The Northeastern Hockey Show: Recent Episodes
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From WRBB Sports, hosts Matty Wasserman and Khalin Kapoor bring their unique insights and analysis to all things Northeastern men's and women's hockey. Each week, the show features news, interviews, and expert breakdowns of all things Huskies, Hockey East, and NCAA hockey! Be sure to follow them on twitter @matty_wasserman and @khalinkapoor!
We're back! Khalin Kapoor and Zach Lyons return to run down the latest storylines in Northeastern hockey, starting with the men's team schedule (1:15) and expectations (10:00). They then transition over to women's hockey and take a look at incoming transfer Becca Vanstone (27:20) and their schedule (29:36). Follow Khalin on X @khalinkapoor and Zach @Zachlyons_.
Fresh off Northeastern's 3-2 loss to Union on Saturday night, Matty and Khalin record an emergency episode to break down what went wrong for the Huskies in Schenectady, and how a team billed as Hockey East favorites has fallen so far in just two months.
Matty and Khalin break down the men's and women's results from the weekend in Nashville, and where both teams stand headed into December. First, they break down the men's defeat to Western Michigan, and why the team looked improved -- but still not quite good enough. They also preview the team's upcoming non-conference matchups with Union and Sacred Heart, and why both are must-win games against inferior competition (1:16). Then, they recap the women's team huge weekend in against two talented opponents, and how the return of Maureen Murphy paid huge dividends. They also preview the upcoming series against Vermont, and the test they will pose as likely the second-best squad in Hockey East. (23:10)
Khalin Kapoor is joined by special guest Owen Gund to preview the huge rivalry series upcoming this weekend between Northeastern and BU. Owen is a student radio broadcaster for WTBU Sports, the BU studio radio station. On the show, they preview the top storylines and players to watch on a red-hot Terriers squad, and breakdown the matchup and how BU could present problems for Northeastern.
A huge thanks to Owen for coming on the show! Make sure to follow him on twitter @owengund!
On this special episode, Matty and Khalin are joined by Grant Salzano, who covers BC women's hockey and Hockey East for BC Interruption, Boston College's SB Nation blog. First, Grant breaks down the BC women's top players and storylines so far this season, and previews the upcoming weekend series with Northeastern. Then, they discuss the current state of Hockey East and its place in the national women's college hockey landscape, the league's other top contenders, and if Northeastern's current No. 8 national ranking is justified.
Make sure to follow Grant on twitter @Salzano14, and catch his work on bcinterruption.com!
Matty and Khalin break down the big weekends for both Northeastern men's and women's hockey squads, each who secured a weekend sweep over New Hampshire. First, they break down the men's team, including Justin Hryckowian's huge weekend and the reasons behind his second-year leap, and how the team can overcome the injuries plaguing them (0:20) Then, they analyze the women's team, who got back to their dominant ways with two commanding wins. They talk about Maureen Murphy's goal-scoring spurt, the power play improvements, and the USCHO rankings, which somehow dropped NU one spot in this week's poll despite their two-game sweep (17:27)
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On this week's edition of the NU Hockey Show, Matty and Khalin break down the eventful week of Northeastern hockey, starting with the men's team, which suffered a come-from-behind OT loss to Maine on Friday night, before responding with a big bounce-back win 24 hours later. They also break down where the offense can improve, and preview the upcoming weekend series against UNH. (0:20) Then, they recap the hotly-contested weekend for women's team, who battled in two matchups against Providence, likely their biggest contender in Hockey East. They give their takeaways from the weekend, and preview the upcoming week also against UNH. (26:15)
Make sure to follow them on twitter @Matty_Wasserman and @Khalinkapoor!
Matty and Khalin recap the upset loss women's hockey suffered at Maine on Saturday, and break down what went wrong and why there's no need to panic, before previewing the big weekend series with Providence (0:17). Then, they discuss men's hockey's home loss to UMass Lowell, and analyze what went right and wrong for NU ahead of their weekend series at Maine (17:38).
Hosts Matty and Khalin break down the latest week of Northeastern hockey! They start off with the men's team, who faced their first test of adversity this season after falling 2-1 to Providence on Saturday night, and then tying Boston College on Tuesday night. They discuss the highs and lows for the Huskies over the past week, and where the team can most improve ahead of next Saturday's matchup with UMass Lowell. (0:23) Then, they recap the stellar weekend for the women's team, who steamrolled Merrimack in a dominant series sweep. Then, they preview this upcoming weekend's matchup against Maine, and why we shouldn't take this team's other-worldly dominance for granted. (20:20)
Make sure to follow them on twitter @Matty_Wasserman and @KhalinKapoor!
Hosts Matty Wasserman and Khalin Kapoor welcome special guest Sean Dufresne onto the show to preview the massive top 15 men's hockey matchup on Saturday night between Northeastern and Providence. Sean is a student radio broadcaster for WDOM Sports in Providence, and also hosts a weekly radio show on Friars men's and women's hockey. In the episode, he breaks down Providence's roster, lineup, and key storylines headed into Saturday's tilt with the Huskies, and Matty and Khalin also give their insights into what Northeastern must do to come away with the win.
Another big thanks to Sean for joining the show! Make sure to follow him on twitter @SeanDufresne1.
Hosts Matty Wasserman and Khalin Kapoor break down another booming weekend for Northeastern hockey, with both teams recording series sweeps. First, they recap the Women's two victories over UConn, and discuss who in Hockey East could even pose a slight challenge to the Huskies this season as they continue to steamroll league opponents. (0:34) Then, they analyze the Men's dominant weekend against Vermont, including the ceiling of the first line, the team's offensive depth, and the progress on special teams. (22:54)
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Hosts Matty Wasserman and Khalin Kapoor return to break down the opening weekend of the Northeastern Men's and Women's hockey seasons this past weekend, and look ahead to next week's slate. First, they recap the Men's 3-2 OT victory over LIU on Saturday night, and give their thoughts on the new-look power play, young defenders, Cam Lund's promise, and more (1:03) before detailing Women's two weekend victories also against LIU, and analyze the Taze Thompson effect, new defensive pairings, Gwyneth Phillips' play, and more (23:00).
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Matty and Khalin first break down Northeastern's Hockey East semifinal defeat to UConn and the madness of Saturday's CCHA championship game. The discuss what went wrong for the Huskies, and what must be better for Friday's NCAA regional matchup against Western Michigan. To preview the game, special guest Colin Murphy joins the show. Colin is the sports editor of the Western Herald, WMU's student newspaper. The interview starts at the 21:30 mark of the show.
Matty and Khalin are joined on the Beanpod by special guest Daniel Connolly, managing editor of SB Nation's UConn Blog. In the episode, they recap the highs and lows of UConn's season, reflect back on Northeastern's weekend sweep of UConn three weeks ago, and preview all aspects of the pivotal Hockey East semifinal matchup on Friday at TD Garden.
You can follow Daniel on twitter @danielvconnolly, and make sure to follow all his great coverage of UConn athletics.
Matty and Khalin are joined by special guest Matt Wellens, who covers University of Minnesota-Duluth hockey for the Duluth News Tribune. Matt breaks down UMD's season and path that led them back to the Frozen Four, and the key players, matchups, and storylines for the Bulldogs headed into Friday's matchup with Northeastern. They preview all aspects of the game, and why the two teams share many similarities between them and both enter the Frozen Four with a chip on their shoulder.
Make sure to follow Matt on twitter @mattwellens, and enjoy the show!
Matty and Khalin, still recovering from the dramatic finish at Lawler Rink on Saturday night, return for an emergency edition of the Beanpod to recap an unforgettable night for Northeastern hockey. They first break down all aspects of the men's incredible 1-0 victory against Merrimack, and the crowning achievement of the first Hockey East regular season title in program history. They also break down the Women's championship game against UConn, and reflect back on the incredible nucleus that guided the team to its fifth consecutive conference title. They then look ahead to the men's path in the Hockey East tournament, and the women's outlook for the NCAA Tournament coming up next week.
Matty and Khalin return to break down to Northeastern's stunning loss to Vermont on Tuesday after an electrifying weekend sweep of UConn just three days prior, and the team's postseason outlook headed into the final regular season series with Merrimack. They also discuss BC's ability to play spoiler with a fully healthy and complete lineup, and recap last weekend's BU-BC series and BC's upcoming crucial meetings with UMass. They also dive into the Women's Hockey East tournament semifinal matchups, and the key players and storylines in to watch for in both games, and whether the Huskies should want to potentially see Vermont or UConn in the finals.
Matty and Khalin break down Northeastern's pivotal weekend series vs. BC, the Huskies' dominant penalty kill, line combos and adjustments without Hryckowian, and how Jerry Keefe will handle Devon Levi's usage for the rest of the regular season. They also discuss BC's formidable roster with the return of their olympians, how the Eagles can play spoiler late in the HE season, and preview the pivotal upcoming weekend series vs. BU as the margin for error in Pairwise shrinks.
They also preview the Women's Hockey East Tournament, discussing which teams pose the biggest threat to the Huskies, the potential for a BC rematch in the semifinals, and how the team will adjust with the return of Alina Müller.
Matty and Khalin are joined by special guests Patrick Donnelly and Owen Gund, who both cover BU Hockey for WTBU Sports. With expertise and insight from both the Northeastern and BU perspectives, this special preview episode breaks down the key storylines, matchups, and players to watch for on Monday night's game.
Matty and Khalin break down all aspects of the Northeastern vs. BC and Harvard vs. BU Beanpot semifinal games from Monday night, including the brilliance of TJ Semptimphelter, and a red-hot BU team squeaking out the narrow victory.
The Beanpot has arrived! Matty and Khalin return to break down each opening-round Beanpot matchup, and delve into the key storylines, matchups, and things to watch for over the next week of Beanpot action. They also recap the last week of games for each squad, and look to the key numbers, trends, and players for each team.
On the inaugural episode of the Beanpod, Matty and Khalin break down the key losses each Boston school faces to the Olympics in the coming month, and the potential options to replace the departing stars at each school. They also recap the weekend of games and dive deep into Northeastern's roster, before rounding up the weekend of Women's hockey after BU put up a valiant effort against Northeastern on Friday.