Weekend Review: Michigan State earns unanimous No. 1 while three NCHC teams dominate
PODCAST: Michigan State’s sweep of Penn State resulted in a unanimous No. 1 for the Spartans, while three NCHC teams had big weekend sweeps.
Jim Connelly
USCHO Edge Podcast: How have championship futures changed over the first month of the season?
PODCAST: USCHO Edge looks at men’s D-I hockey championship futures and how they’ve moved over the first month of the season.
Upon Further Review: Who’s at the top, on the bottom; CHL influence on smaller programs
UPON FURTHER REVIEW PODCAST: Disparities between top and bottom, standouts like Wisconsin and Union, impact of new CHL eligibility rules discussed.
TMQ: One month into 2025-26 college hockey season, what are some surprises? And is it time to worry?
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: It’s always nice to share this page with you Paula, and I’m trusting that one month in this college hockey season is as enjoyable for you as it is for … Read more
Weekend Review: More top 10 splits, upsets – plus an update on inter-conference records
PODCAST: There were more upsets and splits with top-10 teams this past weekend. We also take a look at what inter-conference records are showing.
USCHO Edge Podcast: Handicapping four games with top 20 teams, three conference rivalries
PODCAST: USCHO Edge looks at money lines, over/under for BU @ Maine, Cornell @ UMass, Minnesota State @ St. Thomas, and Western Michigan @ St. Cloud.
Upon Further Review: Is every team in college hockey just better this season?
UPON FURTHER REVIEW PODCAST: It seems to us that every team in college hockey is better this season. We look at a few reasons why that is.
Weekend Review: What’s with all of the upsets of ranked teams?
PODCAST: Top-ten teams have been upset 11 times this season. Why is this happening? Plus we look at some other top-20 series of the weekend.
USCHO Edge Podcast: Three big nonconference games with NPI impact, early Hockey East tilt
PODCAST: USCHO Edge looks at money lines, over/under for Denver at BC, UConn at BU, Providence at St. Thomas, and Minnesota Duluth at Minnesota.
Upon Further Review: Are buildings the biggest college hockey arms race?
UPON FURTHER REVIEW PODCAST: College hockey programs are spending millions on new arenas. We debate if facilities or other factors drive recruiting.
TMQ: Talking surprises out of the gate, top players early on for 2025-26 college hockey season
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: Dan, it’s great to “converse” with you here for our first TMQ together of the season. And well, I’ll jump right into it with a not-so-bold statement: The state of … Read more
Weekend Review: State of Michigan is college hockey’s biggest hotbed, early season scoring is up
PODCAST: Three teams from the state of Michigan have strong starts: Michigan State, Western Michigan, and Michigan. Early season scoring is up.
A letter from USCHO Executive Editor Jim Connelly
USCHO Executive Editor Jim Connelly looks at to the 2025-26 college hockey season, which culminates at the men’s Frozen Four in Las Vegas.
USCHO Edge Podcast: Three nonconference games with tight odds, big postseason implications
PODCAST: USCHO Edge looks at money lines, over/under for Michigan State at BU, Maine at Quinnipiac, Minny at NoDak, and LIU at Penn State.
Upon Further Review Podcast: Impact of early games; momentum at Maine, Miami; adapting to change
UPON FURTHER REVIEW PODCAST: We look at how early games affect the season, momentum at Maine and Miami, and dapting to accelerating change.
Weekend Review Podcast: Early upsets point to unpredictability while Michigan, Maine impress
PODCAST: Men’s D-I college hockey saw a few upsets, pointing to the unpredictable early season. Maine and Michigan have impressive starts.
USCHO Edge Podcast: Four nonconference games with top 20 teams create interesting money lines
PODCAST: USCHO Edge looks at money lines, over/under of four college hockey games on Oct. 10, 2025, including season’s first pizza money game.
As Western Michigan begins title defense, other college hockey championship coaches share tales of caution
Western Michigan begins its first season as defending national champions. Other coaches who have been in that position offer advice (File photo: Jim Rosvold)
Upon Further Review Podcast: How CHL players in NCAA hockey reshape recruiting, talent pool
UPON FURTHER REVIEW PODCAST: Exploring CHL eligibility in NCAA hockey, recruitment impacts, and how conferences can market this shift.
TMQ: Assessing the first NCAA hockey weekend with CHL recruits in uniform for the first time
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: Ed, it’s so good to be back for the 2025-26 season and the first weekend of games certainly didn’t disappoint. While a lot of teams played exhibitions and remained idle … Read more