Jim Connelly

Jim Connelly is the USCHO Executive Editor. He has been with USCHO since 1999 and previously covered Atlantic Hockey and Hockey East. He also serves as a color analyst for Hockey East on NESN.

TMQ: At halfway mark of 2024-25 college hockey season, top two storylines focus on future of game with CHL players, House v. NCAA settlement

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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: Well, Ed, we’ve officially reached the halfway point of the college hockey season, even if most of the teams out there haven’t played half of their collective games. This seems … Read more

Monday 10: North Dakota sweeps St. Cloud State, Gold Pan series split, Bentley an Atlantic Hockey America surprise, Michigan State’s explosive offense

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Each week, USCHO.com will pick the top 10 moments from the past weekend in our Monday 10 feature. The first half of the men’s Division I college hockey season officially wrapped up this weekend. Here are 10 key takeaways from the weekend – and from the first half. 1. No. 3 Michigan State can score … Read more

Three Big Ten contests, two NCHC games for Dec. 13, early Beanpot odds: USCHO Edge college hockey podcast Season 3 Episode 9

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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 13, 2024:

  • Wisconsin +190 @ Michigan -250; over/under 6.5
  • Notre Dame +114 @ Ohio State -145; o/u 5.5
  • Michigan State +124 @ Minnesota -160; o/u 6
  • St. Cloud State +120 @ North Dakota -154; o/u 5.5
  • Denver -188 @ Colorado College +145; o/u 6
Our “pizza money” bet is a futures bet for the 2025 Beanpot:
  • Boston College -125
  • Boston University +190
  • Northeastern +750
  • Harvard +1800

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USA Hockey’s Vanbiesbrouck previews 2025 IIHF WJC team: USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast Season 7 Episode 6

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USA Hockey assistant executive director of hockey operations and general manager for the 2025 World Junior Championship team John Vanbiesbrouck joins hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger to preview the upcoming IIHF 2025 World Junior Championship in Ottawa.

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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

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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TMQ: How will NCAA’s decision to allow major junior hockey players starting in 2025-26 alter the college hockey landscape?

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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. Paula: Jimmy, it’s great to be working with you again this season and to throw around the college hockey talk the way we do. While there’s a lot to discuss about … Read more

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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