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World Junior Championship update, holiday tournaments, and is there a need for 3v3 OT in the NCAA? USCHO Weekend Review Ep. 12

December 30, 2018 by USCHO Podcasts

In this episode: Three first-round games are in the books for USA in the World Junior Championship. Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger look back at those, as well as asking (and answering) whether the team’s performance in 3-on-3 overtime against Sweden points to the need for that overtime format in NCAA hockey.

They also look at some holiday tournament results, including Clarkson’s win of the Desert Hockey Classic, and milestones hit by Quinnipiac’s Rand Pecknold and Providence’s Nate Leaman.

This episode is sponsored by the NCAA men’s ice hockey Frozen Four in Buffalo, N.Y., April 11 and 13: ncaa.com/frozenfour

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World Junior Championship with ESPN’s Chris Peters, holiday tournament preview: USCHO Game of the Week epidode 11

December 26, 2018 by USCHO Podcasts

The eyes of hockey fans have turned to the World Junior Championship in Vancouver and Victoria, B.C. We get a preview of that tournament that is raising awareness of NCAA hockey, not just in the U.S., but around the world, from ESPN NHL draft and prospects analyst Chris Peters.

In college hockey, a number of holiday tournaments are on tap. Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger preview those, including the Desert Hockey Classic, with Arizona State coach Greg Powers joining the podcast.

This episode is sponsored by the 2019 NCAA Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, N.Y. Visit ncaa.com/frozenfour for more information.

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Bowling Green’s Chris Bergeron talks Falcons first half, Arizona State’s Greg Powers gives an update: USCHO Spotlight episode 11

August 24, 2020December 18, 2018 by USCHO Podcasts

Bowling Green fell just short of a league title and the NCAA tournament last season, but at the semester break, the Falcons are 13-3-3 and just a point out of first place in the WCHA. Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger catch up with BGSU head coach Chris Bergeron and find out what makes the Falcons a team that “won’t be denied.”

We also get an update from the coach of another team that has had a great first half, Arizona State’s Greg Powers.

This episode is sponsored by the 2019 NCAA Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, N.Y. Visit ncaa.com/frozenfour for more information.

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Bowling Green, Arizona State sweep, Penn State and Princeton tie, plus where things stand at semester break: Weekend Review episode 11

August 24, 2020December 16, 2018 by USCHO Podcasts

In this episode: No. 12 Bowling Green’s home sweep of No. 3 Minnesota State puts the Falcons just two points out of first in the WCHA. Also sweeping was No. 15 Arizona State over Colorado College.

USCHO.com’s Game of the Week was Penn State vs. Princeton in Philadelphia, where the Tigers came back from a 4-1 deficit to force a 4-4 tie.

Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger also take a look at the league leaders at the semester break and first-half surprises around D-I men’s hockey.

This episode is sponsored by the NCAA men’s ice hockey Frozen Four in Buffalo, N.Y., April 11 and 13: ncaa.com/frozenfour

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Penn State vs. Princeton in Philadelphia preview with Nittany Lions coach Guy Gadowsky: USCHO Game of the Week podcast episode 10

August 24, 2020December 13, 2018 by USCHO Podcasts

USCHO.com’s Game of the Week has No. 9 Penn State taking on Princeton at Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center on Saturday, December 15. Nittany Lions head coach Guy Gadowsky previews the matchup.

Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger also look at some other games on the light weekend schedule:

No. 3 Minnesota State at No. 12 Bowling Green for a pair of WCHA games;

Colorado College at No. 15 Arizona State for a weekend series;

And the first of a three-game series with a 20-day gap in between, Niagara at Rochester Institute of Technology.

This episode is sponsored by the 2019 NCAA Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, N.Y. Visit ncaa.com/frozenfour for more information.

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Sacred Heart’s C. J. Marottolo talks Pioneers, Atlantic Hockey, Connecticut roots: USCHO Spotlight episode 10

August 24, 2020December 11, 2018 by USCHO Podcasts

Capping off the first semester with a weekend road sweep, Sacred Heart finds itself right in the middle of Atlantic Hockey’s tightly-packed standings. Head coach C. J. Marottolo joins Ed Trefzger and guest host Dan Rubin with a look at the Pioneers so far this season, Marottolo’s path to Sacred Heart and his Connecticut hockey roots, the team’s move to Webster Bank Arena, and what the program tells players they are recruiting about the school and the league, and a style of play that’s both heavy and fast.

This episode is sponsored by the 2019 NCAA Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, N.Y. Visit ncaa.com/frozenfour for more information.

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Quinnipiac, UMass split, Boston College is atop Hockey East, Penn State rebounds with 9: USCHO Weekend Review episode 10

December 9, 2018 by USCHO Podcasts

In this episode: USCHO.com’s Game of the Week was the home-and-home series between Quinnipiac and Massachusetts, with each team taking the home contest. Is the split enough to keep UMass at No. 1 in the USCHO poll?

Ed Trefzger and guest host Dan Rubin also look at Boston College’s sweep of UConn, which puts the Eagles in first place in Hockey East, the Big Ten series between Notre Dame and Penn State, Arizona State’s sweep, some sleeper teams, some poll predictions, and more.

This episode is sponsored by the NCAA men’s ice hockey Frozen Four in Buffalo, N.Y., April 11 and 13: ncaa.com/frozenfour

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Massachusetts/Quinnipiac preview with Bobcats coach Rand Pecknold: USCHO Game of the Week episode 9

December 6, 2018 by USCHO Podcasts

This week’s USCHO Game of the Week is No. 1 Massachusetts visiting No. 8 Quinnipiac, with a return match at UMass on Saturday. Quinnipiac coach Rand Pecknold joins us for a preview.

Ed Trefzger and guest co-host Dan Rubin also look ahead at some other key games, including:

No. 5 Notre Dame at No. 9 Penn State for a weekend series in the Big Ten;

A long time rivalry series as No. 16 Clarkson is home and home with St. Lawrence;

A big weekend for Merrimack with No. 10 Providence and No. 13 Northeastern visiting;

A couple of key weekend series in the NCHC with No. 6 Denver at No. 14 North Dakota, and Omaha at No. 2 St. Cloud State;

Plus a non-conference series as No. 19 Arizona State visits Princeton.

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Alaska Anchorage first-year coach Matt Curley talks Seawolves hockey, his path there: USCHO Spotlight episode 9

December 4, 2018 by USCHO Podcasts

Coach Matt Curley joins Ed Trefzger and guest host Dan Rubin to spotlight Alaska Anchorage hockey.

Curley helms a Seawolves program that has struggled for success in the WCHA, but one that the first-year head coach sees a lot to be encouraged about. Curley talks about the aftermath of last week’s earthquake, his path to his first collegiate head coaching position, the evolution of the game, his team this season, what it takes to prepare for a road trip, and what Alaska Anchorage has to offer a prospective student-athlete.

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Michigan State takes 5 of 6 points, Quinnipiac sweeps, BC/BU make history, and about those Atlantic Hockey suspensions: Weekend Review Episode 9

August 24, 2020December 2, 2018 by USCHO Podcasts

In this episode: Michigan State took 5 of 6 points against long-time and Big Ten rival Michigan, as we look back at the Game of the Week.

Ed Trefzger and guest host Dan Rubin also look at:

Quinnipiac’s sweep of Princeton;

North Dakota’s split with Minnesota-Duluth;

UMass keeps rolling … will they be No. 1?

Boston College and Boston University played to an historic 0-0 tie;

And about those Atlantic Hockey suspensions: What does that tell us about players, officiating, rules, and video?

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Michigan/Michigan State preview with Wolverines coach Mel Pearson: USCHO Game of the Week episode 8

November 29, 2018 by USCHO Podcasts

This week’s USCHO Game of the Week is a rivalry series as Michigan and Michigan State play Friday at Munn and Saturday at Yost. Michigan coach Mel Pearson joins hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger to preview the series and take stock on the Big Ten.

Also previewed in our lightning round:

In the Big Ten, No. 5 Ohio State is at Minnesota and No. 6 Penn State is at Wisconsin for weekend series;

ECAC Hockey features a home-and-home between No. 9 Quinnipiac and No. 19 Princeton;

The NCHC includes No. 15 North Dakota at No. 2 Minnesota Duluth and No. 1 St. Cloud State at Miami, each for a pair;

And the WCHA is highlighted by No. 4 Minnesota State at No. 20 Lake Superior.

Plus, quick looks at BC/BU, Bemidji at Michigan Tech, and Air Force at RIT.

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Union coach Rick Bennett talks Belpot, this year’s Dutchmen, parity, and the evolving college hockey game: USCHO Spotlight episode 8

August 24, 2020November 27, 2018 by USCHO Podcasts

Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 24th November 2018 - Photo by William Cherry/Presseye Union College

Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 24th November 2018 - Photo by William Cherry/Presseye Union College's Brett Supinski celebrate scoring against Boston University during Saturday afternoons Friendship Four Championship game at the SSE arena, Belfast. Photo by William Cherry/Presseye (©William Cherry / Presseye) — Union’s Brett Supinski celebrates scoring against Boston University during the Friendship Four Championship game (photo: William Cherry / Presseye).

Union took home the Belpot last weekend in Belfast, Northern Ireland, by winning the Friendship Four over Boston University. Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger talk with Union head coach Rick Bennett — now in his eighth season behind the bench — about the Friendship Four experience on and off the ice, the changing landscape of college hockey, parity in Division I and ECAC Hockey, and about this year’s Dutchmen.

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Weekend Review episode 8: Union wins the Belpot, Harvard downs Cornell at MSG, and a rant on the USHL and media’s handling of Wahlstrom

August 24, 2020November 26, 2018 by USCHO Podcasts

In this episode: Union wins Belpot at the Friendship Four, allowing two goals in two games, while more than 23,000 fans attended. It’s also considered one of the most televised events in Northern Ireland history.

Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger also highlight:

Harvard beats Cornell in rivalry game at Madison Square Garden;

North Dakota finds a way to sweep;

UMass wins in overtime vs. Princeton;

Bentley pulls off the upset against Boston College;

Robert Morris was impressive in a sweep of Mercyhurst;

Minnesota State loses back end of home-and-home with Bemidji St.;

Omaha sweeps Arizona State.

Plus: About that whole Tri-City Storm claiming of Oliver Wahlstrom. Jim and Ed go on a bit of a rant about the irresponsibility of the USHL and the media.

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Harvard vs. Cornell preview with Crimson coach Ted Donato: USCHO Game of the Week podcast episode 7

November 22, 2018 by USCHO Podcasts

This week’s USCHO Game of the Week pits Harvard against Cornell at Madison Square Garden. Crimson coach Ted Donato looks ahead to the match up.

Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger also preview other key games, including:

No. 6 Penn State at No. 5 Ohio State in a weekend Big Ten series;

A pair of non-conference games as No. 9 Providence visits No. 7 Denver;

No. 18 Princeton at No. 4 UMass;

St. Lawrence vs. Clarkson in a non-conference game at Lake Placid;

And the on- and off-ice significance of the Friendship Four in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

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First-year coach Brett Larson talks St. Cloud State hockey as Huskies reach No. 1: USCHO Spotlight episode 7

November 20, 2018 by USCHO Podcasts

Brett Larson (photo: St. Cloud State University)

The new No. 1 in this week’s USCHO.com Men’s Division I hockey poll is St. Cloud State.

Huskies first-year head coach Brett Larson joins hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger to talk about his team, their desire for an NCAA title, what his experience brings to St. Cloud, the competitiveness of the NCHC, and a little small-area practice.

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Weekend Review episode 7: Minnesota Duluth’s buzzer beater and OT goal earn split with Denver; UMass, St. Cloud State, Minnesota State, Providence stay hot

August 24, 2020November 18, 2018 by USCHO Podcasts

Scott Perunovich of Minnesota Duluth. Minnesota Duluth at Denver at Magness Arena, November 17, 2018. (Candace Horgan)

The USCHO Game of the Week didn’t disappoint, as Minnesota Duluth scored three third-period goals and downed Denver 4-3 in OT on Saturday. Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger review that game, plus:

St. Cloud State improves to 11-1-0 with a sweep of Bemidji State;

UMass stays hot and improves to 10-1-0 overall and 6-0-0 in Hockey East;

Providence’s offense gets hot with 14 goals against Merrimack;

Arizona State splits with Harvard on a comeback win in overtime;

Minnesota State improves to 10-1-0 with a WCHA sweep of Ferris State;

Atlantic Hockey looks to have no runaway leader, and extends Bob DeGregorio’s contract;

Plus … is scoring up? If not, what’s the trend in NCAA D-I men’s hockey?

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Minnesota Duluth at Denver preview with writer Matt Wellens on USCHO Game of the Week episode 6

November 15, 2018 by USCHO Podcasts

This week’s USCHO Game of the Week has No. 1 Minnesota Duluth at No. 7 Denver for a pair of NCHC contests. While the Bulldogs are defending national champs, they lost the 2017 title to the Pioneers and lost five games last season to DU. Duluth News Tribune’s Matt Wellens joins hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger for a preview of this weekend’s games.

Jim and Ed also highlight other games of note, including:

No. 16 Michigan at No. 5 Penn State;

No. 17 Cornell hosting No. 14 Quinnipiac and No. 15 Princeton;

And No. 18 Arizona State’s trip to Harvard for a pair.

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Ranked at No. 18 after a 9-3 start, Arizona State’s Greg Powers talks Sun Devils hockey on USCHO Spotlight episode 6

November 13, 2018 by USCHO Podcasts

After a 9-3 start to its fourth season at D-I, Arizona State finds itself at No. 18 in this week’s USCHO.com Men’s Division I hockey poll.

Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger catch up with Sun Devils coach Greg Powers to chat about this season so far, the program’s growth from a club team, recruiting, scheduling, and the possibility of making the NCAA tournament as an independent with an at-large bid.

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Weekend Review: Two comebacks by St. Cloud, sweeps by UMass, Arizona State, plus panic time for non-conference records?

August 24, 2020November 12, 2018 by USCHO Podcasts

PROVIDENCE, RI - NOVEMBER 10: UMass visits Providence College during NCAA hockey at the Schneider Arena on November 10, 2018 in Providence, Rhode Island. (Photo by Rich Gagnon) (Rich Gagnon)

Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger look back on the weekend, including:

Two comebacks by St. Cloud State in a weekend sweep of Denver;

UMass taking both ends of a home-and-home with Providence;

Arizona State’s sweep of Michigan State;

And a huge offensive output by Penn State.

Plus: should some conferences be panicking over a sub-.500 record in non-conference play?

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Providence’s Nate Leaman previews Thursday-Saturday series with UMass on USCHO Game of the Week episode 5

November 8, 2018 by USCHO Podcasts

Brandon Duhaime (PC - 9) - The visiting Providence College Friars defeated the Boston University Terriers 5-0 on Friday, October 26, 2018, at Agganis Arena in Boston, Massachusetts. - The visiting Providence College Friars defeated the Boston University Terriers 5-0 on Friday, October 26, 2018, at Agganis Arena in Boston, Massachusetts. (Melissa Wade)

This week’s USCHO.com Game of the Week is No. 4 Providence hosting No. 9 UMass on Saturday, the second half of a home-and-home Hockey East series starting Thursday in Amherst. Providence coach Nate Leaman joins the podcast to preview the contests.

Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger also preview other games involving teams in the USCHO.com Men’s Division I poll:

In the Big Ten, (6) Notre Dame at (14) Michigan, and (16) Minnesota at (20) Wisconsin;

In ECAC Hockey, (12) Union at (18) Princeton and (13) Quinnipiac;

NCHC contests including (5) Denver at (2) St. Cloud and (11) North Dakota at (19) Miami;

Jim and Ed also look at some non-conference games of note.

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