SLC Puck!

Austin Facer
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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. Potential advertisers can inquire at austin@slcpuck.com www.slcpuck.com

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Utah Mammoth Olympic Primer: Keller, Peterka, Vejmelka & Määttä — Schedules + Storylines

    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 🎧 Apple Podcasts ➡️ ✳️ Spotify ➡️ 🐦 Twitter ➡️ https://x.com/slcpuck 👍 Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/slcpuck ☕️Buy Me A Coffee (Support the show!) https://buymeacoffee.com/slcpuck The Utah Mammoth are on the Olympic break, but four Mammoth players are headed to Milano Cortina for best-on-best hockey — and we’ve got a full primer on who’s playing, when they play, and what to watch. Plus: where Utah sits in the standings at the break, why the playoff path looks real, and one potential trade-deadline angle worth tracking. Episode highlights * Utah’s record at the break, goal differential, and playoff odds * A complete schedule for Mammoth players at the Olympics * The guaranteed Mammoth-on-Mammoth matchup: USA vs Germany (Keller vs Paterka) * Team USA line combos (and why Vincent Trocheck on Keller’s line matters) * What Utah needs after the break (power play, first game back vs Colorado, home-heavy finish) Utah Mammoth at the break * Record: 30-23-4 (64 points) * Goal differential: +26 * Playoff odds: MoneyPuck 81% | HockeyStats 87% * Remaining schedule: 7th-easiest (avg opponent rank 18.15) * Home/away split: 17-8-2 at home | 13-15-2 away * Special teams: PP 15.6% | PK 79.1% Mammoth players at the Olympics Clayton Keller (USA) * Thu Feb 12 — vs Latvia — 1:10 PM MT * Sat Feb 14 — vs Denmark — 1:10 PM MT * Sun Feb 15 — vs Germany — 1:10 PM MT (Keller vs Paterka) J.J. Peterka (Germany) * Thu Feb 12 — vs Denmark — 1:10 PM MT * Sat Feb 14 — vs Latvia — 4:10 AM MT * Sun Feb 15 — vs USA — 1:10 PM MT Karel Vejmelka (Czechia) (listed as backup — watch for the France start) * Thu Feb 12 — vs Switzerland — 8:40 AM MT * Fri Feb 13 — vs France — 8:40 AM MT * Sun Feb 15 — vs Canada — 4:10 AM MT Olli Määttä (Finland) * Wed Feb 11 — vs Slovakia — 8:40 AM MT * Fri Feb 13 — vs Sweden — 4:10 AM MT * Sat Feb 14 — vs Italy — 8:40 AM MT Timestamps 00:00 — Intro / Super Bowl reaction02:10 — State of the Mammoth at the break06:30 — Playoff odds + schedule difficulty10:45 — Mammoth Olympic roster overview13:00 — USA schedule (Keller) + line notes17:30 — Germany schedule (Peterka)20:10 — Czechia schedule (Vejmelka)22:40 — Finland schedule (Määttä)26:00 — What to watch / trade deadline angle (Trocheck)30:00 — Wrap 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

    38 min

  2. 5 DAYS AGO

    Pay Schmaltz or Regret It: Utah’s Playoff Run Just Got REAL

    SLC Puck is powered by BigTuskEnergy.comThe Utah Mammoth head into the Olympic break looking like a team nobody wants to draw in Round 1 — settled, confident, and playing with real swagger after a 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings.And then there’s Nick Schmaltz… who is absolutely on a heater. Hat trick vs Vancouver, then a goal + assist vs Detroit — and now the big question is unavoidable:What is Nick Schmaltz worth?Because if Utah wants to keep Keller’s running mate in town, they might need to back the Brinks truck up to the Delta Center loading dock.In this episode:Why Utah looks legit heading into the break (and why the goal differential matters)The difference in Utah’s game lately: zone entries, structure, and confidenceWho’s headed to the Olympics (Keller, Paterka, Vejmelka, Mäenalanen) and what the break meansThe Schmaltz negotiation: term, AAV, leverage, and the “Keller effect”What Utah should prioritize after the roster freeze lifts — and what “being a tough out” actually looks likeCONNECT WITH SLC PUCK!🛍️ Merch ➡️ www.bigtuskenergy.com📸 Instagram ➡️ https://instagram.com/slcpuck🎥TikTok ➡️ https://tiktok.com/@slcpuck ✳️ Spotify ➡️ 🐦 Twitter ➡️ https://x.com/slcpuck👍 Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/slcpuck💻KSL UHC Coverage ➡️ https://www.ksl.com/sports/utah-hockey-club☕️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

    32 min
  3. Mammoth Meltdown: Utah Blows 4–2 Lead Late vs Hurricanes + Winter Classic Ideas!

    2 FEB

    Mammoth Meltdown: Utah Blows 4–2 Lead Late vs Hurricanes + Winter Classic Ideas!

    SLC Puck is powered by BigTuskEnergy.comThe Utah Mammoth had Carolina dead to rights — up 4–2 with under two minutes left — and somehow walked away with a regulation loss in one of the rarest collapses in NHL history. We break down how it happened (including the 6-on-4 chaos), why Utah’s power play is still stuck in quicksand, and what they have to clean up before the Olympic break.Then we pivot to something way more fun: the Stadium Series vibe in Florida and what Utah’s version of an outdoor game at Rice-Eccles could look like. Green Jell-O ice? Dinosaur dig site? Bonneville Salt Flats? Fry sauce spill? We’re brainstorming like the NHL schedule makers are listening.👍 Like, comment, subscribe — and drop your best Utah outdoor game concept below.CONNECT WITH SLC PUCK!🛍️ Merch ➡️ www.bigtuskenergy.com📸 Instagram ➡️ / slcpuck 🎥TikTok ➡️ / slcpuck 🎧 Apple Podcasts ➡️ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...✳️ Spotify ➡️ 🐦 Twitter ➡️ https://x.com/slcpuck👍 Facebook ➡️ / slcpuck 💻KSL UHC Coverage ➡️ https://www.ksl.com/sports/utah-hocke...☕️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

    37 min

  4. 29 JAN

    Brick Wall in Tampa, Statement Win vs Panthers | What Do You Do With Nick Schmaltz?

    SLC Puck is powered by BigTuskEnergy.comThe Utah Mammoth hit a brick wall in Tampa Bay (hello, Andrei Vasilevskiy), but then turned around and took the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers to task — on the second night of a back-to-back. 👀On today’s episode of SLC Puck, we break down:The 2–0 loss in Tampa and why it still didn’t feel like a disasterThe win over Florida (including Nick Schmaltz’s short-handed breakaway and a huge night from Sean Durzi)Utah’s 5-on-5 dominance lately — and why special teams are the buzzkillThe Nick Schmaltz situation: career-high pace, UFA status coming, and what Utah’s options arePlus: a quick look at where Utah sits in the standings, playoff odds, and what’s next on the road (Carolina… aka a grindhouse).📍Recorded Wednesday, January 28, 2026 (yes, it’s finally snowing in Utah… unfortunately).Sponsors:Craig Swapp & Associates — One call, that’s all.Payne Anthony Creative Jewelers + Jonathan’s Jewelry — scan the QR in the episode to enter the $250 gift card giveaway (one winner every episode).👉 Subscribe for Utah Mammoth coverage, twice weekly episodes, and the most unhinged hockey energy in the Mountain West.#TusksUp #UtahMammoth #NHL #SLCpuckCONNECT WITH SLC PUCK!🛍️ Merch ➡️ www.bigtuskenergy.com📸 Instagram ➡️ https://instagram.com/slcpuck🎥TikTok ➡️ https://tiktok.com/@slcpuck ✳️ Spotify ➡️ 🐦 Twitter ➡️ https://x.com/slcpuck👍 Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/slcpuck💻KSL UHC Coverage ➡️ https://www.ksl.com/sports/utah-hockey-club☕️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

    30 min

  5. 26 JAN

    Utah Mammoth Streaking (In a Legal Way): 9 Straight Points + The Road Trip Gauntlet

    SLC Puck is powered by BigTuskEnergy.comThe Utah Mammoth are on cloud nine — points in nine straight games and five wins in a row. In this episode of SLC Puck, Austin and Sam break down what’s driving the heater, why the defensive identity is holding up, and what this measuring-stick road trip (Tampa Bay, Florida, Carolina) will tell us about whether Utah is for real.We also explain the awarded goal rule (NHL Rule 57.4) after that weird-but-awesome empty net situation, react to the latest playoff odds jump, and look ahead to the rest of the schedule as the Mammoth barrel toward the Olympic break.CONNECT WITH SLC PUCK!🛍️ Merch ➡️ www.bigtuskenergy.com📸 Instagram ➡️ https://instagram.com/slcpuck🎥TikTok ➡️ https://tiktok.com/@slcpuck ✳️ Spotify ➡️ 🐦 Twitter ➡️ https://x.com/slcpuck👍 Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/slcpuck💻KSL UHC Coverage ➡️ https://www.ksl.com/sports/utah-hockey-club☕️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

    33 min

  6. 22 JAN

    3–0? LOL. Mammoth STUN Flyers in a 5–4 OT Comeback (Keller = HERO)

    SLC Puck is powered by BigTuskEnergy.comTake that, Gritty. It’s Tusky time.The Utah Mammoth pull off an all-time 5–4 overtime comeback over the Philadelphia Flyers after trailing 3–0 and 4–2. Utah scores the franchise’s first-ever extra-attacker (6-on-5) goal, then Clayton Keller goes full captain-mode: ties it late and wins it in OT. Absolute cinema at the Delta Center.What we cover • The “oh no” start: Philly jumps out 3–0 • The momentum shift: Utah answers with two goals in 36 seconds • The “psychos” line + why it mattered • McBain vs. Juulsen: the fight that lit the building on fire • The late push + Keller’s extra-attacker goal • OT finish: Keller wins it and the place detonates • Homestand wrap: 6–0–1 and this team’s timing is getting… interesting • Quick look ahead: road trip gauntlet + Nashville watch party detailsSponsors / giveaways✅ Craig Swapp & Associates — One call, that’s all.✅ Jonathan’s Jewelry / Payne Anthony Creative Jewelers — $250 gift card giveaway every episode + $100 off when you mention SLC Puck.If you’re listening in the car, hit the link in the episode description to enter.SLC Puck VIP Bowling Watch PartyUtah @ Nashville — Saturday, Jan 24 (VIP suite, bowling + game on the big screen).Almost sold out — if tickets are still up, those are the last ones.Subscribe for Utah Mammoth hockey, unhinged joy, and occasional emotional whiplash.(We’re like the Mammoth: some nights we’re perfect, some nights we’re… learning.)CONNECT WITH SLC PUCK!🛍️ Merch ➡️ www.bigtuskenergy.com📸 Instagram ➡️ https://instagram.com/slcpuck🎥TikTok ➡️ https://tiktok.com/@slcpuck ✳️ Spotify ➡️ 🐦 Twitter ➡️ https://x.com/slcpuck👍 Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/slcpuck💻KSL UHC Coverage ➡️ https://www.ksl.com/sports/utah-hockey-club☕️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

    32 min

  7. 19 JAN

    Best Hockey of the Year? Mammoth Beat Dallas, Then Drop 6 on Seattle

    VIP WATCH PARTY TICKETS HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1979643227183?aff=oddtdtcreatorSLC Puck is powered by BigTuskEnergy.comNate Schmidt had a whale of a game in a 6–3 Utah Mammoth win over the Seattle Kraken — 2 goals, 2 assists, and he nearly completed the hatty on the empty net. But here’s the thing: don’t act shocked. Schmitty has been fantastic all season, and this was just the loudest episode yet.In this one, Austin and Sammy hit the highlights from the unexpectedly perfect stretch of this homestand — including that massive regulation win over Dallas — and then dive into why Utah’s blue line has quietly been one of the biggest reasons the Mammoth are thriving right now. We also talk chemistry, culture, and why “trade Nate Schmidt” rumors should be thrown directly into the Great Salt Lake.Plus: • The Next Gen PA kid with the mohawk (future legend) • The homemade Tusky stuffed animal (yes, it’s real… and yes, it’s adorable) • Sammy’s Veggie Magic: Karel Vejmelka met Sam on Dec. 29 and has been on an absolute heater since 👀 • January points tracker: Utah is blowing the “15 points in 15 games” goal out of the water🎳 SLC Puck VIP Bowling Watch Party is this Saturday — limited tickets left at slcpuck.com. Swag bags, pucks, jersey raffle, bowling + big-screen game. All ages welcome.CONNECT WITH SLC PUCK!🛍️ Merch ➡️ www.bigtuskenergy.com📸 Instagram ➡️ https://instagram.com/slcpuck🎥TikTok ➡️ https://tiktok.com/@slcpuck ✳️ Spotify ➡️ 🐦 Twitter ➡️ https://x.com/slcpuck👍 Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/slcpuck💻KSL UHC Coverage ➡️ https://www.ksl.com/sports/utah-hockey-club☕️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

    33 min

  8. 15 JAN

    McBain + Gunther + Carcone = Problem

    VIP WATCH PARTY TICKETS HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1979643227183?aff=oddtdtcreatorSLC Puck is powered by BigTuskEnergy.comThe Utah Mammoth just obliterated the Toronto Maple Leafs 6–1 at the Delta Center, and one line in particular turned the whole night into a controlled burn. Jack McBain centered Michael Carcone and Dylan Gunther, and those three went full bonkers: 4 goals, 8 points, +4, and 20 shots on goal between them (basically half of Utah’s 41 shots as a team… insane).We break down why the line works (it’s not rocket science — it’s sandpaper + sniper + bouncer energy), how Utah kept Toronto’s stars quiet, and what this win means in the wild card race with Dallas up next. Also: yes, we have to talk about it — Liam “Spicy Tuna” O’Brien cut the hair. The vibes are shifting, people.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

    32 min
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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. Potential advertisers can inquire at austin@slcpuck.com www.slcpuck.com

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  • Creator
    Austin Facer
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    191
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Austin Facer
  • Show Website
    SLC Puck!

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