Men’s D-I: Boston University

Talking the Badgers’ blistering beginning with reporter Milewski: USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast Season 6 Episode 4

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USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast

Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by Wisconsin State Journal reporter and USCHO editor emeritus Todd D. Milewski to discuss the college hockey team he covers, the Wisconsin Badgers. Topics include the team’s play so far after a 7-1 start, the change in culture around the program, whether their No. 5 ranking is warranted, and getting crowds back into the Kohl Center. We also touch on Milewski’s article on neck guards.

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Arizona State’s Powers on Sun Devils’ early season, move to NCHC in 2024: USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast Season 6 Episode 3

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USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast

Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by Arizona State head coach Greg Powers to talk about this year’s team, the move next year to the NCHC, having the full complement of three assistant coaches, and this weekend’s college hockey series at Miami.

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Holy Cross coach Riga on 3-0 start for Crusaders, creating an identity: USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast Season 6 Episode 2

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Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by Holy Cross head coach Bill Riga to discuss his Crusaders’ 3-0 start, creating an identity, making incremental improvements, the college hockey transfer portal, NIL, and the upcoming series at Robert Morris.

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Talking Michigan State, Big Ten, national scene with veteran journalist Neil Koepke: USCHO Spotlight Season 6 Episode 1

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Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by veteran journalist Neil Koepke – who has over 50 years under his belt covering college hockey – to talk about this year’s Michigan State Spartans, Big Ten hockey, and the changing national college hockey scene.

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2023-24 Hockey East Season Preview: Boston proving to be hub of hockey and this year, for Hockey East

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Boston has always been the geographic hub and spiritual home of Hockey East. The city hosts the conference championship every spring, three of its member schools are located right in the city and four more are less than an hour away. This year Boston could very well be where the best hockey in the league … Read more

Boston University starts 2023-24 as No. 1 team in preseason USCHO.com Division I Men’s Hockey Poll

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With 17 first-place votes, Boston University is the No. 1 team in the 2023-24 preseason USCHO.com Division I Men’s Poll. Defending national champion Quinnipiac garnered 22 first-place votes and sits No. 2, while Minnesota earned 10 first-place votes to sit at No. 3. Denver is No. 4, and Michigan rounds out the top five with … Read more

Boston University picks up nine first-place votes, earns top billing in 2023 Hockey East men’s preseason coaches poll

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Boston University earned nine first-place votes in the 2023 Hockey East men’s preseason coaches poll to sit atop the poll entering the new season. Boston College picked up the other two first-place votes and is No. 2 in the poll. 2023 Hockey East Men’s Preseason Coaches Poll 1. Boston University, 109 points, 9 first-place votes … Read more

Boston University, Cornell men’s hockey teams set for ninth edition of Red Hot Hockey Nov. 25 from Madison Square Garden

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The Kelley-Harkness Cup will be up for grabs this fall as Red Hot Hockey returns to New York City’s Madison Square Garden for the ninth time on Saturday, Nov. 25. Boston University and Cornell will play Thanksgiving weekend in one of college hockey’s premier events since debuting in 2007. “This game at Madison Square Garden … Read more

Quinnipiac’s Quillan, Michigan’s Fantilli, Boston University’s Commesso, St. Cloud State’s Castor gain last HCA monthly honors for ’22-23

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The Hockey Commissioners Association has announced its men’s monthly honorees for March-April performances. Quinnipiac sophomore forward Jacob Quillan is the player of the month, Michigan freshman forward Adam Fantilli is the rookie of the month, and Boston University junior Drew Commesso and St. Cloud State senior Jaxon Castor are co-goaltenders of the month. Quillan scored … Read more

After three seasons in Boston University crease, Commesso leaves Terriers, signs NHL contract with Blackhawks

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The NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks have announced that the team has agreed to terms with Boston University junior goaltender Drew Commesso on a three-year, entry-level contract. Commesso will report to the AHL’s Rockford IceHogs on a professional tryout. In signing the deal, Commesso gives up his senior year with the Terriers. Commesso served as an alternate … Read more