WATCH: Is the gap between programs shrinking in college hockey?
Are Atlantic Hockey America teams and independents closing the gap in college hockey? This week, UFR takes a look at early results as proof.
Podcasts
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The PodKaz: Ohio State takes over No. 1 after sweeping Wisconsin with third-period surges
There’s a new No. 1 team in NCAA women’s hockey but it’s not a new face. Nicole and Todd have more on The PodKaz.
WATCH: Talking big upsets, big offenses … and an ASU update
Alaska takes down No. 11 Boston College, Sacred Heart beats No. 17 Penn State, and Maine and Quinnipiac split a hard-fought series.
The PodKaz: National team camp impacts No. 1 vs. No. 2 and other Week 4 matchups
The teams that have won the last seven NCAA women’s hockey championships are playing each other this weekend, with No. 1 Wisconsin traveling to No. 2 Ohio State. But the games will be impacted by absences.
WATCH: Upon Further Review: Tragedy at Arizona State
On the season premiere of Upon Further Review, we discuss the aftermath of Arizona State defenseman Matthew Mayich’s collapse during training.
The PodKaz: Rankings get shaken up after a chaotic early weekend
PodKaz hosts Nicole Haase and Todd Milewski look back on a chaotic Week 3 of the NCAA women’s hockey season. Rensselaer delivered probably the biggest surprise with a 2-1 overtime upset of No. 5 Northeastern despite being outshot 42-14. Vermont surprised Minnesota Duluth before the Bulldogs responded with an overtime victory in the second … Read more
WATCH: Weekend Review returns for the 2026-27 season
USCHO Weekend Review premieres for 2026-27 with a look at CC’s sweep of UMass, Quinnipiac’s explosive offense and Michigan Tech’s statement.
The PodKaz: Digging into NCAA women’s hockey rule changes and this week’s games
What’s legal contact and what should be penalized as body checking in NCAA women’s hockey? The PodKaz goes through some of the clarifications.
WATCH: USCHO Opening Faceoff podcast
The 2026–27 men’s Division I college hockey season is here, and USCHO Opening Faceoff breaks it all down heading into Friday’s opening night.
The PodKaz: Ohio State gets a sweep at Penn State, and other observations on Week 2
https://youtu.be/tWIIObAwXwE? We’re trying a new format this season on The PodKaz, with hosts Nicole Haase and Todd Milewski delivering two episodes a week. This is one of our looks back at what stood out in the previous weekend’s games. An episode later in the week will get into bigger topics and look ahead to upcoming … Read more
The PodKaz: Meet new Syracuse coach Brian Idalski
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
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
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
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
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
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.