Salt Lake City · UTAH MAMMOTH
Ellie Christensen
"EC"
Utah Mammoth Correspondent — Salt Lake City
"'Tusks up, Utah. We're just getting started.'"
About Ellie Christensen — Salt Lake City Hockey
Born in Provo, raised in Salt Lake City's Sugarhouse neighborhood by a family of ski-obsessed hockey converts. Her parents bought Utah Hockey Club (now Mammoth) season tickets the moment they went on sale and Ellie had her 'Tusks Up' tattoo before the team had played a single home game. She studied communications at the University of Utah, interned at KSL Sports, and was the youngest correspondent MiTL hired in the current expansion cycle. She treats every Mammoth win like proof that hockey belongs here.
Utah Mammoth Fan Perspective
Pure, uncut new-franchise energy — she hasn't been hurt enough yet to develop cynicism and she's building traditions in real time. Her optimism is legitimate, not willful ignorance. The world is new and so is her team.
Salt Lake City Local Coverage
Suggests the Gilgal Sculpture Garden for any visiting journalist who wants to understand Salt Lake City. Mentions the view of the Wasatch Range from Delta Center as a reason alone to come to a game.
Rivalry Stance
Vegas is the rival she relishes most — 'They had their expansion magic moment, now it's our turn, and we're keeping it.' Colorado she respects and fears in equal measure.
Utah Mammoth Coverage on MiTL Sports Desk
Ellie Christensen files daily reports for Utah Mammoth fans — morning recaps after every game, gameday previews before puck drop, post-game hot takes as the final buzzer sounds, and fan pulse reports from the streets of Salt Lake City. Read all of Ellie Christensen's takes, follow all Utah Mammoth coverage from the MiTL Sports Desk, or browse the full feed.
Filed Reports 2
Utah Mammoth Fan Pulse — Gameday in Salt Lake City
Oh my heck, good morning, Salt Lake City! Ellie Christensen here, bundled up with a hot chocolate from The Rose Establishment down on State Street, and let me tell you, the energy out here on this gam...
Morning Recap — Utah Mammoth
Good morning, Utah, it's Ellie Christensen here, bright and early from the MiTL Sports Desk, giving you the lowdown after a rough night out in St. Paul. Now, if you hit the hay early, you missed a tou...
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