College Hockey Coaches Show: Recent Episodes
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From recruiting to in-game strategy, coaches lead every aspect of a NCAA college hockey program. In this podcast, College Hockey Inc. sits down with head coaches across men's Division I hockey to discuss their approach to their roles. Conversations cover their background, their motivation, and even what life in their programs is like for players - from the perspective of the men at the top.
Has it been two months already? Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) return to preview this weekend's NHL Draft in Buffalo. It promises to be a historic weekend for college hockey, with nearly 150 current or committed NCAA players in NHL Central Scouting's final rankings. The guys also catch up on a TON of offseason news, including recent college commitments, new coaching hires, the Stanley Cup Finals and more. Then, College Hockey Inc. Executive Director Sean Hogan joins the pod to discuss the NCAA's new Age-Based Eligibility Model and how it will impact college hockey.
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We dragged Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) out of the transfer portal rabbit hole long enough to look back at the Frozen Four, including Denver's latest title, Johnny Hicks' storybook season, David Carle's legacy, Las Vegas/T-Mobile as a host, and more.
Then we discuss the postseason award winners, Max Plante announcing he'll return to UMD for his junior season, St. Cloud State's hiring of Nick Oliver, live reaction to the final NHL Central Scouting rankings and, yes, the transfer portal.
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Just like that, we're left with only four teams standing. Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Today) look back at the regionals before fully diving into Frozen Four talk. Plus, Hobey Baker chatter, an update on the St. Cloud State coaching search, NHL signings, and a whole bunch more!
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It's tourney time! Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Today) go in-depth on each of the four regionals, breaking down all eight head-to-head, first-round matchups. Plus, Brett Larson is the new head coach at Minnesota, Josh Kotai makes Augustana hockey history, bracket integrity, why upsets aren't (usually) an actual thing, and a salute to student college hockey reporters.
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Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) joins Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Today) to preview championship week in each of the six conferences, including Bentley going for an AHA repeat, Ohio State causing problems in the Big Ten, a rematch for the CCHA's Mason Cup, Shane Soderwall's successful leap from Division III to Division I, bubble chaos in Hockey East, and a marquee matchup in the NCHC Frozen Faceoff. The guys also react to Minnesota and Bob Motzko parting ways, the Hobey top-10, the first wave of NHL signings, and more. We apologize for some audio glitches during the episode.
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So much news, so little time! Playoff tournaments are now in full swing in all six conferences, and Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) joins Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Today) to break down all the matchups in a jam-packed episode. Plus, thoughts on Alaska winning the inaugural United Collegiate Hockey Cup, Maryville University announcing the addition of NCAA Division I men's hockey, Rick Gotkin coaching in his final game at Mercyhurst, crazy box scores, and a potential college hockey return to the Spengler Cup.
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Back from covering North Dakota's Penrose Cup celebration in Kalamazoo, Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) joins Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Today) with plenty to discuss, including a preview of the four conference tournaments that begin this week, what's at stake on the final weekend in the Big Ten and Hockey East, what he got wrong about Providence in the preseason, Brown's new head coach, what to expect from the inaugural United Collegiate Hockey Cup, and plenty more.
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The postseason is nearly upon us and that means conference races and national positioning are at the forefront. Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Today) break it all down, including Bentley's first Atlantic Hockey regular-season title, Gavin McKenna's historic weekend, an absurd CCHA race, Quinnipiac and Providence closing in on championships, a massive North Dakota-Western Michigan showdown, and Alaska's strong late-season play. Plus, Schloss atones for a couple of glaring omissions from this week's free agent episode, and the guys discuss the impact of NCAA alumni at the Olympics.
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An annual College Hockey Today tradition, Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) provides his 2026 NCAA free agent watch list, going in-depth on nearly 40 undrafted players who should be on the radars of NHL general managers. The guys also talk about Brad's process in compiling his list, why college free agents are so coveted, under-the-radar players, developmental success stories, and more!
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Has playoff hockey arrived early? Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Today) certainly think so. The guys discuss that and tons more, including Schlossman's Hobey voting process, the Beanpot, Robert Morris' best stretch of the season, the Big Ten race, hard-charging Michigan Tech, the ECAC's outstanding freshman class, Denver's Penrose push, UAA's return to Sullivan Arena, and the Olympics. Schloss also tells us why the scouting world will be converging on Ann Arbor and Grand Forks this weekend.
Schlossman: Where does the Hobey race stand right now? https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/schlossman-where-does-the-hobey-race-stand-right-now
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The stretch run is here in college hockey, and the guys break it all down, including Miami's rapid resurgence, Jake Black's breakout at Bentley, the upcoming Michigan-Michigan State showdown, Lucas Wahlin's quiet greatness, an incredible ECAC Hockey race, the Beanpot, the Governor's Cup, understudy goalies taking center stage, stats that look like typos, outdoor games still bringing the juice, and TONS more.
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Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) look at the teams that are either moving up or moving down as February approaches. They also talk injury news, a big recruiting get, Gavin McKenna's goal-scoring binge, the firepower at St. Thomas, Brandon Buhr's incredible Mayor's Cup winner, Parker Lalonde's big freshman season for Merrimack, rivalry wins for St. Lawrence and Northern Michigan, Nate Benoit's unexpected feat for LIU, and tons more. A jam-packed episode!
Union's Brandon Buhr with the top play on Saturday's SportsCenter Top 10: https://x.com/Unionmhockey/status/2015428129716605166
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Brad and Jayson return to discuss key players back from injuries, freshman goalies emerging, North Dakota as a legitimate national title contender, Lindenwood's firepower, Sacred Heart's statement weekend, the big guns gunning for Penn State, Lake Superior State hopping the border, Cornell doing Cornell things, Providence's talented young defense corps, and tons more.
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The guys get into a newsy week in college hockey, including the release of NHL Central Scouting's Mid-Season Rankings. Then they go around the country to discuss red-hot Western Michigan, the Governor's Cup in Alaska, Lukas Swedin's emergence in goal for Bentley, injuries to goalies Jack Ivankovic and Philip Svedebäck, the CCHA race, Quinnipiac's consistency, BU's improved defensive play, and a ton of massive matchups to watch this weekend.
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Back for the first time in 2026, Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) discuss the World Juniors and Spengler Cup, as well as the potential scheduling impact those tournaments could have on college hockey going forward. Then they get into the biggest news in college hockey, including roster comings and goings, another impressive Alaska win, Petter Wickstrom Stumer's historic goaltending performance for Canisius, Penn State's first normal week in months, Augustana's climb up the NPI, Princeton's top line, Cruz Lucius' resurgence at ASU, and plenty more!
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Our final episode of 2025 delves into first-half chaos, much-needed rest for the Independent teams, Holy Cross and Bentley duking it out, Trey Augustine leveling up during Big Ten play, Josh Kotai anchoring Augustana, ECAC teams in the at-large picture, UNH surging, and North Dakota's Jan Špunar making school history.
Plus, World Juniors, Spengler Cup, and what Schloss is hearing about midseason roster additions.
It's a busy time in the hockey world, and Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Today) return to break it all down, including Lindenwood's opportunity to climb the NPI, the rise of Jack Stockfish at Holy Cross, Wisconsin's best start in 20 years, a fascinating CCHA race, Hayden Stavroff's absurd start for Dartmouth, UNH's Border Battle sweep, and North Dakota's strong first half. Plus, more World Junior talk and Ty Murchison's NHL debut.
CHN article on Jack Stockfish "From Backyard to Spengler Cup"
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After a week out of the lineup (illness), Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Today) returns to visit with Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) about dynamic goalie duos, Roger McQueen's comments on student life, Alaska and Miami capturing tourney trophies, Air Force piling up road wins, Michigan-Michigan State week, Evan Murr's underrated brilliance, Dartmouth's perch atop the NPI, and Boston College's strong November. They also discuss Team USA's preliminary roster for the upcoming World Junior Championship and more.
CHN article "2 Months In, Top Major Junior-to-NCAA Transfers are Thriving"
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Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) discuss the Spengler Cup roster, LIU and UAA as road warriors, Niagara's impactful freshman forwards, Porter Martone somehow flying under the radar, an early dogfight atop the CCHA, Union's terrific start, Roger McQueen's breakout game, Colorado College playing better than its record indicates, and tons more.
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Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) is here to report that he knows absolutely nothing about goaltending. That and tons more, including Michigan State and RIT on 7-game win streaks, Alaska Anchorage staring down six road games in nine days, fast conference starts for Dartmouth and Michigan Tech, John Mustard lighting it up for Providence, North Dakota's superior production from the third and fourth lines, and upcoming matchups to watch. Plus, which teams that are spending the most time in the offensive and defensive zones?
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Conference play is fully underway, and Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) break it all down, including the rash of injuries nationwide, the importance of depth, Alaska Anchorage's OT win at Denver, Jack Stockfish's utility at Holy Cross, the Mike Hastings blueprint, Bemidji State's roster construction, Alexis Cournoyer's Cornell debut, Lawton Zacher's heater for Northeastern, St. Cloud State's firepower, great matchups on tap this weekend, and tons more!
Bemidji Pioneer article on Max Hildebrand:
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With the first portion of the non-conference schedule winding down, Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) chat about Denver's goaltending tandem, Nicholas Bevilacqua's breakout weekend for Bentley, Wisconsin's strong numbers under the hood, Bemidji State's impressive CCHA sweep, UMass' high-scoring duo, Long Island finally breaking through, high-flying Miami, and what Brad saw from Clarkson during his first visit to North Country.
Article: Brad Schlossman's travel journal to Clarkson and North Country
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Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) discuss another newsy week in college hockey, including a new No. 1 team, Quinnipiac as national title contenders, another signature Lindenwood win, Canisius' dynamic scoring duo, Michigan's firepower, an emerging Union team, a heavyweight clash looming for Boston College, Minnesota Duluth's high-flying top line, and more!
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Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) review a wild weekend around the country, including signature victories by unranked teams, impressive early returns on draft-eligible players, first wins for new coaches, standout goaltending performances, a sneak peek of Brad's coverage of the upcoming Minnesota-North Dakota rivalry series, and plenty more.
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Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) look back at an opening weekend in college hockey that lived up to the hype. They discuss Gavin McKenna’s impressive series, Penn State’s depth around him, Canisius’ good start, Michigan Tech’s split at Minnesota, Quinnipiac’s impressive opener at Boston College, Austin Elliott’s victorious collegiate debut, a pair of wins that were a long time coming for Miami, and plenty more.
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After a non-stop offseason of news, it’s time to drop the puck on the 2025-26 NCAA Division I men’s hockey season. Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) discuss some of the biggest storylines entering the season, including the influx of CHL players and the record number of new head coaches.
They also talk about the NCAA’s shift away from the PairWise system, the new United Collegiate Hockey Cup, and the Spengler Cup before ending the show with a quick look at each conference.
Articles:
- What’s behind college hockey’s record-setting number of coaching changes (Grand Forks Herald) - https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/whats-behind-college-hockeys-record-setting-number-of-coaching-changes
- In a era of change, one college hockey coach has been a fixture (Grand Forks Herald) - https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/in-an-era-of-change-one-college-hockey-coach-has-been-a-fixture
- The NPI is replacing the PairWise, but what does that mean for college hockey? (USCHO) - https://www.uscho.com/2025/09/29/the-npi-is-going-to-replace-the-pairwise-but-what-does-that-mean-for-college-hockey/
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Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) return to recap a newsy offseason, including Gavin McKenna’s commitment to Penn State, Isaac Howard’s departure to the NHL, college hockey entering the Spengler Cup, the impact of the House settlement on college hockey, coaching dominoes at Michigan Tech and Lindenwood, and more.
The guys also give their thoughts on the NHL Draft, and Schloss pulls back the curtain on his summer prep work ahead of the 2025-26 season.
The guys are back to give their thoughts on the NCAA Frozen Four, and Western Michigan’s first-ever national championship. What was it about the Broncos that went overlooked by Schloss, who was admittedly (and now notoriously) low on them in the preseason?
They also discuss the immediate Frozen Four fallout, including early NHL signings from each of the four teams as well as the speculation on the futures of Pat Ferschweiler and David Carle. Then they catch up on college hockey headlines from around the country, including head coaching news at LIU, Mercyhurst, RIT, and RPI, plus an innovative hire at North Dakota.
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We force Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) to silence his phone long enough to give us his reaction on a highly entertaining NCAA Regional, plus his thoughts on the Frozen Four field and semifinal matchups. The off-ice news has also been coming in fast and furious this week, and the guys give their thoughts on pro signings, transfer portal comings and goings, and new head coaches at Ferris State and North Dakota.
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The NCAA Tournament is finally here, and Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) are back to break it all down in a jam-packed show, including thoughts on each bracket, injury concerns, dark horse teams to watch, and Brad’s Frozen four predictions. They also look back on conference championship weekend, plus react to the latest NHL signings, the coaching change at North Dakota, and the women’s Frozen Four.
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Hot off the presses, Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) react to the finalists for both the Hobey Baker Memorial Award and the Mike Richter Award. Did anyone qualify as a surprise on either list? How much will the next three weeks matter to the voters? Then the guys dive into the conference playoffs and PairWise situation before doing a little reminiscing about college hockey at the Xcel Energy Center, which is hosting the NCHC Frozen Faceoff for the final time this weekend.
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The regular season is in the books, and we’re taking a deep dive on all six conference playoff tournaments. Plus, the first NHL signing of 2025 and coaching news out of RPI and Mercyhurst.
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The playoffs have arrived in four of the six conferences, and Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) break down each of the brackets.
They also take a look at the Hockey East race, Western Michigan’s first Penrose Cup, LIU’s first 20-win season, Ryan Leonard’s goal-scoring prowess, St. Thomas’ second-half surge, Quinnipiac’s reign, and more!
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Everything is happening in college hockey and the guys break it all down, including conference races, coaching farewells, an arena farewell at Union, LIU’s pursuit of 20 wins, Bill Riga’s roster construction at Holy Cross, Arsenii Sergeev’s brilliant February for Penn State, another MacNaughton Cup for Minnesota State, Friday’s massive Quinnipiac-Clarkson matchup, Hockey East all over the PairWise, and next man up in North Dakota.
Also, on which team did Schloss totally whiff in the NCHC preseason poll? All that and more in this jam-packed episode.
With the regular season winding down, the guys break down all the conference races and PairWise jockeying. Plus, thoughts on the Mike Richter Award semifinalists, Ryan Johnson’s strong freshman campaign in Anchorage, an Atlantic Hockey make-up game looming large, a crazy Minnesota shootout stat, Minnesota State in the CCHA driver’s seat, Clarkson pushing Quinnipiac, Boston College and Maine chase No. 1 NCAA seeds, Western Michigan eyes its first Penrose Cup, and plenty more!
- CHN on Brian Riley’s special weekend
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We’re already halfway through the month of February and there’s a ton to talk about, including the PairWise cutline, an X factor emerging at Boston University, Alaska’s Governor’s Cup victory, Holy Cross firing on all cylinders, a resurgent Penn State squad, Minnesota State’s statement sweep, a big Friday night coming up in ECAC Hockey, the tremendous series between Denver and Arizona State, plus a whole lot more!
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Unpacking another wild week in college hockey, including Augustana’s climb atop the CCHA, a Denver-Omaha shootout that threatened Schlossman’s deadline, a red-hot Matt Hubbarde in Fairbanks, Sacred Heart’s big AHA sweep, Jimmy Snuggerud’s elevated production, Colgate’s pursuit of Quinnipiac, Hockey East’s PairWise presence, and lots more!
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There’s a new team in the PairWise top four this week and it’s the scorching-hot UConn Huskies. Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) and Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) discus UConn and more, including Owen Bartoszkiewicz finding a home at Lindenwood, Niagara star freshman Trevor Hoskin, Wisconsin’s battle for PWR positioning, some jaw-dropping goaltending in the CCHA, this weekend’s Quinnipiac-Dartmouth matchup, Mikhail Yegorov’s debut for BU, Omaha’s winning streak, and more.
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After an unexpected week off, Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) are back to talk all things men’s college hockey, including Bob Daniels’ retirement announcement, Stonehill’s historic road win, Mac Gadowsky’s productivity, upcoming showdowns in the Big Ten and Hockey East, things starting to click for Northern Michigan, the consistency of Quinnipiac and Dartmouth, NCHC-leading Arizona State, and tons more.
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Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) and Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) are back from the holidays to get you up to speed on the latest, including World Juniors thoughts, college hockey holiday tournaments, the Wrigley Field games, the breakout of Augustana goalie Josh Kotai, an entertaining Maine-Denver series, the Atlantic Hockey race, upcoming matchups with PWR implications, tons of connections ahead of North Dakota’s series at Arizona State, and tons more.
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With the Christmas break upon us, we’ve asked Brad Schlossman to give us his best of the best at the unofficial halfway point of the college hockey season. You’ll hear his midseason choices for the Hobey Baker and Mike Richter Awards, his east and west first-team All-Americans, and his rookie of the year and coach of the year. Disagree with any of his choices? We’d love to hear your picks on social media!
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It’s a packed episode this week, with Brad and Jayson taking a look at the midseason conference leaders as well as a deep dive into some fancy stats. What can be learned from team and individual analytics at this point of the season?
Then the guys take their tour around the country to discuss LIU’s lethal power play, why Air Force could be primed for a second-half surge, recent hits to Minnesota’s forward depth, Minnesota State’s dominant first half, Brett Chorske’s consistency for Colgate, Boston College’s PK run, a pair of first-year NCHC snipers, and tons more!
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Schloss gives his first-hand impressions of a red-hot Bemidji State team that continues to make noise in non-conference play. Then the guys unpack all the news around the country, including grueling road trips, Liam McLinskey and Holy Cross hitting their stride, Michigan State’s dominant start to the season, LSSU standout Connor Milburn, Princeton’s weekend sweep, the depth of Hockey East, a Denver-Western Michigan preview, and more!
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Another unpredictable week in college hockey included a flurry of offense between Michigan-Penn State, Arizona State handing Denver its first losses, Minnesota State’s statement sweep, Pierce Charleson’s big night for Niagara, Aidan Thompson and Brett Chorske extending point streaks, and more.
The guys also talk Bentley’s run of shutouts, the Friendship Four, some juicy non-conference matchups, and Schlossman’s personal line of demarcation when talking PairWise.
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Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) discuss a busy week in the men’s college hockey world, including the news that college hockey is coming to Texas (for one game, at least). Then they go across the nation to talk Governor’s Cup, LIU’s marathon road trip finally nearing its end, Guy Blessing elevating his play for Air Force, an offensive eruption for Wisconsin that might have been inevitable in hindsight, Bemidji State’s non-conference win over Minnesota, a nice story emerging between the pipes for Quinnipiac, UConn trying to build on an OT win over BC, Denver staying undefeated, Western Michigan’s terrific goaltending tandem, and tons more!
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These are busy days in men’s college hockey and Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) are back to break it all down.
First, they discuss Schloss’ latest article taking a look at an NCAA rule unique to college hockey that may or may not under consideration for change.
Then they unpack all the happenings on the ice, including a spate of injuries nationwide, Alaska’s successful run through a gauntlet of a road trip, some expected goals data that may surprise you, Robert Morris’ strong start, a challenging portion of Michigan Tech’s schedule, Dartmouth getting by without its top returning scorer, a compelling UMass-Lowell vs. Vermont matchup, a pair of NCHC juggernauts in the state of Colorado, plus tons more!
Rundown (time stamps approximate due to editing):
- 1:05 – College hockey’s deferred enrollment rule
- 8:15 – AIC’s final year of NCAA Division I hockey
- 11:00 – Schlossman’s thoughts on Minnesota Duluth
- 12:45 – Early-season injuries across the country
- 17:10 – Independents
- 19:55 – Atlantic Hockey
- 23:50 – Big 10
- 28:20 – CCHA
- 31:40 – ECAC Hockey
- 34:20 – Hockey East
- 39:15 – NCHC
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The college hockey landscape shifted in a massive way this week when the NCAA Division I Council voted to make Canadian Hockey League (or major junior) players eligible for NCAA Division I hockey. College Hockey Inc. Executive Director Sean Hogan joins the pod to walk us through the news, its impact on college hockey, the yet-to-be-answered questions, how it affects College Hockey Inc.’s mission, and more. Then Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) joins the show from Duluth to give his thoughts to the rule change, the reactions he’s seeing on either side of the border, where college coaches go from here, how it might impact U.S. junior hockey leagues, and plenty more.
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Happy Halloween! Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) are back for a scary-fun episode and recall some tales from the road before diving into a new treat courtesy of College Hockey News.
The guys then talk show favorites, Boston University’s bounce-back, LIU’s win in South Bend, a resilient Air Force squad, Union’s historic start to the season, unbeaten Ohio State, St. Cloud State’s knack for one-goal wins, and tons more.
Rundown (time stamps approximate due to editing):
- 1:15 – Scary tales from the road
- 5:00 – College hockey TOI leaders
- 8:35 – First-hand impressions of Boston University
- 12:15 – Other takeaways from last weekend
- 27:00 – Upcoming matchups of note
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Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) return with reaction to NHL Central Scouting’s Preliminary Rankings, injury news out of Providence, a massive performance by a Union freshman, Garrett Raboin’s homecoming, offensive fireworks from Maine and Minnesota, plus Schlossman’s takeaways from Minnesota State last weekend, and tons more.
Rundown (time stamps approximate due to editing):
- 4:00 – NHL Central Scouting Preliminary Ranks
- 7:25 – First-hand impressions of Minnesota State
- 10:25 – Headlines from last weekend
- 17:41 – Upcoming matchups of note
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Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) reflects on the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game in Grand Forks, and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) reports back from the Ice Breaker Tournament in Las Vegas.
Then the guys dive into some of the biggest developments from last weekend, including Lindenwood’s benchmark victory, emerging young goaltenders, the importance of Michael Hage’s fast start for Michigan, and Schlossman’s UDFA netminder to watch. They also look ahead to the upcoming weekend, including conference openers in the Big Ten and Hockey East.
Rundown (time stamps approximate due to editing):
- 2:25 – U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game, Ice Breaker Tournament
- 8:55 – Headlines from last weekend
- 23:00 – Upcoming matchups to watch
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We ask Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) to unpack the ongoing CHL-NCAA eligibility story, including where it’s currently at and where it might be heading (and when, for that matter).
Then the guys dive into the start of the men’s college hockey season, including encouraging starts for first-year head coaches, an EBUG sighting at Merrimack, Luke Ashton’s impressive NCAA debut, compelling non-conference matchups, a significant early injury in Duluth, and plenty more.
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Rundown (time stamps approximate due to editing):
- 5:00 – CHL players and NCAA eligibility
- 14:30 – Independents
- 17:25 – Atlantic Hockey
- 21:00 – Big Ten
- 23:55 – CCHA
- 29:30 – ECAC Hockey
- 30:36 – Hockey East
- 34:20 – NCHC
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Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) return to preview the 2024-25 NCAA Division I men’s hockey season, including three compelling storylines to watch in each conference and new beginnings for a pair of independent programs.
Rundown (time stamps approximate due to editing):
6:30 – New head coaches at Lindenwood, Stonehill
8:30 – Atlantic Hockey storylines
14:30 – Big Ten storylines
21:30 – CCHA storylines
27:30 – ECAC Hockey storylines
33:45 – Hockey East storylines
43:00 – NCHC storylines
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Brad and Jayson catch up on a whirlwind of a college hockey offseason, including seismic coaching news at Clarkson, Cornell, Northern Michigan, and Notre Dame. They also discuss NCHC-bound St. Thomas (in 2026-27) and NCAA hockey rule changes, plus a look back at a memorable NHL Draft at Sphere in Las Vegas. The guys wrap up the show with a salute to departed College Hockey Inc. Executive Director Mike Snee and the legacy of college hockey growth he leaves behind.
Rundown (time stamps approximate due to editing):
1:05 – NHL Draft recap
12:10 – Coaching comings and goings
21:00 – St. Thomas to the NCHC
24:10 – NCAA hockey rule changes
29:50 – College Hockey Inc.’s Mike Snee hired by Minnesota Wild
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Brad and Jayson close the books on another Frozen Four, looking back at all three games with reaction to Denver’s 10 national championship. They also discuss what comes next for DU, Boston College, Boston University and Michigan – who is returning, who is leaving (or already gone) and who is undecided – as well as other offseason news including the ruling on multi-year transfers, the latest portal comings and goings, a rumored head coach candidate for Lindenwood, and more.
Rundown (time stamps approximate due to editing):
- 2:40 – Frozen Four Recap
- 12:00 – What’s next for DU, BC, BU and Michigan?
- 25:15 – Hobey Baker and Mike Richter Awards
- 27:05 – Non-Frozen Four news
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It’s been a whirlwind week in the world of college hockey and Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Today) are back to break it all down.
The fellas recap each of the four NCAA Regionals, revisit Schlossman’s tournament predictions, and give their initial impressions of the Frozen Four field. They also talk transfer portal, Jimmy Snuggerud’s decision to return to Minnesota, and the recent coaching hires at Bowling Green, Miami, and Stonehill.
Rundown (time stamps approximate due to editing):
- 6:05 – Coaching news
- 8:25 – Jimmy Snuggerud returning to Minnesota
- 10:55 – Springfield Regional recap
- 15:00 – Sioux Falls Regional recap
- 19:55 – Providence Regional recap
- 24:27 – Maryland Heights Regional recap
- 30:45 – Frozen Four preview
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The 2024 NCAA Tournament has arrived, and Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) break down every first-round matchup. Plus, Schlossman’s predictions, a shoutout to the fans who packed buildings at Bemidji State, Michigan State and RIT for the conference championships, catching up on recent NHL signings and early departures, and tons more!
Rundown (time stamps approximate due to editing):
- 7:30 – Providence Regional
- 14:50 – Sioux Falls Regional
- 20:50 – Springfield Regional
- 26:45 – Maryland Heights Regional
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Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) joins the pod from the NCHC Frozen Faceoff in Saint Paul to discuss each of the conference tournaments and who needs to win to get in.
The guys also run down a newsy week in college hockey, including the announcement of the Hobey Baker top 10 finalists, coaching changes at Princeton and Miami, Mike Souza’s extension at New Hampshire, notable UDFA signings, the first early departures of the year, the transfer portal, and plenty more.
Rundown (time stamps approximate due to editing):
- 13:00 – Atlantic Hockey
- 16:00 – Big Ten
- 19:00 – CCHA
- 22:25 – ECAC Hockey
- 27:00 – Hockey East
- 30:05 – NCHC
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A jam-packed episode this week, with Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) wading through all of the news and results in men’s college hockey. They discuss the newest coaching vacancies and give some final thoughts on encouraging seasons by multiple independent programs. Then the guys take a deep dive on each of the six conference tournaments before ending the episode with Brad’s annual NCAA free agent watch list.
Rundown (time stamps approximate due to editing):
- 4:08 – Independents
- 5:55 – Atlantic Hockey
- 8:55 – Big Ten
- 13:00 – CCHA
- 16:55 – ECAC Hockey
- 21:20 – Hockey East
- 25:30 – NCHC
- 35:00 – NCAA free agents to watch
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Four more league champs were crowned last weekend, and three more conference tournaments begin this week. Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) dive into all of the latest, including a stunning OT win for Robert Morris in the Atlantic Hockey playoffs, the end of Michigan State’s conference title drought, Bemidji State rolling all the way to a MacNaughton Cup, why Jack Stark makes Yale a team to watch in ECAC Hockey, Boston College capturing Hockey East, North Dakota’s fourth Penrose Cup in five years, a coaching change at Lindenwood, more bubble talk, why the ‘term’ upset needs to be retired in college hockey, and tons more.
Rundown (time stamps approximate due to editing):
- 5:00 – Independents
- 8:15 – Atlantic Hockey
- 11:30 – Big Ten
- 16:05 – CCHA
- 18:45 – ECAC Hockey
- 23:17 – Hockey East
- 26:54 – NCHC
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The first of six conference tournaments gets underway this weekend with the opening round of the Atlantic Hockey playoffs. Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Today) break down the known matchups and discuss RIT’s repeat as AHA regular-season conference champion.
They also preview two massive head-to-head series that will decide two other league titles: Michigan State-Wisconsin in the Big Ten, and Bemidji State-Minnesota State in the CCHA, as well as the encouraging seasons from multiple independent programs, Dartmouth’s bid for home ice in the ECAC Tournament, the high-end underclassmen lighting it up in Hockey East, the race for the NCHC’s Penrose Cup, and tons more.
Rundown (time stamps approximate due to editing):
3:20 – Independents
6:15 – Atlantic Hockey
10:12 – Big Ten
14:10 – CCHA
17:50 – ECAC Hockey
22:10 – Hockey East
27:43 – NCHC
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Breaking down a news-filled week in college hockey, including key injures, the NHL debut of UNO alum Mason Morelli, coaching news out of Vermont, and the retirement of Mike Kemp. Then the guys take their trip around the country to discuss a nice February run by Alaska Anchorage, the final regular-season weekend in Atlantic Hockey, the impact of Ohio State’s sweep of Wisconsin on the Big Ten race, a healthy Bemidji State firing on all cylinders, Quinnipiac in the ECAC driver’s seat, a cluster of bubble teams in Hockey East, Colorado College making noise, and more.
Rundown (time stamps approximate due to editing):
4:15 – Independents
7:35 – Atlantic Hockey
10:30 – Big Ten
13:24 – CCHA
17:25 – ECAC Hockey
20:22 – Hockey East
23:30 – NCHC
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Jayson is back from his first trip to Augustana’s brand new Midco Arena, and Schloss returns from a rare weekend off. They get caught up on the Mike Richter Award semifinalists, the PairWise cut line, Arizona State’s much-needed sweep, the upcoming AHA series between Sacred Heart and Holy Cross, the consistency of Michigan State, Bowling Green’s late push, Cornell’s unbeaten streak, a dangerous UMass squad, Omaha’s overtime mojo, and tons more.
Rundown (time stamps approximate due to editing):
10:30 – Independents
13:10 – Atlantic Hockey
16:40 – Big Ten
22:00 – CCHA
25:22 – ECAC Hockey
28:40 – Hockey East
32:05 – NCHC
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Schloss is back from visiting his one true love in Ohio – Skyline Chili -- to discuss the latest in men’s college hockey, including a highly entertaining start to the Beanpot, a critical stretch of upcoming games for Arizona State, underlying metrics on Bentley that may surprise, the importance of Oliver Moore’s breakout for Minnesota, handicapping the remaining schedules for St. Thomas and Minnesota State, Union’s balance, a resurgent Northeastern, Dylan Wendt’s bid for history, and plenty more!
Rundown
3:45 – Independents
6:45 – Atlantic Hockey
11:24 – Big Ten
15:37 – CCHA
19:06 – ECAC Hockey
22:11 – Hockey East
26:33 – NCHC
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It was a wild weekend in men’s college hockey, one that saw Boston College take over top spot in the PairWise with a sweep of rival Boston University. Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) discuss that series, as well as North Dakota’s sweep of Denver, Harrison Israels and the Alaska Nanooks, the Hobey Baker race, black-and-blue Atlantic Hockey, Wisconsin and Minnesota State both gunning for league titles after offseason overhauls, Quinnipiac’s bounce-back in Hartford, Noah Laba’s heroics for CC, and much more.
Rundown
2:43 – Independents
6:53 – Atlantic Hockey
10:40 – Big Ten
16:56 – CCHA
21:13 – ECAC Hockey
25:19 – Hockey East
28:30 – NCHC
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There is no shortage of must-see matchups this weekend in men’s college hockey – including No. 1 vs. No. 2 – and Brad and Jayson break it all down. They also discuss Long Island’s power play, Air Force’s recent offensive eruption, a memorable Michigan-Michigan State series, Augustana opening the doors on its new arena, Cornell hitting its stride, big crowds in Hockey East, the looming BU-BC clash, Denver’s depth, Colorado College’s peskiness, the cutoff line for teams on the postseason bubble, fascinating conference races, and tons more.
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Brad and Jayson discuss the college hockey influence atop the 2024 NHL Draft midseason rankings recently released by Central Scouting. (2:17); Then they get into their weekly look at the NCAA Division I men’s hockey scene, including some encouraging results for DI independents Long Island and Lindenwood, (6:04); the absurd goaltending in Atlantic Hockey, a looming rematch of the service academies, (10:45); Michigan State and Wisconsin exchanging blows atop the Big Ten standings, Joey Larson’s big season for the Spartans, (15:16); St. Thomas taking over first place in the CCHA, a defenseman finally scoring for the Tommies, (19:35); Brown making noise in ECAC Hockey, (26:34); BU’s post-Thanksgiving run, (32:52); a big first-place showdown in the NCHC, and more. (37:33); The guys close this jam-packed episode with a discussion of Brad’s much-discussed proposal for regional sites. (41:28)
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Conference races and national tournament positioning are in full focus, and Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) joins Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) to break it all down. They’ll also discuss their matchups of the week, good teams that may be on the outside looking in, Canisius freshman standout Matteo Giampa, a No. 1 goaltender emerging for New Hampshire, some great news out of Duluth, and much more. Also, Schloss tells us he’s working on a piece for the Grand Forks Herald that’s sure to get people talking.
Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) return from their break to discuss the week that was in college hockey, including holiday tournaments, the power-play prowess of ASU’s Matthew Kopperud, Mac Gadowsky’s impact at Army West Point, Wisconsin’s winning streak, Maine’s hold atop the PairWise, Blake Pietila’s return to form at Michigan Tech, St. Cloud State’s quiet dominance, Alaska’s holiday travels, and more. The guys also break down this week’s Matchups to Watch, the non-conference home stretch, World Juniors, and Schloss’ recent appearance on the USCHO Spotlight pod.
With the holiday break fast approaching, Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) joins Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) to give his surprise players of the first half of the men’s college hockey season. They also discuss the play of Robert Morris goalie Chad Veltri, some hard luck for Bentley, CC’s sweep of former No. 1 North Dakota and how it should be viewed through the lens of each team, Michigan State’s eye-opening first half, the jam-packed CCHA standings, BC and BU making history, Quinnipiac’s title defense, St. Cloud State’s quiet dominance, and tons more. Note: Audio cuts out at: 3:45, 20:57, and 32:18. The cut audio has been edited out.
Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) are back to unpack a big news week in NCAA Division I men’s hockey. They discuss Team USA and Canada’s World Juniors camp rosters, Maine’s high-flying Nadeau brothers, St. Thomas still standing atop the CCHA, Sacred Heart’s surge, Princeton’s power play, another entertaining Denver-North Dakota series, and much more. Schloss also gives us his surprise team of the year from each conference so far.
With the calendar flipping to December, Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) break down some of the looming weekend matchups, including anticipated showdowns between North Dakota-Denver and New Hampshire-Maine. They also discuss a big road test for Arizona State, Alaska Anchorage’s Whale of a win in Madison, AIC and Michigan Tech finding their footing, a huge college hockey crowd at Madison Square Garden, tough injury news for DU, Boston College’s impressive youngsters, NCAA alumni enjoying great starts to the NHL season, and tons more!
Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) preview what should be a terrific Thanksgiving weekend of men’s college hockey full of compelling conference and non-conference matchups. They also discuss the fallout of Michigan State’s impressive sweep of Wisconsin, North Dakota the new No. 1 in the national polls, Jared Westcott’s breakout season at Lake Superior State, Bemidji State’s comeback knack, Quinnipiac finding its stride, a dominant goaltending performance by Holy Cross’ Thomas Gale, and tons more.
Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Today) look ahead to another big weekend in men’s college hockey, one that features 11 different games with nationally-ranked opponents going head-to-head. They also discuss Bemidji State’s epic comeback, a big weekend at Alfond Arena, an emerging Bentley squad, national ice time leaders, the red-hot Providence Friars, road warriors in the NCHC, plus tons more!
Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) take their weekly stroll around NCAA Division I men’s hockey, talking non-conference records, an unlikely sniper in Fairbanks, Wisconsin’s best start since Dany Heatley was a freshman, this weekend’s sold-out Army-Air Force series, two-much needed wins for Michigan Tech, surging Cornell and Lake Superior State, and a whole lot more. The guys also dig into Brad’s Grand Forks Herald piece on the recent positive trends in NCAA hockey.
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Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) joins Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) from Boston to discuss the latest news in NCAA Division I men’s college hockey, including eye-opening wins by Alaska Anchorage, Augustana and New Hampshire (again), Wisconsin’s rapid return to prominence, Cornell doing Cornell things, an upcoming matchup between the two highest scoring teams in the NCHC, and much more.
The men’s college hockey landscape remains as unpredictable as it is entertaining. Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) take their weekly stroll across the country, discussing fast starts by Arizona State and Colorado College, a marquee Atlantic Hockey showdown, Minnesota’s gauntlet of a schedule, giant-killer New Hampshire, and plenty more.
Brad Schlossman and Jayson Hajdu review all of the news from the opening weekend in men’s college hockey, including Robert Morris’ first win back, a coaching contract extension, the Big Ten gauntlet, Augustana’s debut, Lane Hutson’s early workload, and more. They also preview the upcoming weekend, including matchups to watch in each conference and the annual Ice Breaker Tournament.
Hockey is back and so is College Hockey Today! Brad Schlossman and Jayson Hajdu preview the upcoming NCAA Division I men’s hockey season, breaking down the preseason storylines for all six conferences. Who do the preseason polls like? Where does Brad disagree? What will the polls have gotten wrong by March? Who is the player to watch in each conference? Give it a listen to prep for your weekend college hockey viewing.
Brad and Jayson return for another summer update, beginning with the news that Arizona State has secured conference membership with the NCHC beginning in 2024-25. The guys also discuss the NHL Entry Draft, positive draft trends for NCAA hockey, Adam Fantilli signing with Columbus, Logan Cooley’s status, Tennessee State adding men’s club hockey, Bentley’s new head coach and more.
There’s no hockey but there’s still plenty of hockey news. Brad and Jayson check in to recap the Stanley Cup Playoffs, salute the NCAA-influenced Golden Knights, shout-out Nate the Great, preview the NHL Draft, and run down some of the major news that has dropped over the summer to this point. Brad also discusses his recent reporting connecting Arizona State to the NCHC.
With the 2023 NCAA Frozen Four in the books, Brad and Jayson recap all of the action from Tampa, give the national champions their well-deserved props, discuss the post-tourney fallout for all four teams and chat about the work done by first-year head coaches Jay Pandolfo and Brandon Naurato. They also take a look at the ESPN ratings and other positive growth trends in college hockey before closing out the show with coaching news out of Minnesota State and Alaska.
The Frozen Four is here. On the eve of the national semifinals, Brad and Jayson discuss today’s media sessions at Amalie Arena, the universal praise for Tampa as a Frozen Four host, and the soon-to-be announced Hobey Baker Memorial and Mike Richter Awards. Then they shift gears to the other big news in college hockey: the hiring of three-time national coach of the year Mike Hastings at Wisconsin. What does this mean for the Badgers and for the Big Ten landscape? What legacy does Hastings leave behind at Minnesota State, and where do the Mavericks go from here? Plenty of college hockey talk to hold you over until the puck drops in Tampa!
Brad and Jayson break down the 2023 NCAA Division I Men’s Frozen Four, and Brad provides his X factor player for each team. They also look back at Regional weekend, react to the announcement of the “Hobey Hat Trick” finalists, discuss upcoming NHL debuts, and more.
On the eve of the 2023 NCAA Division I Men's Hockey Tournament, the guys break down all of the regional matchups, and Brad gives his prediction for each bracket. Then they discuss the latest with the transfer portal, more early signings, the decrease in 20-goal scorers in college hockey, and more.
Conference championship weekend is here. College Hockey Today co-hosts Brad Schlossman and Jayson Hajdu take an in-depth look at all of this weekend’s games, as well as the implications those matchups could have for the NCAA Tournament picture. Then they discuss the Hobey Baker Award finalists, the first wave of NHL signings and early departures, and who might be next to put pen to paper.
On the eve of the 2021 NCAA Men's Frozen Four in Pittsburgh, co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) take a closer look at Minnesota State, St. Cloud State, Massachusetts and Minnesota Duluth. They look at how each team reached the Frozen Four and the keys to their success in the season's last three games. For more information on the Frozen Four, including storylines, links, and how to watch, visit http://collegehockeyinc.com/articles/2020/11/college-hockey-notebook.php
The NCAA Tournament's return has been long awaited, and co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) can't wait for it. They break down some of the superlatives heading into the tourney, including: - Best upset potential - Best regional - Best NHL prospect - Best breakout candidates And much more. Mentioned in this episode: The Rink Live - https://www.therinklive.com/ College Hockey Inc. Storylines - http://collegehockeyinc.com/articles/2021/03/2021-ncaa-tournament-storylines.php
With two conference tournament titles decided and four championship games left to be played, co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) check in on the college hockey postseason. They focus on the games coming up and what can be expected when looking ahead to Sunday's NCAA Tournament selection show.
One year after conference tournaments were taken away from us, they are already underway for 2021 - with much different looks than past years, but terrific storylines and NCAA Tournament implications as always. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) break down each tournament conference-by-conference, looking at the format, the favorite, and other teams that might produce a surprise.
As teams' seasons start to end, NHL clubs will begin scooping up undrafted free agents. With that in mind, co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) decided to draft those guys - identifying 16 players who are likely to have an opportunity to sign an NHL contract. Always one of the most popular episodes of the year, this will be the first of two this week, as College Hockey Today will return later in the week to preview the conference tournaments.
With the season heading into the final weeks, co-hosts Nate Ewell (@collegehockey, @nateewell) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) check in on the major individual awards, handicapping the favorites for the Hobey Baker, Mike Richter and Tim Taylor Awards. They also offer an NCAA Tournament update and look ahead to this weekend's action.
In an uncertain season, we know this much: there's a great weekend of college hockey ahead (assuming the games go on as scheduled). Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) set aside (most) concerns about the NCAA Tournament and Covid to focus on four big series. Each has conference championship and/or national tournament implications.
College Hockey Today opened up the mailbag of listener questions, and they were virtually all the same: how on earth do you pick an NCAA Tournament field in this bizarre season? Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) try to tackle the question on everyone's mind as we approach February.
This college hockey season that's unlike any other has generated more questions than ever: who is playing when, will teams get enough games, and how will the NCAA Tournament field be selected? College Hockey Today co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) ponder all those questions and even offer a few answers in this latest episode. For next week, they're wondering what questions you have - send them along on Twitter and look out for the answers in the next College Hockey Today.
College Hockey Today turns its attention from college hockey itself to the college players ready for the World Junior Championship. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) look at the two Russians, three Canadians and 22 Americans coming from the college ranks to play in the tournament in Edmonton.
With college hockey games every day, it has been hard to keep December straight. College Hockey Today co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) do their best to try to sort it out with thoughts from all corners of the college hockey map.
As this unique college hockey season starts to hit its stride, College Hockey Today takes you inside the Omaha pod and offers early impressions of the games thus far. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) share their biggest takeaways to this point and look ahead to the matchups they will be watching closely in the coming week.
With the 2020-21 season finally underway, College Hockey Today takes a look at the top players in the game with a tally of candidates for the Hobey Baker, Mike Richter and Tim Taylor awards. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) highlight those top individuals - both returning and newcomers - in each conference in Division I.
After far too long away from the rink, College Hockey Today is ready to preview the 2020-21 season. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) discuss what to expect from this season - which will be unlike any other - including the top storylines and teams that will contend for titles in each conference.
With four conferences set to open the postseason, co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) break down each of those conferences and open the mailbag to answer some listener questions. Among them: what does the Hobey race look like at this point?
With one or two weekends remaining in the regular season, there's a lot at stake in the six Division I men's conferences - from championships to byes to home ice. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) break down each race and what to watch for this weekend and next.
In honor of USA Hockey's Hockey Week Across America, College Hockey Today offers up its selections for the best players from each state in Division I men's hockey. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) break down the toughest choices and preview a big weekend of games ahead. Mentioned in this episode: Complete list of state-by-state MVPs: http://collegehockeyinc.com/articles/2020/02/hwaa-2020-state-by-state-mvps.php Chris Peters on the Miracle on Ice: https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/28701139/inside-miracle-ice-how-team-usa-defied-numbers-beat-soviet-union-1980-olympics John Powers on covering the 1980 Olympics: https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2020/02/18/reflections-covering-miracle-lake-placid-years-ago/PDUNKKbjFvvqKerDCr6BMO/story.html?event=event25
In what is annually our most popular episode of the year, College Hockey Today puts the spotlight on the top undrafted NHL free agents in college hockey. What better way to highlight them than to have co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) draft their favorites?
With about one month left in the regular season, College Hockey Today takes a look at the freshmen who have had the biggest impacts in each Division I conference. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) also recap the Beanpot, look at a coaching change at Vermont and preview a big weekend of games ahead.
Almost every conference has a contender exceeding expectations, and College Hockey Today co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) focus on those teams this week. They also take a look at a very crowded Hobey Baker Award race as we near February.
College Hockey Today takes an in-depth look at the most important position on the ice, as co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) talk goaltending. They look at the biggest trends at the position this year and some of the players who are outperforming expectations, plus their preview of the weekend ahead.
In the first College Hockey Today of the new year, co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) take a close look at all that's happened over the holiday break. They also identify a group of teams that wouldn't be in the NCAA Tournament field at the moment but are trending in the right direction.
With more than half of Division I teams on break for final exams and the holidays, College Hockey Today takes a look at the top performers - teams and individuals - in the first half of the season. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@collegehockey, @nateewell) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) identify some of the top storylines and look ahead to the World Junior Championship, which faces off Dec. 26.
As the college hockey season nears its unofficial midpoint, College Hockey Today takes a look at the teams performing well - or not performing well - on the power play and penalty kill. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) also take a look at the top games or series to watch in a busy weekend ahead.
Ahead of a big Thanksgiving weekend in college hockey, co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) take a look at the surging ECAC, which is home to the nation's two unbeaten teams and three of the top eight or nine, depending on the poll. They also preview a somewhat abbreviated schedule, but one that's packed with intriguing games.
After a week's hiatus, College Hockey Today is back, with a look at the lack of sweeps around the top 20 and the resurgence of North Dakota. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) also look at the 10th anniversary of College Hockey Inc. and preview the weekend ahead.
With October behind us, College Hockey Today co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) look around the country at some fast starts and evaluate the chances of each one continuing. They also preview a big weekend ahead, including the matchup of the No. 1 team facing the two-time defending national champions.
College Hockey Today takes a Halloween Eve look around the Division I men's college hockey landscape, beginning with the start of play for the six Ivy League schools this weekend. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) also look at some recent excellent media coverage and preview a big weekend ahead - including a must-see Halloween matchup.
College Hockey Today asked for your questions, and co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) offer their answers. They cover everything from some surprise teams to potential new programs, plus a preview of the biggest games this coming weekend. Mentioned in the show: College Hockey Inc's list of NCAA Alumni in the NHL: http://collegehockeyinc.com/2019-20-alums-nhl.php
Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) reflect on the first week-plus of the 2019-20 season and share their early impressions -- from more of the same at Minnesota Duluth to new homes for a slew of graduate transfer goaltenders. All that plus a look ahead to a big weekend of games across the country.
In the second part of our season preview, College Hockey Today co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) put the focus on the individuals. They identify top candidates entering the year for the Hobey Baker Award, Mike Richter Award and the nation's top rookies. Plus they preview a big weekend ahead as the college hockey season gets going in earnest.
College Hockey Today is back to look ahead at the 2019-20 season. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) pick a favorite and a potential surprise team in each conference, and take a look at the national preseason polls.
The Frozen Four teams practiced and met the media Wednesday in Buffalo, and Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) is joined by Neil Koepke to provide their perspective on the day's events.
With puck drop at the Frozen Four one week away, College Hockey Today provides a comprehensive look back at the NCAA Regionals and a preview of what to expect when Denver, UMass, Minnesota Duluth and Providence take the ice in Buffalo. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) dive deep into each team and what has made them successful so far. They also explore: - The low-scoring regionals and what that might portend moving forward - NHL signings and their impact - Other happenings in Buffalo on and off the ice
The 2019 NCAA Tournament is right around the corner, and co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) are here to preview NCAA Regionals weekend - one of the best weekends of the college hockey year. They take a look at what to watch in each first-round matchup and regional site, with this warning: in the NCAAs, it's best to expect the unexpected. For more on the NCAA Tournament: Top Storylines - http://collegehockeyinc.com/articles/2019/03/top-2019-ncaa-tournament-storylines.php How to Watch - http://collegehockeyinc.com/articles/2019/03/how-to-watch-the-tournament.php Bracket (.pdf) - http://collegehockeyinc.com/articles/2019/03/ncaa-bracket.pdf
With the NCAA Tournament on the horizon, College Hockey Today brings you a bonus episode reviving an old concept from InsideCollegeHockey.com: the Wish List Draft. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) are joined by INCH co-founder and former editor Mike Eidelbes (@INCH) to improve the lot of each of the NCAA teams. Nate and Brad will be back later this week for the regular edition of College Hockey Today. In the meantime, enjoy the Wish List Draft as the countdown to Friday's faceoff continues.
Six conference championships and NCAA Tournament automatic berths are set to be awarded Saturday night, and co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) take you across the country to preview all the action.
As the conference tournaments hit high gear, with all six underway this week, it's time to address some pressing questions around the sport. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) tackle some this-or-that options regarding the national scoring lead, traditional powers making the tournament, and favorites in conference tourneys. It's a historic podcast - likely the first on college hockey recorded from New Mexico - and a great time of year to take a look around the game. Apologies in advance for the audio quality from Brad's cell phone as he navigated the roads to North Dakota's NCHC quarterfinal series at Denver.
It's the best time of the year - playoff hockey time! With four conferences starting postseason play this weekend, co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) break down what to watch for and what lower seeds could surprise. They also preview the final week of the regular season in the NCHC and Hockey East. For reference, here is each conference's tournament format: http://collegehockeyinc.com/conference-tournaments.php
After a look at coach and rookie of the year candidates last week, co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) turn their attention to two other big individual honors: the Mike Richter Award and Hobey Baker Award. After a rundown of the candidates each host offers their picks as the top-10 finalists for both awards. From there they turn to the final one or two weeks of the regular season and the key conference races yet to be decided.
With two or three weeks left in the regular season, College Hockey Today co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) pause to salute the coach of the year and rookie of the year candidates from across the country. After that, they preview the top matchups in a busy weekend ahead.
Want to know the names NHL teams will be coveting from college rosters in a few weeks once seasons start to end? In the last eight seasons an average of 24 undrafted free agents have been signed from the NCAA ranks, so College Hockey Today co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) decided to speculate on the two dozen current NCAAers who could sign deals this year. These players haven't been drafted - so naturally they picked them draft-style, with each co-host naming 12. After that they've got a look at six of the most compelling games/series this weekend.
Arizona State and its NCAA Tournament chances are the talk of the college hockey world, so co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) decided to bring in a rare guest this week in Sun Devil head coach Greg Powers. He talks about the keys to his team's success, their approach to the weeks ahead and what could be in store for the program's future. If Arizona State is the country's most improved team (with apologies to UMass), the guys then turn their attention to the most improved players, with a few of the biggest names mentioned before looking at the weekend ahead.
With five or six weeks left in the regular season, there are different things at stake for every team in each conference - whether it's a title, a bye, home ice, or simply making the postseason. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) break down each conference's standings and focus on the most compelling races. Mentioned in this episode: Conference standings - http://www.collegehockeystats.net/1819/standings/all Conference tournament formats - http://collegehockeyinc.com/conference-tournaments.php
The show opens with a closer look at No. 1 St. Cloud State, which is on track to do something unprecedented in the era of the 16-team NCAA Tournament. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) also look at red-hot Clarkson and pick six series to keep an eye on this weekend.
Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) sample from a variety of college hockey topics this week, from memories of the Bradley Center to the relatively unknown defenseman among the nation's top five scorers. They close it out with a look at the latest viral rant from Frank Serratore and a preview of a big weekend ahead in college hockey. Mentioned in this episode: Frank Serratore on OT: https://koaa.com/sports/2019/01/15/frank-serratore-unhappy-with-ahc-overtime-rules/ Bemidji Pioneer coverage of Hockey Day Minnesota: https://www.therinklive.com/
Halfway through the 2018-19 season, many of college hockey's traditional powers aren't where they - or their fans - thought they would be. Of the 12 schools that made the 2000 NCAA Tournament, only one - No. 1 St. Cloud State - is above .500. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) offer their thoughts on why that is in this week's College Hockey Today. Mentioned in the show: College Hockey Inc. notebook: http://collegehockeyinc.com/articles/2019/01/notes-marchin-orders.php Mick Hatten on SCSU's Brett Larson: https://www.inforum.com/sports/hockey/947495-Finding-the-right-notes-Larsons-transition-from-UMD-to-SCSU-gets-boost-from-Herb-Brooks Note: There are a couple of brief gaps in Brad's audio in this episode; we apologize for the technical glitches.
With the calendar turning to 2019, co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) take a look at some of the hot topics around college hockey: - World Junior Championship - Impressions from holiday tournaments and other series - Mid-season additions Plus the guys make their usual picks of top games to follow this weekend.
In this bonus episode of College Hockey Today, Nate Ewell sits down with college hockey journalist and historian Tim Rappleye (@teeraps), the author of the new book Hobey Baker: Upon Further Review. Rappleye discusses Hobey's legacy and how much more there is to know about the legendary college hockey figure, who died 100 years ago this week. Order Hobey Baker: Upon Further Review on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Hobey-Baker-Further-Exploring-Immortal/dp/1943995729/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1545237590&sr=8-1&keywords=hobey+baker+upon+further+review Nate Ewell and Brad Schlossman will return next week with a regular episode of College Hockey Today, previewing the holiday tournaments and other action beginning Dec. 28.
As the college hockey season hits its unofficial midpoint, co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) take a conference-by-conference look at where things stand, including projected NCAA Tournament teams and top individuals in each league.
It's the year of the defenseman in NCAA hockey as names like Adam Fox, Cale Makar, Quinn Hughes and Chase Priskie are just the start of the impactful blueliners around the country. This episode is devoted to those talented defensemen, as co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) salute the best of the bunch and discuss why it is they are having such an impact.
Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) opened up the listener mailbag this week and cover a lot of ground as a result. Among the topics: what teams could be this year's Duluth, what's up with ASU and its conference future, and what are the best named lines in the nation. Catch all that plus important coverage of college hockey's best pizza and the difference between dirty and filthy. Mentioned in this show: Some of Jeff Sauer's favorite things - http://insidecollegehockey.com/7Archives/Columns/thedean_0108.htm College Hockey Inc. notebook - http://collegehockeyinc.com/articles/2018/11/notes-grabers-got-hands.php The Athletic on Denver's freshmen - https://theathletic.com/679177/2018/11/28/chick-fil-a-chipotle-and-xbox-how-dus-freshman-class-is-making-the-grade/
Teams like Massachusetts and Arizona State have reached new heights for their programs in the latest rankings. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) look at that, plus the larger-than-usual impacts power plays are having in the early part of the season. Mentioned in this episode: This tweet from @RecoveringOps - https://twitter.com/RecoveringOps/status/1062710493599723520 - about power plays
Johnny Walker of Arizona State has raced to the national lead in goals (11) and points (17), leading the Sun Devils to a 7-3-0 start. In this episode, co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) sing the praises of Walker and several other early season heroes who we didn't predict would be leading their teams at this point. Mentioned in this episode: Topher Scott's The Hockey Think Tank podcast. Check it out here: http://podbay.fm/show/1441154730
With October complete, co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) look at a few of the standout performers from the month and evaluate which of them are poised to continue their early success. In addition, they look at the impact transfers are having this season, plus a guide to the biggest games and series of the weekend ahead.
There are compelling games spanning from Vegas to Boston this weekend, with a big stop in South Bend. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) take a look at a bunch of those, plus look at the early out-of-conference records for each league.
With another week of play under our belt, co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) look at the start of the season whether college hockey could make a bigger splash. They also examine Brad's three-part look back at the formation of the NCHC -- see the link below -- and preview a huge weekend of non-conference action. Find Brad's three-part series on the NCHC here: http://undhockey.areavoices.com/?p=113421
With less than a full week of games in the books, co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) already have a lot on their mind. They offer their early impressions from the first weekend of games and preview a big week ahead that includes some great non-conference matchups and the 2018 Ice Breaker Tournament.
Part two of our season preview puts the focus on the stars of the game, as co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) pick their favorites for Hobey Baker contenders, Mike Richter candidates, top undrafted free agents and impact freshmen. (For more on team projections, check out last week's episode.) We also send our best wishes to Chad Demers and Eric Otto, two NCAA players battling serious health issues. To contribute to Demers or Otto, visit the links below: Chad Demers: https://www.gofundme.com/chad-demers-needs-our-help Eric Otto: https://www.gofundme.com/wq83xu-help-eric-beat-hodgkin039s-lymphoma
With the 2018-19 season rapidly approaching, co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) take a look at the big storylines ahead, including an abundance of returning stars and eight new coaches. After that they stop in each of the six conferences with a look at a preseason favorite and a team that may be poised to surprise.
As the 2018 World Junior Summer Showcase gets underway, we present our visit with the head coach of the 2019 United States National Junior Team, Mike Hastings of Minnesota State. The seventh-year head coach of the Mavericks took over in Mankato after a very successful USHL career, and he has produced 20-win seasons every year. Hastings talks about the start of his coaching career, his inspirations and his philosophy in building a program at Minnesota State.
The College Hockey Coaches Show visits with one of the game's newest head coaches, Trevor Large of Canisius, who takes over after three years as an assistant with the Griffins. Large played at Ferris State - which has quickly become a cradle of future coaches - and talks about the impact that experience had on him, as well as what he learned from stops at AIC and Army before arriving in Buffalo.
In 17 years at Minnesota Duluth, Scott Sandelin has won a national title and built a program that annually contends for more. In this episode we discussed the Bulldogs' identity, his biggest coaching influences, the team's relationship with the city and his experience as the parent of a Division I recruit.
Third-year Denver head coach Jim Montgomery transitioned behind the bench after a stellar playing career that included a national title at Maine. He talks about his inspiration to become a coach, his communication style with his players and how he draws upon his playing career now in this episode of the College Hockey Coaches Show.
Learn more about Montgomery by following him @DUCoachMonty or by visiting denverpioneers.com.
We visit with an assistant coach for the first time in this special edition of the College Hockey Coaches Show, as Yale's Ryan Donald joins the podcast. Donald - in his first year coaching his alma mater - recently shared the story of his junior hockey experience in a story on collegehockeyinc.com. We chat with him about that story, plus his coaching career to this point.
My Journey: Ryan Donald: http://collegehockeyinc.com/articles/my-journey-ryan-donald
Boston University head coach David Quinn got an early start to his coaching career when a health condition prevented him from playing beyond college. Since then the Terrier alum has coached in college, at the NTDP, in the AHL and the NHL. He returned to BU in 2013 and talks here about his path, what he hopes to instill in his players, and some of the challenges that come with the kind of recruiting success he and his staff have enjoyed.
To learn more about Quinn and the Terriers, visit goterriers.com.
In his 28th season at Mercyhurst, Rick Gotkin remains one of the most energetic - and entertaining - coaches in college hockey. Weeks after winning his 500th career game, Gotkin joined us for this episode to talk about his program, his communication style and the unique opportunity to coach both his son and one of his counterpart's son.
To learn more about Coach Gotkin and the Mercyhurst program, visit hurstathletics.com.
The second-year head coach at Lake Superior State, Damon Whitten has learned from some of the greats in the game - including Ron Mason and Rick Comley, who built the Lakers program. In this episode he talks about those mentors, what he takes from his experience as an assistant coach at Michigan Tech and how he went about building his staff.
To learn more about Coach Whitten, follow him on Twitter at @DWhitt14 or visit lssulakers.com.
This week’s episode features Bentley head coach Ryan Soderquist, who took over the Falcons program just two years after his own stellar playing career. Now in his 14th season, we discuss what he’s learned in that time, how he has built a recruiting pipeline from the BCHL and why his program could be on the verge of big things.
To learn more about Coach Soderquist and the Falcons, visit bentleyfalcons.com.
In his fifth year at Michigan State, Tom Anastos has built a program that plays an up-tempo game and came within a game of the Big Ten regular-season title in 2015. We talked to him about the culture he has built in East Lansing, how the Spartans use analytics, and his experience as a college hockey parent himself.
Follow Coach Anastos on Twitter @TomAnastos and learn more about the Spartans at msuspartans.com.
The leader of college hockey's newest program, Arizona State, talks about what he means by "Be The Tradition" in Tempe, the immediate goals for the Sun Devils, and the impact they hope to have on college hockey in the West.
Follow ASU head coach Greg Powers on Twitter at @asucoachpowers and learn more about the program at sundevils.com.
The only coaching change in college hockey in the summer of 2015 elevated Brad Berry to the top spot at North Dakota. In this episode of the College Hockey Coaches Show we sat down with Berry on the eve of his head coaching debut. Get his take on replacing his friend Dave Hakstol, early recruiting and the tradition that has been built in Grand Forks.
Learn more about Berry and North Dakota at undsports.com.
Third-year UAA head coach Matt Thomas joins the College Hockey Coaches Show to talk about his approach to building a program, player development, and comparisons between coaching pro and college hockey.
Follow Thomas on Twitter at @SeawolfCoach and learn more about the Seawolves at goseawolves.com.
Our first episode of the College Hockey Coaches Show visits with last year's national champion coach, Nate Leaman of Providence. Entering his fifth season with the Friars, Leaman discusses communication with his players, how fatherhood has impacted his coaching style and why his team is not defending its NCAA title.
Follow Coach Leaman on Twitter at @CoachLeaman and learn more about the Friars at friars.com.