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. 3 DAYS AGO

    The Utah Mammoth Are Out… But This Is Only the Beginning

    Join the SLC Puck+ tier on Patreon for bonus episodes! ➡️ www.patreon.com/slcpuckThe Utah Mammoth’s first Stanley Cup Playoff run is over.After falling to the Vegas Golden Knights in six games, Utah’s 2025-26 season ends with disappointment, frustration, and a lot of questions about what went wrong.On this episode of SLC Puck, Austin and Sammy react a couple days after the Game 6 loss and break down the end of Utah’s first playoff series, including:* why Game 6 felt emotionally flat* how the series changed after Game 3* Utah’s brutal power play problems* Vegas’ control of the matchup at 5-on-5* Karel Vejmelka vs. Carter Hart* the injuries and fatigue that may have caught up to the Mammoth* what the player exit interviews are already telling us* and why Dylan Guenther’s mindset should define the future of this franchiseThe Mammoth are out, but this season still mattered.Utah made the playoffs.Utah experienced real postseason hockey.And now the standard changes.The future is bright — but the work starts now.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

    48 min

  2. 5 DAYS AGO

    Utah’s Back Against the Ropes After Double OT Heartbreaker

    Join the SLC Puck+ tier on Patreon for bonus episodes! ➡️ www.patreon.com/slcpuckThe Utah Mammoth are officially on the brink.After a heartbreaking 5-4 double overtime loss to the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5, the Mammoth now trail the series 3-2 and return to Salt Lake City facing elimination.On this episode of SLC Puck, Austin breaks down:* what went wrong in Game 5* the brutal late goal from Pavel Dorofeyev* Utah’s costly power play issues* the shorthanded overtime winner by Brett Howden* why Karel Vejmelka needs to simplify his puck handling* what Utah must clean up in Game 6* and what the Mammoth’s mindset should be with their season on the lineThis is the biggest game in Utah Mammoth history.Win, and the series goes back to Vegas for Game 7.Lose, and the first playoff run in franchise history comes to an end.The Mammoth are against the ropes.Now we find out what they’re made of.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

    39 min

  3. 28 APR

    One of the Wildest Games in Utah Hockey History Ends in OT Pain

    Join the SLC Puck+ tier on Patreon for bonus episodes! ➡️ www.patreon.com/slcpuckThe Utah Mammoth nearly pulled off an unbelievable comeback in Game 4 against the Vegas Golden Knights, storming back from a 3-0 deficit to take the lead before ultimately falling 5-4 in overtime.On this episode of SLC Puck, Austin breaks down one of the most exciting games in Utah hockey history:* what sparked the comeback* who showed up in a huge way* what mistakes still cost Utah* and what the Mammoth have to do now that the series heads back to Vegas for Game 5From Logan Cooley and Dylan Guenther continuing to rise to the moment, to the chaos of overtime, to the emotional swing of a game that felt won, lost, saved, and lost again — there’s a lot to get into.Utah still has life.Now it’s about the response.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

    33 min

  4. 24 APR

    Game 3 Is Here: Utah Gets Its First-Ever Home Playoff Game

    Join the SLC Puck+ tier on Patreon for bonus episodes! ➡️ www.patreon.com/slcpuckThe Utah Mammoth are set to make history again.On Friday night, Utah will host the first home playoff game in franchise history as the Mammoth take on the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 3 of their first-round Stanley Cup Playoff series. The series is tied 1-1, the Delta Center is going to be rocking, and this has all the makings of one of the biggest nights in Utah hockey history. On this episode of SLC Puck, Austin and Sammy get ready for Game 3, talk through the feel of the series so far, what Utah has to do to control the pace, why Vegas is still dangerous, and what kind of atmosphere to expect when playoff hockey finally arrives in Salt Lake City. They also get into the jersey exchange, the watch parties, and the growing rivalry between the Mammoth and Golden Knights.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

    37 min

  5. 21 APR

    The Mammoth Lost Game 1… But Logan Cooley Was Unbelievable

    Join the SLC Puck+ tier on Patreon for bonus episodes! ➡️ www.patreon.com/slcpuckThe Utah Mammoth dropped Game 1 of their first-ever Stanley Cup Playoff series, falling 4-2 to the Vegas Golden Knights in Las Vegas. But this one wasn’t all bad.On this episode of SLC Puck, Austin breaks down the Mammoth’s playoff debut, the intensity of the series, the guys who showed up, the guys who didn’t, and what Utah has to clean up before Game 2.In this episode:* why Logan Cooley looked like a future superstar* what went wrong for Clayton Keller, Nick Schmaltz, and Lawson Kraus* why Sean Durzi’s headbutt added even more fuel to this series* how Vegas took advantage of Utah’s mistakes* and what the Mammoth need to do to even the series before heading homePlus, thoughts from the watch party, the atmosphere in Vegas, and why this already feels like the start of a real rivalry.Game 1 is over.Now it’s about the response.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

    42 min

  6. 17 APR

    Round 1 Is Set: Utah Mammoth vs. Vegas Golden Knights

    SLC Puck is powered by BigTuskEnergy.com Game 82 is in the books, and now it’s official: the Utah Mammoth will face the Vegas Golden Knights in Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. On this episode of SLC Puck, Austin and Sammy break down the end of the regular season, what Utah showed in Games 81 and 82, the final playoff picture in the Western Conference, and what the Mammoth will need to do if they want to knock off one of the hottest teams in hockey. In this episode: * Utah’s win over Winnipeg and loss to St. Louis * why the final week still mattered * the playoff energy building at the Delta Center * why Vegas may be a tougher draw now than it looked a week ago * what Utah has to lean on to win the series * and thoughts on the Mammoth’s end-of-season team awards Playoff hockey is here. Utah vs. Vegas. Let’s go. 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 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

    45 min

  7. 14 APR

    The Mammoth Are In… But Are They Ready to Win?

    Join the SLC Puck+ tier on Patreon for bonus episodes! ➡️ www.patreon.com/slcpuckGRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-iceThe Utah Mammoth have already punched their ticket to the Stanley Cup Playoffs — but after back-to-back losses to Carolina and Calgary, a bigger question is starting to take shape:Are they mentally ready for what comes next?On this episode of SLC Puck, Austin breaks down Utah’s recent losses, why the effort and mindset against Calgary were concerning, and why the Mammoth still have important work to do before the postseason begins. Plus, a look at the race for the Pacific Division, why Vegas suddenly looks terrifying, and an emotional goodbye to the Utah Grizzlies after their final game in West Valley.In this episode: • Why Utah’s loss to Calgary felt different • What Andre Tourigny had to say about the team’s mindset • Why locking up Wild Card 1 still matters • Why Vegas might not be the ideal first-round draw anymore • A farewell to the Utah Grizzlies and what their departure means for Utah hockeyCONNECT 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

    39 min

  8. 10 APR

    MAMMOTH CLINCH! Utah Is Headed to the Stanley Cup Playoffs

    GRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-ice SLC Puck is powered by BigTuskEnergy.com For the first time in franchise history, the Utah Mammoth are headed to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. On this episode of SLC Puck, Austin reacts to Utah’s massive 4-1 win over the Nashville Predators, the help they got from Anaheim, and the moment it became official: playoff hockey is coming to Utah. Plus: * why this night felt bigger than just one win * Karel Vejmelka’s huge performance in net * Clayton Keller’s incredible season and what this moment means for him * why this playoff berth means so much for the players, the fans, and the state of Utah * and what comes next as the Mammoth get ready for their first postseason run This is a celebration episode. Utah is in. 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 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
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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
    218
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Austin Facer
  • Show Website
    SLC Puck!

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