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Looking at the Big Ten with hockey writer Jess Myers: USCHO Spotlight Season 5 Episode 16

February 22, 2023 by Ed Trefzger

Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by The Rink Live hockey writer Jess Myers to look at the Big Ten as that league heads into the last weekend before conference playoffs.

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Three regular-season champs crowned, three to go, plus PairWise bubble buy-or-sell: Weekend Review Season 5 Episode 21

February 20, 2023 by Ed Trefzger

Hockey East selects Metcalf, conference races stay hot, PairWise odds: Weekend Review college hockey podcast Season 2 Episode 19

Hosts Jim Connelly, Derek Schooley, and Ed Trefzger look at the games of the past weekend and the news of the week in this D-I college hockey podcast.

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Topics include:

• Three conference champions crowned over the weekend: Minnesota, Quinnipiac, RIT

• Three more to go, with only one likely next weekend

• Buy or sell on teams on the PairWise Rankings bubble to make the NCAAs

• Beanpot settled by a shootout: Awful or OK?

• Ohio State beats Michigan in the Faceoff on the Lake with great atmosphere and iffy ice

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This might not be the week to pick home underdogs: USCHO Edge podcast Season 1 Episode 15

February 17, 2023 by Ed Trefzger

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly, Dan Rubin, and Ed Trefzger pick out five games among top 20 D-I college hockey teams, looking at money lines and over/under as well as a further analysis of the matchups.

This week’s games:

No. 2 Minnesota (-175) at No. 7 Penn State (+140); over/under 6.5
Yale (+300) at No. 1 Quinnipiac (-450); o/u 5.5
No. 18 UMass Lowell (-110) at Providence (-120); o/u 5
No. 6 St. Cloud State (-130) at North Dakota (+100); o/u 6
No. 13 Minnesota State (-150) at Bemidji State (+120); o/u 5

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Minnesota State’s Mike Hastings on this season’s Mavericks, CCHA: USCHO Spotlight Season 5 Episode 15

February 15, 2023 by Ed Trefzger

Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by Minnesota State head coach Mike Hastings, talking the Mavericks and their mid-season turnaround, coming off a bye week, the CCHA, and the upcoming series at Bemidji State.

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TMQ: Talking Michigan-Michigan State rivalry, ’22-23 regular season conclusion approaching with question marks

February 14, 2023 by Ed Trefzger

Each week during the season, we look at the big events and big games around Division I men’s college hockey in Tuesday Morning Quarterback. Dan: Happy Tuesday, everyone. Well, we’re back for another week, and it’s safe to say that the end of the season is getting wild. Incredibly wild. So wild that I don’t … Read more

Nothing clinched in any of the six conferences, Beanpot final is a first: Weekend Review Season 5 Episode 20

February 13, 2023 by Ed Trefzger

Hosts Jim Connelly, Derek Schooley, and Ed Trefzger look at the games of the past weekend and the news of the week in this D-I college hockey podcast.

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Topics include:

Minnesota falls to Wisconsin; Quinnipiac goes perfect in North Country
Michigan sweeps Michigan State but the two teams played an absolute instant classic on Saturday
Strange scheduling week – five of the top 20 teams were idle
Tonight’s Beanpot final is first ever meeting between Northeastern and Harvard in a final
A look at all six conference races
Does Alaska still have a shot after splitting with LIU?

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Monday 10: Another No. 1 falls, Notre Dame takes five of six, North Country teams fall to Quinnipiac, tight Atlantic Hockey race

February 13, 2023February 13, 2023 by Ed Trefzger

Each week, USCHO.com will pick the top 10 moments from the past weekend in our Monday 10 feature. 1) Wisconsin earns a split with Minnesota It seems we can’t go many weekends without the No. 1 in the USCHO Men’s Division I poll getting at least one loss. After a 4-1 loss to the visiting … Read more

Are some long odds opportunities for upsets in late-season rivalries? USCHO Edge podcast Season 1 Episode 14

February 10, 2023 by Ed Trefzger

This week’s games:

Maine (+105) at Boston College (-135); over/under 6
Michigan (-175) at Michigan State (+140); o/u 6.5
Northeastern (-110) at Providence (-120); o/u 5
North Dakota (+165) at Denver (-205); o/u 6.5
Ohio State (-110) at Notre Dame (-120); o/u 5.5

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Incoming Atlantic Hockey, CHA commissioner Morgan on her goals, experience: USCHO Spotlight Season 5 Episode 14

February 8, 2023 by Ed Trefzger

Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by incoming Atlantic Hockey and College Hockey America commissioner Michelle Morgan, discussing her goals for the leagues and her experience in hockey, NCAA sports, marketing, and administration.

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TMQ: Looking ahead with excitement, questions as college hockey season stretch drive approaching

February 7, 2023 by Ed Trefzger

Each week during the season, we look at the big events and big games around Division I men’s college hockey in Tuesday Morning Quarterback. Ed: Before we jump into some of what’s happening on the ice, Paula, this season is marking sort of a change in eras for the D-I men’s hockey conferences as Bob … Read more

Who’s hot coming down the stretch; Atlantic Hockey picks its next commissioner: Weekend Review Season 5 Episode 19

February 6, 2023 by Ed Trefzger

Hosts Jim Connelly, Derek Schooley, and Ed Trefzger look at the games of the past weekend and the news of the week in this D-I college hockey podcast.

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Topics include:

• Top teams fare pretty well, including Quinnipiac, Boston University, Michigan, and Denver, while St. Cloud State has a blip at Miami
• Cornell, Michigan Tech, Western Michigan, Michigan State and Alaska have strong weekends
• Atlantic Hockey chooses its next commissioner
• The NCAA committee clarifies Stonehill’s status, stirring up mild some social media controversy
• And in D-III, Utica puts up 96 shots on goal in a 6-2 win vs. Kings

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Four close games and a lopsided Big Ten matchup highlight the weekend: USCHO Edge podcast Season 1 Episode 13

February 3, 2023 by Ed Trefzger

This week’s games:

• Quinnipiac (-125) at Harvard (-105); over/under 5.5
• Connecticut (+115) at Northeastern (-145); o/u 5.5
• Wisconsin (+240) at Michigan (-305); o/u 6.5
• Michigan Tech (-120) at Bemidji State (-110); o/u 5
• Western Michigan (-135) at Minnesota Duluth (+105); o/u 6.5

Plus Jim and Dan give their Beanpot semifinal picks.

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Minnesota Duluth’s Sandelin on Bulldogs, NCHC: USCHO Spotlight Season 5 Episode 13

February 1, 2023 by Ed Trefzger

Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by Minnesota Duluth head coach Scott Sandelin, talking this year’s Bulldogs, some early-season injuries, the 10th anniversary of the NCHC, modern video and analytics, rule changes, and the Minnesota Duluth’s weekend series with Western Michigan.

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Another sweep of No. 1, plus PairWise peculiarities: Weekend Review Season 5 Episode 18

January 30, 2023 by Ed Trefzger

Hosts Jim Connelly, Derek Schooley, and Ed Trefzger look at the games of the past weekend and the news of the week in this D-I college hockey podcast.

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Topics include:

• Down goes No. 1 again as St. Cloud State is swept by Minnesota Duluth
• Quinnipiac rebounds with Connecticut Ice win
• Michigan sweeps Penn State
• Maine sweeps Providence
• Notre Dame sweeps Wisconsin
• Minnesota State wins eighth straight
• Michigan Tech sweeps Northern Michigan
• Harvard bounces back
• PairWise peculiarities and a breakdown by league

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Rivalries headline big games in Hockey East, plus important Big Ten, NCHC matchups: USCHO Edge podcast Season 1 Episode 12

February 2, 2023January 27, 2023 by Ed Trefzger

This week’s games:

• Boston College (+185) at Boston University (-230); o/u 6.5
• Massachusetts (+145) at UMass Lowell (-165); o/u 5.5
• Penn State (+130) at Michigan (-160); o/u 6.5
• Omaha (+175) at Western Michigan (-215) ; o/u 6.5
• St. Cloud State (-175) at Minnesota Duluth (+140); o/u 5

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Hockey East supervisor of officials Murphy on rules, officiating: USCHO Spotlight Season 5 Episode 12

January 25, 2023 by Ed Trefzger

Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by Hockey East supervisor of officials Brian Murphy. The discussion about college hockey rules and officiating includes goalie interference, contact to the head, hitting from behind, video review, and protocol and faceoff violations.

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TMQ: PairWise numbers starting to show which teams are national contenders, which teams are pretenders

January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 by Ed Trefzger

Each week during the season, we look at the big events and big games around Division I men’s college hockey in Tuesday Morning Quarterback. Paula: Ed, I hardly know where to begin this week after what feels like a dramatic weekend for the top 10 teams in the USCHO poll, resulting in St. Cloud climbing … Read more

Down goes No. 1 twice, a thriller in the Twin Cities, plus Buy or Sell: Weekend Review Season 5 Episode 17

January 23, 2023 by Ed Trefzger

Hosts Jim Connelly, Derek Schooley, and Ed Trefzger look at the games of the past weekend and the news of the week in this D-I college hockey podcast.

This podcast is sponsored by the NCAA Men’s Division I Frozen Four, April 6th and 8th, 2023 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Secure your seats at NCAA.com/mfrozenfour

Topics include:

• Quinnipiac falls to Cornell and Colgate on the road
• Minnesota and Michigan play two incredible, back-and-forth OT games
• Did St. Cloud State make the biggest statement on the weekend sweeping Denver?
• Northeastern is now the top dog in Hockey East after a sweep of Merrimack

Buy or sell:

• Minnesota is tops in the PairWise. Are they the best team in the country?
• Buy or sell on Quinnipiac and their hopes as national champions.
• Buy or sell on BU as the best team in Hockey East
• RIT just swept Arizona State, Can they earn an at-large bid? Buy or sell?
• Will Bemidji State win the CCHA? Buy or sell?
• Is Denver still the best NCHC team in your mind? Buy or sell?
• Can an independent team make a run at an at-large bid this year? Buy or sell?

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Key Hockey East, Big Ten, NCHC games provide mostly close lines: USCHO Edge podcast Season 1 Episode 11

January 20, 2023 by Ed Trefzger

This week’s games:

• UConn (+105) at Massachusetts (-135); o/u 5.5
• Northeastern (+100) at Merrimack (-130); o/u 5.5
• Michigan (+130) at Minnesota (-160); o/u 6.5
• Denver (-105) at St. Cloud State (-125); o/u 6
• Western Michigan (-205) at Colorado College (+165); o/u 6.5

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Harvard’s Donato talks Crimson, ECAC Hockey, bouncing back after pandemic season: USCHO Spotlight Season 5 Episode 11

January 18, 2023 by Ed Trefzger

Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by Harvard head coach Ted Donato. The conversation includes a look at this year’s Crimson, ECAC Hockey, bouncing back from a canceled season, and Harvard’s games this weekend at Yale and Brown.

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