https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uscho-spotlight--3185680enHockeyCopyright USCHOhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0f1f0205fdffbab06ba88804a61934c8.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uscho-spotlight--3185680Wed, 05 Feb 2025 18:10:18 +0000USCHOUSCHOfeeds@spreaker.comUSCHO Spotlight features conversation with a coach, player, or journalist who covers the sport with an in-depth interview. It’s a chance to sit down and go deeper with top personalities in college hockey.falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/augustana-s-raboin-discusses-building-a-new-program-early-success-of-vikings-season-7-episode-8--64210152
Raboin discusses the unique journey of assembling a team, the benefits brought by the transfer portal, and the impact of a strong goaltender. He also reflects on his coaching influences and experiences, including his role in two gold medal-winning World Junior teams. The conversation touches on building a program culture, the strategic fit within the CCHA, and the advantages of a smaller yet vibrant home arena. Raboin emphasizes the importance of regional and international recruitment and looks ahead to the team's ongoing development and upcoming pivotal games.

This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Men's Division I Frozen Four, April 10 and 12 in St. Louis. Get your tickets now at ncaa.com/frozenfour]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64210152Wed, 05 Feb 2025 18:08:48 +0000USCHOAugustana men's hockey head coach Garrett Raboin joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) discussing challenges and successes of starting a Division I college hockey program from scratch and into its second year. ...
Raboin discusses the unique journey of assembling a team, the benefits brought by the transfer portal, and the impact of a strong goaltender. He also reflects on his coaching influences and experiences, including his role in two gold medal-winning World Junior teams. The conversation touches on building a program culture, the strategic fit within the CCHA, and the advantages of a smaller yet vibrant home arena. Raboin emphasizes the importance of regional and international recruitment and looks ahead to the team's ongoing development and upcoming pivotal games.

This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Men's Division I Frozen Four, April 10 and 12 in St. Louis. Get your tickets now at ncaa.com/frozenfour]]>1436augustana,college,garrett,hockey,raboin,spotlight,uschofalse78fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/talking-usa-gold-recapping-iihf-world-juniors-with-flohockey-s-peters-season-7-episode-7--63619178https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63619178Wed, 08 Jan 2025 22:34:09 +0000USCHOFloHockey content manager and veteran prospects and NHL analyst Chris Peters joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to recap USA's gold at the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship and to look at international hockey in...1810college,hockey,usa,uscho,wjcfalse77fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/usa-hockey-s-vanbiesbrouck-previews-2025-iihf-wjc-team-season-7-episode-6--63273859https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63273859Wed, 11 Dec 2024 20:27:08 +0000USCHOUSA Hockey assistant executive director of hockey operations and general manager for the 2025 World Junior Championship team John Vanbiesbrouck joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to preview the upcoming IIHF 2025...12742025,college,hockey,iihf,john,spotlight,uscho,vanbiesbrouck,wjcfalse76fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michigan-state-s-nightingale-talks-no-1-spartans-path-to-success-season-7-episode-5--63150211
Nightingale discusses the promising start to the season and the factors contributing to the team's early success. He highlights the unity and depth of the team, his approach upon taking over the program, and the importance of focusing on the present rather than past performances. Nightingale elaborates on the development of key players and addresses areas for improvement and upcoming challenges. 

Nightingale also comments on broader changes in college hockey recruitment and the impact of Munn Ice Arena renovations on fan engagement. The episode concludes with insights into the support system and camaraderie within Michigan State's athletic department.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63150211Wed, 04 Dec 2024 21:20:54 +0000USCHOMichigan State men's hockey head coach Adam Nightingale joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger). Nightingale discusses the promising start to the season and the factors contributing to the team's early success. He...
Nightingale discusses the promising start to the season and the factors contributing to the team's early success. He highlights the unity and depth of the team, his approach upon taking over the program, and the importance of focusing on the present rather than past performances. Nightingale elaborates on the development of key players and addresses areas for improvement and upcoming challenges. 

Nightingale also comments on broader changes in college hockey recruitment and the impact of Munn Ice Arena renovations on fan engagement. The episode concludes with insights into the support system and camaraderie within Michigan State's athletic department.
]]>1282adam,big,college,hockey,michigan,ncaa,nightingale,spotlight,state,ten,uschofalse75fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/college-hockey-inc-s-hogan-discusses-chl-eligibility-growth-in-face-of-change-season-7-episode-4--62723382https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62723382Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:24:42 +0000USCHOCollege Hockey Inc. executive director Sean Hogan joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to discuss the NCAA decision allowing Canadian major junior athletes to play Division I college hockey, including CHI's efforts...1320chi,chl,college,hockey,spotlight,uschofalse74fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/maine-s-barr-talks-black-bears-recruiting-recent-success-changing-landscape-season-7-episode-3--62558269https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62558269Wed, 30 Oct 2024 19:55:01 +0000USCHOMaine head coach Ben Barr joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk Black Bears hockey through the early part of the season, transfer portal, recruiting, factors toward recent success, CHL eligibility, pending...1414college,hockey,ncaa,spotlight,uschofalse73fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rensselaer-s-smith-on-this-season-s-engineers-recruiting-changing-college-hockey-landscape-season-7-episode-2--62387161https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62387161Wed, 16 Oct 2024 18:55:02 +0000USCHORensselaer head coach Dave Smith joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk this season's Engineers, their opening weekend at Canisius, recruiting, possible CHL eligibility, the transfer portal, RPI's coming...1279college,hockey,ncaa,spotlight,uschofalse72fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arizona-state-s-powers-talks-sun-devils-chl-eligibility-roster-sizes-series-with-michigan-season-7-episode-1--62303344https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62303344Wed, 09 Oct 2024 19:00:05 +0000USCHOArizona State head coach Greg Powers joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk Sun Devils hockey, joining the NCHC, eligibility and recruiting for CHL players, roster sizes, and the upcoming home opener series...1187college,hockey,ncaa,spotlight,uschofalse71fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ncaa-d-i-men-s-ice-hockey-committee-chair-schulman-discusses-2024-selection-process-season-6-episode-19--59159200
This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men's Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit ncaa.com/mfrozenfour]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59159200Mon, 25 Mar 2024 00:34:41 +0000USCHOVermont athletic director Jeff Schulman, chair of the NCAA men's Division I ice hockey committee joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk about the process that went into the selection of this year's championship...
This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men's Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit ncaa.com/mfrozenfour]]>1275college,hockey,ncaa,uschofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/btn-hockey-analyst-caponigri-talks-big-ten-playoffs-ncaa-tournament-season-6-episode-18--59033969
This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men's Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit ncaa.com/mfrozenfour
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59033969Wed, 13 Mar 2024 16:43:57 +0000USCHOBig Ten Network and ESPN hockey analyst Paul Caponigri joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk about the Big Ten playoffs, the evolution of the conference since its founding, and prospects for its teams in the...
This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men's Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit ncaa.com/mfrozenfour
]]>1289big,college,hockey,ncaa,ten,uschofalse618fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/talking-michigan-state-big-ten-playoff-picture-with-veteran-college-hockey-writer-koepke-season-6-episode-17--58959217
This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men's Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit ncaa.com/mfrozenfour]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58959217Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:39:43 +0000USCHOVeteran college hockey writer Neil Koepke joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk about Michigan State and the Big Ten, including a look at this year's Spartans and a capsule analysis of the rest of this college...
This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men's Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit ncaa.com/mfrozenfour]]>1970college,hockey,ncaa,spotlight,uschofalse617fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/talking-nchc-playoff-race-chl-eligibility-fighting-with-college-hockey-analyst-starman-season-6-episode-16--58869757
This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men's Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit ncaa.com/mfrozenfour]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58869757Wed, 28 Feb 2024 23:10:23 +0000USCHOCollege hockey analyst Dave Starman joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk about the NCHC playoff race, as well as general topics like the discussion of CHL eligibility and fighting in college hockey. This...
This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men's Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit ncaa.com/mfrozenfour]]>1776college,hockey,ncaa,uschofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/addressing-chl-rumors-talking-mens-women-s-college-hockey-growth-with-college-hockey-inc-s-snee-season-6-episode-15--58686487
This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men's Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit ncaa.com/mfrozenfour]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58686487Wed, 14 Feb 2024 16:50:14 +0000USCHOCollege Hockey Inc. executive director Mike Snee joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to address CHL eligibility rumors, women's college hockey and CHI's new director of women's hockey Sadie Lundquist's hiring,...
This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men's Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit ncaa.com/mfrozenfour]]>1846chi,college,hockey,ncaa,snee,uschofalse615fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/talking-rules-and-officiating-with-big-ten-s-piotrowski-season-6-episode-14--58600308
This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men's Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit ncaa.com/mfrozenfour]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58600308Wed, 07 Feb 2024 16:55:39 +0000USCHOBig Ten coordinator of ice hockey officials Steve Piotrowski joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to discuss rules and officiating, including video replay, points of emphasis, and possible rule changes for next...
This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men's Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit ncaa.com/mfrozenfour]]>1875college,hockey,ncaa,officiating,rules,uschofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/talking-bc-bu-hockey-east-with-nesn-s-tyler-murray-season-6-episode-13--58522528
This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men's Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit ncaa.com/mfrozenfour]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58522528Wed, 31 Jan 2024 20:08:32 +0000USCHONESN play-by-play broadcaster Tyler Murray joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk about last weekend's home-and-home series between Boston College and Boston University, their Beanpot rematch, Hockey East this...
This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men's Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit ncaa.com/mfrozenfour]]>1281college,hockey,ncaa,spotlight,uschofalse613fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/air-force-s-serratore-on-the-falcons-500th-career-win-season-6-episode-12--58438497
This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men's Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit ncaa.com/mfrozenfour]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58438497Wed, 24 Jan 2024 22:25:03 +0000USCHOAir Force head coach Frank Serratore joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk about reaching his 500th win milestone, the history of the Falcons, recruiting without the transfer portal, Atlantic Hockey, this...
This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men's Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit ncaa.com/mfrozenfour]]>1517college,hockey,ncaa,spotlight,uschofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/st-thomas-coach-blasi-talks-tommies-developing-a-new-d-i-program-season-6-episode-11--58336462
This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men's Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit ncaa.com/mfrozenfour]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58336462Wed, 17 Jan 2024 20:40:20 +0000USCHOSt. Thomas head coach Rico Blasi joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk about this season's Tommies, developing a program during the new transfer portal era, cultivating values, a new facility under...
This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men's Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit ncaa.com/mfrozenfour]]>1617college,hockey,ncaa,spotlight,uschofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/looking-at-world-junior-championship-gold-for-team-usa-with-flosports-peters-season-6-episode-10--58246313
This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men's Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit ncaa.com/mfrozenfour]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58246313Wed, 10 Jan 2024 20:55:02 +0000USCHOFloSports senior content creator Chris Peters joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to wrap up the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship and to take us behind the scenes for Team USA's gold medal, as well as a look at...
This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men's Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit ncaa.com/mfrozenfour]]>2161college,hockey,juniors,ncaa,spotlight,usa,uscho,usntdp,worldfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/looking-behind-the-scenes-in-the-transfer-portal-with-writer-schlossman-season-6-episode-9--58191816Grand Forks Herald writer Brad Schlossman joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to discuss what he's learned about what happens behind the scenes with the transfer portal in Division I men's college hockey. We also touch on the possibility of eligibility for players in major junior in light of NIL.

Brad's story about the transfer portal in the Grand Forks Herald: https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/hockey-transfer-portal-action-begins-long-before-you-may-think

This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men's Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit ncaa.com/mfrozenfour]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58191816Wed, 03 Jan 2024 22:09:14 +0000USCHOGrand Forks Herald writer Brad Schlossman joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to discuss what he's learned about what happens behind the scenes with the transfer portal in Division I men's college hockey. We also...Grand Forks Herald writer Brad Schlossman joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to discuss what he's learned about what happens behind the scenes with the transfer portal in Division I men's college hockey. We also touch on the possibility of eligibility for players in major junior in light of NIL.

Brad's story about the transfer portal in the Grand Forks Herald: https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/hockey-transfer-portal-action-begins-long-before-you-may-think

This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men's Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit ncaa.com/mfrozenfour]]>1695college,hockey,ncaa,spotlight,uschofalse69fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/maine-s-barr-talks-black-bears-at-the-semester-break-building-culture-areas-to-improve-season-6-episode-8--57998081https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57998081Wed, 13 Dec 2023 17:07:40 +0000USCHOMaine head coach Ben Barr joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk this year's Black Bears, building a culture and work ethic, recruiting, today's players, and areas for improvement.1624college,hockey,ncaa,spotlight,uschofalse68fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/north-dakota-s-brad-berry-talks-fighting-hawks-transfers-nchc-season-6-episode-7--57854381https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57854381Wed, 29 Nov 2023 22:48:22 +0000USCHONorth Dakota head coach Brad Berry joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk this year's Fighting Hawks, building a culture with a lot of rookies and transfers, the current state of the game, the NCHC, and more.1334college,hockey,ncaa,spotlight,uschofalse67fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/st-cloud-state-s-larson-talks-huskies-player-development-series-with-minnesota-duluth-season-6-episode-6--57635532https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57635532Wed, 15 Nov 2023 20:55:02 +0000USCHOHosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by St. Cloud State head coach Brett Larson about this year's Huskies, the competitiveness of D-I college hockey, coaching in this era, and the weekend series upcoming with...1209college,hockey,ncaa,uschofalse66fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boston-college-coach-brown-talks-eagles-young-talent-coaching-in-this-era-season-6-episode-5--57545732https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57545732Tue, 07 Nov 2023 20:55:02 +0000USCHOHosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by Boston College head coach Greg Brown to talk about his No. 1-ranked Eagles. The discussion also includes coaching young talent, a look at some of this year's players, and...1274college,hockey,ncaa,uschofalse65fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/talking-the-badgers-blistering-beginning-with-writer-milewski-season-6-episode-4--57475930https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57475930Wed, 01 Nov 2023 20:42:08 +0000USCHOHosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by Wisconsin State Journal reporter and USCHO editor emeritus Todd D. Milewski to discuss the team he covers, the Wisconsin Badgers. Topics include the team's play so far...1709college,hockey,ncaa,spotlight,uschofalse62fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arizona-state-s-powers-on-sun-devils-early-season-move-to-nchc-in-2024-season-6-episode-3--57383103https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57383103Wed, 25 Oct 2023 17:30:21 +0000USCHOHosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by Arizona State head coach Greg Powers to talk about this year's team, the move next year to the NCHC, having the full complement of three assistant coaches, and this...1217college,hockey,ncaa,spotlight,uschofalse63fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/holy-cross-coach-riga-on-3-0-start-for-crusaders-creating-an-identity-season-6-episode-2--57296427https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57296427Wed, 18 Oct 2023 21:05:41 +0000USCHOHosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by Holy Cross head coach Bill Riga to discuss his Crusaders' 3-0 start, creating an identity, making incremental improvements, the transfer portal, NIL, and the upcoming...1316college,cross,hockey,holy,ncaa,uschofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/talking-michigan-state-big-ten-national-scene-with-veteran-journalist-neil-koepke-season-6-episode-1--57201028https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57201028Wed, 11 Oct 2023 22:08:51 +0000USCHOHosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by veteran journalist Neil Koepke – who has over 50 years under his belt covering college hockey – to talk about this year's Michigan State Spartans, Big Ten hockey, and the...1800college,hockey,koepke,michigan,ncaa,neil,state,uschofalse61fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/previewing-the-hockey-east-playoffs-with-play-by-play-broadcaster-murray-season-5-episode-18--53128894
This podcast is sponsored by the NCAA Men’s Division I Frozen Four, April 6th and 8th, 2023 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Secure your seats at NCAA.com/mfrozenfour
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53128894Wed, 08 Mar 2023 15:55:01 +0000USCHOHosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by NESN Hockey East play-by-play broadcaster Tyler Murray to preview that conference's single-elimination tournament. This podcast is sponsored by the NCAA Men’s Division I...
This podcast is sponsored by the NCAA Men’s Division I Frozen Four, April 6th and 8th, 2023 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Secure your seats at NCAA.com/mfrozenfour
]]>1352college,hockey,ncaa,uschofalse518fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/talking-end-of-nchc-season-with-hockey-writer-schlossman-season-5-episode-17--53056706Grand Forks Herald hockey writer Brad Elliott Schlossman to look at the NCHC as that league heads into the last weekend before conference playoffs, and at college hockey at large.

This podcast is sponsored by the NCAA Men’s Division I Frozen Four, April 6th and 8th, 2023 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Secure your seats at NCAA.com/mfrozenfour]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53056706Wed, 01 Mar 2023 20:51:57 +0000USCHOHosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by Grand Forks Herald hockey writer Brad Elliott Schlossman to look at the NCHC as that league heads into the last weekend before conference playoffs, and at college hockey...Grand Forks Herald hockey writer Brad Elliott Schlossman to look at the NCHC as that league heads into the last weekend before conference playoffs, and at college hockey at large.

This podcast is sponsored by the NCAA Men’s Division I Frozen Four, April 6th and 8th, 2023 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Secure your seats at NCAA.com/mfrozenfour]]>1707college,hockey,ncaa,uschofalse517fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/looking-at-the-big-ten-with-hockey-writer-jess-myers-season-5-episode-16--52815679
This podcast is sponsored by the NCAA Men’s Division I Frozen Four, April 6th and 8th, 2023 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Secure your seats at NCAA.com/mfrozenfour]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52815679Wed, 22 Feb 2023 20:55:01 +0000USCHOHosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by The Rink Live hockey writer Jess Myers to look at the Big Ten as that league heads into the last weekend before conference playoffs. This podcast is sponsored by the NCAA...
This podcast is sponsored by the NCAA Men’s Division I Frozen Four, April 6th and 8th, 2023 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Secure your seats at NCAA.com/mfrozenfour]]>1357college,hockey,ncaa,uschofalse516fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/minnesota-state-s-mike-hastings-on-this-season-s-mavericks-ccha-season-5-episode-15--52744951
This podcast is sponsored by the NCAA Men’s Division I Frozen Four, April 6th and 8th, 2023 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Secure your seats at NCAA.com/mfrozenfour]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52744951Wed, 15 Feb 2023 20:55:01 +0000USCHOHosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by Minnesota State head coach Mike Hastings, talking the Mavericks and their mid-season turnaround, coming off a bye week, the CCHA, and the upcoming series at Bemidji State....
This podcast is sponsored by the NCAA Men’s Division I Frozen Four, April 6th and 8th, 2023 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Secure your seats at NCAA.com/mfrozenfour]]>1511college,hockey,ncaa,uschofalse515fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/incoming-atlantic-hockey-cha-commissioner-morgan-on-her-goals-experience-season-5-episode-14--52673176
This podcast is sponsored by the NCAA Men’s Division I Frozen Four, April 6th and 8th, 2023 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Secure your seats at NCAA.com/mfrozenfour]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52673176Wed, 08 Feb 2023 20:55:01 +0000USCHOHosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by incoming Atlantic Hockey and College Hockey America commissioner Michelle Morgan, discussing her goals for the leagues and her experience in hockey, NCAA sports,...
This podcast is sponsored by the NCAA Men’s Division I Frozen Four, April 6th and 8th, 2023 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Secure your seats at NCAA.com/mfrozenfour]]>1493college,hockey,ncaa,uschofalse514fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/minnesota-duluth-s-sandelin-on-bulldogs-nchc-season-5-episode-13--52606188
This podcast is sponsored by the NCAA Men’s Division I Frozen Four, April 6th and 8th, 2023 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Secure your seats at NCAA.com/mfrozenfour]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52606188Wed, 01 Feb 2023 20:55:01 +0000USCHOHosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by Minnesota Duluth head coach Scott Sandelin, talking this year's Bulldogs, some early-season injuries, the 10th anniversary of the NCHC, modern video and analytics, rule...
This podcast is sponsored by the NCAA Men’s Division I Frozen Four, April 6th and 8th, 2023 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Secure your seats at NCAA.com/mfrozenfour]]>1697college,hockey,ncaa,uschofalse513fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hockey-east-supervisor-of-officials-murphy-on-rules-officiating-season-5-episode-12--52541987
This podcast is sponsored by the NCAA Men’s Division I Frozen Four, April 6th and 8th, 2023 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Secure your seats at NCAA.com/mfrozenfour]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52541987Wed, 25 Jan 2023 20:55:01 +0000USCHOHosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by Hockey East supervisor of officials Brian Murphy. The discussion about college hockey rules and officiating includes goalie interference, contact to the head, hitting from...
This podcast is sponsored by the NCAA Men’s Division I Frozen Four, April 6th and 8th, 2023 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Secure your seats at NCAA.com/mfrozenfour]]>2365false512fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/harvard-s-donato-talks-crimson-ecac-hockey-bouncing-back-after-pandemic-season-season-5-episode-11--52475311
This podcast is sponsored by the NCAA Men’s Division I Frozen Four, April 6th and 8th, 2023 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Secure your seats at NCAA.com/mfrozenfour]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52475311Wed, 18 Jan 2023 20:55:01 +0000USCHOHosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by Harvard head coach Ted Donato. The conversation includes a look at this year's Crimson, ECAC Hockey, bouncing back from a canceled season, and this weekend's games at Yale...
This podcast is sponsored by the NCAA Men’s Division I Frozen Four, April 6th and 8th, 2023 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Secure your seats at NCAA.com/mfrozenfour]]>1553college,harvard,hockey,ncaa,uschofalse511fullhttps://www.uscho.com/2023/01/11/ohio-states-rohlik-talks-this-seasons-buckeyes-big-ten-uscho-spotlight-season-5-episode-10/
This podcast is sponsored by the NCAA Men’s Division I Frozen Four, April 6th and 8th, 2023 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Secure your seats at NCAA.com/mfrozenfour]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52406326Wed, 11 Jan 2023 20:55:01 +0000USCHOHosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by Ohio State head coach Steve Rohlik to discuss this season's Buckeyes, Big Ten hockey, last weekend's sweep of Michigan State and this coming weekend's series at Michigan....
This podcast is sponsored by the NCAA Men’s Division I Frozen Four, April 6th and 8th, 2023 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Secure your seats at NCAA.com/mfrozenfour]]>1209college,hockey,ohio,state,uschofalse510fullhttps://www.uscho.com/2023/01/04/alaska-anchorage-head-coach-matt-shasby-talks-seawolves-hockey-uscho-spotlight-season-5-episode-9/
This podcast is sponsored by the NCAA Men’s Division I Frozen Four, April 6th and 8th, 2023 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Secure your seats at NCAA.com/mfrozenfour]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52353648Wed, 04 Jan 2023 18:29:39 +0000USCHOHosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by Alaska Anchorage head coach Matt Shasby to talk about the restart of the Seawolves program, including this year's team, the weekend sweep of UMass Lowell, assembling a...
This podcast is sponsored by the NCAA Men’s Division I Frozen Four, April 6th and 8th, 2023 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Secure your seats at NCAA.com/mfrozenfour]]>1739college,hockey,ncaa,uschofalse59fullhttps://www.uscho.com/2022/12/14/previewing-the-2023-iihf-world-junior-championship-with-chris-peters-uscho-spotlight-season-5-episode-8/
This podcast is sponsored by DCU, Digital Federal Credit Union at DCU.org.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52188509Wed, 14 Dec 2022 20:53:19 +0000USCHOHosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by FloHockey senior content creator Chris Peters to preview the U.S. National Junior Team and the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship. This podcast is sponsored by DCU,...
This podcast is sponsored by DCU, Digital Federal Credit Union at DCU.org.]]>1961college,hockey,iihf,junior,worldfalse58fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/western-michigan-s-pat-ferschweiler-on-the-broncos-nchc-season-5-episode-7--52059081
This podcast is sponsored by DCU, Digital Federal Credit Union at DCU.org.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52059081Wed, 30 Nov 2022 20:55:01 +0000USCHOHosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by Western Michigan head coach Pat Ferschweiler to talk about this year's Broncos, the evolution of the game, what he enjoys about the job, this season's NCHC, and the...
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This podcast is sponsored by DCU, Digital Federal Credit Union at DCU.org.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51916891Wed, 16 Nov 2022 20:55:01 +0000USCHOHosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by Michigan State head coach Adam Nightingale to discuss his Spartans' fast start, key players, team culture, renovations to Munn Ice Arena, the Big Ten, and this weekend's...
This podcast is sponsored by DCU, Digital Federal Credit Union at DCU.org.]]>1357college,hockey,ncaa,uschofalse56fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/penn-state-s-guy-gadowsky-on-this-year-s-nittany-lions-big-ten-hockey-season-5-episode-5--51766731
This podcast is sponsored by DCU, Digital Federal Credit Union at DCU.org.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51766731Wed, 02 Nov 2022 17:05:34 +0000USCHOHosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by Penn State head coach Guy Gadowsky to talk about the Nittany Lions' 8-0 start, the strength of the Big Ten, the atmosphere at Pegula, putting together a non-conference...
This podcast is sponsored by DCU, Digital Federal Credit Union at DCU.org.]]>1226college,hockey,ncaa,uschofalse55fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/that-minnesota-north-dakota-weekend-what-s-ahead-with-writers-myers-and-schlossman-season-5-episode-4--51707541
This podcast is sponsored by DCU, Digital Federal Credit Union at DCU.org.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51707541Thu, 27 Oct 2022 18:21:23 +0000USCHOHosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by Jess Myers and Brad Schlossman of The Rink Live to relive last weekend's Minnesota-North Dakota series and what's ahead for both teams, plus a look around the NCHC and Big...
This podcast is sponsored by DCU, Digital Federal Credit Union at DCU.org.]]>1502college,hockey,ncaa,uschofalse54fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/umass-head-coach-greg-carvel-on-this-year-s-minutemen-staying-at-the-top-season-5-episode-3--51620989
This podcast is sponsored by DCU, Digital Federal Credit Union at DCU.org.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51620989Wed, 19 Oct 2022 14:01:34 +0000USCHOHosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by Massachusetts head coach Greg Carvel, talking last weekend's sweep of then-No. 1 Denver, staying at the top of D-I hockey, this year's Minutemen, and this coming weekend's...
This podcast is sponsored by DCU, Digital Federal Credit Union at DCU.org.]]>1448college,hockey,ncaa,uschofalse53fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arizona-state-s-greg-powers-on-the-opening-of-mullett-arena-this-year-s-sun-devils-season-5-episode-2--51554913
This podcast is sponsored by DCU, Digital Federal Credit Union at DCU.org.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51554913Wed, 12 Oct 2022 20:55:01 +0000USCHOHosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by Arizona State head coach Greg Powers as his Sun Devils open up Mullett Arena with a weekend series against Colgate. We also discuss this year's team, building an...
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This podcast is sponsored by DCU – Digital Federal Credit Union – at dcu.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49096458Thu, 17 Mar 2022 17:40:50 +0000USCHOHosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) take a look at the 10 players named Wednesday as 2022 Hobey Baker Award finalists: Matty Beniers, Bobby Brink, Brian Halonen, Luke Hughes, Devon Levi, Dryden McKay, Ben Meyers, Yaniv...
This podcast is sponsored by DCU – Digital Federal Credit Union – at dcu.org]]>1694baker,college,hobey,hockey,ncaa,spotlight,uschofalse4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bentley-s-ryan-soderquist-on-playoff-road-sweep-working-through-with-on-ice-adversity-season-4-episode-22--48998191
This podcast is sponsored by DCU – Digital Federal Credit Union – at dcu.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48998191Wed, 09 Mar 2022 20:55:02 +0000USCHOHosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined for a second time this season by Bentley head coach Ryan Soderquist. The Falcons were at or near the top of Atlantic Hockey through the first half of the season, but slumped...
This podcast is sponsored by DCU – Digital Federal Credit Union – at dcu.org]]>1698college,hockey,ncaa,spotlight,uschofalse4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/outgoing-nchc-commissioner-josh-fenton-on-the-conference-college-hockey-season-4-episode-21--48924121
This podcast is sponsored by DCU – Digital Federal Credit Union – at dcu.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48924121Wed, 02 Mar 2022 20:55:02 +0000USCHOHosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by NCHC commissioner Josh Fenton. The conversation includes the conference's position as college hockey's top league, his departure to the Summit League, three-on-three...
This podcast is sponsored by DCU – Digital Federal Credit Union – at dcu.org]]>1831college,hockey,ncaa,spotlight,uschofalse4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boston-university-s-albie-o-connell-talks-terriers-hockey-east-evolution-of-the-game-season-4-episode-20--48832590
This podcast is sponsored by DCU – Digital Federal Credit Union – at dcu.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48832590Wed, 23 Feb 2022 20:55:02 +0000USCHOHosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by Boston University head coach Albie O'Connell. The conversation includes this season's Terriers and their great run since December, the evolution of the game and coaching,...
This podcast is sponsored by DCU – Digital Federal Credit Union – at dcu.org]]>1449college,hockey,ncaa,spotlight,uschofalse4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mercyhurst-s-rick-gotkin-talks-lakers-atlantic-hockey-d-i-committee-season-4-episode-19--48774861
This podcast is sponsored by DCU – Digital Federal Credit Union – at dcu.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48774861Thu, 17 Feb 2022 20:55:02 +0000USCHOHosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by Mercyhurst head coach Rick Gotkin. The conversation includes this season's Lakers, the regular-season race in Atlantic Hockey, transfers, and serving on the NCAA D-I men's...
This podcast is sponsored by DCU – Digital Federal Credit Union – at dcu.org]]>1395college,hockey,ncaa,spotlight,uschofalse4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/merrimack-s-scott-borek-talks-this-season-s-warriors-hockey-east-recruiting-season-4-episode-18--48661589
This podcast is sponsored by DCU – Digital Federal Credit Union – at dcu.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48661589Wed, 09 Feb 2022 20:55:03 +0000USCHOHosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by Merrimack head coach Scott Borek. The conversation includes this year's Warriors, Hockey East, recruiting, and coaching today's players. This podcast is sponsored by...
This podcast is sponsored by DCU – Digital Federal Credit Union – at dcu.org]]>1507college,hockey,ncaa,spotlight,uschofalse4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/talking-rules-and-officiating-with-big-ten-s-steve-piotrowski-season-4-episode-17--48577159
This podcast is sponsored by DCU – Digital Federal Credit Union – at dcu.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48577159Thu, 03 Feb 2022 20:55:02 +0000USCHOHosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by Big Ten director of officials and former NCAA secretary–rules editor for men's and women's ice hockey Steve Piotrowski to talk about officiating and rules. This...
This podcast is sponsored by DCU – Digital Federal Credit Union – at dcu.org]]>2233false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/minnesota-state-s-mike-hastings-talks-mavericks-ccha-olympics-season-4-episode-16--48453231
This podcast is sponsored by DCU – Digital Federal Credit Union – at dcu.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48453231Wed, 26 Jan 2022 19:55:02 +0000USCHOHosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by Minnesota State head coach Mike Hastings. The conversation includes this year's Mavericks, the new CCHA, prepping for the Olympics, and this weekend's series with Arizona...
This podcast is sponsored by DCU – Digital Federal Credit Union – at dcu.org]]>1535college,hockey,ncaa,spotlight,uschofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-hampshire-s-mike-souza-talks-wildcats-hockey-east-race-season-4-episode-15-updated--48370581
This podcast is sponsored by DCU – Digital Federal Credit Union – at dcu.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48370581Thu, 20 Jan 2022 01:52:41 +0000USCHOHosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by New Hampshire head coach Mike Souza. The conversation includes this year's Wildcats, the Hockey East race, coping with COVID, recruiting, and this weekend's series with...
This podcast is sponsored by DCU – Digital Federal Credit Union – at dcu.org]]>1343college,hockey,ncaa,spotlight,uschofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/aic-s-eric-lang-talks-yellow-jackets-atlantic-hockey-mentor-gary-wright-season-4-episode-14--48284250
Here's the link to Bauer's feature on AIC freshman Reggie Millette that was mentioned in the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6ymfYS5ZPI

This podcast is sponsored by DCU – Digital Federal Credit Union – at dcu.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48284250Thu, 13 Jan 2022 19:54:05 +0000USCHOHosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by American International head coach Eric Lang. The conversation includes this year's Yellow Jackets – now in first place in Atlantic Hockey and on a six-game winning streak...
Here's the link to Bauer's feature on AIC freshman Reggie Millette that was mentioned in the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6ymfYS5ZPI

This podcast is sponsored by DCU – Digital Federal Credit Union – at dcu.org]]>1336college,hockey,ncaa,spotlight,uschofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ohio-state-s-steve-rohlik-talks-this-season-s-buckeyes-big-ten-parity-season-4-episode-13--48184420
This podcast is sponsored by DCU – Digital Federal Credit Union – at dcu.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48184420Thu, 06 Jan 2022 02:02:31 +0000USCHOHosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by Ohio State head coach Steve Rohlik. The conversation includes this year's Buckeyes, high points of the season, the Big Ten's competitiveness, the transfer portal, and...
This podcast is sponsored by DCU – Digital Federal Credit Union – at dcu.org]]>1153college,hockey,ncaa,spotlight,uschofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wjc-2022-preview-with-hockey-draft-and-prospects-writer-chris-peters-season-4-episode-12--47938310https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47938310Wed, 15 Dec 2021 22:15:19 +0000USCHOHosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by NHL draft and prospects writer Chris Peters (@chrismpeters) of @DailyFaceoff and hockeysense.substack.com to preview the 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship.2221iihf,spotlight,uscho,wjcfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/northern-michigan-s-grant-potulny-talks-this-year-s-wildcats-new-ccha-season-4-episode-11--47840018https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47840018Wed, 08 Dec 2021 20:55:02 +0000USCHOHosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by Northern Michigan head coach Grant Potulny. The conversation includes this year's Wildcats, high points of the season, the new CCHA, the transfer portal, and this...1194college,hockey,ncaa,spotlight,uschofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rit-s-wayne-wilson-talks-this-year-s-tigers-400-win-milestone-season-4-episode-9--47739712https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47739712Wed, 01 Dec 2021 20:55:01 +0000USCHOHosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by Rochester Institute of Technology head coach Wayne Wilson. The conversation includes Wilson's milestone 400th victory at RIT achieved last weekend at Princeton, this...1293college,hockey,ncaa,spotlight,uschofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michigan-s-mel-pearson-on-this-year-s-wolverines-coaching-a-young-talented-team-roster-management-season-4-episode-8--47505852https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47505852Wed, 17 Nov 2021 20:55:01 +0000USCHOHosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by Michigan head coach Mel Pearson. The conversation includes the Wolverines' strong start, the unique aspects of coaching a team loaded with top NHL prospects, roster...1373college,hockey,mel,michigan,pearson,spotlight,uschofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/northeastern-s-jerry-keefe-on-the-huskies-transition-to-head-coach-hockey-east-season-4-episode-7--47399264https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47399264Wed, 10 Nov 2021 20:55:09 +0000USCHOHosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by Northeastern coach Jerry Keefe. The conversation includes the season this far, his transition from assistant to head coach this summer, navigating the transfer and fifth...1327college,hockey,jerry,keefe,northeastern,spotlight,uschofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/penn-state-s-guy-gadowsky-on-this-season-s-nittany-lions-big-ten-hockey-d-i-expansion-season-4-episode-6--47280752https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47280752Wed, 03 Nov 2021 19:55:16 +0000USCHOHosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by Penn State head coach Guy Gadowsky. The conversation includes a review of this year's team, the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame game win over North Dakota last weekend in...1502gadowsky,guy,penn,spotlight,state,uschofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/providence-s-nate-leaman-on-the-friars-early-going-transfers-mentoring-coaches-season-4-episode-5--47171656https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47171656Wed, 27 Oct 2021 18:55:18 +0000USCHOHosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by Providence head coach Nate Leaman. The discussion includes a look at the Friars' 5-2 start, how transfers and fifth-year players are affecting college hockey, mentoring...1353college,hockey,spotlight,uschofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bentley-s-ryan-soderquist-on-this-year-s-falcons-transfers-atlantic-hockey-season-4-episode-4--47062639https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47062639Wed, 20 Oct 2021 18:55:16 +0000USCHOHosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by Bentley head coach Ryan Soderquist, fresh off the Falcons' 6-2 win over then-No. 6 Boston College. Topics include how this year's team is coming together, the transfer...1529college,hockey,spotlight,uschofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michigan-tech-s-joe-shawhan-on-this-year-s-huskies-transfer-rules-the-new-ccha-season-4-episode-3--46961921https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46961921Wed, 13 Oct 2021 19:38:07 +0000USCHOMichigan Tech head coach Joe Shawhan joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk about his Huskies team, which swept then-No. 13 Wisconsin on the road last weekend. The discussion includes this year's MTU squad,...2246college,hockey,joe,michigan,shawhan,spotlight,tech,uschofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arizona-state-s-greg-powers-on-this-season-s-sun-devils-season-4-episode-2--46853216https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46853216Wed, 06 Oct 2021 19:55:18 +0000USCHOArizona State head coach Greg Powers joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk all things Sun Devils hockey. Topics include last weekend's split with UMass Lowell and this weekend's games at Denver, being road...1525arizona,college,hockey,spotlight,state,uschofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/off-season-review-virtual-coaches-clinic-preview-with-chi-s-snee-coaches-site-s-wilbur-season-4-episode-1--46745008
In the second segment, Jim and Ed are joined by College Hockey Inc. executive director Mike Snee and Aaron Wilbur, founder and CEO of The Coaches Site, to preview next week's Virtual Coaches Clinic (https://collegehockeyincclinic.com).]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46745008Wed, 29 Sep 2021 17:55:13 +0000USCHOIn the opening segment, hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) catch us up on offseason and preseason news, including the USCHO.com Division I men's ice hockey preseason poll, transfers and fifth-year players, needing homes...
In the second segment, Jim and Ed are joined by College Hockey Inc. executive director Mike Snee and Aaron Wilbur, founder and CEO of The Coaches Site, to preview next week's Virtual Coaches Clinic (https://collegehockeyincclinic.com).]]>3055chi,college,hockey,uschofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/previewing-the-umass-st-cloud-frozen-four-final-and-reviewing-the-semifinals-season-3-episode-18--44274720
In a free-flowing conversation, they wrap up Thursday night's Frozen Four semifinal games between St. Cloud State and Minnesota State and between UMass and Minnesota Duluth and look ahead at the Minutemen-Huskies final on Saturday.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44274720Fri, 09 Apr 2021 17:13:01 +0000USCHOHosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by Chris Peters (@chrismpeters) of Hockey Sense with Chris Peters and Todd Milewski (@ToddMilewski), USCHO.com editor emeritus and writer for the Wisconsin State Journal and...
In a free-flowing conversation, they wrap up Thursday night's Frozen Four semifinal games between St. Cloud State and Minnesota State and between UMass and Minnesota Duluth and look ahead at the Minutemen-Huskies final on Saturday.]]>2405college,four,frozen,hockey,ncaa,uschofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2021-ncaa-frozen-four-semifinal-preview-with-writer-chris-peters-season-3-episode-17--44223953https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44223953Tue, 06 Apr 2021 17:42:14 +0000USCHOHockey writer Chris Peters (@chrismpeters) from hockeysense.substack.com joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to preview the 2021 NCAA men's D-I ice hockey semifinals between Minnesota State and St. Cloud State and...1768college,four,frozen,hockey,ncaa,uschofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ncaa-d-i-men-s-ice-hockey-regionals-preview-with-espn-s-john-buccigross-season-3-episode-16--44021257
Buccigross will have the play-by-play in the Bridgeport regional and in the Frozen Four in Pittsburgh alongside Barry Melrose and Colby Cohen.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44021257Tue, 23 Mar 2021 19:17:27 +0000USCHOESPN's John Buccigross joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to preview this weekend's NCAA D-I men's ice hockey regionals. Buccigross will have the play-by-play in the Bridgeport regional and in the Frozen Four in...
Buccigross will have the play-by-play in the Bridgeport regional and in the Frozen Four in Pittsburgh alongside Barry Melrose and Colby Cohen.]]>1510buccigross,college,espn,four,frozen,hockey,john,ncaa,uschofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ecac-hockey-commissioner-steve-hagwell-on-this-season-upcoming-tournament-2020-21-rules-season-3-episode-15--43812061
Commissioner Steve Hagwell joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) for a wide-ranging discussion, including how the remaining four teams have adapted, what short- and long-term outcomes there may be from pandemic protocols and student-athlete transfers, about the 2020-21 overtime changes, room for future growth of college hockey, and his conference's NCAA bid prospects.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43812061Tue, 09 Mar 2021 17:23:01 +0000USCHONo men's D-I hockey conference was more impacted by COVID-19 than ECAC Hockey, which saw eight of its 12 teams elect not to play this season. Commissioner Steve Hagwell joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) for a...
Commissioner Steve Hagwell joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) for a wide-ranging discussion, including how the remaining four teams have adapted, what short- and long-term outcomes there may be from pandemic protocols and student-athlete transfers, about the 2020-21 overtime changes, room for future growth of college hockey, and his conference's NCAA bid prospects.]]>1362falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/american-international-s-eric-lang-on-building-the-yellow-jackets-program-this-season-season-3-episode-14--43705470https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43705470Tue, 02 Mar 2021 17:19:31 +0000USCHOAmerican International clinched its third consecutive Atlantic Hockey regular season championship – no small feat for a team that few had heard of five years ago. Head coach Eric Lang joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger...1425aha,aic,atlantic,college,hockey,jackets,ncaa,uscho,yellowfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/north-dakota-s-brad-berry-talks-fighting-hawks-nchc-playoffs-keeping-seniors-four-years-season-3-episode-13--43603468https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43603468Tue, 23 Feb 2021 17:40:17 +0000USCHOLast weekend, North Dakota clinched the NCHC regular season trophy, the Penrose Cup. Fighting Hawks head coach Brad Berry joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk about this year's team, the competitiveness and...1268college,dakota,fighting,hawks,hockey,ncaa,north,uschofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ncaa-tournament-selection-and-preparations-with-d-i-men-s-ice-hockey-chair-mike-kemp-season-3-episode-12--43496782https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43496782Tue, 16 Feb 2021 20:21:01 +0000USCHOWith a commitment to making this season's tournament happen, the NCAA men's D-I ice hockey committee has had a lot on its plate. Committee chair Mike Kemp, associate athletic director at Omaha, joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger...1365college,four,frozen,hockey,ncaa,uschofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nchc-commissioner-josh-fenton-talks-frozen-faceoff-the-pod-3x3-ot-ncaa-selection-season-3-episode-11--43368125
Other topics include this season's implementation of 3x3 overtime, Fenton's proposal for NCAA selection criteria in this non-Pairwise season, and how college hockey can accommodate growth.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43368125Tue, 09 Feb 2021 16:30:42 +0000USCHONCHC commissioner Josh Fenton joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) in a wide-ranging discussion about this season in the NCHC, including plans for a Frozen Faceoff at North Dakota's Ralph Engelstad Arena, the NCHC...
Other topics include this season's implementation of 3x3 overtime, Fenton's proposal for NCAA selection criteria in this non-Pairwise season, and how college hockey can accommodate growth.]]>1363college,fenton,hockey,josh,ncaa,nchc,spotlight,uschofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uconn-s-mike-cavanaugh-talks-huskies-some-positives-amid-covid-19-restrictions-season-3-episode-10--43233161
Huskies head coach Mike Cavanaugh joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk about this year's team, the World Juniors appearances by Vladislav Firstov and Yan Kuznetsov, playing on campus instead of in Hartford, and some positives that have resulted even amid COVID-19 limitations.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43233161Tue, 02 Feb 2021 15:25:02 +0000USCHOAfter a 1-4-1 start, UConn is 6-2-1 in its last nine games, including a weekend sweep of Merrimack. Huskies head coach Mike Cavanaugh joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk about this year's team, the World...
Huskies head coach Mike Cavanaugh joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk about this year's team, the World Juniors appearances by Vladislav Firstov and Yan Kuznetsov, playing on campus instead of in Hartford, and some positives that have resulted even amid COVID-19 limitations.]]>1165cavanaugh,college,hockey,mike,ncaa,spotlight,uconn,uschofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mercyhurst-s-rick-gotkin-on-this-season-s-lakers-covid-19-accommodations-scheduling-season-3-episode-9--43112281https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43112281Tue, 26 Jan 2021 15:25:08 +0000USCHOWith four straight wins, including 5-of-6 points from then-No. 17 Robert Morris, Mercyhurst has been playing well. Lakers head coach Rick Gotkin joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk about his team, as well as...1266college,hockey,mercyhurst,ncaa,spotlight,uschofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/notre-dame-s-jeff-jackson-talks-fighting-irish-big-ten-pandemic-analytics-season-3-episode-8--43015909https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43015909Tue, 19 Jan 2021 21:37:33 +0000USCHOHosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by Notre Dame head coach Jeff Jackson, whose Fighting Irish swept then-No. 1 Minnesota last weekend. Jackson speaks about this year's team, the Big Ten's response to the...1474big,college,dame,hockey,jackson,jeff,ncaa,notre,spotlight,ten,uschofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alabama-huntsville-s-lance-west-talks-this-year-s-chargers-future-growth-of-program-season-3-episode-7--42891371
First-year Chargers head coach Lance West joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk about the weekend, future plans which include a new arena and a new league home, filling 13 open spots on the team during the offseason, and recruiting.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42891371Tue, 12 Jan 2021 16:25:16 +0000USCHOAlabama Huntsville won its first two games of the season, and first home wins, with a weekend sweep of Ferris state. First-year Chargers head coach Lance West joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk about the...
First-year Chargers head coach Lance West joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk about the weekend, future plans which include a new arena and a new league home, filling 13 open spots on the team during the offseason, and recruiting.]]>1168alabama,chargers,college,hockey,huntsville,ncaa,uschofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/robert-morris-derek-schooley-talks-colonials-recruiting-in-pittsburgh-frozen-four-planning-season-3-episode-6--42801489https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42801489Tue, 05 Jan 2021 18:07:29 +0000USCHORobert Morris is off to a strong 8-3 start overall and 6-1 in Atlantic Hockey play. Head coach Derek Schooley joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk about this year's team, playing a compressed and changing...1270college,derek,hockey,morris,ncaa,robert,schooley,uschofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/world-juniors-2021-preview-with-chris-peters-season-3-episode-5--42600441https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42600441Tue, 22 Dec 2020 14:55:16 +0000USCHOThe semester break in college hockey signals that it's time for the IIHF Under-20 Men's World Junior Championship. Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by ESPN's Chris Peters (@chrismpeters) to preview the...1434falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/talking-penn-state-hockey-with-coach-guy-gadowsky-season-3-episode-4--42489114
Nittany Lions head coach Guy Gadowsky joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk about his young team, COVID-19 adjustments, rule changes this season, and playing in an empty Pegula Ice Arena.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42489114Tue, 15 Dec 2020 17:55:02 +0000USCHOAfter dropping its first five games, Penn State has won three in a row, including a pair of overtime games last weekend against Arizona State. Nittany Lions head coach Guy Gadowsky joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger...
Nittany Lions head coach Guy Gadowsky joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk about his young team, COVID-19 adjustments, rule changes this season, and playing in an empty Pegula Ice Arena.]]>1371college,hockey,ncaa,penn,state,uschofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boston-college-s-jerry-york-on-this-season-s-team-dealing-with-protocols-season-3-episode-3--42382615https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42382615Tue, 08 Dec 2020 17:51:11 +0000USCHOHosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by Boston College head coach Jerry York to talk about this year's team, how they are dealing with pandemic protocols, a coming milestone in career wins, and about losing some...1234college,hockey,jerry,ncaa,uscho,yorkfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rit-s-wayne-wilson-on-a-restarted-season-this-year-s-tigers-aha-pods-season-3-episode-2--42263832
Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) talk with RIT head coach Wayne Wilson about the process that led to the restoration of this year's campaign, what he expected this season from his team and what he learned about the Tigers from a weekend split against Clarkson. We also discuss the Atlantic Hockey pod schedule and look ahead at games this weekend against Niagara.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42263832Tue, 01 Dec 2020 18:31:17 +0000USCHORochester Institute of Technology was the first Division I team to cancel its 2020-21 season but also the first to restore it. Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) talk with RIT head coach Wayne Wilson about the process...
Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) talk with RIT head coach Wayne Wilson about the process that led to the restoration of this year's campaign, what he expected this season from his team and what he learned about the Tigers from a weekend split against Clarkson. We also discuss the Atlantic Hockey pod schedule and look ahead at games this weekend against Niagara.]]>1263college,hockey,ncaa,rit,uscho,wayne,wilsonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michigan-s-mel-pearson-talks-wolverines-pandemic-compressed-big-ten-schedule-season-3-episode-1--42011964https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42011964Tue, 17 Nov 2020 20:55:12 +0000USCHOHosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by Michigan head coach Mel Pearson to discuss this year's Wolverines team, preparations in an extended preseason, precautions in the face of the pandemic, and a compressed...1570college,hockey,michigan,ncaa,uscho,wolverinesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cancelling-the-ncaa-tournament-what-s-next-with-men-s-d-i-chair-steve-metcalf-season-2-episode-25--23988458
Metcalf discusses the whirlwind of decisions that were made as news changed very quickly last week. Also discussed are the future of Detroit hosting a Frozen Four, the possibility of providing additional eligibility to hockey players, the impact of contagion on future protocols, and Metcalf's retrospective on serving on the committee.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23988458Tue, 17 Mar 2020 19:11:58 +0000USCHOHosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by Steve Metcalf, chair of the NCAA men's D-I ice hockey committee, deputy director of athletics at New Hampshire, and incoming commissioner of Hockey East. Metcalf...
Metcalf discusses the whirlwind of decisions that were made as news changed very quickly last week. Also discussed are the future of Detroit hosting a Frozen Four, the possibility of providing additional eligibility to hockey players, the impact of contagion on future protocols, and Metcalf's retrospective on serving on the committee.]]>1713falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/conference-tournaments-canceled-what-comes-next-season-2-episode-24--23802374
With this news, hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) sat down to discuss the news and its implications, as well as what might come next.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23802374Thu, 12 Mar 2020 20:12:39 +0000USCHOJust hours after deciding that league playoffs would be played with no spectators in attendance, five of the six men's D-I hockey conferences announced that they were canceling their postseason tournaments altogether. With this news, hosts Jim...
With this news, hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) sat down to discuss the news and its implications, as well as what might come next.]]>1558falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pairwise-analysis-who-s-in-who-could-be-plus-what-might-be-the-effects-of-covid-19-season-2-episode-23--23762120
And they weigh in on the effects COVID-19 might have – although with breaking news, these comments may not be completely up to date as the show was recorded at about 2 p.m. EDT on March 11, 2020. Harvard's cancellation of the remainder of its season broke after this was recorded.

USCHO PairWise Rankings: https://www.uscho.com/rankings/pairwise-rankings/d-i-men/

USCHO PairWise Explanation: https://www.uscho.com/faq/pairwise-rankings-explanation/

USCHO RPI and Explanation: https://www.uscho.com/rankings/rpi/d-i-men/

This episode is sponsored by the 2020 NCAA Frozen Four, April 9 and 11 in Detroit. Visit ncaa.com/frozenfour for tickets.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23762120Wed, 11 Mar 2020 19:22:29 +0000USCHOHosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at the PairWise Rankings, who's in and who could be in, and answer listener questions. And they weigh in on the effects COVID-19 might have – although with breaking news, these...
And they weigh in on the effects COVID-19 might have – although with breaking news, these comments may not be completely up to date as the show was recorded at about 2 p.m. EDT on March 11, 2020. Harvard's cancellation of the remainder of its season broke after this was recorded.

USCHO PairWise Rankings: https://www.uscho.com/rankings/pairwise-rankings/d-i-men/

USCHO PairWise Explanation: https://www.uscho.com/faq/pairwise-rankings-explanation/

USCHO RPI and Explanation: https://www.uscho.com/rankings/rpi/d-i-men/

This episode is sponsored by the 2020 NCAA Frozen Four, April 9 and 11 in Detroit. Visit ncaa.com/frozenfour for tickets.]]>2106coronavirus,covid-19,pairwisefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cornell-s-mike-schafer-talks-big-red-and-ecac-hockey-season-2-episode-22--23472613
This episode is sponsored by the 2020 NCAA Frozen Four, April 9 and 11 in Detroit. Visit ncaa.com/frozenfour for tickets.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23472613Wed, 04 Mar 2020 17:29:23 +0000USCHOCornell completed its regular season with just two losses and won ECAC Hockey's Cleary Cup for the regular season championship. Big Red head coach Mike Schafer joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to look at this...
This episode is sponsored by the 2020 NCAA Frozen Four, April 9 and 11 in Detroit. Visit ncaa.com/frozenfour for tickets.]]>1366falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uconn-s-mike-cavanaugh-on-the-huskies-hockey-east-race-season-2-episode-21--23216589
UConn head coach Mike Cavanaugh joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk about this season's Huskies, recruiting and team building, and the last two weekends of Hockey East regular season play – including his team's home-and-home series with UMass.

Cavanaugh also has some fresh thoughts on overtime rules as well as the Hockey East schedule and playoff format.

This episode is sponsored by the 2020 NCAA Frozen Four, April 9 and 11 in Detroit. Visit ncaa.com/frozenfour for tickets.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23216589Wed, 26 Feb 2020 17:31:37 +0000USCHOThe Hockey East playoff race is the tightest in a decade, and one of the hottest teams in the conference over the last several weeks is Connecticut. UConn head coach Mike Cavanaugh joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger...
UConn head coach Mike Cavanaugh joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk about this season's Huskies, recruiting and team building, and the last two weekends of Hockey East regular season play – including his team's home-and-home series with UMass.

Cavanaugh also has some fresh thoughts on overtime rules as well as the Hockey East schedule and playoff format.

This episode is sponsored by the 2020 NCAA Frozen Four, April 9 and 11 in Detroit. Visit ncaa.com/frozenfour for tickets.]]>1607cavanaugh,mike,uconnfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-conversation-with-incoming-hockey-east-commissioner-steve-metcalf-season-2-episode-20--22971053
Metcalf joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) in a wide-ranging discussion about what led him to apply for the position, what sorts of initiatives he plans to take, working with other conferences, his views on the national scene in college hockey, and what's in store for the Frozen Four.

This episode is sponsored by the 2020 NCAA Frozen Four, April 9 and 11 in Detroit. Visit ncaa.com/frozenfour for tickets.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22971053Wed, 19 Feb 2020 22:54:20 +0000USCHOOn Monday, Hockey East announced New Hampshire deputy athletic director Steve Metcalf as its fifth commissioner. Metcalf, who begins his job in the conference in April, brings experience to the position as an administrator familiar with the teams in...
Metcalf joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) in a wide-ranging discussion about what led him to apply for the position, what sorts of initiatives he plans to take, working with other conferences, his views on the national scene in college hockey, and what's in store for the Frozen Four.

This episode is sponsored by the 2020 NCAA Frozen Four, April 9 and 11 in Detroit. Visit ncaa.com/frozenfour for tickets.]]>2002college,east,hockey,metcalf,steve,uschofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michigan-s-mel-pearson-on-this-season-s-wolverines-the-big-ten-race-toward-the-playoffs-season-2-episode-19--22666257
This episode is sponsored by the 2020 NCAA Frozen Four, April 9 and 11 in Detroit. Visit ncaa.com/frozenfour for tickets.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22666257Tue, 11 Feb 2020 20:06:04 +0000USCHOOne of the hottest teams in college hockey – and just two games out of first place in the Big Ten – is Michigan. Wolverines head coach Mel Pearson joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk about this year's team,...
This episode is sponsored by the 2020 NCAA Frozen Four, April 9 and 11 in Detroit. Visit ncaa.com/frozenfour for tickets.]]>1353falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2020-men-s-hockey-d-i-frozen-four-update-with-detroit-sports-commission-s-dave-beachnau-season-2-episode-18--22450203
This episode is sponsored by the 2020 NCAA Frozen Four, April 9 and 11 in Detroit. Visit ncaa.com/frozenfour for tickets.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22450203Wed, 05 Feb 2020 18:08:40 +0000USCHOHosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined in this episode by Dave Beachnau, senior vice president of sales, marketing and sports for the Detroit Sports Commission to talk about Detroit's preparation for the 2020 NCAA...
This episode is sponsored by the 2020 NCAA Frozen Four, April 9 and 11 in Detroit. Visit ncaa.com/frozenfour for tickets.]]>12682020,college,detroit,four,frozen,hockey,ncaafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/maine-s-red-gendron-on-this-year-s-black-bears-hockey-east-race-season-2-episode-17--22168569
This episode is sponsored by the 2020 NCAA Frozen Four, April 9 and 11 in Detroit. Visit ncaa.com/frozenfour for tickets.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22168569Tue, 28 Jan 2020 20:15:19 +0000USCHOA weekend overtime road sweep of Boston College has put Maine not only in a good position for a Hockey East playoff spot, but in striking distance of first-round home ice. Black Bears head coach Red Gendron joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly)...
This episode is sponsored by the 2020 NCAA Frozen Four, April 9 and 11 in Detroit. Visit ncaa.com/frozenfour for tickets.]]>1594gendron,main,redfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/american-international-s-eric-lang-on-his-team-recruiting-impact-of-2019-ncaa-tournament-season-2-episode-16--21900710
This episode is sponsored by the 2020 NCAA Frozen Four, April 9 and 11 in Detroit. Visit ncaa.com/frozenfour for tickets.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21900710Tue, 21 Jan 2020 20:55:07 +0000USCHOAmerican International accomplished in 2019 what few would have expected just a couple seasons earlier. Yellow Jackets head coach Eric Lang joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to highlight this year's team, the...
This episode is sponsored by the 2020 NCAA Frozen Four, April 9 and 11 in Detroit. Visit ncaa.com/frozenfour for tickets.]]>1629falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/talking-rules-officiating-with-big-ten-and-ncaa-s-steve-piotrowski-season-2-episode-15--21512547
This episode is sponsored by the 2020 NCAA Frozen Four, April 9 and 11 in Detroit. Visit ncaa.com/frozenfour for tickets.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21512547Tue, 14 Jan 2020 20:55:15 +0000USCHOBig Ten coordinator of officials and NCAA ice hockey rules committee secretary Steve Piotrowski joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to discuss college hockey rules and officiating. Topics include overtime formats,...
This episode is sponsored by the 2020 NCAA Frozen Four, April 9 and 11 in Detroit. Visit ncaa.com/frozenfour for tickets.]]>1982officiating,rulesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/catching-up-on-denver-at-midseason-with-pioneers-coach-david-carle-season-2-episode-14--21451859
This podcast is sponsored by the 2020 NCAA Frozen Four, April 9 and 11 in Detroit. Visit ncaa.com/frozenfour for tickets.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21451859Tue, 07 Jan 2020 23:01:48 +0000USCHOAfter an 8-0 start but a bumpy November, No. 5 Denver has won four straight, including a weekend sweep over then-No. 9 UMass. Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by second-year Pioneers head coach David Carle...
This podcast is sponsored by the 2020 NCAA Frozen Four, April 9 and 11 in Detroit. Visit ncaa.com/frozenfour for tickets.]]>1175denver,spotlight,uschofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/talking-no-1-north-dakota-nchc-with-writer-brad-schlossman-season-2-episode-13--21228657
This podcast is sponsored by the 2020 NCAA Frozen Four, April 9 and 11 in Detroit. Visit ncaa.com/frozenfour for tickets.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21228657Tue, 31 Dec 2019 20:55:06 +0000USCHOBrad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) has covered North Dakota hockey for the last decade and a half for the Grand Forks Herald, and joins host Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) and guest host Dan Rubin (@DanRubin12) to talk about this year's Fighting Hawks, their...
This podcast is sponsored by the 2020 NCAA Frozen Four, April 9 and 11 in Detroit. Visit ncaa.com/frozenfour for tickets.]]>1721college,dakota,hockey,north,uschofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mid-season-look-at-who-s-hot-at-the-semester-break-season-2-episode-12--21014841
This episode of USCHO Spotlight is sponsored by the 2020 NCAA Frozen Four, April 9 and 11 in Detroit. Visit ncaa.com/frozenfour for tickets.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21014841Mon, 23 Dec 2019 23:08:06 +0000USCHOHosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) take a look at the teams that have done well in the first half of the season, including No. 1 North Dakota's resurgence, No. 5 Boston College's strong start, No. 2 Minnesota State, and...
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This podcast is sponsored by the 2020 NCAA Frozen Four, April 9 and 11 in Detroit. Visit ncaa.com/frozenfour for tickets.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20830067Tue, 17 Dec 2019 18:41:40 +0000USCHOHosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by hockey analyst Dave Starman, who will be on the call for all of the Team USA games on NHL Network, for a preview of the 2020 IIHF World Juniors Championship. This podcast...
This podcast is sponsored by the 2020 NCAA Frozen Four, April 9 and 11 in Detroit. Visit ncaa.com/frozenfour for tickets.]]>1459dave,iihf,starman,wjcfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2020-iihf-world-junior-championship-preview-with-usa-coach-scott-sandelin-season-2-episode-10--20637250https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20637250Tue, 10 Dec 2019 21:48:19 +0000USCHOSemester break in college hockey allows us to turn our eyes toward the 2020 IIHF World Junior Championship. Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by the U.S. National Team's head coach – and head coach of...1402iihf,spotlight,uscho,wjcfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/army-west-point-s-brian-riley-talks-black-knights-aha-expansion-rules-season-2-episode-9--20456671https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20456671Tue, 03 Dec 2019 17:22:37 +0000USCHOArmy West Point reaches the mid-point of the 2019-20 season with a 10-4-0 record, solid goaltending, and a stingy penalty kill. Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by Black Knights coach Brian Riley to talk...1350army,college,hockey,uschofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/college-hockey-inc-at-10-a-conversation-with-executive-director-mike-snee-season-2-episode-8--20294985https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20294985Tue, 26 Nov 2019 21:17:02 +0000USCHOCollege Hockey Inc. (@collegehockey) celebrated its 10th anniversary on November 24. Executive director Mike Snee joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to look at what the organization has accomplished to help grow...1864chi,college,hockey,inc.,uschofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/harvard-s-ted-donato-talks-this-year-s-crimson-favors-longer-season-for-ivies-and-3v3-ot-season-2-episode-7--20131125https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20131125Wed, 20 Nov 2019 13:00:17 +0000USCHOHarvard coach Ted Donato, in his 16th season behind the bench of his alma mater, has his 5-0-0 Crimson at No. 10 in the USCHO.com men's Division I poll. Donato joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk about this...1455college,donato,harvard,hockey,ted,uschofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rit-s-wayne-wilson-talks-tigers-atlantic-hockey-3v3-ot-season-2-episode-6--19992480https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19992480Tue, 12 Nov 2019 20:55:08 +0000USCHORochester Institute of Technology is off to its best start in the D-I era for the program at 7-1-2. Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by RIT head coach Wayne Wilson to talk about this season's Tigers,...1455college,hockey,rit,spotlight,uscho,wayne,wilsonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/compensation-of-ncaa-players-in-the-spotlight-with-nchc-commissioner-josh-fenton-season-2-episode-5--19874187https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19874187Tue, 05 Nov 2019 20:13:44 +0000USCHOHosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) discuss the implications of the NCAA's recent decision to allow student athletes to "benefit from the use of their name, image and likeness in a manner consistent with the collegiate...1855falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/northern-michigan-s-grant-potulny-talks-wildcats-wcha-the-community-season-2-episode-4--19752762https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19752762Tue, 29 Oct 2019 19:55:06 +0000USCHOThird-year Northern Michigan head coach Grant Potulny joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk about his No. 20 Wildcats, competing in the WCHA, the Marquette community, and more.997college,grant,hockey,michigan,northern,potulny,uschofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/derek-schooley-talks-robert-morris-atlantic-hockey-men-s-d-i-committee-season-2-episode-3--19634447https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19634447Tue, 22 Oct 2019 19:04:35 +0000USCHORobert Morris head coach Derek Schooley, who has been behind the bench for all 250 wins in Colonials history, talks with hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) about this year's team. Conversation also touches on Atlantic...1405atlantic,college,colonials,derek,hockey,morris,robert,schooley,uschofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ohio-state-s-steve-rohlik-talks-buckeyes-ice-breaker-big-ten-season-2-episode-2--19522919https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19522919Tue, 15 Oct 2019 21:27:41 +0000USCHOFresh off an Ice Breaker tournament championship, Ohio State coach Steve Rohlik joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk Buckeyes hockey and the Big Ten.1068buckeyes,college,hockey,ohio,rohlik,state,steve,the,uschofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/denver-s-david-carle-talks-pioneers-hockey-coaching-nchc-season-2-episode-1--19425013https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19425013Wed, 09 Oct 2019 17:12:31 +0000USCHOIn his second year as head coach at Denver, David Carle is still a month shy of his 30th birthday. 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Friday’s broadcast includes live audio of ESPN’s annual fan event with John Buccigross and Barry Melrose, along with their guests, including Massachusetts head coach Greg Carvel.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17620499Fri, 12 Apr 2019 22:32:52 +0000USCHOHosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are live from (716) Food and Sport inside Harborcenter, 7 Scott St. Friday’s broadcast includes live audio of ESPN’s annual fan event with John Buccigross and Barry Melrose, along with their guests, including...
Friday’s broadcast includes live audio of ESPN’s annual fan event with John Buccigross and Barry Melrose, along with their guests, including Massachusetts head coach Greg Carvel.]]>3911falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uscho-spotlight-live-thursday-at-the-2019-frozen-four-in-buffalo--17604867
Thursday's live broadcast includes a discussion on rules and officiating with Steve Piotrowski and Frank Cole, NCHC commissioner Josh Fenton, the Big Ten's Brad Traviolia and a preview of the semifinal games with beat writers from Providence, Minnesota Duluth, Denver, and Massachusetts.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17604867Thu, 11 Apr 2019 16:59:59 +0000USCHOHosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are live from (716) Food and Sport inside Harborcenter, 7 Scott St. Thursday's live broadcast includes a discussion on rules and officiating with Steve Piotrowski and Frank Cole, NCHC commissioner Josh Fenton, the...
Thursday's live broadcast includes a discussion on rules and officiating with Steve Piotrowski and Frank Cole, NCHC commissioner Josh Fenton, the Big Ten's Brad Traviolia and a preview of the semifinal games with beat writers from Providence, Minnesota Duluth, Denver, and Massachusetts.]]>7333falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uscho-spotlight-live-wednesday-4-6-edt-at-the-2019-frozen-four-in-buffalo--17595853
Wednesday's live broadcast includes Atlantic Hockey commissioner Bob DeGregrio, Zig Fracassi from Sirius/XM radio, Niagara coach Jason Lammers, ESPN's Chris Peters, College Hockey Inc. deputy executive director Nate Ewell, and veteran college hockey writer Neil Koepke.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17595853Wed, 10 Apr 2019 20:00:00 +0000USCHOHosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are live from (716) Food and Sport inside Harborcenter, 7 Scott St. Wednesday's live broadcast includes Atlantic Hockey commissioner Bob DeGregrio, Zig Fracassi from Sirius/XM radio, Niagara coach Jason Lammers,...
Wednesday's live broadcast includes Atlantic Hockey commissioner Bob DeGregrio, Zig Fracassi from Sirius/XM radio, Niagara coach Jason Lammers, ESPN's Chris Peters, College Hockey Inc. deputy executive director Nate Ewell, and veteran college hockey writer Neil Koepke.]]>7311falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-25-ncaa-frozen-four-in-the-spotlight-with-minnesota-duluth-s-scott-sandelin-plus-highlights-from-coaches-press-conference--17513406
This episode is sponsored by the NCAA men's ice hockey Frozen Four in Buffalo, N.Y., April 11 and 13: ncaa.com/frozenfour]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17513406Tue, 02 Apr 2019 19:49:05 +0000USCHOWith the NCAA D-I men's Frozen Four just nine days away, hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) catch up with the coach of the defending national champs, Minnesota Duluth's Scott Sandelin. We also feature some highlights...
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This episode is sponsored by the NCAA men's ice hockey Frozen Four in Buffalo, N.Y., April 11 and 13: ncaa.com/frozenfour]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17446130Tue, 26 Mar 2019 21:07:24 +0000USCHOESPN's John Buccigross makes a return visit to the show to talk NCAA D-I Men's Ice Hockey Regionals this coming weekend. The play-by-play voice of the network's Frozen Four and Northeast Regional coverage also shares his thoughts on the Hobey Baker...
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This episode is sponsored by the NCAA men's ice hockey Frozen Four in Buffalo, N.Y., April 11 and 13: ncaa.com/frozenfour]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17302948Tue, 12 Mar 2019 20:36:06 +0000USCHORobert Morris head coach Derek Schooley has been behind the Colonials' bench since the program started in 2004. Schooley talked with hosts Jim Connelly (@JimmyConnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) about this year's team, this season, some key...
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This episode is sponsored by the NCAA men's ice hockey Frozen Four in Buffalo, N.Y., April 11 and 13: ncaa.com/frozenfour]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17233688Tue, 05 Mar 2019 22:30:43 +0000USCHOBentley has been one of the hottest teams in D-I hockey since the start of 2019, including a 10-0-2 unbeaten stretch, and finished with the No. 2 seed in Atlantic Hockey. Falcons head coach Ryan Soderquist joins hosts Jim Connelly (@JimmyConnelly) and...
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This episode is sponsored by the NCAA men's ice hockey Frozen Four in Buffalo, N.Y., April 11 and 13: ncaa.com/frozenfour]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17023315Wed, 13 Feb 2019 20:55:18 +0000USCHOA program with a history of winning championships and a pantheon of legendary coaches, Lake Superior State is finding success again under head coach Damon Whitten. He talks this year's Lakers, his mentors along the way, and his approach to coaching...
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This episode is sponsored by the NCAA men's ice hockey Frozen Four in Buffalo, N.Y., April 11 and 13: ncaa.com/frozenfour]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16960569Wed, 06 Feb 2019 19:55:21 +0000USCHOOne of the great stories of the 2018-19 college hockey season is American International's success under third-year head coach Eric Lang. The Yellow Jackets are in first place in Atlantic Hockey with four regular-season conference games left. Hosts Jim...
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This episode is sponsored by the NCAA men's ice hockey Frozen Four in Buffalo, N.Y., April 11 and 13: ncaa.com/frozenfour]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16816398Tue, 22 Jan 2019 23:35:16 +0000USCHOClarkson has the best winning streak in the nation, going back to a win over arch rival St. Lawrence on December 8, a run that includes four wins over teams in the USCHO.com men's division I poll. Golden Knights coach Casey Jones talks with hosts Jim...
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This episode is sponsored by the NCAA men's ice hockey Frozen Four in Buffalo, N.Y., April 11 and 13: ncaa.com/frozenfour]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16713146Tue, 15 Jan 2019 22:55:11 +0000USCHOAfter 13 seasons as head coach at his alma mater St. Cloud State, Bob Motzko is in his first season behind the Minnesota bench. Host Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger caught up with Motzko after the Gophers swept Notre Dame on the road to talk about this...
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This episode is sponsored by the NCAA men's ice hockey Frozen Four in Buffalo, N.Y., April 11 and 13: ncaa.com/frozenfour]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16642028Tue, 08 Jan 2019 15:27:54 +0000USCHOOver the past decade, College Hockey Inc. has worked with Division I's six commissioners, as well as coaches and athletic departments of the sport's 60 programs, to raise the profile of college hockey and to attract elite players to the college route....
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This episode is sponsored by the NCAA men's ice hockey Frozen Four in Buffalo, N.Y., April 11 and 13: ncaa.com/frozenfour]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16608031Wed, 02 Jan 2019 03:29:13 +0000USCHOTeam USA has advanced to the quarterfinal round of the 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship. Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by NHL Network analyst Dave Starman with a look back at the opening round and a look ahead to what's in store for...
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We also get an update from the coach of another team that has had a great first half, Arizona State's Greg Powers.

This episode is sponsored by the 2019 NCAA Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, N.Y. Visit ncaa.com/frozenfour for more information.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16516431Tue, 18 Dec 2018 23:32:55 +0000USCHOBowling Green fell just short of a league title and the NCAA tournament last season, but at the semester break, the Falcons are 13-3-3 and just a point out of first place in the WCHA. Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger catch up with BGSU head coach...
We also get an update from the coach of another team that has had a great first half, Arizona State's Greg Powers.

This episode is sponsored by the 2019 NCAA Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, N.Y. Visit ncaa.com/frozenfour for more information.]]>1520arizona,bergeron,bowling,chris,college,green,greg,hockey,powers,state,uscho,wchafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-10-sacred-heart-s-c-j-marottolo-in-the-spotlight--16446766
This episode is sponsored by the 2019 NCAA Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, N.Y. Visit ncaa.com/frozenfour for more information.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16446766Tue, 11 Dec 2018 22:44:03 +0000USCHOCapping off the first semester with a weekend road sweep, Sacred Heart finds itself right in the middle of Atlantic Hockey's tightly-packed standings. Head coach C. J. Marottolo joins Ed Trefzger and guest host Dan Rubin with a look at the Pioneers so...
This episode is sponsored by the 2019 NCAA Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, N.Y. Visit ncaa.com/frozenfour for more information.]]>1498atlantic,c.,heart,hockey,j.,marottolo,ncaa,sacred,uschofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-9-alaska-anchorage-s-matt-curley-in-the-spotlight--16376163
Curley helms a Seawolves program that has struggled for success in the WCHA, but one that the first-year head coach sees a lot to be encouraged about. Curley talks about the aftermath of last week's earthquake, his path to his first collegiate head coaching position, the evolution of the game, his team this season, what it takes to prepare for a road trip, and what Alaska Anchorage has to offer a prospective student-athlete.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16376163Wed, 05 Dec 2018 00:55:09 +0000USCHOCoach Matt Curley joins Ed Trefzger and guest host Dan Rubin to spotlight Alaska Anchorage hockey. Curley helms a Seawolves program that has struggled for success in the WCHA, but one that the first-year head coach sees a lot to be encouraged...
Curley helms a Seawolves program that has struggled for success in the WCHA, but one that the first-year head coach sees a lot to be encouraged about. Curley talks about the aftermath of last week's earthquake, his path to his first collegiate head coaching position, the evolution of the game, his team this season, what it takes to prepare for a road trip, and what Alaska Anchorage has to offer a prospective student-athlete.]]>1593alaska,anchorage,college,hockey,uscho,wchafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-8-union-s-rick-bennett-in-the-spotlight--16325245https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16325245Tue, 27 Nov 2018 22:20:14 +0000USCHOUnion took home the Belpot last weekend in Belfast, Northern Ireland, by winning the Friendship Four. Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger talk with Union head coach Rick Bennett -- now in his eighth season behind the bench -- about the Friendship Four...1261belpot,bennett,ecac,rick,union,uschofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-7-st-cloud-state-s-brett-larson-in-the-spotlight--16273994https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16273994Wed, 21 Nov 2018 04:33:14 +0000USCHOThe new No. 1 in the USCHO.com Men's Division I hockey poll is St. Cloud State. The Huskies' first-year head coach Brett Larson joins hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger to talk about his team, their desire for an NCAA title, what his experience brings...928brett,cloud,larson,nchc,st.,statefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-6-arizona-state-s-greg-powers-in-the-spotlight--16202931https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16202931Wed, 14 Nov 2018 14:42:20 +0000USCHOAfter a 9-3 start to its fourth season at D-I, Arizona State finds itself at No. 18 in this week's USCHO.com Men's Division I hockey poll. Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger catch up with Sun Devils coach Greg Powers to chat about this season so far,...1324falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-5-dartmouth-s-bob-gaudet-in-the-spotlight--16154044https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16154044Wed, 07 Nov 2018 01:16:48 +0000USCHONow in his 22nd season at Dartmouth after an initial nine seasons at Brown, Bob Gaudet hit a milestone, his 400th career win as the Big Green beat Quinnipiac on November 3. Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger talk with Gaudet about coaching at his alma...1124falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-4-army-west-point-s-brian-riley-in-the-spotlight--16096665
Riley talks with hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger about a variety of subjects, including this year's team, which picked up seven of eight possible points on the road in the first two weekends of Atlantic Hockey play.

Other topics include the history and legacy of the Riley family in hockey and in coaching, recruiting hockey players who will also serve their country, the progress of Atlantic Hockey over the last decade, and a look at Riley's tenure on the NCAA D-I hockey committee.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16096665Wed, 31 Oct 2018 01:02:33 +0000USCHOArmy West Point coach Brian Riley is in his 15th season behind the Black Knights bench, a role that's been in the family since his father Jack Riley became head coach in 1950. Riley talks with hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger about a variety of...
Riley talks with hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger about a variety of subjects, including this year's team, which picked up seven of eight possible points on the road in the first two weekends of Atlantic Hockey play.

Other topics include the history and legacy of the Riley family in hockey and in coaching, recruiting hockey players who will also serve their country, the progress of Atlantic Hockey over the last decade, and a look at Riley's tenure on the NCAA D-I hockey committee.]]>1289falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-3-espn-s-john-buccigross-in-the-spotlight--16037018
John talks about the growth and future expansion of college hockey, how it's impacting the NHL, the depth of talent in today's game, and his thoughts on future Frozen Four venues.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16037018Wed, 24 Oct 2018 00:29:25 +0000USCHOOn episode 3 of USCHO Spotlight, hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by ESPN's play-by-play voice of the Frozen Four John Buccigross. John talks about the growth and future expansion of college hockey, how it's impacting the NHL, the...
John talks about the growth and future expansion of college hockey, how it's impacting the NHL, the depth of talent in today's game, and his thoughts on future Frozen Four venues.]]>1279atlantic,big,college,east,ecac,hockey,ncaa,nchc,ten,uscho,wchafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-2-minnesota-state-s-mike-hastings-in-the-spotlight--15980679https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15980679Wed, 17 Oct 2018 00:58:03 +0000USCHOFresh off a weekend sweep of Boston University and preparing to take on North Dakota, Minnesota State coach Mike Hastings joins hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger to discuss his Mavericks, the WCHA, rule changes, and the importance of a strong...1079atlantic,big,college,east,ecac,hockey,ncaa,nchc,ten,uscho,wchafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-1-miami-s-enrico-blasi-in-the-spotlight--15921405
Sponsor this podcast! Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/USCHOSpotlight for details.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15921405Wed, 10 Oct 2018 01:31:16 +0000USCHOMiami coach Enrico Blasi joins Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger to talk about the RedHawks. Blasi discusses their 2-0 start, preparing for the 2018-19 season, the NCHC. And Blasi reflects on 20 seasons behind the Miami bench. Sponsor this podcast!...
Sponsor this podcast! Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/USCHOSpotlight for details.]]>1097blasi,hockey,miami,uschofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-0-spotlight-preview--15836311https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15836311Sat, 29 Sep 2018 04:00:05 +0000USCHOComing soon: USCHO Spotlight will feature a conversation with a coach, player, or journalist who covers the sport with an in-depth interview. It’s a chance to sit down and go deeper with top personalities in college hockey.113hockey,uschofalsefull