On this episode, Jay is talking with professional hockey player, Travis Howe, about growing up in Falmouth, MA and finding his way in high school and ultimately playing for the Swan Valley Stampeders in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League after the passing of his grandmother.

We also dive into Travis' first hockey fight before his first year in Juniors, his decision to go pro in Corpus Christ for the Ice Rays, and his time with the Utah Grizzlies.

Then we talk about how the enforcer has changed throughout the years, why the role of fighter is diminishing, and his fight's with Garett Hunt.

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On today's episode, Jay is joined by AJ Boldan, Utah hockey General Manager and President, to talk about how he moved to Salt Lake City, UT from Minnesota to attend film school and eventually was volunteered to become the president of the Utes hockey team.

We also dive into how AJ approaches recruitment for Utah hockey since the school moved to ACHA Division 1 and how Los Angeles and the WSHL have become hotbeds for recruiting..

Then we talk about the latest recruits and commits, the 2019 schedule, and whether or not Utah would ever get into the NCAA.

Lastly, we dive into the introduction of new men's head coach, Beau Bertagnolli and some of the old faces coming in as new coaches.

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On this episode of the Utah Puck Report, Jay interviews Des Moines Buccaneers' head coach Peter Mannino on what it was like growing up playing in the infamous HoneyBaked Hockey Club in Michigan and climbing the junior ranks in the NAHL.

We also dive into how he decided to commit to the University of Denver after playing with the Tri-City Storm in the USHL. Peter also details winning the NCAA championship against North Dakota, beating out Jordan Parise in the 2004-05 season.

He also describes being undrafted in his senior year but ultimately signing a contract with the New York Islanders but getting completely embarrassed in the NHL.

We then talk about his time in Utah playing for the Grizzlies and how it was the best thing that ever happened to his career.

Lastly, we discuss how he became the Des Moines Buccaneers of the USHL and how he analyzes young players and having to compete with the CHL.

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On this episode of UPR, we're joined by special guests, Ben Wilner and Jordan Parise, to help interview, Ron Kunisaki, the founder of BASE Hockey.

We talk about how Ron transitioned from the golf industry to the hockey industry in the 1990s, innovations in the hockey stick industry, and how marketing affects gear throughout the leagues.

Lastly, we talk about how BASE hockey has revolutionized hockey sticks and how their fitting process has mastered stick design.

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On this episode, Jay and Ben Wilner interview former professional hockey player, Jordan Parise. We dive into Jordan's childhood growing up in a hockey environment with his brother and dad, Zach and J.P. Parise. We also talk about his commitment to the University of North Dakota and when he realized he had the potential to go pro.

Then we discuss the highs and lows of Jordan's professional career and the major differences between playing in America and playing overseas.

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D.J. Jelitto is in the studio with Jay Stevens to talk about growing up in Utah and playing hockey for the University of Utah until being offered a contract in the OHL for the Sarnia Springs.

We also dive into D.J.'s "Welcome to the League" moment with Cam Janssen and how he learned how to fight on the ice with the help of Paul "BizNasty" Bissonnette.

Then we talk about his time playing with the Utah Grizzlies and what it was like to find his footing in Utah before being let go and deciding to go play for the Oklahoma City Blazers until the team folded.

Lastly, we talk about his time playing in Hannover, Germany and how he had to acclimate to a completely different culture and game, as well as coming back to Utah due to personal reasons and playing one more year with the Grizzlies.

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Jay Stevens is joined by Richard Chernomaz via phone to talk about his hockey career beginning in British Columbia, getting drafted by the Colorado Rockies in 1981, and moving up from the junior level to pro,

We also dive into his time in Salt Lake City, UT for the Golden Eagles and how he was expected to be a developmental guy with NHL aspirations. We reminisce about Rich's years playing and how some of his fondest memories with skill players and protectors shifted his coaching mentality.

Then we talk about how the game has shifted towards speed and whether or not his style would be a better fit for the modern game and what it was like to share a locker room with NHL Stanley Cup champion and Olympic Gold Medalist, Theoren Fleury.

Lastly, we talk about his last season playing in North America, winning championships in Europe, and what he's been up to lately.

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Jay Stevens is joined by Shannon Schmidt, the Program Coordinator for the SLC Sports Complex to talk about moving from Maine to Utah to attend Brigham Young University, not participating in travel hockey growing up, and what BYU hockey was like.

We also dive into his work at the Salt Lake City Sports Complex and what his job entails, as well as his work with the Lady Lightning and the inspiration behind the team's creation.

Then we talk about how Kami Cote helped shape girls hockey in Utah, the partnership between the Lady Lightning and the Lady Grizzlies, and some of the worst disciplinary situations Shannon has had to address.

Lastly, we break down the craziest memory Shannon has while referring.

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Jay Stevens is joined by Katie Plyer to talk about finding her passion for hockey while in high school, playing for the Utah Lady Grizzlies, and ultimately getting scouted and recruited by Trine University in Indiana.

We also dive into Katie's first season at Trine and the ups-and-downs she experienced while playing college hockey.

Then we talk about how she handled playing hockey with boys and how she performed under criticism from players and coaches.

Lastly, we talk about what it's going to take for Utah kids to stay here and play.

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Utah Puck Report hosts Jay Stevens and Gary Michaels is joined by Steve Metcalf to talk about the moment he fell in love with hockey when he was 9, what hockey was like at the Salt Palace, and Theo 

We also dive into what trash talking used to be like in hockey and how it's evolved over the years. 

Then we talk about how officiating has changed and how Steve learned how to ease up on players and coaches while he was a referee and some of the most memorable stories he can remember as a ref and coach throughout the years.

Lastly, we talk about the night Garret, Steve's son, was drafted by the Anaheim Ducks.

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