Puck Report

Join us for this week's episode as we're joined by the voice of the "letters for Ingram" campaign, Jackie Johnson. We talk about how to get involved and write a letter to Ingram during his struggles, the importance of speaking up about mental health, and the pressures of being a professional athlete.

Welcome back to the Utah Puck Report Panel! We're joined in this one by Utah hockey experts Mason Mannek, Bill McCloud, and Ben Wilner. In this episode we discuss THAT Utah Men's League clip going around and the repercussions of it, Utah Hockey Club, Utah Grizzlies, and we highlight some Utah Hockey Club fans.

This week we're giving love to the beer league players. We're joined by commissioner of the Beer League Players Association (BLPA), Nick Fleehart. The BLPA will be here in Utah soon, listen in to find out about the draft they do, what to expect from a weekend of hockey, and how to get involved.

For this week's episode we're joined by George Chalos, AJ Boldan, and Morgan Feenie. We discuss the progress of the University of Utah's men's hockey programs, the potential of becoming an NCAA program, and their upcoming trips to nationals. If you'd like to contribute, the end of the video features two QR codes for fundraising to help them with their national championship fees.

This week's episode we break down the game of hockey with the GM of Utah Hockey Club, Bill Armstrong. Ever wonder why teams are constructed the way they are? Or why Utah HC doesn't just spend all their money on big name players right away? Bill provides the answers to those and more during our interview. 

We're going local for this week's episode as we're joined by players from University of Utah's M1 and M2 teams. Find out about their journey to nationals, life in the ACHA, and the difference between the M1 and M2 teams.

We're joined for our bonus episode this week by head coach of the Utah Grizzlies Ryan Kinasewich. Listen in as we talk everything Grizzlies hockey. Grizzlies games are a great time, you can buy reasonably priced tickets on ticketmaster. 

Trigger warning: This episode mentions sexual assault. Join us for this week's episode as we're joined by one of the most popular Golden Eagle's of all time, Theo Fleury. Listen in as we hear about his childhood hockey stories, his gratitude towards Salt Lake and their hockey fans, and his journey to the NHL.

Join us for a special episode this week as we are joined by USA Hockey Hall of Famer Kevin Stevens, and his business partner Aaron James. Listen in as we discuss what it was like to be part of that legendary Penguins team with Mario Lemieux, and his career since then. We also discuss the power of addiction and how to combat it with Kevin, and Aaron James, who tragically lost his son to addiction. Kevin Stevens created a foundation for those struggling with addiction after treatment, and Aaron has built a Utah version. Find out how you can get help, or donate at https://www.powerforwardutah.com/ or https://www.powerforward25.com/

Join us for this week's episode as we're joined by former NHL player, and now Utah Hockey Club Ambassador, Tyson Nash. We discuss his hockey career, how long Utah hockey has been in Utah,  the feelings around watching his former team, the Coyotes, be relocated. Look out for Tyson's new show, "NashCast," airing during Utah Hockey Club games this season on SEG+, a show where Tyson and legends in hockey break down the game real time.  

It's a special episode here for us at Utah Puck Report because not only are we interviewing the two people who helped us bring us our NHL team, but it's episode 500! Join us as we find out what goes on behind the scenes of getting an NHL team, the comradery between the NHL and NBA players, and the charity work the athletes help with in their spare time. 

Join us for this week's episode as host Jay Stevens is joined by the voice of the Utah Outliers, Bill McCloud. They discuss Utah's gritty win against the Calgary Flames, and discuss Bill's Utah Outliers. They also explain the World Junior Championship going on right now in Canada and voice how impressive it is that the Outliers have a representative playing for their country in the tournament. 

Join us for this week's episode as host Jay Stevens is joined by local hockey experts Mason Mannek and Bill McCloud. They discuss Utah Hockey's second period woes, their resilience, and how everything seems to be falling into place for the team. They then discuss the recent struggles of the Utah Grizzlies and their predicament. Renowned sport psychologist Dan Freigang then joins Jay to discuss a recent tweet by former NHL goaltender Robin Lehner, and the difficult conversations surrounding mental health in sports.

Come listen in on this week's episode as our panel of hockey experts talk everything Utah hockey, from the Grizzlies to Utah Hockey Club. Host Jay Stevens is joined once again by Mason Mannek, along with former pro Evan Stoflet and voice of the Utah Outliers Bill McCloud. 

Listen in to this week's episode as Jay and Mason talk about all things Utah Hockey, including the Trevor Lewis injury news prior to his 1000th career NHL game. The recap leads into an exclusive interview with recently called up Utah Hockey Club goalie Jaxson Stauber. Join us as we get to know the newest Utah Hockey Club team member. 

Jay and Mason recap the last few Utah Hockey Club games, as well as give a preview of their upcoming games.

At Utah Puck Report, we've always been passionate about youth hockey in Utah, so this episode feels like a long time coming. Nate Martinez is in charge of Utah Hockey Club's youth programs, he sat down with Jay Stevens to discuss the future of youth hockey in Utah. You can find Utah Puck Report on Facebook, Instagram 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!  

Ryan Kinasewich, head coach of the Utah Grizzlies, sat down with Jay Stevens on Utah Puck Report to preview the team's upcoming season. You can find Utah Puck Report on Facebook, Instagram 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!  

Former NCAA and NHL player Jack Skille joined Jay Stevens on Utah Puck Report to talk all things youth hockey in Utah and how the state is in an incredibly unique position to do something special with youth development now that the NHL is in town. You can find Utah Puck Report on Facebook, Instagram 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!  

Utah Hockey Club TV analyst Nick Olczyk joined Jay Stevens to talk about moving to Utah with the Utah Hockey Club and how great the people have been. He also talked with Jay Stevens about growing up in a hockey family and how that influenced his career. 

The two also dive into expectations for the Utah Hockey Club in the first year and how big of a blow to the team it is to lose defenseman Sean Durzi.

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Utah Hockey Club GM Bill Armstrong joined Jay Stevens on Utah Puck Report to talk about what it has been like to move to Utah and how impressed he was with Utah Hockey fans during their first preseason game at Delta Center. The two also discussed Armstrong's philosophy on building a team that can be successful long term.  You can find Utah Puck Report on Facebook, Instagram 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!  

Tyler Murphy loves hockey and being on the ice. He is also a referee who was getting discouraged calling men's league and youth games. He recently got the call to referee the NHL rookie tournament. He tells Jay Stevens, host of Utah Puck Report, some of his best and worst moments as a ref. You can find Utah Puck Report on Facebook, Instagram and X. If you enjoyed this episode, we would really appreciate it if you'd take the time to rate and review the podcast. Talk soon!  

Head coach of the Utah Hockey Club André Tourigny (AKA Bear) joined Jay Stevens on Utah Puck Report to discuss the team's first season in Utah and the palpable excitement in the locker room. The two also talked about Bear's coaching background and the importance of a family-first mentality. 

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Utah Grizzlies head coach Ryan Kinasewich joined Jay Stevens on Utah Puck Report to talk about the upcoming hockey season and how he thinks having the NHL in Utah will impact the team. 

Kinasewich also talks about some of the players he added this offseason and why he thinks he has one of his best teams. 

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Utah Hockey Club Center Alex Kerfoot joined Jay Stevens on Utah Puck Report to talk about the excitement surrounding the team's first season. The two also discussed Kerfoot's time playing at Harvard and how the team hopes to overcome last year's adversity to do something special this season.

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NHL veteran and Utah Hockey Club defenseman Ian Cole joined Jay Stevens on Utah Puck Report to talk about his move to Utah and what he thinks this team can accomplish together. The two also discuss what it takes to be a great defender and leader in today's NHL.

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Trevor and Randy Lewis join the show today. They sat down to talk with Utah Puck Report host Jay Stevens about what it was like trying to raise an NHL player in Utah. They discuss Trevor leaving the state to further his career and his first moments as an NHL player, including his first goal against his all-time favorite team.

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The Utah Grizzlies have a new VP - meet John Reilly. Reilly joined Jay Stevens on Utah Puck Report to talk about his new position with the team and some upcoming fun things the Grizzlies have planned. 

Reilly comes to Utah from the Tuscon Roadrunners. 

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Former Utah Grizzlies VP Jared Youngman joined Jay Stevens, host of Utah Puck Report to talk about the future of minor league hockey in Utah. Youngman offered some theories on what may happen to the Grizzlies and if an AHL club will ever come to town with the addition of Utah's new NHL team, Utah Hockey Club. 

Youngman also caught Jay up on his new job in Atlanta. 

Utah Hockey Club left winger Michael Carcone joined Jay Stevens, host of Utah Puck Report to talk about his path to becoming an NHL player and how he almost considered leaving the sport at one point. The two also discuss what it has been like to move from Arizona to Utah and how excited the fans are to experience Utah Hockey Club.  You can find Utah Puck Report on Facebook, Instagram and X. If you enjoyed this episode, we would really appreciate it if you'd take the time to rate and review the podcast. Talk soon!

Today Jay Stevens is joined by Cole Bagley on Utah Puck Report. Cole is the Utah Hockey Club insider for KSL Sports. The guys talk hockey development, Cole's background and then they dive deep into the happenings of Utah Hockey Club. 

You can follow Cole Bagley on twitter @bagleykslsports. 

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This week on Utah Puck Report, Utah Hockey Club defender Michael Kesselring joins Jay Stevens to talk about the whirlwind Spring and Summer the team experienced. He also shared his pick for the official team name. He talked with Jay about growing up in a sports-family and what he brings to the ice as a big defender. 

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Rikard Grönborg coached the Swedish National team and multiple world championship teams, he currently coaches in the Finnish pro league but youth hockey players in Utah were lucky enough to be coached by Grönborg years ago. On Utah Puck Report, he talks about what it is like coaching in different leagues and how creating the right locker room environment is key. He also offers advice to parents with kids in youth sports programs. You can find Utah Puck Report on Facebook, Instagram and X. If you enjoyed this episode, we would really appreciate it if you'd take the time to rate and review the podcast. Talk soon!

Hockey fans in Utah probably recognize Adrian Denny's voice, today he joined Jay Stevens on Utah Puck Report to talk about Utah Hockey Club's recent success at the NHL Draft and players to watch from the Roadrunners who may be making an impact on Utah Hockey Club this season. The two go in-depth about Utah's Tij Iginla and the details of his new contract. 

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A newer member of the Utah Hockey Club joined Jay Stevens on Utah Puck Report - defenseman John Marino. The two talked about what it's like to be traded and what parts of moving to Utah excite Marino. He also shared his favorite team name out of the final four. 

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This week, Utah Puck Report has a very special guest - Bill Armstrong, general manager of the Utah Hockey Club. Jay Stevens, host of the show, talked with Armstrong about his hockey background and what fans should expect from the Utah Hockey Club at the NHL Draft. 

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Ryan Smith, owner of the Utah Jazz and Utah's NHL team joined Utah Puck Report to talk some hockey. Jay Stevens (host of the show) and Smith discussed what he plans to do for the youth hockey community in Utah and part of that plan includes new rinks. The two also discuss those first days of bringing the team to Utah and how ticket sales are going. 

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One of the biggest stars on Utah's new NHL team joined the Utah Puck Report to talk about what type of player he is and how he overcame a major injury with Pilates and ping pong. 

Jay Stevens talks with Keller about how hard it was to shut out the noise when rumors started swirling about the Arizona Coyotes potentially moving to Salt Lake City and becoming Utah's NHL team.

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Utah hockey defenseman Sean Durzi sat down for an interview with Utah Puck Report host Jay Stevens. The two discussed Durzi's hockey story and what it was like being drafted to the Maple Leafs as a kid raised in Toronto. He also shared what it was like to play that final season in Arizona with the potential move to Salt Lake City looming. 

The two also discussed potential team names and what it was like for Durzi to play in Salt Lake's Frozen Fury.

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Utah NHL center Nick Bjugstad joined Utah Puck Report to talk about his first reactions to hearing the Coyotes were leaving Arizona and becoming a new franchise in Utah. He expressed excitement in bringing his young family to Salt Lake City. 

Jay and Nick also discussed the hockey culture of Minnesota where he grew up and played college hockey for the Golden Gophers.

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It was just announced that Utah Goalie Connor Ingram won the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. The award honors the late Bill Masterton and recognizes the NHL player who “best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey.” 

During the interview, Ingram talked with host Jay Stevens about his battle with OCD and depression and how the NHLPA helped him see it through. 

If you or someone you know is experiencing mental health issues, there is help available at the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or by calling 988.

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Utah hockey's right winger Josh Doan sat down with Jay Stevens to talk about growing up in Arizona and what the Coyotes did to ignite the youth hockey scene there. They two also talked about what Utah getting an NHL team means for the youth hockey community here. 

Doan talked about what fans can expect from him on the ice and his excitement for being part of a new franchise. He also told fans what his top four potential team names are. 

 If you want to watch a video version of this episode, head over to the KSL Sports YouTube page. You can find Utah Puck Report on Facebook, Instagram and X.  If you enjoyed this episode, we would really appreciate it if you'd take the time to rate and review the podcast. Talk soon!

A VERY special guest joined Utah Puck Report today. Host of the show Jay Stevens chatted with Utah NHL left wing Lawson Crouse. They discussed what it was like for Crouse when he found out the team would be moving to Utah and what the Utah fan reaction meant to him. They also talked about what Crouse and his teammates plan to bring to the ice next season. 

If you want to watch a video version of this episode, head over to the KSL Sports YouTube page.

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On today’s episode, Jay Stevens is joined by former LA King and Denver Pioneer Gabe Gauthier. The two talk about Gabe‘s upbringing, going from California to Canada, playing for back-to-back national championships. They also explain what ADM is in youth hockey and why it's important. The two discuss the growth of Hockey in Southern Utah as well as future plans for St. George, Cedar city and Enoch hockey.

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Today on the show, host Jay Stevens sits down with Bill McCloud, a podcaster and voice of the Utah Outliers (a junior team in Salt Lake City).  The two discuss how an NHL will vastly improve youth hockey in the state of Utah. They guys also talk what the team might be called and why hockey is the last sport people play with true passion. You can find Utah Puck Report on Facebook, Instagram and X.  If you enjoyed this episode, we would really appreciate it if you'd take the time to rate and review the podcast. Talk soon!

Utah's NHL coach André Tourigny talked with Utah Puck Report host Jay Stevens ahead of the team's welcome party at Delta Center. The two discussed his nickname (Bear), the group of young, talented players he brings to Salt Lake City with him and what it means to coach Team Canada.

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This episode sounds a little different than what you are used to on Utah Puck Report, but stick with us. Host of the show Jay Stevens got the opportunity to briefly chat with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman following the NHL introductory press conference in Salt Lake City. 

Host of the Utah Puck Report Jay Stevens joined Hans & Scotty G. on KSL Sports Zone to talk all things NHL to Utah. The guys discussed the relocation of the Arizona Coyotes, potential team names and Jay filled the guys in on how the roster currently looks. 

They also talked about the National Hockey League as a whole and how to watch the upcoming Stanley Cup Playoffs. 

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You've probably heard of Trevor Lewis. Two-time Stanley Cup winner. NHL veteran. Utahn. 

On this episode, host of Utah Puck Report Jay Stevens is joined by Trevor's dad, Randy Lewis. They talk about Randy's life long love for hockey and how it was only amplified when his son was drafted into the NHL and proceeded to have an incredible career. 

Randy also offers his advice for people or parents who are new to the hockey world. 

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Aylin and Emel Aichele joined Utah Puck Report host Jay Stevens to chat about their love of roller hockey, why they chose to play ice hockey at the University of Utah and the hockey community from around the world. 

They also discuss the key differences between roller and ice hockey and whether or not they negatively impact each other. 

The twins are on the USA women's roller hockey team, they tell Jay about their time competing in Argentina. 

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Jared Youngman, Vice President of the Utah Grizzlies sat down with Utah Puck Report host Jay Stevens to discuss the team's push for the ECHL playoffs and why hockey growth in Utah is exponential. 

They also discuss what bringing and NHL team to Utah could mean for the Grizzlies, and if you're a fan who is worried about that, Youngman offers some reassurance. 

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The University of Utah hockey team is on its way to Nationals. Jay Stevens, host of Puck Report, caught up with the captain of the team, Dylan Dix. The two of them talked about Dyaln's journey to where he is now and how playing for Utah Hockey helped reignite his spark for the sport. The senior also clued Jay in about some of his plans after this season and his time with Utah Hockey ends. 

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Kevin McCloskey, former NHL player and current director of the Utah Outliers joined Jay Stevens on Puck Report to talk about the team, which a tier 2 Junior A team and their new rink that is currently being built in Park City, Utah. Right now, the team plays in Salt Lake but will be moving to Park City soon. 

The guys talk about how tight-knit the hockey community is nation-wide and a little about McCloskey's playing career.

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On today's episode of Utah Puck Report, Jay Stevens sits down with Bryon Fobair (Weber State Hockey captain) and his brother Will Fobair (Weber State Hockey coach) as they set out for Nationals in St. Louis. 

The guys talk juniors, high school hockey and college hockey, offering parents of young players tips on the right approach. They guys detail their hockey journey to Weber State while reliving fun memories. 

Both Weber State and the University of Utah hockey teams are heading to Nationals and Utah State may be joining them, this is huge for hockey in the state of Utah. 

Weber State is a club hockey team, meaning they are in charge of their own funding. If you'd like to help on their road to nationals, you can donate here.

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In honor of National Girls & Women in sports day, Rodney Stedt, head coach of the Utah Women's hockey team joins Jay Stevens. They talked about the rapid growth of women's hockey and the importance of making sure there is hockey for women to play at every level. 

Stedt told Jay his hockey story and how a coach almost ruined the game for him, but he rediscovered his love of the sport through coaching and how he makes sure his team is a place where every player has fun and feels the camaraderie. 

They guys also talk about the new women's pro hockey league, the PWHL. 

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In this episode, Jace sits down with Park City hockey Director, Mike Adamek. The two discuss Mike’s upbringing in San Diego, his transition from San Diego to Lake Superior State to play NCAA hockey, and what eventually brought him to Utah.

The two also discuss Mike’s goals for Park City hockey and Park City high school hockey.

Then the two get into the hottest conversation in Utah hockey right now with the latest NHL updates and the possibility of the NHL coming to Utah.

Lastly, the two talk about the ups and downs of being parent coaches for their kid's hockey teams. 

Jay Stevens is joined by Garrett Metcalf to talk about the latest news regarding Utah Jazz owner, Ryan Smith, submitting an official bid for bringing a new NHL Team to Utah, what it means for Utah hockey fans, and why getting an NHL team could completely change the face of hockey throughout the state.

Then Garrett shares the unfortunate news that he'll need both hips replaced, that he will be retiring from playing hockey, and what his future holds.

We also dive into the Utah Grizzlies' season, how adversity can unite a team, and this weekend's upcoming Guns N' Hoses games.

Puck drops at 7:10p MST this Saturday, January 27th at the Maverik Center and you can get tickets or learn more about the event below.

Guns N' Hoses: https://utahgrizzlies.com/games/2024/01/27/guns-n-hoses

Kelli Louie, Becky Jacobsen, and Kristi Davis join Jay Stevens to talk about their unique experiences with Utah Hockey. The group discusses how they all got involved in hockey, what it was like playing as a female in Utah, and what they are doing now to help grow the game.

Brawnson and Debra Holtkamp join Jay Stevens to talk about the Rock Springs Roughnecks, a semi-pro hockey team in WY that competes in the Mountain Hockey League (MHL). We talk about the camaraderie that they're developing around the team, what they need to make sure that the team succeeds, and how they navigate the budgeting that comes with semi-pro hockey.

Lastly, Brawnson and Debra talk about how they're finding players for the Roughnecks, 

You can get more information on the Roughnecks, you can visit: https://www.rockspringsroughnecks.com/

Ryan Kinasewich (Head Coach - Utah Grizzlies) joins Jay Stevens to talk about how he's preparing for his third season as head coach of the Utah Grizzlies, overcoming the challenges from last season, and some of the qualities he looks for when scouting players.

Then we dive into some of the players to keep an eye on this season, the state of the team following the passing of owner, David Elmore, and Christian Horn being the new assistant coach for the 2023-2024 season.

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Utah Grizzlies: https://www.utahgrizzlies.com/

Dave Imonti (Player Agent at Optima World Sports and Vernal Oilers owner) joins Jay Stevens to talk about the Vernal Oilers, the cultural diversity that the team brings to Utah, and some of the new renovations that are coming to the rink in Vernal.

Then we dive into the cost of playing in the USPHL (United States Premier Hockey League), his work as a player agent, and some of the amazing benefits of playing overseas.

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Vernal Oilers: https://www.vernaloilers.com/

Season 6 kicks off with Steve Konowalchuk, the first player from Salt Lake to make it to the NHL. Jay and Steve talk about growing up in Salt Lake, and the other players, coaches, and parents that helped create a special team.

Then they get into how Steve and his brother Brian made the unexpected leap to Canada. Steve talks about his NHL career, and what it was like to play against Joey Mullen and other former Golden Eagles that he had grown up watching.  

The two also talk about the ups and downs of making or not making teams. They finish up talking about Steve's current job with the Colorado Eagles. 

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Jay Stevens is joined by Tyson Whiting (Utah Grizzlies play-by-play announcer) to discuss everything from the potential NHL team moving to Salt Lake City, which building would be best suited to host the NHL, and Tyson's journey from Kearns High announcer to becoming the voice of the Utah Grizzlies.

We also dive into what the future holds for the Utah Grizzlies with all of the movement in the Colorado Avalanche system, some of the weirdest and funniest times Tyson has had as the voice of the Grizzlies, and how he learned to broadcast hockey games while sitting by himself watching them on TV, 

Lastly, we recap the Grizzlies' last two seasons, how much fun it was to watch certain players grow, and where we think they’ll end up in the next few years.

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Tyson on Twitter: @TysonOnSports

Utah Puck Report on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/utahpuckreport

Utah Grizzlies: https://www.utahgrizzlies.com/

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In this week's episode, host Jay Stevens sits down with Utah born players, Nick Halloran and Daniel Brickley to discuss their exciting, championship winning season in Modo Sweden. The group talks about how the path that led them to Modo, the ups and downs over the years, what it takes to be mentally strong and the realistic life of a professional athlete.

The group also talks about the current state of hockey in Utah, the possibility of Utah Jazz and Real Salt Lake owner Ryan Smith bringing an NHL team to Salt Lake.

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In today's episode, Jay Stevens sits down with Paul Skidmore (former Salt Lake Golden Eagle) to discuss Pauls introduction to hockey, how he became a goalie and why, out of 80 colleges that made him offers, Paul picked Boston College.

Paul takes us through his pro career, his first NHL game, an NHL record that he didn't want, and even talks about playing professional roller hockey. 

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Jay Stevens sits down with Jack Skille (former Chicago Black Hawks first round pick) and Jordan Parise to talk about hockey camps and their new plan to help Utah hockey. The group discuss everything from their playing experiences to the best way to actually help young athletes become better at their sport.

The group also gets into a conversation about what to look for when picking hockey camps this summer.

Then Jack talks about his idea on how to help make Utah hockey more competitive and beneficial for all of those involved.

This is our longest podcast yet and is full of great information and ideas.

Related Links:

Jack Skille Hockey Academy: https://jackskillehockeyacademy.com/

Parise Hockey: https://www.parisehockey.com/

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Jay Stevens talks with Ryan Kinasewich (Utah Grizzlies Head Coach) about this week's important games against the Tulsa Oilers. The two also discuss what needs to happen for the Grizzlies to make the playoffs, and what lineup changes to expect.

Jay also brings up fan discussions on roster changes including the recent move to reacquire the rights to Utah-born and fan favorite — Mason Mannek.

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Jay Stevens is joined by Paul Taylor (Utah Outliers Head Coach) to discuss Paul's hockey experience and how he came to Utah. They also talk about the USPHL (United States Premier Hockey League) and how it helps promote athletes to the collegiate level.

The two also get into the rivalry with Ogden and the upcoming playoffs. 

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George Chalos (Associate Coach of the University of Utah Hockey club) joins Jay Stevens and Gary Michaels to talk about growing up playing hockey in New York, battling the idea of becoming a head coach at a local college in New York versus attending law school, and George's past experience with coaching junior hockey for almost 3 decades.

We also dive into George's experience as the President and Director of Ops of the New York Jr. Aviators and the Long Beach Sharks, his decision to become a Men's Associate Coach at the University of Utah, and the idea of making Utah the go-to state for developing hockey prospects.

To learn more about Jack Skille's upcoming Holiday Invitational on December 26th and 27th which was described in the episode, you can visit his official website.

You can also find more information on the University of Utah Hockey club, you can visit their official website.

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Cyd Butler (President of the Growlin' Grizzlies Booster Club) joins Jay Stevens to talk about how the booster club helps support the players throughout the season, why getting access to the team is one of the best benefits of the club, and one of Jay's favorite moments that he's had with the club that includes a missing Star Wars-themed jersey.

We also dive into some of the best reasons to join the booster club and how we can help support the team.

You can follow the Growlin' Grizzlies on Twitter and Facebook, as well as learn more about getting involved by visiting their official member page.

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Jay Stevens is joined by Utah Grizzlies Goalie, Lukáš Pařík, to dive into his career so far including growing up playing hockey in Prague, Czech Republic, getting drafted by the LA Kings in the third round, and some of his hockey inspirations growing up.

We also dive into how he turned to Friends to become fluent in English, the culture shock he experienced coming to America, and how COVID-19 impacted his career while playing in the Czech Republic.

Lukáš also breaks down his time with the Dubuque Fighting Saints in the USHL, his battles with the Utah Grizzlies while playing for the Rapid City Rush, and the accident that would leave him with multiple broken ribs after getting hit by a wrong-way driver.

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Coach Kevan Guy (Head coach for the Utah Junior Grizzlies 18U Travel team) joins Jay Stevens and Gary Michaels this week to talk about growing up in Edmonton Alberta where he dreamed about playing professional hockey, finding his role in Junior Hockey in the Western Hockey League, and getting drafted by the Calgary Flames in the 4th round.

Then we talk about how conditioning in the sport has evolved over the years, Kevan's reaction to being sent to Salt Lake City to play for the Golden Eagles, and some amazing stories from Kevan's time with the Golden Eagles.

Kevan also talks about the injury that ended his professional career and how we can make hockey better for the youth in Utah.

To learn more about Kevan and the Utah Junior Grizzlies, you can visit the official website here: https://www.utahjuniorgrizzlies.com/

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Casey Ruff (Boundless Body) joins Jay Stevens this week to talk about Casey and his wife's decision to develop Boundless Body after the pandemic impacted their work lives, why it's so important to continuously hone your craft to get the most out of your profession, and the best age range to introduce working out to our youth.

Casey also shares why a properly built workout program is essential to help prevent injuries while working out, why aiming for a certain caloric value every day can be misleading, and whether you should be taking supplements or not.

Then we talk about the process of finding a fitness trainer and some key considerations that should be addressed for female athletes when starting their fitness journey.

To learn more about Casey and Boundless Body, you can visit https://www.myboundlessbody.com/ or you can find him on Instagram. 

You can also listen to the Boundless Body Radio podcast here: https://www.myboundlessbody.com/podcast-1

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Please join us for this week's edition of the Utah Puck report with legendary cohost Tegan Stevens as we welcome Dr. Leslie Podlog to the podcast. Dr. Podlog brings a wealth of knowledge to the show. He has numerous publications in his field on the psychological effects that injuries have on athletes.

Dr. Podlog gives advice on how athletes can come back from injury and be ready to perform at a high level not only physically, but mentally as well. We also discuss how to be a better teammate and coach to an injured player, the advantages and disadvantages of two types of motivation, and how to avoid burnout.

If you want to hear more from Dr. Podlog check out his podcast on youtube titled, "Mettle Minds," while we eagerly await his book to be published.

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Jared Youngman (Vice President of the Utah Grizzlies) joins the show to talk about the team's success last year, Mason Mannek's decision to forgo playing in Cincinnati following his trade from the Grizzlies, and where the Grizzlies fit in the ever-evolving landscape of the AHL.

Then we talk about some of the lineup changes coming into the season and why it's so important to support local hockey in order for the product to get better.

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We're back for season 5 and in the season premiere episode, Chris Billeter (Program Coordinator for Salt Lake County Hockey) joins Jay Stevens and Evan Stoflet (Coach of the Wasatch Renegades) to talk about his experience with seeing hockey evolve in Utah since his time playing growing up, why finding officials has become scarce throughout the state, and what newcomers should know before signing up for a local men's league.

Chris also shares how to easily get into youth and adult hockey these days, the unfortunate passing of legendary Salt Lake Golden Eagle, Lyle Bradley, and his impact on the sport in Utah.

You can get involved in Utah hockey by clicking the link here: https://slco.org/hockey/youth/

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In today's episode, Jay and Gary sit down with Utah Grizzlies head coach Ryan Kinasewich and talk about this season's record-setting team. They talk about building a team and handling expectations for playing time while supporting the parent club. The trio then talks about the rivalry between Utah and Idaho and how this weekend's series against the steelheads help the Grizzlies get ready for playoffs.

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Imagine going home from college and getting a call from your hometown professional hockey team. They need a goalie, and as luck would have it, you're the only one in town. In this episode Jay and Gary interview Brady Devries, the club college goalie that received a call from the Utah Grizzlies to play against his hometown team the Rapid City Rush. The trio talks about the pressure leading up to the game and breaks down what happened during the game. They also talk about the craziness that happens after getting your 15 minutes of fame. Jay, of course, manages to bring up his 15 minutes of fame and talks about the fallout from that.

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In this episode, Jay sits down with Vernal Oilers coach Joe Pfleegor. The two talk about the development of junior A hockey in Vernal, a challenging 10 game road trip in the midst of a pandemic, and different coaching philosophies. 

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In this episode, Jay talks to former Utah Grizzlies and current Lehigh Valley Phantoms goalie Garrett Metcalf. The two talk about what it’s like to be the third man out on a team due to NHL contracts, getting called up to the AHL, and making the most of your opportunities. 

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In this episode, Jay Stevens talks with local hockey officials Ben Wilner and Mike Vuich about the current ref shortage and the uptick in verbal, as well as physical abuse of officials by men's league players.

The panel also talks about why they became referees, the benefits, and what can be done to recruit and keep officials. 

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On today's episode of the Utah Puck Report, Jay Stevens is joined by Utah Grizzlies Head Coach Ryan Kinasewich. We talk about Coach Kinasewich becoming the new head coach of the Grizzlies, their mindset when they begin to build a team, and some of the different places where he looks for players.

Lastly, we dive into the depth the Grizzlies have in net this season.

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In this week's episode, Jay is joined by Luc Robitaille (LA Kings - President) to talk about being a 9th round pick, the mentality he gained because of being drafted later in the draft, Trevor Lewis's time with the Kings, and why he was so valuable to the team on and off the ice.

Then Luc shares his experiences winning the Stanley Cup as a player compared to being in management and why timing and team composition are so crucial to winning the championship.

We also talk about Luc's final game against the San Jose Sharks, why preseason games are becoming more popular, and the upcoming Frozen Fury Preseason Game in Salt Lake City.

For tickets to the upcoming Frozen Fury game, you can visit Vivint's website here: https://www.vivintarena.com/events/frozen-fury-la-kings-vs-vegas-golden-knights/

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In this week's episode, Jay is joined by Cory Lingelbach (HockeyStopZ) and Alan Greenberg (Cottonwood Hockey Shop Call) to talk about the state of local hockey shops in Utah, how the experience is going to be different when buying gear from specialized shops, and some of the struggles that come with bringing in bigger name brands.

Then we talk about why it's so valuable to build up loyal relationships within the Utah hockey community, how impactful refining your skates can be to your game, and the benefits that can come with experimenting with different gear.

Lastly, we play a game of what are the hottest items in the store and what is actually the best.

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In today’s episode, Jay and Gary are joined by LA Kings prospect Nick Halloran and West Coast Renegades coach and director Evan Stoflet. The group talks about Nicks' season in the AHL and the difficulties of getting ice time as an undrafted player.

The group also tackles the discussion of staying home and playing tier 1 hockey or leaving home to pursue the dream.

The panel also talks about the Utah Grizzlies playing in front of full capacity crowds for playoffs and dropping the mask requirement.

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Today, Jay and Gary get to talk with local legend Buzz Burns and his family. They talk about Buzz's early days in Minnesota and find out how he influenced two generations of hockey players in his own family. Larry Burns talks about being part of the first group of players from Utah to play in the USHL. Blake Burns prepares the 4th generation of Burns to hit the ice.
They also get a chance to catch up with University of Utah Women's Hockey team captain Brooke Burns and what she and the program are looking forward to next season. 

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Today, Jay sits down with former NHL draft pick and Highland High alum Jeff Levy. The two goalies talk about how Jeff got into hockey and what the environment was like in Utah in the late 80s.

Jeff also talks about the development process for young goalies in the area including his son, Hank.

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Jay and frequent co-host and former professional hockey player Evan Stoflet are joined by In-Line hockey legend Michael Hunt and former Long Beach Ice Dog and San Diego Gull Kelly Askew.

The four discuss online hockey, what it’s like to be an equipment rep trying to get products into the NHL and retail hands. They also talk about using roller hockey as cross-training for ice hockey. 

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Today Jay and Gary are joined by former Grizzlies player Evan Stoflet. They talk about the OHL's plan on returning to play without checking, youth, and adult leagues in Utah.

They also do their best at guessing where Trevor Lewis will play this upcoming season.

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In the first episode of season 3, Jay and Gary join Utah Grizzlies Assistant Coach Ryan Kinasewich, Ontario Reign Forward Nick Halloran, and Portland Winterhawks Forward Mason Mannek.

The group talks about the NHL playoffs, speculate on Trevor Lewis's future. They also discuss their individual leagues, start dates, and how they are staying in a constant state of readiness for whatever comes next.

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In this episode, Jay Stevens chats with Ryan Tall (San Diego Gulls Equipment Manager) and former Viewmont Hockey Rigg Zeidler about the AHL and plans to get back to playing. We also learn about their cool 2020 Hungry 4 Hockey Charity Event.

We also find out that Jay Stevens has a 6th job.

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In this episode, Jay Stevens and Gary Michaels are joined by Utah Grizzlies Assistant Coach Ryan Kinasewich to talk about The Utah Grizzlies. They also talk about how Utah is getting back to hockey and the ways different areas have different rules about COVID. Then they discuss youth hockey and hockey camps.

The trio also discusses the NHL and the upcoming tournament-style playoffs.  Jay also announces your opportunity for you to pick up your very own Utah Puck Report sticker.

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In today’s episode, Jay Stevens is joined by West Coast Renegades President Dave Imonti and coach Evan Stoflet. The West Coast Renegades will be the first to have tryouts after the quarantine and in the new normal.

We talk about the sudden end of the season, and how we get started on the new season. We also discuss new coach and former Grizzlies fan favorite Jon “Push” Puskar and his recruitment efforts for this upcoming season.

We also talk about “The Barn” WCR’s own rink and what that offers to its players and the area. Evan tells us about his new “801Hockey” individualized training program.

For more info in WCR and the upcoming tryouts go to westcoastrenegades.com or find them on any social media platform

For more info on 801hockey email es801hockey@protonmail.com

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Jay Stevens and Jordan Parise catch up with former Utah Grizzlies and Current San Jose Sharks goaltender Aaron Dell. They discuss the nontraditional path that Aaron took to the NHL. We also talk about what drew Aaron and Jordan to North Dakota and briefly touch on the "Fighting Sioux" Fighting Hawk" controversy how Aaron selects his legendary gear. We answer some Facebook questions and talk about what is next for Aaron and the NHL.

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Jay Stevens and Jordan Parisé are joined by former Utah Grizzlies Evan Stoflet and Mitch Wahl to talk about picking the right hockey camps, how to get the most out of the camp, and what you should expect as a parent. Then we dive into how to get the most bang for your buck and how important it is for everyone to have a good experience during the summer camps. 

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In this week's episode, Jay Stevens and Gary Michaels are joined by Jared Youngman (Vice President - Utah Grizzlies) to talk about the hockey market in Utah, the potential for growth, and the impact that the Utah Grizzlies have throughout the state and the AHL.

Then we dive into the financial and logistical differences between the AHL and the ECHL, the misconceptions surrounding Dave Elmore (Owner/Co-Chair - Utah Grizzlies), the differences in attendance between the Golden Eagles days and today, and how sports in Utah has completely erupted in the past couple of decades.

We also talk about the success of themed nights, what it means to the hockey community, and how the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is impacting the Grizzlies.

Lastly, we discuss the critiques surrounding Utah hockey and the lack of support throughout the state.

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Jay Stevens is joined by special co-host Jordan Parise (former professional hockey player) and Jared Pike (AIC Yellow Jackets - Forward) to talk about playing for American International College, clinching the school's conference, and how he became obsessed with hockey.

Then we dive into his decision to attend AIC, the adjustment from juniors to NCAA D1, and some of the most important things he's learned about the game in college.

We also take a look into the importance of the fundamentals, the impact of Jared leaving home at seventeen, and how moving to California completely changed his game.

Lastly, we break down the rest of the season and tournament hopes for the Yellow Jackets.

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Jay Stevens and Gary Michaels are joined by special co-host, Jordan Parise (former professional hockey player), to talk with Brian Patafie (former Calgary and current Chilliwack Chiefs trainer) about his time in Salt Lake City, the exact moment he was introduced to fry sauce in Utah, and his introduction to the sport.

We also dive into the concept of Salt Lake going joining the AHL and how branding has shaped hockey, 

Then we discuss his work with the Chilliwack Chiefs, designing the trainer's room in the Delta Center, and the moment the Salt Lake Golden Eagles were sold to Detroit.

Lastly, we talk about Brian's upcoming book, "No Days Off: the Story of Hockey Purgatory"

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