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Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Apparently, the Utah Hockey CLub is preparing house the first snowfall of the year inside the Delta Center when the team takes the Chicago Blackhawks on Opening Night. That was Austin's big takeaway, among many other bits of knowledge, from team president Chris Armstong. Hockey season is right around the corner! We can't wait.

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First, it was Austin Facer. Then it was GMBA, General Manager Bill Armstrong. Now, it's Clayton Keller. All are saying they think they know which of the finalists will be Utah Hockey Club's permanent name after this season. Hockey is here! The Rookie Faceoff is underway in LA, which puts us just one week out from the start of NHL preseason. Also, on the show, Austin gives a new conspiracy about the future of hockey in Southern Utah.

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It's official. SLC Puck is over the hill. In Episode 40, Austin breaks down the start of Rookie Camp, what to look for in the Rookie Faceoff this weekend in LA, and gives the answer to the question many have on their minds: How the heck do we watch this team on TV? Also, a preview of division opponents Nashville and Winnipeg.

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Run, don't walk, to your nearest Costco. Utah Hockey Club merch has been spotted there. Austin, your host and consumer advocate, is here to give you the rundown on Utah Hockey Club merch, and peddle his own as well. But also, a bit on the team's divisional opponentes, the Colorado Avalanche and the Dallas Stars, two of the toughest teams in the NHL.

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Finally! A busy day of stuff to talk about! Austin touches on Josh Doan's appearance in a Utah Hockey Club uniform, the players to watch in the upcoming Rookie Facebook and runs through the broadcast crew announcement, which contained a sneaky, but important detail.

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Turn to page 158 of the NHL Yearbook issue of The Hockey News and you'll see a familiar name. Austin talks about how he landed the role of writing the Utah Hockey Club's season preview section for the magazine and why you should pick up an issue. And yes, if you ask nicely, he will autograph your copy. Also, are there potential trademark issues with the Utah Yeti name? Austin asks his co-host, Chat GPT to weigh in. Plus, a thought on the passing of Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau.

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As August winds down, Austin shares a look at the Utah Hockey Club seen in action in the new trailer for EA Sports NHL 25. Plus, he answers the question on everyone's mind: When will the jerseys be available for sale to the public? And finally, he introduces his new co-shot, Chat GPT.

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The list of Utahns who have played in the NHL isn't a long one, which makes it perfect to talk about each of them on this episode of SLC Puck! Austin shares a bit on Steve Konowalchuk, Trevor Lewis and Daniel Brickley, the rest he holds for Brickley, even 14 years after their matchup on the ice.

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Video is a little glitchy at first, but hang in there. Drunk on maple syrup, Austin takes a trip down memory lane to revisit the biggest hockey game ever played in Utah: the Gold Medal Game of 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake. Paul Kariya, lucky loonies, Dick Cheney, what more could anyone ask for? This game had it all, and put Utah in a special place in hockey history.

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In this very long episode of SLC Puck, Austin makes a tier ranking list of the NHL clubs' logos. Where does the Utah Hockey Club's logo land in the rankings? You'll have to watch the entire freaking episode to find out. Or just fast forward to around the 30 minute mark.

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