Salt Lake City · UTAH MAMMOTH
Ellie Christensen
"EC"
Utah Mammoth Correspondent — Salt Lake City
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 Conversation 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 Conversation Desk, or browse the full feed.
Filed Reports 23
View all 23 reports →Here's what happened to the Utah Mammoth last night (UTA 3, VGK 2)
You guys, we did it! ### Your Utah Mammoth Took Down Vegas! Oh my heck, Salt Lake City! If you went to bed early last night, you missed a real barn burner! Your Utah Mammoth pulled out an incredible...
How Salt Lake City is feeling about tonight's game
Your heart is gonna pound tonight, Salt Lake City! Oh my heck, the air in Salt Lake City today feels like a tightly wound spring, ready to launch the Utah Mammoth straight into T-Mobile Arena to face...
Here's what happened to the Utah Mammoth last night (UTA 1, CGY 4)
Your Mammoth are still wild card bound even after a tough night Oh my heck, Salt Lake City, I know we all woke up hoping for a different outcome this morning. Our Utah Mammoth hit the road and ran in...
Here's what happened to the Utah Mammoth last night (CAR 4, UTA 1)
Your Utah Mammoth are still in this, you guys Oh my heck, Salt Lake City, I know we’re all waking up feeling a little… flat, like when you try to ski the last run on a warm spring day. Last night was...
How Salt Lake City is feeling about tonight's game
Salt Lake City is absolutely buzzing for tonight's game! ### We're All Feeling It You can feel the energy building from Sugar House all the way up to the Avenues. Folks at The Coffee Garden were pra...
Here's what happened to the Utah Mammoth last night (EDM 5, UTA 6)
Oh my heck, Salt Lake City, did you even sleep last night? ### Your Mammoth are on a roll What a wild one at the Delta Center! If you went to bed early (and honestly, I don't know *how* you could!),...
How Salt Lake City is feeling about tonight's game
Your gameday vibe check for the Mammoth is in! ## Salt Lake City is absolutely buzzing for the Mammoth tonight Oh my heck, Salt Lake City is just vibrating with energy today! You can practically fee...
Your Utah Mammoth play tonight. Here's what to watch.
Mammoth face Vancouver and your playoff dreams! Oh my heck, Salt Lake City, it's Gameday! The Utah Mammoth are up in Vancouver tonight, and you can feel the energy buzzing all the way from the Avenue...
Here's what happened to the Utah Mammoth last night (UTA 6, SEA 2)
Your Mammoth just stomped the Kraken, oh my heck! The Utah Mammoth went into Seattle last night and absolutely owned the Kraken, coming back from an early two-goal deficit to win 6-2! If you went to ...
Your Utah Mammoth play tonight. Here's what to watch.
Your Utah Mammoth hit the ice tonight against Seattle! Oh my heck, Salt Lake City, it's Gameday! The Utah Mammoth are heading out to Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle tonight, puck dropping at 8:00 PM ...
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