PODCAST: Five Years to Play, but Only 26 Roster Spots
College hockey players may now have five years of eligibility—but House settlement roster limits leave programs with only 26 roster spots.
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The PodKaz: Meet new Maine coach Alex Gettens
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
PODCAST: ECAC commissioner Doug Christiansen discusses NCAA proposal to change eligibility to align with high school graduation or a player’s 19th birthday.
WATCH: USCHO’s 45-minute Pregame Show, 3:45 ET/12:45 PT
WATCH: USCHO’s Live 45-Minute Pregame Show will be living beginning at 3:45 p.m. ET/12:45 p.m. PT. You can watch by clicking the link.
Watch: Denver overcomes Michigan in 2nd overtime
Denver scored late in regulation and then found the game-winning goal in the 2nd overtime to upset Michigan, despite being outshot, 52-26.
Watch: Wisconsin Beats North Dakota, Advances to National Championship
Watch the 2026 Frozen Four National Semifinal Pregame Show on USCHO.com from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Watch: 2026 Frozen Four National Semifinal Pregame Show
Watch the 2026 Frozen Four National Semifinal Pregame Show on USCHO.com from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Tuesday at the Frozen Four: How will coaches handle Vegas?
Jim Connelly and Derek Schooley talk about how each team’s coaches might handle a Frozen Four in a city with many distraction.
WEEKEND REVIEW: Looking at paths taken to Frozen Four, Vegas story lines, Mercyhurst announcement
PODCAST: How Denver, Michigan, North Dakota, and Wisconsin made it to the Frozen Four, the cancellation of men’s hockey at Mercyhurst, and Vegas story lines.
WEEKEND REVIEW PODCAST: Regional Championship Special Edition as Frozen Four is set
PODCAST: Jim Connelly, Ed Trefzger, and Todd Milewski give a quick take on the NCAA Men’s D-I regional finals and the field for the Frozen Four.
The PodKaz: Wisconsin doubles up, Frozen Four sets record and the season’s final thoughts
The final weekly edition of the PodKaz for the 2025-26 season has hosts Nicole Haase and Todd Milewski from USCHO.com reflecting on the Frozen Four. Wisconsin took home its second straight NCAA championship by beating Ohio State 3-2 in Sunday’s championship game. Is having the Badgers and the Buckeyes play for the title four years … Read more