MAMMOTH DAILY

Mike and AD reconvene to welcome MacKenzie Weegar after yesterday's trade with Calgary to break it all down with everything you need to know about Utah's new #52. In our Thursday Expert segment, Dominic Moore joins us to talk about what trade deadline week is like for a player. Then in our Third Period, the guys preview tonight's game in Philadelphia and share some final thoughts from Tuesday's game in DC.

Team coverage as Matt McConnell and Nick Olczyk join Mike Folta on his "Morning After" following Adrian's breakdown of Tuesday night and how it is another signal of Utah's legitimacy as a playoff team. We also hear from Head Coach Andre Tourigny, Captain Clayton Keller and Forward Dylan Guenther after the win for their thoughts on: Tuesday's start, the power-play and Bear's confidence in the team. President of Hockey Operations Chris Armstrong joins the guys for the Odd-Man Rush and talks about the team's stretch run that started in January and his vision for playoff hockey at the Delta Center and how the Utah Mammoth Ice Center sets the tone. In the Third Period, Head Coach André Tourigny breaks down what it means for the Mammoth to play with "pace."

Mike and AD rejoin you for a Tuesday Mailbag edition as they preview tonight's game against the Washington Capitals, the 31st and final team that Utah will see this season; and whom they haven't played since last February. After we get you reacquainted with tonight's opponent, our Tuesday Mailbag tackles questions on: Experience from last year's team, Coach of the Year candidates, National Anthem singers, hockey gear, what does Mike do on the road, who would win and game preparation for the guys. In the Third Period, we are excited to welcome David Pagnotta, from The Fourth Period, NHL Network and SiriusXMNHL to talk about the NHL's trade deadline.

We're back to look back at a tale of two games this weekend, especially to dissect Sunday in Mike's Morning After as we'll also hear from Head Coach André Tourigny and Mikhail Sergachev. Our Top 5 stories of the week in the Monday Morning Power-Play include: consistency, responding after a loss, team depth, face-offs/power-play and the trade deadline. In the Third Period, we tell you how close the Mammoth are to being a top 5 team in the NHL this season.

The guys join you for this Game Day Edition from the Utah Mammoth Ice Center as they preview tonight with Minnesota and look back at how well Utah has been at bouncing back after a tough loss this season. In the Friday Free-4-All, video has surfaced of Mike's scooter mishap last month and we're all over it before we invite you to submit topics for next week's Free-4-All and a chance to win a gift card to the Mammoth Team Store. In the Third Period, we're covering the Ogden Mustangs the tournament brackets for Utah, Utah State and Weber State and looking at the Utah Grizzlies schedule for the weekend.

We hear from Head Coach Andre Tourigny reacting to last night, Logan Cooley on his return and Dylan Guenther on his two goals as Mike Folta will also give us his "Morning After" ahead of Dom Moore joining the show as our Thursday Expert to talk about the Mammoth returning from the break and Logan Cooley back in action. Then, Adrian gives you some good news from Wednesday night around the NHL.

It's finally a game night as the Mammoth play their first game in three weeks against the Colorado Avalanche as Mike and AD join you to preview it all before John Marino joins the Odd-Man Rush. The guys close with some more on the locker room smoothies before Adrian turns the tables and puts Mike on the spot on what NHL team carries the longest winning streak in the NHL back from the Olympic break.

Mike and AD reconvene on a Tuesday and get you back into game mode in this "Back to School" edition of Mammoth Daily. They look at some trends from the Mammoth headed into the Olympic Break and what to watch for as the team returns to action. The Tuesday Mailbag goes directly to Ian Cole for some answers, recaps Adrian's Olympic Break homework, is asked about roster needs heading towards the trade deadline and addresses year one of looking to check the playoff box. In the Third Period, the guys take a look at the first week of resuming practice and the AHL call-ups who helped fill in with four Olympians over in Italy.

Mike and AD reconvene after the Olympic Break and give their thoughts on the Gold Medal game, the Mammoth players at the Olympics and more before the Morning Morning Power-Play gives you the Top 5 stories entering the week on: the Utah Mammoth Ice Center Grand Opening, Karel Vejmelka, Cooley and Kerfoot, Special Teams and this week's games. In the Third Period, the guys shoutout some of their besties who they saw/missed over the break and get you ready for Adrian to deliver the results from his Olympic Break homework assignment on the Tuesday Mailbag.

Mike and AD embrace the start of the Olympic break. Sam Farnsworth from KSL TV 5 joins the show from Milan to give an update on the start of the 2026 Olympics, and Adrian provides the Local Hockey Roundup.

Mike looks back at Wednesday's win against Detroit in his "Morning After" as AD gives you his thoughts on the businesslike approach that Utah took to the week, starting fresh on special teams and starting on time. Catherine Bogart from UtahMammoth.com joins to preview the Olympics for the 4 Mammoth players heading to Milan and you can get more on this month's Mammoth Monthly podcast that she hosts. In the Third Period, a proud Head Coach Andre Tourigny compliments how his Olympians finished strong going into the break and we give you some games to watch in the final night of the NHL before the break.

The guys rejoin you prior to tonight's Pre-Olympics Finale against Detroit as they look at the matchup and talk special teams before 2024 Utah First Round Draft Pick Cole Beaudoin joins the Odd-Man Rush. In the Third period, we open up the Mammoth Daily Dictionary and compare Utah and Detroit's path to playoff contention.

The guys break everything down from the 6-2 win against Vancouver, including lots and lots on the power-play and penalty-kill. The Tuesday Mailbag includes questions on: Special Teams, Olli Maatta, some hot prospects in Tucson and post hockey careers. In the Third Period, Mike looks at Daniil But's start in the NHL and compares him to some past success stories.

Mike and AD greet you for a Monday Morning Power-Play edition and the top 5 stories entering the week as they open the show with some final thoughts on the Dallas game Saturday and preview the Vancouver Canucks tonight. In the power-play, we cover: special teams, rebounding after a loss, Kailer Yamamoto, the fourth line and the stars. The guys wrap up the show with an update on Logan Cooley's return and talk about Dmitri Simashev's recall this week as he rejoins the Roadrunners.

Mike Folta and Nick Olczyk recap Thursday with their Morning After Carolina and after their trip to McDonald's. Adrian looks at a night in the NHL where several teams were feeling as Mountain Blue as the Mammoth. Our Friday Free-4-All! commemorates Utah's last road trip until March 3 with a special quiz for Mike. In our Third Period, the guys give their final High School Hockey update of the season after two state champions were crowned on Wednesday and also give you details on a big college tournament going on in Utah this weekend.

Mike and AD reconvene for a Thursday Expert edition of Mammoth Daily as they wrap up some loose ends from Tuesday night's win in Florida and preview tonight's action with the Carolina Hurricanes. Tyson Nash is our Thursday Expert ahead of two NashCasts on Mammoth+ on Monday and Wednesday as he'll share his latest perspective on the team and some key players. The guys wrap up the show with a Third Period on some final items on the game this evening and some gossip from the road.

Mike has company in his "Morning After" with Matt McConnell and Nick Olczyk joining him as Adrian gives his thoughts on Tuesday's win and the trip so far. We hear from Head Coach Andre Tourigny, Defenseman Sean Durzi and Goaltender Vitek Vanacek before Mammoth prospect Tij Iginla joins the Odd-Man Rush. Adrian breaks down each Utah goal in the show's Third Period to illustrate what a team effort the game was by Utah on Tuesday in Florida.

We lead off with Mike's Morning After following last night's tightly contested match in Tampa Bay that saw no five-on-five goals. Head Coach André Tourigny will give his thoughts on Monday and Ian Cole will talk about matching up with teams like the Lightning. Adrian talks about beating NHL teams and then taking the next step versus NHL+ teams like Tampa Bay, Florida, Colorado and Carolina; before our Tuesday Mailbag tackles questions on: what player's jersey to buy, the Mammoth in the rumor mill, the Delta Center and the power-play. AD wraps up with a Third Period previewing tonight in Florida.

Mike and the Mammoth have made it to Tampa Bay after opening the trip with a 5-2 win in Nashville on Saturday. Mike details how the team escaped the storm in Tennessee and made it to sunny Florida as the guys look back at the win against the Predators and ahead to this evening's game with the Lightning who had a 14-0-1 streak snapped Saturday in Columbus. The Monday Morning Power-Play covers: Kailer Yamamoto and Utah's depth, standings separation, the ways that the team has won games in January, third periods and well rounded scoring. Coverage on the radio tonight starts at 4pm on 97.5 FM The KSL Sports Zone and the KSL Sports app ahead of the 5pm face-off.

What a homestand it was! The Mammoth earned 13 of 14 points during the season-long 7-game homestand, and that means Mike & AD need to hand out some awards in the Friday Free-for-All. In the Third Period, AD chimes in with the weekly Local Hockey Roundup.

Adrian looks back at the win, the home stand and how the west is heating up in this Thursday Expert Edition after Wednesday's 5-4 overtime win against Philadelphia. Mike Folta has his immediate reaction with "Mike's Morning After". Then Matt McConnell stops by to look back at the first 50 games and ahead to what's next in our Thursday Expert Segment. The Third Period brings us a quick roster update and the first ever NHL recall for Cameron Hebig before Mike stops by again with a true comeback story that set the tone for the Wednesday rally and win by the Mammoth.

The guys greet you for a Game Night Edition of Mammoth Daily as they're joined by Forward Liam O'Brien in the Odd-Man Rush after they set the table for tonight with Philadelphia and the matchup, tell you what the Mammoth have been working on at practice this week and break down another trade in the NHL. They wrap up with the origin of Two Honks for Two Points and tell you how you can participate during Hockey Night In Utah.

Mike and AD rejoin you for a Tuesday Mailbag Edition as they leadoff the show by explaining how strong the Mammoth are analytically from both offense and defensive standpoints in comparison to the rest of the NHL. The Tuesday Mailbag covers questions on: best broadcast locations and why (hint ours at Delta Center is the best), the remaining schedule and expectations, the fourth forward line and Winter Classic Jerseys. The Third Period wraps up the show by looking at the trade made on Sunday in the NHL with Calgary and Vegas and what if/any trades the Mammoth make this season will likely entail.

Mike and Adrian rejoin you for a Monday Morning Power-Play edition of Mammoth Daily. They lead off by looking back at a fun Saturday afternoon at the Delta Center with lots of families; including Nate Schmidt's in attendance as Utah took over in the third period after terse comments from Lawson Crouse during our second intermission interview. The top 5 stories of the week include: the hot start to January, the favorable schedule that Utah has taken advantage of, the forward line tweaks, offense from defense and Clayton Keller. The guys wrap the show by taking a look at the latest playoff odds from MoneyPuck.com and they like what they see.

A busy Friday Free-4-All begins with Mike and AD on Thursday night and the home stand so far. Have we recalibrated our expectations for these seven games in 15 nights? Adam Mikulich from 2 News Talkin' Hockey joins Adrian to talk about their path to the NHL and covering Bill Armstrong and André Tourigny on a daily basis. In our Third Period, our Local Hockey Roundup has wall-to-wall coverage of the ongoing Utah High School Hockey Tournament with sights and sounds.

Mike and AD preview tonight's game with Dallas as the Mammoth look to extend their streak to six-straight games without a regulation loss as the Stars wrap up a six-game road trip. Catherine Bogart from UtahMammoth.com is our Thursday Expert before Mammoth Monthly drops its latest episode highlighting the behind-the-scenes on bringing the Winter Classic to Utah and more. In our Third Period, we talk about Karel Vejmelka's league-leading 21 wins and his strong first periods before Mike and Adrian go over must visit places and restaurants in Utah before the Folta family visits this weekend.

After a 6-1 win over Toronto, the guys rejoin you with their thoughts and get Adrian's winning recipe to the home stand so far. We hear from Head Coach Andre Tourigny on his new line combinations plus Dylan Guenther and Ian Cole. Barrett Hayton joins the Odd-Man Rush and we introduce forward Kevin Rooney to you in the Third Period.

Mike and AD are back to preview tonight's 8pm action with Toronto and the last few weeks for the streaking Maple Leafs. Our Tuesday Mailbag answers questions on Daniil But and the Utah power-play before we take a look at a proposal reimagining NHL division alignment.

The Monday Morning Power-Play edition of Mammoth Daily starts with Mike's Morning After before we hear why André Tourigny was happy to get a standings point on Sunday. Our top 5 stories of the week include: Utah's good start to January, Karel Vejmelka, Clayton Keller, our Olympians and what Wild Card teams to look out for before Adrian gives you an Alexander Kerfoot update and some Winter Classic Fun Facts.

Mike and Adrian rejoin you on a Friday Free-4-All edition and they'll be joined by Owner and Governor Ryan Smith along with President of Hockey Operations Chris Armstrong as we continue to talk about our forthcoming Winter Classic. They'll preview tonight's game with St. Louis and also give you the return of our Utah Hockey Roundup with an update on the High School Hockey tournament, some local college games coming up this weekend and our AHL affiliate in Tucson is 4-0-1 coming out of Christmas led by Dmitri Simashev and Maveric Lamoureux.

On Part One of this Special Edition on Mammoth Daily, Mike and AD talk with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and Mammoth Forward Logan Cooley from Rice-Eccles Stadium, the site of the just announced 2027 Winter Classic. They also break down Wednesday's 3-1 win over Ottawa and hear from Head Coach Andre Tourigny on the game, the Winter Classic and Daniil But before previewing Friday's Special Edition Part Two that will feature Owner/Governor Ryan Smith and President of Hockey Operations Chris Armstrong.

Prior to previewing tonight's game with Ottawa, Mike and Adrian talk about Karel Vejmelka's Olympic appointment and the spectacular season that he's had so far leading up to it. Clayton Keller joins Mike to talk about his own Olympic assignment that's forthcoming for Team USA in the Odd-Man Rush and the guys wrap up the Wednesday by previewing the contest and seven-game home stand opener against Ottawa.

The guys look back at Monday night's 3-2 overtime win against the Rangers and the importance of taking 2 of 3 on that trip as we'll hear from game-winning hero Sean Durzi and Head Coach Andre Tourigny. Our Tuesday Mailbag talks the art of making a trade in the NHL, winning mentalities and everyone's favorite subject: officiating! AD closes the show with a third period on Utah's third line and the recent success of Michael Carcone, Jack McBain and Daniil But.

Mike and AD are back from the Mammoth Daily Holiday Break and they've got all you need to know as the team goes for two of three on the road trip before returning home for seven-straight games on Wednesday. The Monday Morning Power-Play has your top five stories entering the week as we cover: turning a win into a streak, can Utah win 5 in a row in the second-half, how can they take advantage of the favorable schedule and win more close games, plus Karel Vejmelka. We wrap up the show by looking at the NHL wild card race and what other teams do we see as threats. Then Mike has some Dylan Guenther numbers and trivia to wrap up the Monday.

Mike and AD join you in their final episode before Mammoth Daily goes on Christmas Vacation until Monday, January 5. They preview tonight's game in Colorado. Can the Mammoth become the first Western Conference team to beat the Avs in regulation? So far they've played Colorado as good as anyone. Our Tuesday Mailbag welcomes Santa with a special video message and a warning to Mike? Nick Olczyk joins to answer a face-off question and we tell you some prospects to watch for in another submission. Followed by, have the guys ever had a situation with a live mic after last week's incident in the Flyers game. Our third period closes the show with Adrian unwrapping his Christmas present from Mike.

The guys are back on a Monday Morning Power-Play edition to take a final look at Sunday's win against Winnipeg as we get Mike's Morning After and hear from Head Coach Andre Tourigny, Lawson Crouse and Clayton Keller. Then AD gives you the Top 5 Stories of the week in the Monday Morning Power-Play from: Karel Vejmelka, Alexander Kerfoot, Sean Durzi, the Western Conference Wild Card race and the Toronto Maple Leafs. We then leave you with Santa Mike delivering holiday sweets from his scooter.

Mike and AD rejoin you on a Friday Free-4-All edition to debut the Mammoth Daily Dictionary after they preview tonight's contest with the New Jersey Devils. Our local hockey segment touches on some Mammoth prospects preparing to take part in the World Juniors Championship, Herriman and Copper Hills go at it in our High School Game of the Week and we tell you about the latest Mammoth Hockey Skills Clinics coming to Midway on Monday. Visit UtahMammothYouth for more information.

On this Thursday Expert Edition, Mike and Nick look back at Wednesday in Detroit as AD talks about how the team continues to grow as a winning team. Tyson Nash joins the guys as our Thursday Expert and talks about watching players like Nick Schmaltz and Lawson Crouse grow over the years before we close the Third Period with a look at Captain Clayton Keller's big game in Detroit.

Mike's Morning After gives you a quick look back at Boston while looking ahead to Detroit as we hear from Head Coach André Tourigny and Barrett Hayton on moving on as well. Then defenseman John Marino joins the Odd-Man Rush before AD tells you what to watch for tonight with the Detroit Red Wings.

Mike and AD rejoin you ahead of tonight's game in Boston as they take one final look back at Sunday in Pittsburgh as well. Our Tuesday Mailbag Edition covers; with the expert help of Dominic Moore: goal-per-game expectations, line combos, power-play units, this season's schedule and more before the guys wrap by looking back at last weekend's big trades in the NHL.

Starting the week off talking about a big comeback win in Pittsburgh as Mike's joins us for the Morning After before Adrian gives you his thoughts as we also hear from Head Coach Andre Tourigny. The Monday Morning Power-Play has the top 5 stories of the week from: Nick Schmaltz, Dylan Guenther, team efforts, shooting the puck, coming from behind and with the extra attacker, we have an update on how the teams who made trades Friday did with their new guys. In the third period, we hear more from Dylan Guenther on the win, how Utah keeps it going and we leave you with a good deed members of the team completed on their way to arena Sunday.

Mike and Adrian rejoin you for a Friday Free-4-All! edition of Mammoth Daily to preview tonight's game with Seattle. And then in the Friday Free-4-All! segment, they introduce you to Mammoth Bingo and several items for your Bingo card that will help lead to Mammoth victories. Followed by their ongoing saga on the real or fake Christmas tree debate as listeners and viewers weigh in. In our local hockey segment, we talk about the nationally ranked University of Utah Women's team and a big high school contest between Park City and Brighton. The guys then wrap up discussing a friendly wager as their former ECHL teams go head-to-head this weekend at Maverik Center.

Mike Folta and Adrian Denny, your Hockey Night In Utah radio team, rejoin you after Wednesday's heartbreaker against Florida with some fresh feedback on the game and the Mammoth moving forward to Seattle on Friday. Nick Olczyk joins us for Part 3 of his 3-Part Expert Series and tells us about being between the benches during games. We then wrap up with a recap of what the players were up to during Tuesday's #PayItForwardUtah day.

The defending Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers are in town, so Mike and Adrian go behind enemy lines with Doug Plagens, the radio voice of Florida. Rod takes over the Third Period with some thoughts from Twitter!

It's a Super Tuesday Mailbag Edition of Mammoth Daily as the guys take one final look at Monday night's game against Los Angeles and what the team can take from it moving forward before we answer your questions in the "Mailbag" segment on: goaltending, the power-play, is there a call-up from Tucson to replace Cooley and a request for more road restaurant review from Mike. Then we wrap up with an update on Mike's trip into the wilderness in hunt for his Christmas Tree.

Back from the road, Mammoth radio play-by-play announcer Mike Folta rejoins Mammoth radio host Adrian Denny for our Monday Morning Power-Play edition as we preview tonight's game with Los Angeles and give you our Top 5 Stories of the week in the Monday Morning Power-Play. From Logan Cooley, JJ Peterka, Daniil But, more prospects in the pipeline and Mammoth goaltending we have you covered. Then the guys invite you to join them for Pay It Forward Day on Tuesday ahead of our Tuesday Mailbag Edition.

Mike and Adrian rejoin you for this Friday-Free-4-All! Edition as Mike once again comes to you live from the road. The guys take a look at tonight's opponent in Vancouver and how the Mammoth can replicate the same result as Wednesday. The Friday-Free-4-All! goes deep into the mines with some fun stats from Wednesday's game and this season so far before the President and General Manager of University of Utah Hockey AJ Boldan joins us in our Friday Local Hockey Roundup. Use promo code nashcast to redeem your free tickets at UtahHockey.com to any remaining University of Utah home game. Offer is valid for D1, D2 and Women's team. The promo code must be redeemed by December 31. For more information on supporting University of Utah Hockey, visit https://donate.utahhockey.com.

We greet you the morning after a 7-0 win in Anaheim. Sarah Merrifield, Matt McConnell and Nick Olczyk join Mike to break it all down and AD tells you what changed from Monday and how a rare practice day Tuesday led to success. Then Nick rejoins us for Part 2 of his Thursday Expert series to explain what we need to know and watch for with analytics. And in our Third Period, Maveric Lamoureux will make you smile as we make a case on why he was Utah's best defenseman Wednesday.

The Mammoth recalled former 12th overall pick Daniil But, and it looks like the lineup could be shaken tonight in Anaheim. Mike and AD underscore the gravity of the roster moves and break down tonight's matchup against the Ducks. Nick DeSimone joins the Odd-Man Rush.

Mike Folta gives you his morning after following Monday night in San Jose before the guys get into the Tuesday Mailbag with questions on: Delta Center ice, fighting and our Thanksgiving Pizza. Then AD wraps up the show with the best thing he saw Monday and it is the best thing we might have seen all season.