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.

BRACKETOLOGY: Not much change in this week’s men’s hockey bracket, but where will Maine be seeded come March 23?

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Welcome to Week 8 of Bracketology. Each week from now until Selection Sunday on March 23, I will outline the current 16 teams in the men’s NCAA Division I tournament and attempt to seed a bracket based on the current field. Last week, we told you about the possibilities that existed for Penn State, the … Read more

TMQ: It’s conference playoffs time, which means one step closer to the 2025 NCAA men’s hockey tournament

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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. Dan: Another week closer to the NCAA tournament, and another chaotic week of Pairwise juggling in the books. First off, it’s good to get back in the saddle here with good … Read more

Huge tilts in Big Ten, NCHC top our slate for money lines, analysis for Feb. 28: USCHO Edge college hockey podcast Season 3 Episode 17

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly, Dan Rubin, and Ed Trefzger look at money lines and over/under for six college games on February 28, 2025:

  • Minnesota -220 @ Penn State +170; over/under 6.5
  • Michigan State -250 @ Notre Dame +190; o/u 5.5
  • Northeastern +175 @ UConn -230; o/u 5.5
  • Arizona State -125 @ Omaha -105; o/u 6.5
  • North Dakota +190 @ Western Michigan -250; o/u 5.5
  • New Hampshire +380 @ Boston College -580; o/u 6.5 (our “pizza money” game)
This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Men’s Division I Frozen Four, April 10 and 12 in St. Louis. Get your tickets now at ncaa.com/frozenfour

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BRACKETOLOGY: With Selection Sunday one month away, teams starting to solidify spots in 2025 NCAA men’s hockey tournament

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Welcome to Week 7 of Bracketology. Each week from now until Selection Sunday on March 23, I will outline the current 16 teams in the men’s NCAA Division I tournament and attempt to seed a bracket based on the current field. Connecticut continued to help its cause with an overtime win over Maine, catapulting the … Read more

TMQ: Discussing upcoming new coaches across NCAA Division I men’s hockey and announcing transactions ahead of time

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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’re really in the home stretch of the college hockey season. And while generally, I’d start with PairWise or league standings to lead off this conversation, I feel … Read more

Monday 10: Minnesota State claims MacNaugton Cup, Holy Cross takes Atlantic Hockey America season crown, Penn State has shot to make NCAA tournament

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Each week, USCHO.com will pick the top 10 moments from the past weekend in our Monday 10 feature. February is almost over, one league has (just about) reached the end of its regular season while another has crowned a champion. This and more in this week’s Monday 10… 1. Now that the math is done, … Read more

Western Michigan at Arizona State, two Big Ten games, three in Hockey East analyzed: USCHO Edge college hockey podcast Season 3 Episode 16

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly, Dan Rubin, and Ed Trefzger look at money lines and over/under for six college games on February 14, 2025:

  • Ohio State +170 @ Minnesota -220; over/under 5.5
  • Penn State +220 @ Michigan State -298; o/u 6.5
  • Western Michigan -154 @ Arizona State +120; o/u 6.5
  • Maine -160 @ UConn +124; o/u 5.5
  • UMass -130 @ New Hampshire +100; o/u 5.5
  • Northeastern +220 @ Boston University -298; o/u 6.5 (our “pizza money” game)
This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Men’s Division I Frozen Four, April 10 and 12 in St. Louis. A flash sale is underway through Sunday, February 23, 2025. Get your tickets now at ncaa.com/frozenfour

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BRACKETOLOGY: On the NCAA tournament bubble, a sweep this coming weekend could put Arizona State back in the fold

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Welcome to Week 6 of Bracketology. Each week from now until Selection Sunday on March 23, I will outline the current 16 teams in the men’s NCAA Division I tournament and attempt to seed a bracket based on the current field. This past weekend, it was Massachusetts that helped its case the most. A bubble … Read more

Money lines, analysis on three NCHC matchups, a Big Ten tilt, two from Hockey East: USCHO Edge college hockey podcast Season 3 Episode 15

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly, Dan Rubin, and Ed Trefzger look at money lines and over/under for six college games on February 14, 2025:

  • North Dakota +170 @ Denver -220; over/under 6.5
  • Arizona State -195 @ Minnesota Duluth +150; o/u 6.5
  • Omaha -210 @ Western Michigan -280; o/u 5.5
  • Minnesota -130 @ Michigan +100; o/u 6.5
  • Boston University -115 @ Providence -115; o/u 6.5
  • New Hampshire +280 @ Maine -395; o/u 5.5 (our “pizza money” game)

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BRACKETOLOGY: With Boston College, Michigan State officially in, rest of 2025 NCAA men’s hockey tournament still being fleshed out

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Welcome to Week 5 of Bracketology. Each week from now until Selection Sunday on March 23, I will outline the current 16 teams in the men’s NCAA Division I tournament and attempt to seed a bracket based on the current field. This past weekend was a very positive one for a team that is still … Read more

Rivals Michigan at Michigan State, Boston College vs. Boston University in Beanpot final highlight weekend slate: USCHO Edge college hockey podcast Season 3 Episode 14

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly, Dan Rubin, and Ed Trefzger look at money lines and over/under for six college games on February 7 and 10, 2025:

  • Michigan +135 @ Michigan State -175; over/under 6.5
  • Denver -160 @ Arizona State +124; o/u 6.5
  • Colorado College +140 @ North Dakota -180; o/u 5.5
  • Maine -120 @ Providence -110; o/u 5.5
  • Boston College -220 vs. Boston University +170; o/u 6.5 (Beanpot final 2/10/25)
  • St. Cloud State +200 @ Western Michigan -270; o/u 5.5 (our “pizza money” game)

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Augustana’s Raboin discusses building a new program, early success of Vikings: USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast Season 7 Episode 8

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Augustana men’s hockey head coach Garrett Raboin joins hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger discussing challenges and successes of starting a Division I college hockey program from scratch and into its second year.

Raboin discusses the unique journey of assembling a team, the benefits brought by the transfer portal, and the impact of a strong goaltender. He also reflects on his coaching influences and experiences, including his role in two gold medal-winning World Junior teams. The conversation touches on building a program culture, the strategic fit within the CCHA, and the advantages of a smaller yet vibrant home arena. Raboin emphasizes the importance of regional and international recruitment and looks ahead to the team’s ongoing development and upcoming pivotal games.

This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Men’s Division I Frozen Four, April 10 and 12 in St. Louis. Get your tickets now at ncaa.com/frozenfour

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BRACKETOLOGY: Augustana, Maine, Quinnipiac help cause for 2025 NCAA tournament with strong weekends

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Welcome to Week 4 of Bracketology. Each week from now until Selection Sunday, March 23, I will outline the current 16 teams in the men’s NCAA Division I tournament and attempt to seed a bracket based on the current field. This past weekend, a few teams really helped themselves with victories. Maine, which played a … Read more

BRACKETOLOGY: Heading to February, surging UConn looking to solidify favorable spot in 2025 NCAA men’s hockey tournament

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Welcome to Week 3 of Bracketology. Each week from now until Selection Sunday, March 23, I will outline the current 16 teams in the Men’s NCAA Division I tournament and attempt to seed a bracket based on the current field. This past weekend was majorly beneficial to one team: Connecticut. The Huskies won the Connecticut … Read more