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. HACE 2 DÍAS

    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
  2. 12 ENE

    Where Did the Mammoth’s Physicality Go? Blues Beatdown to Jackets Letdown

    VIP WATCH PARTY TICKETS HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1979643227183?aff=oddtdtcreatorSLC Puck is powered by BigTuskEnergy.comThe Utah Mammoth just put together the most confusing back-to-back of the month.On Friday, they came out mean and dialed in against the St. Louis Blues:• Jack McBain drops the gloves right off the opening faceoff• The “Bain Train” sets the tone, Utah plays heavy, gets to the net, and walks out with a huge 4–2 divisional win• Veggie turns in another strong start and hits the 20-win markAnd then… two days later…They sleepwalk into an overtime loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, a team that got smoked 4–0 by Colorado the night before. Columbus should’ve been tired; instead they were bigger, meaner, and camped in front of Utah’s net while the Mammoth worked the perimeter.In this episode of SLC Puck, we break down:🧱 Blues Game: How Physicality Changes Everything• McBain vs Toropchenko off the hop and what that did for the bench• Utah’s “drive the net and live in the crease” mindset• Veggie’s goals saved above expected and why he stole one🧊 Jackets Game: Poof, the Physicality Vanishes• Daniil But's late penalty, the 4-on-3 in OT, and the tip-in dagger• MoneyPuck scoring chance maps:• vs Blues: Mammoth living in the house• vs Jackets: Columbus owning the blue paint• How Guenther, Hayton & co. got pushed around with almost no pushback💀 Utah’s Toughness Problem• Why the Mammoth still don’t really scare anybody physically• The Liam O’Brien dilemma: you need an enforcer, but you also need offense• Why this team clearly needs a “dude” in the top six who can score and make people regret touching Dylan Guenther📊 January Points Tracker & Schedule Anxiety• Austin’s “15 points in 15 games” thesis for January• Where they’re at: 8 points in 6 games – technically ahead of pace, but this one feels like a miss• Why Toronto, Seattle, and those two Dallas games are now massive for the wildcard racePlus:• Jack McBain’s goal literally going in off his head/shoulder: get your head in the game, indeed• A quick look at how the standings are tightening and why Utah is living on the bubble🎳 SLC Puck VIP Bowling Watch Party!On January 24, we’re taking the watch party to the Downtown Daybreak Megaplex:• Private VIP bowling suite• Game on the big screen• Pizza, pool, and a Utah Mammoth jersey giveaway• All ages welcome🎟️ Tickets are $30, or $25 if you’re a Patreon member at patreon.com/slcpuck. Limited spots, so don’t wait.👇 Hit subscribe, drop your thoughts on Utah’s physicality in the comments, and tell us who you think needs to be the enforcer of this lineup going forward.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

    37 min
  3. 8 ENE

    Cash Me Outside: 2027 NHL Winter Classic in SLC?!

    SLC Puck is powered by BigTuskEnergy.comYou asked for outdoor hockey in Utah… and the league actually said yes.On January 7, 2026, the NHL announced that the Utah Mammoth will host the 2027 Winter Classic at the University of Utah’s Rice-Eccles Stadium, taking on the Colorado Avalanche in front of roughly 55,000 frozen, screaming lunatics.In this episode of SLC Puck, Austin breaks down: • 🏟️ Why Salt Lake City got the Winter Classic • Ryan Smith, Gary Bettman, Jackie Redmond at Rice-Eccles • The renderings, the mountains, and why the visual is already emotional • 🍺 Why it’s at Rice-Eccles and not LaVell Edwardsblac • How this checks every “NHL outdoor game” box • 👕 Jersey + branding speculation • Winter Classic vs Stadium Series vibes • What a fauxback Utah look could be • How crazy they might go with the U on the north endThen we zoom back to the actual hockey that’s happening right now: • 🧱 Mammoth 3–1 win over the Senators • Physical response against a team that’s bullied them before • Lawson Crouse, Brandon Tanev, Jack McBain and friends bringing the sandpaper • 🧨 Gritty 3–2 OT win vs Rangers • The Sean Durzi game: late penalty, prayer to grandpa, OT winner • 📈 January points tracker update • Austin’s “15 points in 15 games” thesis • Mammoth sitting at 5 points in 4 games and why this 7-game homestand is massivePlus: • 🥇 Olympic news – JJ Peterka and Karel Vejmelka officially headed to the Games, joining Olli Määttä and Clayton Keller as Mammoth Olympians • 🎟️ Austin already smashing the “interest form” button for Winter Classic tickets and mentally preparing to freeze at Rice-Eccles with all of youHit play, hit subscribe, and start manifesting snow, cold, and a Mammoth win over Colorado in the biggest regular-season game Utah’s ever seen.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

    24 min
  4. 5 ENE

    Utah Mammoth Whiplash: 7–2 win over Islanders, 4-1 loss to Devils… So Are They Good?

    SLC Puck is powered by BigTuskEnergy.comThe Utah Mammoth just gave their fans whiplash.One day they’re hanging a 7–2 touchdown on the New York Islanders, the next they’re getting shoved around in a 4–1 loss to the New Jersey Devils… and Tusky’s catching strays on social.So… is this team actually good, or are we all just riding the vibes roller coaster?On this SamCam Sunday, Austin and his sister Sam break down the huge swing between the Islanders and Devils games, what it says about the Mammoth’s identity, and why January might quietly be the make-or-break month for Utah’s wild card hopes. Plus: Sam tells the full story of meeting her goalie crush, Karel “Veggie” Vejmelka, cookies in hand.We zoom out to the standings, look at the wild card race, and circle the stretch of home games Utah has to cash in on before a nasty late-month road trip. This is where we find out if this team’s a legit playoff problem or just pure chaos entertainment.⸻In this episode: • Sam meets Karel Vejmelka on the concourse (and nearly cries from joy) • Breaking down the 7–2 win over the Islanders: • Dylan Guenther hat trick • Schmaltz cooking • Everyone eating against a hungover-looking Isles team • How it turned into a 4–1 faceplant vs the Devils • Tusky vs NJ Devil mascot madness • New Jersey’s savage social media chirps • The 8-goal goal-differential swing: what it actually says about Utah • Revisiting Bill Armstrong’s quote: some nights they look like Cup champs, some nights… not even close • Is Utah “good,” “mid,” or just “vibes”? • Deep dive on the Western Conference wild card race and why the Mammoth can’t afford a cold January • The upcoming schedule: • MSG vs Rangers • A massive 7-game home stand (Sens, Blues, Blue Jackets, Leafs, Stars, Kraken, Flyers) • Brutal roadie vs Preds, Bolts, Panthers, Hurricanes and more Stars • Why January is Utah’s truth serum month — at least a point per game or things get dark fast • Who needs to step up next (Jack McBain, Barrett Hayton, Daniel Boot and friends) • Shoutout to the neighborhood kids getting hooked on street hockey & the Mammoth youth wave comingBig thanks to our friends at Craig Swapp & Associates and Payne Anthony Creative Jewelers / Jonathan’s Jewelry for backing Utah hockey fans.Hit play, hit subscribe, and let’s ride this chaos together.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
  5. 1 ENE

    A Disappointing 4-Point Swing to Nashville… and Keller Gets the Call 🇺🇸 | SLC Puck!

    SLC Puck is powered by BigTuskEnergy.comThe Utah Mammoth end 2025 the hard way: a 4–3 loss at home to the Nashville Predators — and it wasn’t just a loss, it was a four-point swing in the Wild Card race. Utah generated chances, the analytics leaned Mammoth… but the standings don’t care about vibes.In this episode:✅ Why this one stings (and what it means in the playoff math)✅ Dylan Guenther sounding like a guy who’s tired of “learning lessons”✅ The Mammoth’s New Year’s resolution: get back above .500 and stay there✅ A full January survival plan (15 games — where the points HAVE to come from)✅ Clayton Keller reportedly named to Team USA’s Olympic roster 🇺🇸 — what it means, how he slots, and why the smaller ice might boost his gameMerch + Partners:• Big Tusk Energy Drop 001 (limited quantities — already moving fast)• Craig Swapp & Associates (Official Injury Law Partner of SLC Puck + Utah Mammoth)• Payne Anthony Creative Jewelers + Jonathan’s Jewelry (giveaway + discount) 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

    32 min
  6. 29/12/2025

    Utah Mammoth Return Home vs Nashville: Veggie Status, Wild Card Math, World Juniors

    SLC Puck is powered by BigTuskEnergy.com The Utah Mammoth are finally back at the Delta Center (first time in eight days), and I’m not gonna lie… I’m sweating the goalie situation. Is Veggie (Karel Vejmelka) actually back? Or are we about to live in the Vitek Vanacek experience full-time?We reset the wild card race, talk why this Nashville game is a “four-point” kind of night, and I spiral a bit on what Utah should do if the goalie situation gets any worse. Plus: a full World Junior Championships check-in on the Mammoth prospects — Canada crew included — and a quick detour through Ice Age marketing brainstorms because of course we did.In this episode: • Utah Mammoth return home to face the Nashville Predators at the Delta Center • Veggie injury status + what it means if he can’t go • Vanacek’s role, the EBUG moment, and why goalie depth matters fast • Wild card standings reset: where Utah sits and why this matchup is massive • Trade chatter: Ryan O’Reilly thoughts (and why it’s tricky) • World Juniors update: Mammoth prospects and early stat-sheet check • ECHL labor dispute resolved + what it means for the Utah Grizzlies • Soft launch of the new SLC Puck setup with Sam (chaos included) 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

    34 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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