Utah Hockey Podcast

Utah Mammoth General Manager Bill Armstrong stops by the Utah Hockey Podcast as the Mammoth are kicking off year two in Utah. - How the opening night roster came into being - The growth of hockey culture in Utah as Bill has seen it - Bill and Mikhail Sergachev try to buy the same house Follow Cole Bagley on X and Instagram @bagleykslsports. Follow Michael on Instagram @NHLUtah. Follow Kelly on Instagram @SaltCityFun.

On this week's episode, Cole Bagley and Michael Wolfe advise Utah Mammoth fans not to panic after a few preseason blowouts. The guys discuss which prospects, if any, have the best chance of making the roster. They also discuss the team's goals when it comes to veteran depth. They wrap things up by giving an update on the current injuries within the team.

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Today, we were joined by Stanley Cup-winning goalie Vitek Vaněček, who sat atop the hockey world at the end of last year with the Florida Panthers. He is bringing his winning experience to a Utah team with growing expectations and hopes to help them get over the hump!

-Czech Out These Two Goalies
-Stanley Cup Written In Ink
-New Dad Club
-May The Best Goalie Play

Today, we had the honor of welcoming Shaeffer Gordon-Carroll in studio just days removed from winning gold at the Hilinka-Gretzky Cup, his third gold medal with Team USA. He talked about his hockey upbringing and the excitement he's had watching hockey grow in his home state.

-Staying Golden in Red, White, and Blue

-Midway to Med Hat

-Home and Humble

-Just Getting Started…

Today, we were joined by Ryan Beckmann, creator of the Ultimate Goalie Showdown, who shared the heartwarming story behind the inception of the event and got us hyped to participate on Friday in Ogden!

-UGS is coming to Ogden on Friday, August 29th!

-The Origins in Arizona

-Shenanigans For A Cause

-The Pod Squad are Enemies Now

Today on the podcast, we were once again joined by Utah Mammoth Forward Liam O'Brien and Dr. Alicia Naser, who helps Liam navigate the mental hurdles of being a professional athlete.

-Eliminating the Stigma

-Spicy Tuna Shows a Mild Side

-Dr. Naser’s Brain Background

-“NHL Players are People First”

-Bags’ New Twig

Today, we were lucky enough to be joined in studio by two-time PWHL Champion, Mellissa Channell-Watkins. She talked about the growth of women's hockey as well as hockey in Utah. She also showed off her two PWHL Championship rings.

-Clinic with Knight and Kerfy

-MINNE to VAN

-Chirps That Hit Deep

-Mellissa’s Cage Match

-If You Like It Then You Should Put TWO Rings On It

Today, we were joined by Utah Mammoth PA Announcer Dave Joseph, who shared story after story from his Stanley Cup tenure with the LA Kings and how he wound up in Salt Lake City.

-UP Beginnings

-The KING of All Predictions

-Guenther’s First Snipe

-SAY MY NAME SAY MY NAAAME

Today, we were joined by Jonny Lazarus of the Daily Faceoff. He shared his thoughts on Utah's inaugural season and said he might just have to make a visit when the Rangers are in town. The group also discussed how Utah's top six forwards compare to the rest of the league, then Cole, Mike, and Kelly make some line predictions.

-Jonny’s GOAT goal

-Lazarus on Last Season

-Wouldn’t Trade Our Top 6 For Anything

-Classic Utah Tour Stops

-Line Up Predictions from the Squad

Today on the podcast, Utah Mammoth Insider Cole Bagley recaps Development Camp, where we got our first look at some of the newest members of the team. We also discussed the free agent signings of Nate Schmidt and Brandon Tanev, as well as the extension of Jack McBain. Also, if Dylan Guenther needs a ride, we're here for him!

-Standouts Start to Stand Out

-Free Agent Free-For-All

-Utah Boys: Schmidt and Tanev

-Dylan Guenther Carpool Pitches

-WHO DO YOU SCRATCH