Hockey On Campus

Recorded live at the Frozen Four in St. Paul, from the Xcel Center concourse, our annual national semifinal pre-game show. We break down the games and also talk to some coaches and conference commissioners about the state of college hockey right now. A lot of change is happening at once, and the coaches are trying to keep up. Plus, breaking down Denver and BU with Jay Stickney (Denver radio) and Belle Fraser (Boston Hockey Blog); and BC and Michigan with Andrew Mahoney (Boston Globe) and Lys Goldman (Michigan Daily). Please send feedback or questions to our Twitter feed @CHNsiders. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

This week, we have the wild juxtaposition of all the fantastic NCAA Tournament games leading into the Frozen Four, with the opening of the transfer portal and all of the bonkers ramifications that -- and the NIL money flowing around -- entails. We dive in depth into both topics. We also talk to Sam Jefferies, author of the book 'Legacy on Ice' about 2010 Hobey Baker Award winner Blake Geoffrion, and his fascinating story. You can get the book at Amazon here https://www.amazon.com/Legacy-Ice-Blake-Geoffrion-Fastest/dp/0299344908/ or numerous other places. And coming up next week, we'll have our annual LIVE Frozen Four pregame shows from the concourse at the Xcel Energy Center, two hours prior to the start of Thursday's national semifinals, and Saturday's national championship game. Checkout College Hockey News https://www.collegehockeynews.com for a live stream of those broadcasts -- and the recordings will eventually be in this podcast feed. 0:00 Intro 3:25 NCAA Regionals review 30:58 Sam Jefferies, author 48:37 Transfer portal, NIL and more Please send feedback or questions to our Twitter feed @CHNsiders. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

The conference champs are crowned, and it's onto the NCAA Tournament. Of course, the Pairwise formula is what determines the teams in the NCAAs, but then the Committee, following some strict guidelines, brackets the field. And that's always not without some controversy. We delve into that, and all of the issues surrounding the teams and who they're playing -- and where and why. Colorado College coach Kris Mayotte joins to discuss the agony of his team falling .0004 short of making the NCAA Tournament for the first time in over a decade, and what he thinks of the state of the Committee's process. Plus, how his team looks for next season. And finally, expert prognosticators Mike and Adam -- i.e. not expert -- make their picks for this year's NCAA Regionals. 0:00 Intro 0:30 Tournament Bracket controversies / Listener Questions 27:39 Kris Mayotte, Colorado College coach 52:10 Regional picks and analysis Please send feedback or questions to our Twitter feed @CHNsiders. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

We're down to Championship Saturday in the conference tournaments, and unto itself, it means a lot of great drama is ahead on the ice. But it also means we're close to the NCAA Tournament field being determined and, more interestingly, bracketed. This year contains a number of potentially thorny, and in some cases, unprecedented situations for the NCAA's Men's Ice Hockey Committee to ponder and work out. We discuss all those possibilities and the solutions, ranging from doing nothing, to radical. ... And finally, there were more coaching dismissals this week. We go into those, and where these coaching searches may go. 0:00 Intro 1:13 The week that was 25:20 Fred Pletsch, Big Ten Network 47:50 Coaching carousel 1:03:45 Listener questions/Bracket craziness Please send feedback or questions to our Twitter feed @CHNsiders. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

In an abbreviated edition, just before some huge games this coming weekend, we set up the rest of the conference playoffs, and some of the big NCAA Tournament implications of the games ahead. And there were two more coaching changes; we get into that and what may happen next at Stonehill and Bowling Green. 0:00 Intro 3:55 The week that was 11:21 Playoffs 22:09 Coaching changes Please send feedback or questions to our Twitter feed @CHNsiders. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

Bemidji State is Team of the Week after it rolled down the stretch run and took the CCHA title for the first time. Its coach Tom Serratore joins us to discuss. We also recap where things stand with all the conference tournaments, and Arizona State's still slim odds of making the NCAAs. ... There was a coaching casualty, as Lindenwood decided to let go former NHL'er Rick Zombo, so we discuss that and whether there will be any other changes this offseason. ... And then another long chat about the NCAA Tournament and where the Pairwise is right now, including the numerous bracketing dilemmas the Committee could face, and our suggestions for what to do about it. 0:00 Intro 3:15 The week that was 30:05 Tom Serratore, Bemidji State 52:32 Listener questions 56:20 Coaching casualty 1:06:00 Pairwise dilemmas Please send feedback or questions to our Twitter feed @CHNsiders. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

Arizona State coach Greg Powers joins to discuss the aftermath of the donnybrook his team got into last weekend, but also to discuss the state of the program right now. Things are strong with the Sun Devils, even though it appears they will fall just short of the NCAAs, with the program set to join the NCHC next season. We talk about all of that and more. ... We also chat with long-time Colorado College beat writer Joe Paisley about how far the Tigers have come this season, and what lies ahead in that program's rejuvenation. ... Plus, Boston University is our Team of the Week; we look at the Terriers and all the action from this past weekend, as we head towards conference playoffs. ... Oh, and it's silly season. 0:00 Intro 3:15 The week that was 25:47 Joe Paisley, Colorado College reporter 45:30 Greg Powers, Arizona State coach 1:12:32 The week ahead Please send feedback or questions to our Twitter feed @CHNsiders. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

Another action-packed show. First off, New Hampshire is Team of the Week after sweeping Maine, and we talk to UNH coach Mike Souza on where the program stands, where he stands, and what it all means. Plus the usual issues swirling around the NCAA these days. ... Lots of discussion around coaches in general, particular after Vermont inked Steve Wiedler to a new deal. ... There was big games all around, of course, as the culmination of the regular season approaches. Yale and Holy Cross are hot topics here too, believe it or not. And more. 0:00 Intro 1:15 Coaching news/The week that was 31:40 Mike Souza, New Hampshire coach 53:50 The week ahead 1:07:05 Listener questions Please send feedback or questions to our Twitter feed @CHNsiders. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

Minnesota is the Team of the Week, coming off double shutouts, with Richter Award candidate Justen Close in net. The Big Ten had a bunch of pivotal games. And then there was The Beanpot, captured by Northeastern for the fifth time in six tries -- in 3-on-3 OT again, and we discuss the abomination of that. Former Cornell captain and assistant coach Topher Scott, who spent last season as Dir. of Hockey Ops for Michigan, joins us to talk about a variety of topics, including dedicating himself full time to his business. There some Hobey talk, and we dive into the Major Junior eligibility issue -- discussing where things stand now. 0:00 Intro 3:16 The week that was 27:08 Topher Scott, The Hockey Think Tank 52:19 Hobey talk 1:01:30 Listener questions / The Issues Please send feedback or questions to our Twitter feed @CHNsiders. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

It's a really big show. First, Sacred Heart is Team of the Week, a program that continues to raise its profile since opening its new arena last year. Plus we talk some big topics with its coach C.J. Marottolo, such as 3-on-3 OT, the Major Junior eligibility issue, and Regional format. The latter topic has been raging lately, both in this podcast, on College Hockey News, and throughout the college hockey world. The leading proponent of moving Regionals to campus sites is Denver coach David Carle, and we talk to him at length about the issue, and, perhaps more importantly, why it's a topic that needs to be talked about. We get into a lot with him, plus how his team is faring right now as it heads towards the postseason. You won't want to miss it. 0:00 Intro 5:23 C.J. Marottolo, Sacred Heart coach 24:07 Setup to NCAA format discussion, history 36:04 David Carle, Denver coach Please send feedback or questions to our Twitter feed @CHNsiders. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

A weekend of pivotal matchups of top-five teams, including 1. vs. 2. in Boston University and Boston College. When it was over, the teams flipped in the ratings, and North Dakota moved up in between. We break it all down and more. Plus, we catch up with Rand Pecknold, head coach of the defending national champion Quinnipiac Bobcats, coming off their own big win, in the Connecticut Ice Tournament. And this is only the beginning of the stretch drive. 0:00 Intro 4:45 The week that was 40:52 Rand Pecknold, Quinnipiac coach 1:05:57 Listener questions 1:15:45 The week ahead Please send feedback or questions to our Twitter feed @CHNsiders. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

Notre Dame coach Jeff Jackson is back to discuss his team's recent play, plus many other important college hockey topics. It's always one of our favorite conversations of the season, as we discuss U.S. National Program, NCAA Regional setup, the future of NCAA hockey and NIL money, and more. Then we dive into what's sure to be an incredible week ahead of college hockey, with four teams in the top six playing each other, among other things. 0:00 Intro 1:00 The week that was 25:27 Jeff Jackson, Notre Dame coach 57:43 Jackson wrapup / NCAA issues 1:11:18 The week ahead Please send feedback or questions to our Twitter feed @CHNsiders. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

Cornell is the Team of the Week after a successful trip to the desert. Some stumbles in the first half for the young team have created a difficult road back to the NCAAs, but it's more possible now and trending in the right direction. ... We also talk to Brad Schlossman of the Grand Forks Herald to get his insights on the NCHC, and another seemingly-annual debate about whether NCAA Regionals should move to campus sites. ... That and more. 0:00 Intro 6:53 The week that was 27:53 Brad Schlossman, Grand Forks Herald 1:07:01 Listener questions Please send feedback or questions to our Twitter feed @CHNsiders. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

Among our usual look back at the week that was, we also dive into Team USA's gold medal endeavor at this year's World Junior Championships in Sweden. It's the sixth all-time gold in the tournament, for a team that, of course, featured a couple dozen current and future NCAA players. We give our thoughts, and then talk in depth with Chris Peters about it, trying to put it all in context for those players' current situation with their college teams. ... Also, a look at who would win the major individual awards at the mid-season point. Plus a whole lot more. 0:00 Intro 3:25 The week that was 23:40 Chris Peters, Flo Hockey 49:47 Listener questions 1:06:53 Mid-Season Awards Please send feedback or questions to our Twitter feed @CHNsiders. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

Back from our holiday hiatus, we catch you up on the tournaments that took place recently, and where things stand as we head into the second half. Plus a great conversation with NCHC commissioner Heather Weems, discussing the conference's recent decision to move its postseason tournament fully on campus, and her thoughts on the ongoing upheaval in college sports. ... That and World Junior talk, listener questions and much more. 0:00 Intro 2:00 The week that was 26:17 Heather Weems, NCHC commissioner 57:00 Listener questions 1:18:30 The week ahead Please send feedback or questions to our Twitter feed @CHNsiders. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

Colorado College is Team of the Week after winning two OT games at North Dakota, its first sweep in Grand Forks in 30 years. We talk about the Tigers and the entire week that was in college hockey. Our interviews, however, are focused on a pair of other topics. For one, long-time Hockey East commissioner -- among many other things -- Joe Bertagna stops in to discuss being the recipient of this year's Lester Patrick Award for lifetime dedication to hockey in the United States. Then, we talk to Denver coach David Carle as he gets set to lead Team USA at the World Junior tournament. 0:00 Intro 2:18 The week that was 24:22 Joe Bertagna, Lester Patrick Award recipient 1:00:30 David Carle, Denver/Team USA 1:11:46 Listener questions 1:24:47 The week ahead Please send feedback or questions to our Twitter feed @CHNsiders. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

Alaska coach Erik Largen joins us to discuss all matters of his program, with his Nanooks once again in the hunt for an at-large NCAA Tournament bid. They fell a whisker short last year, but became sentimental darlings in the process. ... Also, we talk World Junior rosters, with seven current Boston College players selected for Team USA, plus Joe Bertagna's big honor, and more. 0:00 Intro 2:18 The week that was 29:32 Erik Largen, Alaska coach 50:19 USA Hockey talk 1:02:18 Listener questions 1:16:55 The week ahead Please send feedback or questions to our Twitter feed @CHNsiders. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

Boston College is No. 1 in the Pairwise following two strong road wins, to earn Team of the Week. We talk to head coach Greg Brown about how his star freshmen have contributed from the jump, and continue to impress, plus his background as a BC alum, former Olympian, and more. ... This is the time of year when many teams start to wind down before a holiday break, but there's still plenty more big games that have been played, and will be played, before that happens. 0:00 Intro 1:50 The week that was 32:02 Greg Brown, Boston College coach 53:48 The week ahead Please send feedback or questions to our Twitter feed @CHNsiders. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

Michigan State is atop the Big Ten after sweeping Wisconsin, and earns our CHN Team of the Week. We talk to coach Adam Nightingale about pulling together a highly-talented group of newcomers and meshing them in. 0:00 Intro 1:38 The week that was 25:39 Adam Nightingale, Michigan State coach 43:20 The week ahead Please send feedback or questions to our Twitter feed @CHNsiders. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

St. Cloud State looks like it's righting the ship after some early struggles. We talk to their coach, Brett Larson, about the new young crop of forwards and more. ... The show starts with Adam recounting his trip to NY Mets fantasy camp last week, before getting back into the hockey. And there was plenty of that, including Maine continuing to do well, Arizona State's weirdness, Denver's goaltending, plus the issues surrounding Michigan Tech and Bowling Green. All of that and more packed into this week's episode. 0:00 Intro / Adam's Mets Fantasy Camp experience 16:05 The week that was 39:15 Brett Larson, St. Cloud coach 59:56 Listener questions 1:18:24 The week ahead Please send feedback or questions to our Twitter feed @CHNsiders. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

Wisconsin is the Team of the Week after sweeping Minnesota on the road. We talk to their captain about the smooth transition so far to new head coach Mike Hastings, and more. ... In the second half of the show, we address the Adam Johnson tragedy. The former UMD Bulldog was killed in a freak on-ice accident that, unfortuntely, is becoming more common. We hear thoughts from UMD coach Scott Sandelin, plus Mike and Adam discuss the safety implications. That and much more. 0:00 Intro 2:45 The week that was 33:45 Mike Vorlicky, Wisconsin captain 51:09 Discussing Adam Johnson 57:39 Scott Sandelin, Minnesota Duluth coach 1:09:28 Listener questions Please send feedback or questions to our Twitter feed @CHNsiders. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

A year ago at this time, UMass was Team of the Week, too. Then, things went south in a hurry and it never recovered. After a strong start, the Minutemen are confident they're in better position this year to remain in contention for the long haul. We talk about UMass and much more, including all the big moments from the past week, plus the time Adam was mugged in Atlantic City, and the time he almost interviewed a presidential candidate during the Frozen Four. It's always fun here. 0:00 Intro 4:45 The week that was 27:42 Greg Carvel, Massachusetts coach 50:55 The week ahead Please send feedback or questions to our Twitter feed @CHNsiders. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

A few teams may not have started play yet, but there's already a ton of interesting, and important, matchups early in the season. We talk about those that have taken place and those that are coming up. Plus, we talk to Gopher legend Pat Micheletti about his broadcasting escapades, and his thoughts on the Big Ten and the other teams in his neck of the woods, including the debut of Augustana, and Team of the Week Minnesota State. 0:00 Intro 4:45 The week that was 25:06 Pat Micheletti 1:02:10 The week ahead Please send feedback or questions to our Twitter feed @CHNsiders. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

Not all of the teams are in action yet, but the first weekend was intriguing nonetheless, with plenty of interesting storylines right out of the gate. We dive into that, plus whip around the conferences and give our rundown of how we see them shaping up in 2023-24. It's just the beginning, as we head all the way to St. Paul for the Frozen Four in April. 0:00 Intro 1:00 The week that was 38:31 Conference previews Please send feedback or questions to our Twitter feed @CHNsiders. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

In the last of our 4 preseason specials, we talk to two more head coaches. David Borges leads Stonehill into what's essentially its first full-fledged season in Division I. He discussed their interesting road to get here, and what lies ahead for this small New England school trying to find its place in the landscape. ... And following the retirement of long-time coach Don Vaughan, Colgate has turned to one of the best players in its history, Mike Harder, to lead the way forward. Another interesting conversation. 0:00 Intro 2:42 David Borges, Stonehill coach 25:04 Mike Harder, Colgate coach Please send feedback or questions to our Twitter feed @CHNsiders. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

Robert Morris returns to college hockey after a two-year hiatus, where the program was almost canceled, then it was reborn. Derek Schooley returns as well -- he's the only head coach the program has ever known. ... Also, Luke Strand has been a successful coach everywhere he's been, but now he gets his first NCAA head coaching gig, taking over for the esteemed Mike Hastings at Minnesota State. 0:00 Intro 1:44 Derek Schooley, Robert Morris coach 20:52 Luke Strand, Minnesota State coach Please send feedback or questions to our Twitter feed @CHNsiders. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

We continue our preseason series talking to the new head coaches in college hockey. This time, it's Steve Wiedler at Vermont and Andy Jones at Bentley. Wiedler has the interim tag, for now, after an unforseen offseason change at UVM. Jones comes to Bentley from Massachusetts-Lowell, where he was an assistant since 2015. 0:00 Intro 2:41 Steve Wiedler, Vermont coach 32:48 Andy Jones, Bentley coach Please send feedback or questions to our Twitter feed @CHNsiders. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

In the first of a series of preseason interviews we did with some new figures to college hockey, here are this year's first two. Augustana begins its first season a Division I team, and first team in South Dakota. St. Cloud State alum Garrett Raboin takes the reins. ... Also, Doug Christiansen replaced long-time ECAC commissioner Steve Hagwell. A former coach as well, Christiansen, a Union alum, comes from the USHL, where he was assistant commissioner. 0:00 Intro 1:44 Garrett Raboin, Augustana coach 23:42 Doug Christiansen, ECAC commissioner Please send feedback or questions to our Twitter feed @CHNsiders. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

Our season wrap-up show. We dive into the national championship game, and Quinnipiac's dramatic win over Minnesota, breaking down all the details and issues surrounding the game. And there are many, including the coaching decisions that led up to it, the Big Ten falling short again, and how coaches get defined, good or bad, right or wrong. ... Speaking of that, we have a discussion with long-time Colgate coach Don Vaughan upon the announcement of his retirement after 30 years behind the Raiders' bench, and how it fits into the bigger picture of what's happening in the NCAA today. ... Finally, we look ahead to 2023-24, and how the leagues and teams shape up after all the transfer portal craziness and more. 0:00 Intro 4:40 Reviewing the National Championship 40:23 Don Vaughan - Colgate coach 58:18 Listener questions 1:08:10 Look ahead to 2023-24 Please send feedback or questions to our Twitter feed @CHNsiders. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

This show was recorded live from Amalie Arena in Tampa prior to the national semifinals on Saturday, April 8, 2023. We discuss the games coming up, plus numerous college hockey topics of general interest. 0:00 Intro - Discuss the games, Hobey and other topics 29:30 Scott Sandelin - Minnesota Duluth coach 44:05 Paul Caponigri - Big Ten Network 1:00:45 Steve Hagwell - ECAC commissioner 1:06:42 Mike Corbett - Quinnipiac assistant 1:13:20 Joe Bertagna - Former Hockey East commissioner 1:42:20 Bernie Corbett - Hockey on Campus Please send feedback or questions to our Twitter feed @CHNsiders. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

This show was recorded live from Amalie Arena in Tampa prior to the national semifinals on Thursday, April 6, 2023. We discuss the games coming up, plus numerous college hockey topics of general interest. Intro - Hobey talk and more 6:20 Pat Micheletti - Big Ten Network 12:00 Fred Pletsch - Big Ten Network 37:30 Cameron Levasseur - QU Chronicle 46:20 Bill Muckalt - Michigan asst. coach 1:13:00 Colby Cohen - ESPN analyst 1:27:13 Brian Riley - Army Coach 1:44:45 Jack Parker - Former BU Coach Please send feedback or questions to our Twitter feed @CHNsiders. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

An action-packed show as we, first off, review last week's NCAA Regionals. But between that, there's a lot going on. We talk about the Hobey race, and the controversy surrounding it. We also discuss our Coach of the Year selection. And amid all that, a great discussion with Notre Dame coach Jeff Jackson about a wide-ranging amount of topics, including his team, NCAA issues, the Big Ten, coaching and more. 0:00 Intro 2:50 Hobey Baker debate 15:20 Coach of the Year discussion 18:55 Allentown Regional 27:20 Bridgeport Regional 35:46 Jeff Jackson, Notre Dame coach 1:13:20 Follow-up discussion to Jackson interview 1:21:35 Fargo Regional 1:25:10 Manchester Regional Please send feedback or questions to our Twitter feed @CHNsiders. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

The NCAA Tournament is finally upon us. We break down the brackets, and how they all came about, and what the issues were surrounding it. The annual discussion on what, if anything, can or should be done to improve things is also included. And then we discuss the games themselves, and maybe sorta make some picks. 0:00 Intro 1:55 Bracket debate 11:05 Fargo Regional 16:00 Bridgeport Regional 24:50 Colgate Regional 33:55 Manchester Regional 49:50 More Bracket debate Please send feedback or questions to our Twitter feed @CHNsiders. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

American International coach Eric Lang joins us to discuss his team, his league, and the ever-present issues both face in the changing NCAA landscape. Plus, we discuss all that's happened so far in the conference postseason tournaments, what's still to come, and what it all means for the NCAA Tournament brackets, which will get decided this weekend. 0:00 Intro 1:23 Pairwise implications 5:12 The conference tournaments 21:43 Eric Lang, AIC coach 40:30 NCAA/Atlantic issues 47:10 More conference tournaments 54:48 More NCAA bracket talk Please send feedback or questions to our Twitter feed @CHNsiders. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

As we head into the meat of the conference tournaments, there's of course plenty to talk about there. But we also had our first coaching change of this year, at Wisconsin. We dive into all of the circumstances there and who the top candidates will be. ... Our guest this week is former Alaska-Anchorage forward and current Sportsnet commentator Justin Bourne, who just released a new book called 'Down and Back,' which talks about his battle with alcoholism, how that fits into his hockey life, and his relationship with his famous dad. ... That and more. 0:00 Intro 3:36 Wisconsin coaching change 27:32 Justin Bourne 58:37 Listener questions 1:06:20 The week ahead Please send feedback or questions to our Twitter feed @CHNsiders. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

Alaska is Team of the Week, as it heads into the final weekend of its independent schedule needing two wins to essentially qualify for the NCAA Tournament. It's a remarkable story for a program that's dealt with a lot of pitfalls in the last few years, to say the least. ... We also talk about the end of the regular season in four conferences, look ahead to the postseason tournaments, and answer numerous listener questions -- including the evergreen topics of new conference alignments, and whether (or how much) 'bracket integrity' there will be when the NCAA Tournament teams are placed in Regionals. 0:00 Intro 4:09 Week in Review 26:40 Erik Largen, Alaska head coach 48:30 Alaska discussion 59:14 Listener questions 1:15:10 NCAA Bracket Integrity Please send feedback or questions to our Twitter feed @CHNsiders. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

Minnesota is the Team of the Week, and team of the year so far, coming off a sweep of Penn State on the road, and sitting pretty atop the Pairwise. Of course, there are no guarantees on what that means in the postseason. ... Also, we talk to long-time voice of Omaha hockey, Terry Leahy, about the passing of assistant coach Paul Jerrard, which comes amid the Mavericks' strongest season in years. That, plus all the reviews, previews and news in college hockey. 0:00 Intro 5:21 Week in Review 25:36 Terry Leahy, Omaha radio 47:10 The Week Ahead Please send feedback or questions to our Twitter feed @CHNsiders. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

Denver is our Team of the Week after finishing a four-game season sweep of North Dakota and moving back into the top four of the Pairwise. We talk about its strong season and what's ahead for the Pioneers. Then Pat Micheletti of the Big Ten Network joins us to discuss all things Big Ten, including the big Michigan-Michigan State series, the Hobey candidates, and more. And we review the week as usual, and look ahead to what's coming up. 0:00 Intro 2:10 Week in Review 27:58 Pat Micheletti, Big Ten Network 46:05 The Week Ahead Please send feedback or questions to our Twitter feed @CHNsiders. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

This week includes a chat with St. Thomas coach Enrico Blasi, who led Miami to many years of greatness, and is now trying to build a fledgling D-I program. It was recently announced St. Thomas would be building an on-campus rink, after a generous donation. We talk to Blasi about what it takes to build things up, the challenges of recruiting, and how the current team's progress is going. ... Meanwhile, we discuss the recent Beanpot semifinals, and Northeastern's rise up the Pairwise, though there is a caveat. And lots of other talk about new programs and what they're doing or are going to do. 0:00 Intro 1:20 The Beanpot 3:13 Northeastern's Pairwise situation 12:32 Week in Review 28:44 Rico Blasi, Miami head coach 54:00 Listener questions 1:06:35 Other matters Please send feedback or questions to our Twitter feed @CHNsiders. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

Minnesota Duluth is our Team of the Week after sweeping St. Cloud State. Another TOTW candidate was Michigan, which swept Penn State, and we talk to its first-year head coach Brandon Naurato about the weekend, which included a 4-goal game from star defenseman Luke Hughes. We also talk to Naurato about his first year, and all the illness and injuries he's had to deal with, and what the chances are we'll see 1st-round NHL Draft pick Frank Nazar in a uniform this season. That and more as we heat up for the February stretch. 0:00 Intro 1:55 The week in review 27:55 Brandon Naurato, Michigan head coach 41:25 Listener questions 55:43 The week ahead Please send feedback or questions to our Twitter feed @CHNsiders. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

An action-packed show, with two interesting interviews. One with Dennis Williams, who played for Bowling Green and coached the program for one season, and is now head coach of Everett in the WHL. Most recently he led Team Canada to a gold medal at the World Junior championships. He is the third NCAA alum to be a head coach for Team Canada in recent years. ... Also, we talk to Tom Betti of JLG Architects about how they set up the outdoor venues for this year's Hockey Day in Minnesota. 0:00 Intro 1:00 The week in review 21:40 Dennis Williams, BG alum, Team Canada coach 46:51 Tom Betti, JLG lead architect 1:09:28 The week ahead Please send feedback or questions to our Twitter feed @CHNsiders. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

The Team of the Week is Western Michigan, which scored another 11 goals in sweeping North Dakota on the road. There are a lot of interesting facets to the Broncos' season, which we discuss in our first segment. ... Then, it's an ECAC roundtable with long-time league insiders Ken Schott of the Schenectady Gazette, Bob Ahlfeld of Clarkson radio, and our own Josh Seguin. ... Plus we discuss all the latest news, including a new full-time coach for everyone, and St. Thomas' new arena. 0:00 Intro 0:20 The week in review 16:10 Western Michigan 23:02 ECAC Roundtable 58:52 The latest news Please send feedback or questions to our Twitter feed @CHNsiders. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

The Team of the Week is Quinnipiac, which has lost one game all season, and none in the league. We talk to head coach Rand Pecknold about his team's expectations, plus the whirlwind of coaching Team USA at the World Juniors for the first time. ... Meanwhile, we take a look at last week's action, and what's coming up, as the schedule finally gets full again following the holidays. 0:00 Intro 1:15 Army, and hockey safety 6:15 The week in review 27:53 Rand Pecknold, Quinnipiac coach 48:55 The week ahead Please send feedback or questions to our Twitter feed @CHNsiders. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

Alaska-Anchorage is the Team of the Week, following a stunning sweep at UMass Lowell. We catch up on college hockey results from the past couple weeks over the holidays, and ruminate on the chaotic travel that took place in that time. ... There's a long chat with Western Michigan assistant coach Jason Herter, who won multiple national championships previously on the Minnesota Duluth staff. He's in his second year helping out long-time friend Pat Ferschweiler on the WMU bench. Herter also discusses his playing days at North Dakota, and his one NHL game. That and more. 0:00 Intro/Travel Nightmares 10:05 Damar Hamlin and hockey safety 17:25 The week in review 27:40 Jason Herter, WMU Ast. Coach 1:00:36 Listener questions 1:11:25 The week ahead Please send feedback or questions to our Twitter feed @CHNsiders. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

Most of college hockey is on break, so we take this time to catch up on the listener mailbag. Questions about Lindenwood, the NCHC, Minnesota, the Pairwise, and more. Plus an extended chat with former American International coach Gary Wright, who wrote a book about his playing and coaching days, with many insights at trying to break through at a small school. 0:00 Intro 2:22 Mailbag 20:40 Gary Wright, former AIC coach 1:12:00 Outro Please send feedback or questions to our Twitter feed @CHNsiders. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

We've reached that midpoint of the season where most teams take a break until after the holidays, though there some smattering of games. It gives us a chance to assess where things stand, such as in the Hobey race, who the top coaches are, and more. Plus we talk all things Big Ten with Fred Pletsch, analyst for the Big Ten Network. It's possible five of the league's seven teams will make the NCAAs. 0:00 Intro 4:25 The Week Ahead and Behind 31:37 Fred Pletsch, Big Ten Network 50:48 Hobey Talk/Listener Questions Please send feedback or questions to our Twitter feed @CHNsiders. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

Ferris State continues its climb back to respectability with its best week yet, a sweep at Minnesota State. We talk to head coach Bob Daniels, now in his 31st season at the helm, about the changes over time, why his program his a dry spell, and how good he feels about things going forward. Plus wrapping up the last two weeks, since we were on hiatus last week, as many teams head into their holiday breaks. 0:00 Intro 1:35 Recapping last week 31:23 Bob Daniels, Ferris State coach 1:00:54 Follow up to Daniels interview 1:06:05 The week ahead Please send feedback or questions to our Twitter feed @CHNsiders. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

Clarkson is Team of the Week, and we talk to coach Casey Jones about his team's progress. This week's action also came amid the revelation that an Ohio State player hurled racial slurs at a Michigan State player, which only came to light because the MSU player outed the situation on social media. We discuss the fallout from that, the lack of immediate reaction from the parties involved, and the eventual delayed punishment towards the OSU player, which we got wind of while this podcast was being recorded. You can hear that immediate reaction towards the beginning of our last segment. In between, we spoke to Vimal Sukumaran, who was the victim of a similar incident in 2019 while playing for Providence, though the perpetrator was never named publicly nor punished. Sukumaran spoke about his experiences, how it relates to the current situation, and what he believes the hockey world needs to do about it. 0:00 Intro 2:55 Recapping last week 22:00 Vimal Sukumaran, former Providence forward 40:32 Casey Jones, Clarkson coach 57:35 The week ahead Please send feedback or questions to our Twitter feed @CHNsiders. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

Michigan State is Team of the Week, coming off a sweep of Ohio State and an 8-3-1 start, looking to return to the NCAAs for the first time in over a decade with a first-year head coach. Also, the conference races start to heat up. And we discuss new facilities, and what goes into them, with ice arena design expert Randy Lieberg. 0:00 Intro 4:50 Recapping last week 25:25 Adam Nightingale, Michigan State coach 41:05 Randy Lieberg, JLG Architects 1:02:45 The week ahead Please send feedback or questions to our Twitter feed @CHNsiders. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.