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The Utah Mammoth got embarrassed by Pittsburgh… then answered with what might’ve been their most satisfying response of the season.

On this episode of SLC Puck, Austin breaks down Utah’s ugly loss to the Penguins, their statement win over the Dallas Stars, and why the difference between those two games came down to one thing: edge.

Brandon Tanev drops the gloves. Jack McBain follows. Vejmelka gets a night off, Vejmelka? No — Vitek Vanacek steps in and delivers. Utah snaps a four-game skid, ends Dallas’ 15-game point streak, and reminds everybody they’re not dead yet.

Also in this episode:

* What went so wrong against Pittsburgh

* Why Utah looked like a different team against Dallas

* The physical tone-setters that changed the game

* Why this win matters in the playoff race

* Connor Bedard, crowd chirping, and one hilarious Athletic story

* Updated wildcard standings and what comes next

Utah is still holding the first wildcard spot. Now the question is whether they can build on this and stay there.

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The Utah Mammoth drop another brutal one to the Chicago Blackhawks, falling 3-2 in overtime in a game that felt way too winnable. Connor Bedard plays villain, scores the game-winner, and somehow Chicago escapes Salt Lake with two points again.

On this episode, Austin breaks down why this loss was so frustrating, why Utah actually played a strong game in a lot of areas, and what it says about the Mammoth’s push toward the playoffs.

Plus: Nick Schmaltz signs an 8-year extension worth $8 million AAV, and Austin explains why keeping Schmaltz in Utah was a huge move for the franchise.

Inside this episode:

* Why this Chicago loss felt especially annoying

* Connor Bedard embracing the villain role

* The good and the bad from Utah’s effort

* Why Spencer Knight stole this game

* What Nick Schmaltz’s extension means for the future

* Updated playoff picture and what comes next for the Mammoth

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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 may have just delivered their best win of the season.Fresh off arriving at the rink just minutes before puck drop, Mackenzie Weegar jumped right into the fire and played a huge role in Utah’s gritty overtime thriller against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Then, with the crowd ready to explode, Logan Cooley buried the OT winner and hit the perfect hush celebration to silence the building.On this episode of SLC Puck, we break down:

* why the Columbus win felt like a playoff game

* Weegar’s chaotic debut and immediate impact

* Cooley’s huge night and what it says about Utah’s ceiling

* why that game may be the Mammoth’s game of the year

* and how much tonight’s OT loss to Chicago changes the vibe

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The Utah Mammoth just made their first BIG move of deadline week — acquiring defenseman Mackenzie Weegar from the Calgary Flames. What does Weegar bring (and what does it signal about Utah’s mindset right now)?

We also recap a massive road swing:

* vs Washington: gritty 3–2 win with special teams stepping up

* vs Philadelphia: a statement 3–0 shutout — Vitek Vanecek’s 100th NHL win + a perfect night from the top line (including a filthy Keller finish)

And with the deadline less than 24 hours away… we dig into the biggest question:

Is Robert Thomas still in play? What’s Utah willing to move, what’s “astronomical” actually mean, and how many more dominoes could fall before Friday?

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SLC Puck is powered by BigTuskEnergy.comThe Utah Mammoth are everywhere in trade deadline chatter right now — and an NHL source basically said they’ve got their hands in “a million different pies.” (Which is… an irresponsible amount of pie.)So today we break down: • Why Utah is being labeled “very active” • The center depth problem (and why it keeps coming up) • The big name most linked to Utah: St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas • What a realistic trade framework could look like (and what’s not happening — no, Cooley isn’t on the table, relax)Plus: the road trip grind, the standings pressure, and what Utah needs to do between now and Friday at 1 PM Mountain.Trade Deadline: Friday, 1 PM Mountain Time.SponsorsPayne Anthony Creative Jewelers (Trolley Square)Jonathan’s Jewelry (Cottonwood Heights)Craig Swapp & Associates — One call, that’s all.Enter the $250 giveaway + get $100 off in-store:Scan the QR code in the video / use the link in the description.CONNECT WITH SLC PUCK!🛍️ Merch ➡️ www.bigtuskenergy.com📸 Instagram ➡️ https://instagram.com/slcpuck🎥TikTok ➡️ https://tiktok.com/@slcpuck

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SLC Puck is powered by BigTuskEnergy.comGRAB SOME ICE GIVEAWAY: https://www.slcpuck.com/p/giveaway-grab-some-iceThe Utah Mammoth just pulled off the most confusing weekend of the season.✅ Friday: arguably their best game of the year — a statement win over the Minnesota Wild.❌ Sunday: arguably their worst game of the year — a 4–0 shutout loss to the Chicago Blackhawks.Sammy and I break down what changed, why the effort fell off a cliff, what Bear said after the game, and the big question we keep coming back to:Are the Mammoth actually good… or just capable of being good?Also: Fit Watch returns, we talk schedule quirks, “matinee hockey” misery, and what has to change before the road trip.CONNECT WITH SLC PUCK!🛍️ Merch ➡️ www.bigtuskenergy.com📸 Instagram ➡️ https://instagram.com/slcpuck🎥TikTok ➡️ https://tiktok.com/@slcpuck

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Alright. We’re doing it.

This is the free pilot episode of SLC Puck+ — the members-only expansion of SLC Puck where the takes are sharper, the jokes are looser, and the stuff that’s “maybe don’t say that on KSL” lives permanently.

This pilot is going out everywhere (YouTube + Substack + the OG feed) so you can get a taste.

After this? SLC Puck+ becomes Patreon-exclusive.

What is SLC Puck+?

Think of it as the third weekly episode when the hockey week deserves one more swing:

* Ad-free

* More candid

* More “what are we even doing right now?”

* Built around recurring segments (so it’s not just more — it’s different)

What’s in this pilot?

I’m not going to over-explain it — just hit play — but yes, we open with the Olympic afterparty chaos that somehow turned into a full-blown internet spiral.

Then we do an Airing of Grievances because some companies deserve to be booed, loudly, in public.

If you loved it…

Join the SLC Puck+ tier on Patreon so you don’t miss the next one:

You’ll be directly supporting the show (and enabling this dangerous new level of microphone freedom).

If you hated it…

Totally fine. The classic SLC Puck show is still free twice a week. We’re not taking your toys away.

Alright. See you in there.

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The Utah Mammoth opened the stretch drive with a frustrating 4–2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche at the Delta Center, and it had all the “back from a 20-day break” symptoms: sloppy passes, weird timing, and a second period that turned into a full-on goal-fest.

Tonight’s big themes:

* Dylan Gunther tried to drag Utah back with two goals

* Utah’s 5-on-3 in the third didn’t cash in (pain)

* New/returning pieces (Logan Cooley + Alex Kerfoot) shake up the lineup and chemistry

* And the big question: is this just rust… or a warning sign?

We also check the wild card scoreboard (Seattle + LA help Utah by losing), look ahead to Minnesota and Chicago, and talk trade deadline pressure as the Mammoth sprint toward the playoffs.

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SLC Puck is powered by BigTuskEnergy.com🇺🇸 UTAH MAMMOTH CAPTAIN Clayton Keller is officially our golden boy.The USA men’s team wins Olympic gold in Milano with a dramatic 2–1 overtime win over Canada — and we’re breaking it all down fresh off our early-morning watch-along.On this episode:What the gold medal means for Keller (and why “38 seconds” still matters)The biggest moments from the final (including Connor Hellebuyck standing on his head and Jack Hughes sealing it)The wild visual of Quinn Hughes with the missing teeth (iconic hockey art)Opening weekend at the Utah Mammoth Ice Center: open practices, public skates, try-hockey clinics, and the “Saturdays in Utah just changed forever” vibeSammy Plays Hockey begins: Sam hits the ice for the women’s try-hockey sessionWhat we’re watching as the Mammoth come out of the break and push for the playoffsPowered by our sponsors:Craig Swapp & AssociatesJonathan's JewelryPayne Anthony Creative Jewelers🎧 Subscribe + leave a review if you want more watch-alongs, more chaos, and more Utah hockey every week.CONNECT WITH SLC PUCK!🛍️ Merch ➡️ www.bigtuskenergy.com📸 Instagram ➡️ https://instagram.com/slcpuck🎥TikTok ➡️ https://tiktok.com/@slcpuck

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https://open.substack.com/pub/eric18utahSnow’s falling, Olympic hockey is absolute mayhem, and the NHL season is about to hit the “no friends, only points” part of the calendar.I’m joined in-studio by my buddy Eric Jensen (End Zone Podcast) to break down: • The wild Olympic quarterfinal day (overtime drama everywhere) • Canada vs Czechia and the Mitch Marner “fine, I’ll do it myself” moment • Karel “Veggie” Vejmelka making the trip… and never seeing the ice • Why Clayton Keller getting Olympic reps matters for Utah’s stretch run • USA–Canada gold medal game time… yes, you read that right: 6:10 AM MT • The Utah Mammoth’s health boost: Logan Cooley + Alex Kerfoot returning • The lineup squeeze (sorry, Spicy Tuna… sorry, Yams… maybe) • Trade-board dreaming (Robert Thomas? Nazem Kadri? Shane Wright?)Also: Big Tusk Energy hats are sold out — more coming soon. 🦣⚡️CONNECT WITH SLC PUCK!🛍️ Merch ➡️ www.bigtuskenergy.com📸 Instagram ➡️ https://instagram.com/slcpuck🎥TikTok ➡️ https://tiktok.com/@slcpuck

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