Men’s D-I: Boston University

Alaska Anchorage head coach Matt Shasby talks Seawolves hockey: USCHO Spotlight Season 5 Episode 9

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Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by Alaska Anchorage head coach Matt Shasby to talk about the restart of the Seawolves program, including this year’s team, the weekend sweep of UMass Lowell, assembling a team of transfers and recruits, and putting together an independent schedule.

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This Week in Hockey East: Conference commish Metcalf says preconceived notions about league ‘are gone’

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We’ve reached the unofficial halfway point in the Hockey East season. Unfortunately, your usual scribe, John Doyle, is under the weather so you’re stuck with yours truly filling in to give some thoughts – with the assistance of Hockey East commissioner Steve Metcalf – on some of the topics around the league and college hockey. … Read more

Previewing the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship with Chris Peters: USCHO Spotlight Season 5 Episode 8

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Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by FloHockey senior content creator Chris Peters to preview the U.S. National Junior Team and the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship.

This college hockey podcast is sponsored by DCU – Digital Federal Credit Union – at dcu.org.

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This Week in Hockey East: Reputation as competitive league well-earned this year for high-end conference

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Without prying too much into Providence coach Nate Leaman’s personal life, by all appearances he’s a man of good habits. That might change, however, given how competitive Hockey East has been this year. “I don’t smoke cigarettes, but I might start,” Leaman said recently, with a chuckle. Just how competitive is Hockey East this year? … Read more

Western Michigan’s Pat Ferschweiler on the Broncos, NCHC, evolution of the game: USCHO Spotlight Season 5 Episode 7

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Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by Western Michigan head coach Pat Ferschweiler to talk about this year’s Broncos, the evolution of college hockey, what he enjoys about the job, this season’s NCHC, and the upcoming series at Omaha.

This college hockey podcast is sponsored by DCU – Digital Federal Credit Union – at dcu.org.

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This Week in Hockey East: Solid play on both sides of the ice has Boston University ranked in top 10 nationally

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According to the latest line chart issued by the Boston University men’s hockey team, there are 12 players on the Terriers’ roster drafted by NHL teams. So it’s interesting that the team’s top scorer does not have the logo of a pro team printed underneath his No. 37. With eight points in his last six … Read more

Michigan State’s Adam Nightingale on the Spartans’ fast start, Big Ten hockey: USCHO Spotlight Season 5 Episode 6

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Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by Michigan State college hockey head coach Adam Nightingale to discuss his Spartans’ fast start, key players, team culture, renovations to Munn Ice Arena, the Big Ten, and this weekend’s series at Penn State.

This college hockey podcast is sponsored by DCU – Digital Federal Credit Union – at dcu.org.

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Penn State’s Guy Gadowsky on this year’s Nittany Lions, Big Ten hockey: USCHO Spotlight Season 5 Episode 5

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Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by Penn State head coach Guy Gadowsky to talk about the Nittany Lions’ 8-0 start, the strength of the Big Ten, the college hockey atmosphere at Pegula Ice Arena, putting together a non-conference schedule, and this weekend’s series at home against Michigan.

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That Minnesota-North Dakota weekend, what’s ahead with writers Myers and Schlossman: USCHO Spotlight Season 5 Episode 4

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Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by Jess Myers and Brad Schlossman of The Rink Live to relive last weekend’s Minnesota-North Dakota series and what’s ahead for both teams, plus a look around the NCHC and Big Ten and the rest of D-I men’s college hockey.

This college hockey podcast is sponsored by DCU – Digital Federal Credit Union – at dcu.org.

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UMass head coach Greg Carvel on this year’s Minutemen, staying at the top: USCHO Spotlight Season 5 Episode 3

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Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by Massachusetts head coach Greg Carvel, talking last weekend’s sweep of then-No. 1 Denver, staying at the top of D-I college hockey, this year’s Minutemen, and this coming weekend’s games with Union.

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Arizona State’s Greg Powers on the opening of Mullett Arena, this year’s Sun Devils: USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast Season 5 Episode 2

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Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by Arizona State head coach Greg Powers as his Sun Devils open up Mullett Arena with a weekend series against Colgate. We also discuss this year’s team, building an independent schedule, and ASU’s desire to join a conference.

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Hockey East 2022-23 Season Preview: Rivalry reignited with new faces behind the bench at Boston College, Boston University

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New coaches at two of the league’s Boston-based schools, high expectations for the other, and the return of Frozen Fenway highlight the storylines heading into Hockey East’s 39th season. For the first time since almost fifty years, the Battle of Comm. Ave between Boston College and Boston University will feature neither longtime Eagles coach Jerry … Read more

Talking Terriers hockey with Boston University’s Jay Pandolfo: USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast Season 5 Episode 1

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Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by Boston University first-year head coach Jay Pandolfo about this year’s Terriers and returning to coach at his alma mater after a 15-year NHL playing career and assistant coaching positions at the NHL level.

This podcast is sponsored by DCU – Digital Federal Credit Union – at dcu.org.

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Frozen Fenway 2023 event to feature pair of women’s, men’s outdoor college hockey games

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The city of Boston, Hockey East and Fenway Sports Management announced Monday the return of outdoor college hockey at Fenway Park with Frozen Fenway 2023. The event will feature a women’s college matchup between Boston University and Holy Cross and a second to-be-announced contest, as well as two men’s college games featuring Northeastern vs. UConn … Read more

Bruins’ Brandvold stays in Boston, named new assistant coach for Terriers’ men’s hockey team

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The Boston University men’s hockey team has named Kim Brandvold an assistant coach. Brandvold comes to BU after spending the past seven seasons as a skating and skills coach with the Boston Bruins. While with the Bruins, Brandvold was integral in the development of the organization’s young talent, including former Terriers Matt Grzelcyk and Charlie … Read more

After nine years at UConn, former Boston University national champion Pereira returns to Terriers as associate head coach

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The Boston University men’s hockey team will add another national champion to its coaching staff as 2011 graduate Joe Pereira will return to BU as associate head coach. Pereira joins new head coach Jay Pandolfo’s staff after spending the past nine seasons at UConn, including the last four seasons as associate head coach. “I’m excited … Read more

After four seasons, one NCAA tournament appearance, O’Connell relieved of men’s hockey coaching duties at Boston University

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Boston University announced Wednesday that Albie O’Connell will not return as head coach of the Terriers’ men’s hockey program. In four seasons, O’Connell compiled a 58-49-16 record and led the Terriers to one NCAA tournament appearance. The 2021-22 season came to an end with a loss in the Hockey East quarterfinals as BU missed out … Read more

Boston University blueliner Vlasic leaves Terriers after three seasons, signs NHL contract with Blackhawks

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The Chicago Blackhawks announced Tuesday that the team has agreed to terms with Boston University junior defenseman Alex Vlasic on a three-year, entry-level contract that runs through the 2023-24 season. Vlasic will forgo his senior season with the Terriers. A native of Wilmette, Ill., Vlasic is scheduled to arrive in Chicago tomorrow and will join … Read more