Podcasts Archives - College Hockey

The PodKaz: Meet new Syracuse coach Brian Idalski

September 22, 2026 by Nicole Haase

The PodKaz continues its series of episodes talking with NCAA women’s hockey head coaches in new locations with a conversation with Syracuse’s Brian Idalski.

PODCAST: Understanding the CHL’s impact after one season

September 17, 2026 by USCHO Staff

We examine the CHL’s growing impact on college hockey— from a record-setting NHL Draft to an expanding recruiting pool of Major Jr. players.

The PodKaz: Meet new Lindenwood coach Max Gavin

September 17, 2026 by Nicole Haase

Max Gavin has been a women’s hockey assistant coach at Dartmouth and Boston College, and now he’s stepping into the top role at Lindenwood. He joins hosts Nicole Haase and Todd Milewski on a preseason episode of The PodKaz to talk about the move.

The PodKaz: Meet interim Providence coach Nicole Norton

September 16, 2026September 15, 2026 by Nicole Haase

A change came out of the blue for Providence’s Nicole Norton this offseason, and she moved up from assistant coach to interim head coach.

PODCAST: Five Years to Play, but Only 26 Roster Spots

September 10, 2026September 10, 2026 by USCHO Staff

College hockey players may now have five years of eligibility—but House settlement roster limits leave programs with only 26 roster spots.

The PodKaz: Meet new Maine coach Alex Gettens

September 16, 2026September 10, 2026 by Nicole Haase

Our preseason conversations with new head coaches in NCAA hockey to launch Season 4 of The PodKaz continue with Maine’s Alex Gettens.

The PodKaz: Meet new Minnesota coach Boom May

September 16, 2026September 3, 2026 by Nicole Haase

Season 4 of The PodKaz continues with our preseason conversations with new head coaches in NCAA women’s hockey. Hosts Nicole Haase and Todd Milewski find out about Minnesota coach Boom May, who has worked in multiple roles at the school before moving up to the top job after the Gophers parted ways with longtime coach … Read more

PODCAST: A deeper look at the Matthew Mayich tragedy at ASU

September 3, 2026September 3, 2026 by USCHO Staff

This podcast episode looks at the ongoing tragic situation at Arizona State involving defenseman Matthew Mayich, as well as other key topics.

The PodKaz: Meet new Merrimack coach Courtney Kennedy

September 16, 2026August 27, 2026 by Nicole Haase

Kicking off season four of the PodKaz, the USCHO.com podcast dedicated to NCAA women’s hockey, with an interview with new Merrimack head coach Courtney Kennedy

PODCAST: 2026 NHL Draft preview of college hockey’s record first-round surge

June 26, 2026 by Jim Connelly

There is a growing number of first-rounders with college hockey ties: current NCAA players and incoming from the CHL, USHL, NTDP and internationally.

PODCAST: 2026 NHL Draft preview of BU’s Tynan Lawrence and BC’s Oscar Hemming

June 25, 2026 by Jim Connelly

Two Hockey East forwards drawing NHL Draft attention are Tynan Lawrence of Boston University and Oscar Hemming of Boston College.

PODCAST: 2026 NHL Draft preview with Penn State’s Gadowsky on Gavin McKenna

June 24, 2026June 24, 2026 by Jim Connelly

Gavin McKenna’s college hockey experience adds important context to his 2026 NHL draft evaluation. Penn State coach Guy Gadowsky explains.

PODCAST: 2026 NHL Draft preview with Central Scouting’s Dave Gregory

June 24, 2026June 23, 2026 by Jim Connelly

NHL Central Scouting’s Dave Gregory explains how rankings come together, what fans should understand, and how scouts compare prospects.

WEEKEND REVIEW: Off-season discussion of NCAA eligibility, roster limits, tournament formats

May 13, 2026May 13, 2026 by Ed Trefzger

PODCAST: Discussing NCAA’s proposed 5-in-5 eligibility, 26-man roster limits, NCAA tournament formats and sites, expanding schedule and staffs.

PODCAST: ECAC’s Christiansen discusses NCAA 5-in-5 eligibility proposal

May 12, 2026 by Jim Connelly

PODCAST: ECAC commissioner Doug Christiansen discusses NCAA proposal to change eligibility to align with high school graduation or a player’s 19th birthday.