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North Dakota retakes No. 1, UMass, Minnesota Duluth pick up big wins, NCAA prognostication: Weekend Review college hockey podcast Season 3 Episode 15

March 1, 2021 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 and Ed Trefzger look back at the weekend’s results and the week’s news, plus round two of NCAA bracketology.

In this episode:

• Then-No. 1 Boston College goes down to an impressive UMass;

• North Dakota keeps rolling;

• Minnesota Duluth gets back to winning ways against St. Cloud State;

• Minnesota State loses its first WCHA game this season during weekend split with Bemidji State;

• Bowling Green sweeps Alabama-Huntsville, finishes with a 19-8-1 mark overall;

• Big Ten will come down to the final weekend;

• Atlantic Hockey field is set;

• And our scenarios for the NCAA tournament.

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St. Cloud State at Minnesota Duluth preview with Bulldogs radio voice Bruce Ciskie: Game of the Week college hockey podcast Season 3 Episode 13

February 25, 2021 by Ed Trefzger

No. 8 UMass home-and-home vs. No. 14 UMass Lowell preview with Minutemen head coach Greg Carvel: Game of the Week college hockey podcast Season 2 Episode 20

No. 6 St. Cloud State visits No. 10 Minnesota Duluth in a single, nationally-televised NCHC game on Saturday with conference and NCAA postseason implications. Bulldogs radio voice Bruce Ciskie previews the contest with a look at this year’s UMD team and how they match up against they Huskies.

Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger also look ahead at another NCHC tilt, No. 2 North Dakota at No. 11 Omaha, as well as No. 3 Minnesota State’s home-and-home series against No. 19 Bemidji State in the WCHA, No. 9 UMass at No. 1 Boston College for a game, and Ohio State at No. 5 Wisconsin.

Plus with almost the entire week’s schedule wiped out, playoff positions in Atlantic Hockey’s western pod all comes down to Canisius and Niagara’s home-and-home pair this weekend.

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North Dakota’s Brad Berry talks Fighting Hawks, NCHC playoffs, keeping seniors four years: USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast Season 3 Episode 13

February 23, 2021 by Ed Trefzger

A conversation with incoming Hockey East commissioner Steve Metcalf: USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast season 2 episode 20

Last weekend, North Dakota clinched the NCHC regular season trophy, the Penrose Cup.

Fighting Hawks head coach Brad Berry joins hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger to talk about this year’s team, the competitiveness and rivalries in the conference, keeping talented seniors for four seasons, and the challenges of a single-elimination Frozen Faceoff this season.

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North Dakota clinches NCHC, other conferences coming into focus, NCAA bracketology: Weekend Review college hockey podcast Season 3 Episode 14

February 22, 2021 by Ed Trefzger

Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger look back at the weekend and news of the week.

North Dakota clinched the Penrose Cup as the NCHC regular season champion.

Boston College’s sweep and BU’s OT win seem to make it a three-horse race in Hockey East with UMass, but the HEPI formula leaves that murky to outsiders.

Minnesota is close to sewing up the Big Ten title, but Wisconsin also has a path.

Minnesota State needs three points in its last four games to win the WCHA, while Bowling Green got off the schneid.

AIC has won the eastern pod regular season title, while big weekends for Air Force and RIT have left the western pod still up for grabs.

Plus, we do a little early bracketology and prognosticate how many teams each conference can expect in the NCAA field of 16.

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Boston University vs. UConn preview with Terriers head coach Albie O’Connell: Game of the Week college hockey podcast Season 3 Episode 12

February 18, 2021 by Ed Trefzger

In a season filled with delays and pauses for the Terriers, No. 11 Boston University nevertheless finds itself near the top of the Hockey East playoff race at 8-2 overall. BU head coach Albie O’Connell joins hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger for a preview of a weekend series against UConn.

Also on tap: No. 9 Omaha visits No. 2 North Dakota for a weekend series, Colorado College visits No. 8 Minnesota Duluth and No. 6 St. Cloud for single games, the Big 10 has three weekend series, No. 19 Robert Morris visits RIT for a pair, and on Tuesday, No. 20 Lake Superior visits No. 18 Michigan Tech.

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NCAA tournament selection and preparations with D-I men’s ice hockey chair Mike Kemp: USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast Season 3 Episode 12

February 16, 2021 by Ed Trefzger

With a commitment to making this season’s tournament happen, the NCAA men’s D-I ice hockey committee has had a lot on its plate.

Committee chair Mike Kemp, associate athletic director at Omaha, joins hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger to answer questions about the 2021 tournament, including selecting the field of 16, whether there will be fans allowed at the regionals and the Frozen Four, and replacing Manchester as a host for a regional.

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Great weekend for most of the top 10, some teams to watch, embellishment and game management: Weekend Review college hockey podcast Season 3 Episode 13

February 15, 2021 by Ed Trefzger

Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger look back at the weekend and news of the week.

It was a great weekend for No. 1 Boston College, which swept UMass Lowell, No. 2 North Dakota with a sweep of Denver, No. 3 Minnesota State with just one goal allowed – and an eighth shutout for Dryden McKay, and a bounce back for then-No. 5 Minnesota with two 3-0 wins over Notre Dame.

Then-No. 7 Wisconsin and then-No. 8 Michigan split while then-No. 4 Minnesota Duluth had a lost weekend at the hands of Western Michigan.

Teams that are on a hot streak include Boston University, Michigan Tech, and Army West Point.

Intensity of play has stepped up if suspensions and supplemental discipline are an indicator.

And Jim and Ed weigh in on embellishment, game management by officials, and setting expectations for sportsmanship.

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No. 7 Wisconsin at No. 8 Michigan preview with Badgers beat writer Todd D. Milewski: Game of the Week college hockey podcast Season 3 Episode 11

February 11, 2021 by Ed Trefzger

No. 7 Wisconsin is arguably the hottest team in college hockey since the semester break. The Badgers travel to a team coming off a three-week pause, No. 8 Michigan, in a key Big Ten series. Todd D. Milewski, Wisconsin State Journal beat writer for Badgers hockey, joins hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger for a preview.

We also look at Denver at No. 2 North Dakota in the NCHC, UMass Lowell vs. No. 1 Boston College and No. 20 UConn vs. No. 16 Providence in Hockey East, and No. 11 Quinnipiac at Colgate in the ECAC.

And a WCHA matchup is highlighted by the stellar goaltending numbers of Dryden McKay, as he and his fellow No. 3 Minnesota State Mavericks visit Alabama Huntsville.

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NCHC commissioner Josh Fenton talks Frozen Faceoff, the Pod, 3×3 OT, NCAA selection: USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast Season 3 Episode 11

February 9, 2021 by Ed Trefzger

NCHC commissioner Josh Fenton joins hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger in a wide-ranging discussion about this season in the NCHC, including plans for a Frozen Faceoff at North Dakota’s Ralph Engelstad Arena, the NCHC Pod in Omaha that started the season, and dealing with COVID-19 since the end of the Pod.

Other topics include this season’s implementation of 3×3 overtime, Fenton’s proposal for NCAA selection criteria in this non-Pairwise season, and how college hockey can accommodate growth.

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Wisconsin, Minnesota State have big sweeps, UMass pauses: Weekend Review college hockey podcast Season 3 Episode 12

February 8, 2021 by Ed Trefzger

Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger look at the past weekend’s games and news of the week.

No. 1 Boston College split with No. 15 Boston University but maintain the top spot in this week’s poll.

Then-No. 2 Minnesota gets blown out by No. 11 Wisconsin: Are the Badgers the hottest team in college hockey?

No. 6 Minnesota State had big wins over No. 8 Bowling Green, and Mavericks goalie Dryden McKay picked up his seventh shutout in 12 games.

Elsewhere: Minnesota Duluth swept Miami to move within a point of first-place (and idle) North Dakota in the NCHC; Quinnipiac swept St. Lawrence to move ahead in the ECAC; Michigan Tech won three on the week; Robert Morris improved to 14-5-0.

And in the news, UMass is on a minimum two-week pause and the NCHC announced its single-elimination playoff format for this year to be held at Ralph Engelstad Arena.

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Bowling Green at Minnesota State preview with Mavericks coach Mike Hastings: Game of the Week college hockey podcast Season 3 Episode 10

February 4, 2021 by Ed Trefzger

Two USCHO.com men’s ice hockey poll top ten teams meet in WCHA weekend play as No. 8 Bowling Green travels to No. 6 Minnesota State. Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger catch up with Mavericks head coach Mike Hastings to preview a matchup between two stingy defenses and two potent offenses.

We also look at the “Battle of Commonwealth Avenue” between No. 1 Boston College and No. 15 Boston University and a pair of road tilts for UConn among Hockey East games, No. 11 Wisconsin at No. 2 Minnesota in the Big Ten, No. 9 Omaha at Denver in NCHC play, and a pair of ECAC series sending St. Lawrence to No. 12 Quinnipiac and No. 13 Clarkson to Colgate.

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UConn’s Mike Cavanaugh talks Huskies, some positives amid COVID-19 restrictions: USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast Season 3 Episode 10

February 2, 2021 by Ed Trefzger

After a 1-4-1 start, UConn is 6-2-1 in its last nine games, including a weekend sweep of Merrimack.

Huskies head coach Mike Cavanaugh joins hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger to talk about this year’s team, the World Juniors appearances by sophomores Vladislav Firstov and Yan Kuznetsov, playing on campus instead of in Hartford, and some positives that have resulted even amid COVID-19 limitations.

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Changes near the top of the poll, milestones for Sandelin, Soderquist: Weekend Review college hockey podcast Season 3 Episode 11

February 1, 2021 by Ed Trefzger

Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger look at the games and news of the past week.

Two coaching milestones were reached: 400 career wins for Minnesota Duluth’s Scott Sandelin and 250 for Bentley’s Ryan Soderquist.

Idle Boston College stays at No. 1, while Minnesota was rewarded for its sweep of Ohio State and North Dakota dropped a spot after a split with Omaha.

Bemidji State is back on peoples’ radar after going 5-2-2 in their last nine.

Bowling Green returns to the win column with a sweep of Michigan Tech.

UMass sweeps rival UMass Lowell with goalie Filip Lindberg allowing just two goals in his last four games.

Wisconsin’s Cole Caufield had a big weekend and has 14 goals and 14 assists in 18 games.

AIC, at 13-3, picked up three wins on the week.

And UConn and Providence had Hockey East weekend sweeps.

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North Dakota at Omaha preview with Mavericks coach Mike Gabinet: Game of the Week college hockey podcast Season 3 Episode 9

January 28, 2021 by Ed Trefzger

Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by No. 9 Omaha head coach Mike Gabinet to preview this weekend’s home series vs. No. 2 North Dakota. We discuss this year’s Mavericks, their steady improvement, and how they dealt mentally with the extended pause after the semester break.

Also of note this weekend in league play are the Hockey East home-and-home series between No. 10 UMass and No. 16 UMass Lowell, No. 18 Michigan Tech at No. 8 Bowling Green in the WCHA, and a trio of Big Ten matchups.

Non-conference games include No. 3 Minnesota State at Bemidji State – which is fresh off a sweep of Bowling Green last weekend – and No. 11 Quinnipiac hosting LIU.

And after weekend meetings juggling the schedule for the rest of the season, Atlantic Hockey prepares for a nearly full slate of games.

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Mercyhurst’s Rick Gotkin on this season’s Lakers, COVID-19 accommodations, scheduling: USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast Season 3 Episode 9

January 26, 2021 by Ed Trefzger

With four straight wins, including 5-of-6 points from then-No. 17 Robert Morris, Mercyhurst has been playing well. Lakers head coach Rick Gotkin joins hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger to talk about his team, as well as how they’ve adjusted to COVID-19 restrictions and a schedule in flux. We also touch upon the impact of the pandemic beyond the rink, including the extra year of eligibility and recruiting by watching video and making Zoom calls.

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Another milestone for York, sweeps for a bunch of top-20 teams, and how about BU? Weekend Review college hockey podcast Season 3 Episode 10

January 25, 2021 by Ed Trefzger

Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger look back at a busy weekend – and week – in college hockey.

Boston College coach Jerry York hit another career milestone: 1,100 wins.

Minnesota, North Dakota, Michigan, Minnesota Duluth, and Bemidji State were among the teams with sweeps.

Minnesota State’s Dryden McKay notched his sixth shutout, putting him not only in the Richter conversation, but also for the Hobey.

Quinnipiac and Clarkson are neck-and-neck in the ECAC.

Mercyhurst took five of six points from Robert Morris.

And how about Boston University at 5-1?

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Michigan at Notre Dame preview with Fighting Irish broadcaster Darin Pritchett: Game of the Week college hockey podcast Season 3 Episode 8

January 21, 2021 by Ed Trefzger

Notre Dame swept Michigan at Yost Ice Arena in two one-goal games just after Thanksgiving. The No. 8 Wolverines visit the No 16 Fighting Irish this weekend in Big Ten play. Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by the voice of the Irish, Darin Pritchett, for a preview.

We also look ahead to Arizona State at No. 4 Minnesota and No. 12 Wisconsin at Penn State in the Big Ten, No. 10 Quinnipiac at No. 14 Clarkson for three ECAC contests, No. 18 Providence home-and-home with No. 8 UMass in Hockey East, and a slate of NCHC matchups highlighted by No. 19 Denver at No. 11 Omaha.

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Notre Dame’s Jeff Jackson talks Fighting Irish, Big Ten, pandemic, analytics: USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast Season 3 Episode 8

January 19, 2021 by Ed Trefzger

Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by Notre Dame head coach Jeff Jackson, whose Fighting Irish swept then-No. 1 Minnesota last weekend. Jackson speaks about this year’s team, the Big Ten’s response to the pandemic and how his team has adjusted, about analytics vs. the “eye test,” and about this weekend’s series with Michigan.

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No. 1 Minnesota swept by Notre Dame; Western Michigan, Wisconsin, Michigan, BC sweep : Weekend Review college hockey podcast Season 3 Episode 9

January 18, 2021 by Ed Trefzger

Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger take a look at the weekend and the news of the week.

Highlights include Notre Dame’s sweep of No. 1 Minnesota, which displaces the Golden Gophers from the top of the USCHO.com men’s D-I poll, while Boston College ascends to the top with weekend wins over a tough Merrimack.

Minnesota State and Bowling Green – with its 1,000th team win – keep up their winning ways in the WCHA.

Western Michigan surprised some with a pair of home wins over No. 4 St. Cloud State.

The Big Ten’s Michigan and Wisconsin got weekend sweeps.

Quinnipiac seems a cut above in the four-team ECAC, while UConn popped up on people’s radar with a sweep of New Hampshire.

Also, LIU split the weekend at Army as coach Brett Riley faced uncle Brian Riley at West Point.

And why the seeming differences in approaching COVID-19 protocols between leagues and teams?

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Previewing UMass vs. Boston University with Minutemen coach Greg Carvel: Game of the Week college hockey podcast Season 3 Episode 7

January 14, 2021 by Ed Trefzger

Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by UMass head coach Greg Carvel to preview the Minutemen’s scheduled home-and-home series with Boston University.

We also look at No. 14 Northeastern vs. No. 3 Boston College, Notre Dame at No. 1 Minnesota, St. Lawrence vs. No. 13 Clarkson, No. 2 North Dakota at No. 18 Denver, No. 5 Minnesota State at No. 19 Lake Superior, and a non-conference series between LIU and Army West Point, which has Brett and uncle Brian Riley facing off as head coaches for the first time.

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