SLC Puck!

Austin Facer

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. 16 HR AGO

    Player-Owner Jordan Stone on Pro Hockey Life + Park City’s New Hockey Era

    SLC Puck is powered by BigTuskEnergy.comJordan Stone joins me in-studio — player-owner (“Jackie Moon”) of the Park City Pioneers — and we get into the new era of Pioneers hockey at the Black Rock Event Center (hotel + rink combo… yeah, it’s as wild as it sounds).We talk: • What the Pioneers actually are (Senior A / mountain hockey, ski-town entertainment) • Trevor Lewis showing up for a meet & greet • Pioneer Pilsner (yes, it’s real) and how fast the collab happened • The business model: capturing the hotel crowd + building a legit game-night experience • Youth teams, pizzas, Chuck-a-Puck prizes (Traeger grills, Mammoth tickets, skis…) • Jordan’s pro hockey stories: emergency call-ups, locker room reality, and the fights you’ve probably seen onlineTickets + info: ParkCityPioneers.comFollow: @ParkCityPioneersCONNECT 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

    1h 56m
  2. 4 DAYS 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
  3. 5 FEB

    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
  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. 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

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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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