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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

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.

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:

• 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

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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:

• 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.

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:

• 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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TMQ: Will building new college hockey arenas become new trend as teams try to keep pace with one another?

January 17, 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. Jim: Well, Ed, this weekend felt like a statement weekend for a few teams around college hockey and probably none more than Denver. After the Pioneers fell to Alaska two Friday’s … Read more

Debut of two new arenas, rebounds for Denver, Michigan State: Weekend Review Season 5 Episode 16

January 16, 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:

UConn opens Toscano Family Ice Forum, Sacred Heart debuts Martire Family Arena to great atmospheres
Denver dominates Miami with back-to-back 7-0 wins
Michigan State gets back on track with four points at home vs. Penn State
Western Michigan’s potent offense explodes again at North Dakota
Minnesota State makes a statement sweep at Arizona State
St. Thomas gets its first win over a nationally-ranked opponent
Where does Colorado College fit in the NCHC playoff race?

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Several close lines in pivotal conference showdowns: USCHO Edge podcast Season 1 Episode 10

January 13, 2023 by Ed Trefzger

USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly, Dan Rubin, and Ed Trefzger analyze five games among top 20 D-I college hockey teams, looking at money lines and over/under as well as giving an in-depth look at the matchups. We also discuss getting information on injuries and lineups when betting.

This week’s games:

• Ohio State (+135) at Michigan (-165); o/u 6
• Providence (-110) at Merrimack (-120); o/u 6
• Minnesota (-150) at Notre Dame (+120); o/u 6
• Western Michigan (-105) at North Dakota (-125); o/u 6.5
• Minnesota Duluth (-110) at Omaha (-120); o/u 5.5

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Ohio State’s Rohlik talks this season’s Buckeyes, Big Ten: USCHO Spotlight Season 5 Episode 10

January 11, 2023 by Ed Trefzger

Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by Ohio State head coach Steve Rohlik to discuss this season’s Buckeyes, Big Ten hockey, last weekend’s sweep of Michigan State and this coming weekend’s series at Michigan.

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Looking at Alaska, Quinnipiac, Michigan Tech, plus Hockey East’s PairWise predicament: Weekend Review Season 5 Episode 15

January 9, 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:

Alaska splits with No. 1 Denver and is in the NCAA hunt
Quinnipiac continues to roll
Minnesota, St. Cloud split
Michigan Tech wins Desert Hockey Classic
Hockey East has slowly fallen from the PairWise graces
North Dakota is back inside the PWR bubble
Frozen Fenway and outdoor games in general
Are 12-minute intermissions too short for proper ice conditions?

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A prohibitive favorite plus a questionable money line among this week’s top games: USCHO Edge podcast Season 1 Episode 9

January 6, 2023 by Ed Trefzger

This week’s games:

Desert Hockey Classic (at Tempe, Az.)
• Boston University (-675) vs. Air Force (+410); o/u 6.5
• Michigan Tech (+100) at Arizona State (-130); o/u 6

• Notre Dame (-145) at Wisconsin (+115); o/u 5
• Minnesota Duluth (-125) at Bemidji State (-105); o/u 5
• Minnesota State (-185) at Northern Michigan (+150); o/u 5.5

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Alaska Anchorage head coach Matt Shasby talks Seawolves hockey: USCHO Spotlight Season 5 Episode 9

January 4, 2023 by Ed Trefzger

Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by Alaska Anchorage head coach Matt Shasby to talk about the restart of the Seawolves program, including this year’s team, the weekend sweep of UMass Lowell, assembling a team of transfers and recruits, and putting together an independent schedule.

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TMQ: Back from holiday break, discussing New Year’s weekend games, outlook on conference play moving forward

January 3, 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. Jim: Well, Ed, first off, Happy New Year! The college hockey season has resumed for a lot of teams, and we can celebrate three schools that won holiday tournaments over the … Read more