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SLC Puck!

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

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26:49

It's Draft Time | SLC Puck! Ep. 119

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2025/06/26

GRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-iceIt’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 Sergachev last year. Could Armstrong have another bold move up his sleeve for Friday night? Meanwhile, the

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28:10

Ice Cream-Filled Rat Trap | SLC Puck! Ep. 118

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2025/06/22

GRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-iceThe 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 to one of the most polarizing names in hockey: Brad Marchand.Nicknamed “The Rat” for his agitating style

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31:00

Nobody Knows Anything | SLC Puck! Ep. 117

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2025/06/18

GRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-iceWith 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 Utah Mammoth can gain from observing Florida’s play as they continue their own climb towards the Cup.As

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22:48

Don't Plan on Sam | SLC Puck! Ep. 116

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2025/06/12

GRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-iceFlorida’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 has actually put him out of reach for the club. He also sees national insiders agreeing on a few things;

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22:15

Dinner Dates & Disses | SLC Puck Ep. 115

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2025/06/09

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 defends the local favorite spot insulted by the Stanley Cup champion. Facer also continues his speculation on

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26:35

Jason Robertson to Utah? | SLC Puck! Ep. 114

SLC Puck! ·

2025/06/04

GRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-iceThe 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 find another team — like Utah — as was pretty speculated.Facer also sets forth another possible trade

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31:49

Could Utah Trade the 4th Overall Pick? | SLC Puck!...

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2025/06/01

GRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-iceA 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 smart move to explore. But who could Utah target in return? In the latest episode, Facer breaks down a

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31:06

Russian Redwoods Headed to Utah | SLC Puck! Ep. 112

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2025/05/29

GRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-iceThe 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 Gagarin Cup earlier this month. They share more than just team chemistry — both bring imposing size

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Utah Boys Strike Gold! | SLC Puck! Ep. 111

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2025/05/26

GRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-iceUtah’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 Sweden.Facer also expects trade and free agency buzz around the Utah Mammoth to ramp up fast with the NHL

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Mitch Marner? Weighing the Pros and Cons | SLC Puck!...

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2025/05/22

BoilerplatesGRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-iceThanks 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 of the Mammoth signing Marner to a lucrative deal as he sees the team rapidly accelerating its ascent to

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38:39

Great Success! Mammoth Showing Out at Worlds | SLC...

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2025/05/19

GRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-iceWhile 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 Mammoth holding the No. 4 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, Facer explores the possibility of a blockbuster

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28:44

The NHL Gets the Balls Right | SLC Puck! Ep. 108

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2025/05/15

GRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-iceIt’s been a roller coaster couple of weeks for Utah sports fans. Earlier this month, the Utah Mammoth made a splash by winning the rights to pick fourth in the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery, despite just a 1.4% chance of doing so. The Utah Jazz, with 10x better odds of landing the first overall selection in the NBA Draft, were dealt a bad hand and moved back to the fifth pick.Two differing twists of fate, but as SLC Puck host Austin

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Ryan & Pat: Creative Fellas | SLC Puck! Ep. 108

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2025/05/12

GRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-iceThe day after unveiling the Utah Mammoth name and logo, owner Ryan Smith appeared on The Pat McAfee Show to discuss the branding process. By the end of the 25-minute long interview, the segment had transitioned into a creative planning session with Smith, McAfee and his crew bouncing ideas on how to bring the Mammoth brand into the fan experience at Delta Center. SLC Puck host Austin Facer wouldn’t be surprised to see many of

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25:48

MOTHER'S DAY SPECIAL | SLC Puck! Bonus Episode

SLC Puck! ·

2025/05/11

GRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-iceSammy and Austin’s Mom take over the set. Austin is forced to wrangle a very rambunctious 2-year-old. Happy Mother’s Day from SLC Puck! CONNECT WITH SLC PUCK!🛍️ Merch ➡️ www.bigtuskenergy.com📸 Instagram ➡️ https://instagram.com/slcpuck🎥TikTok ➡️ https://tiktok.com/@slcpuck🎧 Apple Podcasts ➡️ ✳️ Spotify ➡️ 🐦 Twitter ➡️ https://x.com/slcpuck👍 Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/slcpuck💻KSL UHC Coverage ➡️

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29:52

Big Tusk Energy!!! Utah Mammoth is Official | SLC...

SLC Puck! ·

2025/05/08

GRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-iceExit, Utah Hockey Club. Enter, Utah Mammoth. The team once known as the club without a name or identity unveiled its permanent look and moniker on Wednesday under the Utah Mammoth brand. As SLC Puck host Austin Facer observed, the named seemed to be a hit not only with local fans — who lined up around the block to buy new merchandise at the Delta Center — but also with the larger sports world at large.But a cool new name and

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Flyin' The Coop? | SLC Puck! Ep. 105

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2025/05/04

GRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-iceHas Utah already tabbed its next head coach? Rumors swirled this week that current Tampa Bay boss Jon Cooper could be destined to make the Beehive State his next stop following the Lightning’s exit from the Stanley Cup Playoffs. SLC Puck host Austin Facer wouldn’t be surprised to see it happen eventually, adding that coaching changes are far more common than what Utah sports fans have long been used to.Kept out of the

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28:20

Utah Mammoth?! | SLC Puck! Ep. 104

SLC Puck! ·

2025/05/01

GRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-iceThe Utah Hockey Club made headlines twice on Wednesday—one planned, the other possibly not.Late Tuesday night, internet sleuths noticed the team’s YouTube channel had quietly updated its URL to @UtahMammoth, a potential leak of the franchise’s future identity. SLC Puck’s Austin Facer views the move as an unintentional slip—and hopes that when (not if) the team name is officially revealed, leadership embraces the mishap and has

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Delta Center Renovations Are Underway! | SLC Puck!...

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2025/04/28

GRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-ice Construction is officially underway at the Delta Center, and early glimpses inside the arena reveal crews hard at work on Phase 1 of the building’s major renovation. In this episode of SLC Puck host Austin Facer revisits the original renovation timeline first unveiled in July and offers a refresher on what fans can expect when the project wraps up in 2027. However, Facer cautions hockey fans and downtown visitors to brace for

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Here's What the Brass Had to Say | SLC Puck! Ep. 102

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2025/04/24

GRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-ice Three of the Utah Hockey Club's biggest decision makers, President Chris Armstrong, General Manager Bill Armstrong and Head Coach André Tourigny took the podium this week for their end-of-season exit interviews with the media. Facing a wide array of questions about the Club's on and off ice product, SLC Puck host Austin Facer was encouraged by the self-assured confidence of Tourigny. As for answers relating to questions about

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The SLC Pucker of the Year is... | SLC Puck Ep. 101

SLC Puck! ·

2025/04/20

GRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-iceThe Utah Hockey Club held its year-end player exit interviews last week, and SLC Puck host Austin Facer was on the scene. One thing stood out: a clear contrast between players with deep playoff experience — including Stanley Cup champions — and those still chasing their first taste of postseason glory.But the biggest standout? Utah’s rising star Dylan Guenther, who told the media he doesn’t believe in putting limits on how great

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