Denmark and S...

Boilerplates GRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-ice Thanks to the Toronto Maple Leafs’ exit from the Stanley Cup Playoffs, rumors are whirling that 100-point-player Mitch Marner may be looking for a new team to call home next season. Utah has been a leading candidate according to many pundits and fans. SLC Puck host Austin Facer, has become more open to the idea o...

GRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-ice While Stanley Cup playoff action heats up, several Utah Mammoth players are representing their countries overseas at the World Championships. In this episode, SLC Puck host Austin Facer why Utah management may be keeping a close eye on Clayton Keller and Logan Cooley’s linemate, Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson. With the...