Ed Trefzger

Senior WriterEd Trefzger has been part of USCHO since 1999 and now serves as a senior writer and podcast host. He has been part of the radio broadcasts of Rochester Institute of Technology hockey since their inception and has been the primary play-by-play voice since 2008. He was inducted into the RIT Sports Hall of Fame in 2022.

Colorado College at Providence, Big Ten, NCHC games highlighted for Dec. 6: USCHO Edge college hockey podcast Season 3 Episode 8

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly, Dan Rubin, and Ed Trefzger look at money lines and over/under for five games (plus our “pizza money” game) on December 6, 2024:

  • Denver -154 @ Western Michigan +120; over/under 6
  • Minnesota Duluth +150 @ Arizona State -195; o/u 6
  • Colorado College +114 @ Providence -145; o/u 5
  • Michigan +114 @ Minnesota -145; o/u 6.5
  • Michigan State -210 @ Wisconsin +160; o/u 5.5
Our “pizza money” game:
  • Colgate +270 @ Cornell -375; o/u 5

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Michigan State’s Nightingale talks No. 1 Spartans, path to success: USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast Season 7 Episode 5

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Michigan State men’s hockey head coach Adam Nightingale joins hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger.

Nightingale discusses the promising start to the season and the factors contributing to the team’s early success. He highlights the unity and depth of the team, his approach upon taking over the program, and the importance of focusing on the present rather than past performances. Nightingale elaborates on the development of key players and addresses areas for improvement and upcoming challenges.

Nightingale also comments on broader changes in college hockey recruitment and the impact of Munn Ice Arena renovations on fan engagement. The episode concludes with insights into the support system and camaraderie within Michigan State’s athletic department.

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TMQ: With December here, no better time to delve into PairWise Rankings analysis across men’s Division I college hockey

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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: A belated Happy Thanksgiving, Ed. I hope you didn’t overdo it with the turkey. But the fact that Thanksgiving is in the rearview mirror, I think that means this is … Read more

Looking at matchups in NCHC, Big Ten, Hockey East, ECAC, non-conference for Nov. 22: USCHO Edge college hockey podcast Season 3 Episode 7

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly, Dan Rubin, and Ed Trefzger look at money lines and over/under for five games (plus our “pizza money” game) on November 22, 2024:

  • St. Cloud State +100 @ Colorado College -130; over/under 5.5
  • Minnesota State -140 @ Michigan Tech +110; o/u 5
  • Michigan -220 @ Penn State +170; o/u 6.5
  • Quinnipiac +100 @ Cornell -130; o/u 5.5
  • Harvard +195 @ UMass -260; o/u 5.5
Our “pizza money” game:
  • Northeastern +340 @ Boston College -500; o/u 5.5

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TMQ: With American International leaving for NCAA D-II ranks in 2025-26, what is the trickle-down effect across college hockey?

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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: Jim, last Wednesday when we spoke with College Hockey Inc. executive director Sean Hogan on the USCHO Spotlight podcast, he noted that there’s been more change in college hockey in … Read more

Monday 10: Denver keeps getting victories, Wisconsin sweeps at Penn State, Hockey East upsets, Alaska Governor’s Cup series sees each team win

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Each week, USCHO.com will pick the top 10 moments from the past weekend in our Monday 10 feature. 1. Twelve – make that 21 – in a row Denver’s road sweep of North Dakota improved the Pioneers to 12-0-0 on the season. With No. 8 Colorado College’s overtime loss and tie at No. 13 Western … Read more

Our first look at national championship futures for this season: USCHO Edge college hockey podcast Season 3 Episode 6

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With lines for Friday unavailable at recording time because of two Thursday night games, USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly, Dan Rubin, and Ed Trefzger take their first look at national championship futures for this season, including an explanation of how futures work.

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College Hockey Inc.’s Hogan discusses CHL eligibility, growth in face of change: USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast Season 7 Episode 4

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College Hockey Inc. executive director Sean Hogan joins hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger to discuss the NCAA decision allowing Canadian major junior athletes to play Division I college hockey, including CHI’s efforts in education, his organization’s evolving focus, and recruiting from the CHL. Also discussed were the difficulties faced with all of the changes in the sport in the last year or two, and whether D-I hockey can continue to grow in light of that.

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Analyzing league matchups in Big Ten, Hockey East, NCHC for Nov. 8, 2024: USCHO Edge college hockey podcast Season 3 Episode 5

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly, Dan Rubin, and Ed Trefzger look at money lines and over/under for five games (plus our “pizza money” game) on November 8, 2024:

  • Notre Dame +190 @ Michigan -250; over/under 6.5
  • Ohio State +200 @ Michigan State -270; o/u 5.5
  • Maine +165 @ Boston College -215; o/u 5.5
  • Arizona State +135 @ Colorado College -175; o/u 5.5
  • North Dakota -195 @ Minnesota Duluth +150; o/u 6.5
Our “pizza money” game:
  • UMass Lowell +260 @ Boston University -360; o/u 6.5

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TMQ: Upsets, underdogs the talk of early part of 2024-25 college hockey season as parity becoming more prevalent around NCAA game

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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: Dan, as USCHO’s ECAC Hockey beat writer, I don’t need to tell you how much coaches of the six Ivy League teams dislike being limited to 29 NCAA games each … Read more

Three east-west games, including North Dakota at Cornell, top our slate: USCHO Edge college hockey podcast Season 3 Episode 4

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly, Dan Rubin, and Ed Trefzger look at money lines and over/under for five games (plus our “pizza money” game) on November 1, 2024:

  • North Dakota -120 @ Cornell -110; over/under 5.5
  • Michigan +120 @ Boston University -154; o/u 6.5
  • Boston College -215 @ St. Cloud State +165; o/u 6
  • Minnesota State -160 @ Bemidji State +124; o/u 5
  • Wisconsin +110 @ Notre Dame -140; o/u 5.5
Our “pizza money” game:
  • Penn State +250 @ Minnesota -345; o/u 6.5

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Maine’s Barr talks Black Bears, recruiting, recent success, changing landscape: USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast Season 7 Episode 3

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Maine head coach Ben Barr joins hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger to talk Black Bears hockey through the early part of the season, transfer portal, recruiting, factors toward recent success, CHL eligibility, pending legislation, rule changes, and series this coming weekend vs. Merrimack.

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Two pick ’em games highlight this week’s five contests: USCHO Edge college hockey podcast Season 3 Episode 3

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly, Dan Rubin, and Ed Trefzger look at money lines and over/under for five games on October 25, 2024:

  • Maine -166 @ Northeastern + 130; over/under 5.5
  • Boston University -115 @ North Dakota -115; o/u 6.5
  • Augustana +250 @ St. Cloud State -345; o/u 5.5
  • Omaha -115 @ Minnesota State -115; o/u 5.5
  • Wisconsin +240 @ Denver -330; o/u 6.5

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