Utah Puck Report

Utah Puck Report

Utah Puck Report is a KSL Sports podcast hosted by Jay Stevens - EBUG, firefighter and long time hockey advocate. On the show, you'll get interviews with Utah Hockey Club players, coaches and personnel. Stevens also sticks to his roots in covering youth, college and local hockey leagues. And don't worry, you'll still find comprehensive coverage of the Utah Grizzlies and any other teams that come to town. You can find Utah Puck Report on FacebookInstagram and X.  If you enjoy the show, we would really appreciate it if you'd take the time to rate and review the podcast. Talk soon!  

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Home Playoff Opener Preview, Plus Interview with Hrabal

Jay previews game three of the Stanley Cup matchup between the Utah Mammoth and the Las Vegas Golden Knights. He also breaks down ticket prices around the league and who could potentially be Veggie's backup next year. Also included in this episode is an interview with Michael Hrabal, who just turned pro and finished his season with the Tucson Roadrunners of the AHL.

00:47:40
Apr 24, 2026 3:50 PM
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Generations of Grizz: A Farewell to Our Hometown Team

Jay talks with other former Grizzlies Ryan Kinasewich and DJ Jelitto about the Utah Grizzlies final game at the Maverik Center. The three talk about what the team meant to them and their families, share fun memories, and what their hopes for the future are.

00:50:42
Apr 15, 2026 11:0 AM
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Previewing Mammoth vs Jets

Jay Stevens breaks down today’s Mammoth game against the Winnipeg Jets. This episode includes interviews with Couch Tourigny, and Lawson Crouse. Also, Jay talks about how many Jets have Grizzlies connections.

00:18:13
Apr 14, 2026 5:0 PM
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Utah Hockey: One Team Says Goodbye, Another Makes History

Jay breaks down the possible first round match ups for the Utah Mammoth, while also reflecting on the Utah Grizzlies and their final game at the Maverik Center 

00:21:52
Apr 11, 2026 1:0 PM
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Get to know the Utah Mammoth: Matt McConnell

Get to know Matt McConnell, the TV voice of the of the Utah Mammoth. When did he decide that play by play was his calling? Where did he get his start? Find out on today’s episode of The Utah Puck Report.

00:51:45
Apr 3, 2026 5:0 PM
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Catching up with the Park City Pioneers

On this episode, Jay catches up with the Park City Pioneers men’s senior a team to find out how the season has been going and what to expect from this weekend series.

00:22:49
Mar 27, 2026 5:30 AM
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A Mammoth Assessment with Trevor Lewis

Jay and two time Stanley Cup champion, Trevor Lewis, break down yesterday’s Mammoth game against Philly and the trade between the Mammoth and Calgary Flames. Trevor tells Utah fans what they can expect out of his former teammate MacKenzie Weegar.

00:25:59
Mar 7, 2026 10:0 AM
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Breaking down the Weegar trade

Jay breaks down the trade between the Mammoth and Flames: Who is MacKenzie Weegar and what does he bring to the Mammoth. Also Jay does pregame analysis on tonight’s game against the Flyers. Has Utah solved their power play issues?

00:18:34
Mar 5, 2026 2:0 PM
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Analyzing the Mammoth with Casey Ruff

Jay is joined by Casey Ruff to break down what went wrong for the Mammoth against Chicago, what could work tonight against Washington, and why Utah may not make a splash at the trade deadline.

00:34:10
Mar 3, 2026 4:0 PM
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Previewing Mammoth vs Wild

Today on the Utah Puck Report, Jay breaks down tonight’s matchup between the Utah Mammoth and the Minnesota Wild.

00:21:27
Feb 27, 2026 5:0 PM
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Another Mammoth Monday with Lauren Vengels

In this episode of the Utah Puck Report, Jay recaps the US’s Gold Medal victory, catches up with Lauren Vengels and the work she’s doing for beethehopeutah.org
Then Jay gets into “Just Another Mammoth Monday” and talks about players returning from injury, two divisional games at home and all things Mammoth.

00:30:13
Feb 23, 2026 5:30 AM
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Get to Know Kristen Bowness, Youth Hockey Program Director for the Utah Mammoth.

Kristen tells us about being raised in an NHL family, finding her own path in hockey, and what brought her to Utah. Jay and Kristen then talk about the Mammoth's plans on growing youth hockey in Utah and all the Grand Opening events going on at The Utah Mammoth Ice Center.

00:28:26
Feb 20, 2026 4:30 PM
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2/5 Mammoth Analysis

Today Jay breaks down the Mammoth Power Play issues, gives pregame analysis VS Detroit and has updates on former Clubbers.

00:19:38
Feb 4, 2026 5:0 PM
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Changes to USA Hockey with George Chalos

Today, Jay reaches out to his buddy George Chalos to seek legal advice about the new changes coming to USA Hockey and what effects those changes may have on youth hockey in Utah.

00:41:06
Jan 30, 2026 5:0 PM
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Utah Puck Report Panel with Cole Bagley and Brogan Houston

Jay tries to prove that he’s not a boomer by teaming up with Cole Bagley from KSL Sports, and Brogan Houston from the Deseret News. They run angry social media fan theories by Grok to see what the AI comes up with for Utah Mammoth trades.

00:40:42
Jan 21, 2026 5:30 AM
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Get to know the Utah Mammoth - EBUG Colten McIntyre

Get to know the Utah Mammoth emergency back up goalie, Colten MacIntyre. Colten tells us what a day in the life of an NHL EBUG looks like and much more.

00:19:53
Jan 20, 2026 5:30 AM
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"Heated Rivalry?" With Mike Mole

Jay sits down with his former teammate, former NHL, and former Utah Grizzlies goalie Mike Mole. The two netminders talk about the sale of the Grizzlies, the hardships and sometimes unfair criticism of backup goalies, specifically Vitek Vanecek. Then they discuss Mole’s small role in the hottest show on TV, Heated Rivalry and how it’s helping create safe conversations in hockey.

00:40:05
Jan 16, 2026 5:30 AM
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Utah Mammoth Fan Spotlight- "Broccoli Brandon"

Jay catches up with Brandon, AKA Broccoli Brandon to do some post game analysis from the Mammoth / Blues game, some pregame analysis about tonight’s Mammoth / Blue Jackets game, address the whistling controversy, and talk about where the line from celebrated fandom to annoying, self indulging fandom lies.

00:42:04
Jan 11, 2026 10:15 AM
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Get to know the Utah Mammoth - Maveric Lamoureux

Jay checks in with Mammoth prospect Maveric Lamoureux. The two talk about Mav-Lams first memories of hockey, who he patterns his game after, his first thoughts of Utah, and the new added feistiness he’s added to his game (while still smiling all the way).

00:14:03
Jan 9, 2026 5:30 AM
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Dissecting Hockey in Utah with Kevin McCloskey

Today Jay is joined by Utah Outliers general manager and assistant coach, Kevin McCloskey. The two discuss midseason surprises with the Utah Mammoth, unexpected MVPs, power-play woes, goaltending, and what to expect for the rest of the season for the Utah Mammoth. Then they get into the beautiful building that the Utah Outliers are playing in at Black Rock Mountain Resort

00:46:37
Jan 7, 2026 5:30 AM
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New Year's Roundup with Mason Mannek

Jay is joined by former Utah Grizzly Mason Mannek to discuss the PHPA strike that affected the ECHL. The two then breakdown the problems with the power play for the Utah Mammoth. The two also discuss which coaches could/should be in the hotseat. Finally, they discuss today’s game against the New York Islanders.

00:37:21
Jan 1, 2026 12:59 PM
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Captain's Log 12/22

In this week's episode Jay discusses the impending lockout in the ECHL, could we have seen our last ever Grizzlies game? He also talks briefly about the recent Mammoth games.

00:26:45
Dec 23, 2025 4:30 AM
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Utah Puck Report talks Park City Pioneers with Jordon Stone and Robert Ward

In this episode of the Utah book report ,host Jay Stevens discusses the exciting development surrounding the Park city Pioneers hockey club and their new arena in Park city. He's joined by team owners Jordon Stone and Robert Ward, they explore the features of the new facility, the importance of community engagement and the future of minor league hockey in Utah. The conversation highlights the potential for growth and local hockey culture and the pioneers plan to create a vibrant hockey experience for the fans and players alike

00:47:29
Dec 12, 2025 5:0 PM
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The Future of the Growlin' Grizzlies

Jay talks with Cyd Butler and Cassi White, both board members from the Growlin’ Grizzlies Booster Club about how they help the Grizzlies and what they plan on doing after the Grizzlies move.

00:22:25
Dec 4, 2025 5:0 PM
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Get to know the Utah Mammoth: Kailer Yamamoto

Join us for this week's episode as we're joined by Utah Mammoth forward Kailer Yamamoto. We look back at his earliest hockey memories, his path to the NHL, and his role with the Mammoth.

00:17:49
Nov 25, 2025 4:30 AM
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