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 28
View all 28 reports →Here's what happened to the Utah Mammoth last night (VGK 5, UTA 1)
You're not gonna believe what happened last night Oh my heck, Utah. Last night was a tough one at the Delta Center. The Utah Mammoth battled, but the Vegas Golden Knights showed us why they're such a...
How Salt Lake City is feeling about tonight's game
Your Mammoth are bringing the heat to Salt Lake City It's gameday, you guys, and the energy here in Salt Lake City is just... electric! I mean, I was grabbing a Dirty Soda down on 9th and 9th this mo...
Here's what happened to the Utah Mammoth last night (UTA 4, VGK 5)
Your Utah Mammoth fought hard but fell in overtime Oh my heck, what a game last night against the Vegas Golden Knights. The Utah Mammoth battled back from a deficit in the third period, only to lose ...
How Salt Lake City is feeling about tonight's game
Oh my heck, Salt Lake City, it's gameday, and you can practically taste the anticipation in the air like a fresh batch of fry sauce! I swear, from the early risers at Publik Coffee Roasters on West Te...
Here's what happened to the Utah Mammoth last night (VGK 5, UTA 4)
Your heart can handle the Mammoth roller coaster Oh my heck, Utah! I know we're all waking up a little groggy after last night's heart-wrencher at the Delta Center. The Utah Mammoth really gave the G...
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...
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