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

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 (Melissa Wade)
Harvard captain Lewis Zerter-Gossage and the Crimson will take on Cornell at Madison Square Garden Saturday (photo: Melissa Wade).

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

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

Scott Perunovich of Minnesota Duluth. Minnesota Duluth at Denver at Magness Arena, November 17, 2018. (Candace Horgan)
Scott Perunovich of Minnesota Duluth. Minnesota Duluth at Denver at Magness Arena, November 17, 2018. (Candace Horgan)
Minnesota Duluth’s Scott Perunovich scored with 1.8 seconds left in regulation to send the game to OT in the Bulldogs’ 4-3 win over Denver on Saturday (photo: 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

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USCHO Game of the Week: Defending national champion Minnesota Duluth heads to Denver for a two-game series (photo: Melissa Wade).

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

Greg Powers (photo: Arizona State).

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?

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)
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)
UMass celebrated a home-and-home sweep over Providence (photo: 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

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)
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)
Nate Leaman’s Providence Friars will take on UMass this weekend (photo: 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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After milestone 400th career win, Dartmouth’s Bob Gaudet talks Big Green hockey, evolution of the game on USCHO Spotlight Episode 5

Jim Gaudet (Dartmouth - 4), Tim Benedetto, Bob Gaudet (Dartmouth - Head Coach), Connor Goggin (Dartmouth - 3), ?, Doug Jones (Dartmouth - 14) - The Boston College Eagles defeated the Dartmouth Big Green 2-1 (OT) on Sunday, November 30, 2008 at Thompson Arena in Hanover, New Hampshire. (Melissa Wade)
Jim Gaudet (Dartmouth - 4), Tim Benedetto, Bob Gaudet (Dartmouth - Head Coach), Connor Goggin (Dartmouth - 3), ?, Doug Jones (Dartmouth - 14) - The Boston College Eagles defeated the Dartmouth Big Green 2-1 (OT) on Sunday, November 30, 2008 at Thompson Arena in Hanover, New Hampshire. (Melissa Wade)
Bob Gaudet’s 400 wins included coaching sons Jim (4) and Joe (not shown) (2008 file photo: Melissa Wade).

Now in his 22nd season at Dartmouth after an initial nine seasons at Brown, Bob Gaudet hit a milestone, his 400th career win as the Big Green beat Quinnipiac on November 3.

Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger talk with Gaudet about coaching at his alma mater, this year’s team, and how the game and coaching have changed since he became a head coach while still in his 20s.

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Arizona State splits with Penn State, North Dakota sweeps Wisconsin, Gaudet and Jackson hit milestones, and about that UConn arena: Weekend Review Ep. 5

Josh Ess (Wisconsin -20) Ludwig Hoff (North Dakota-27) 2018 November 3 The University of North Dakota hosts the Wisconsin Badgers in a non conference matchup at the Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks, ND (Bradley K. Olson)
Josh Ess (Wisconsin -20) Ludwig Hoff (North Dakota-27) 2018 November 3 The University of North Dakota hosts the Wisconsin Badgers in a non conference matchup at the Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks, ND (Bradley K. Olson)
After starting 0-2-1, North Dakota has won four straight, including a weekend sweep of Wisconsin (photo: Bradley K. Olson).

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

Arizona State, at 7-3-0 and with 11 goals on the season for Johnny Walker, splits the weekend with an overtime win over No. 6 Penn State Saturday.

Dartmouth’s 5-1 win over Quinnipiac — and Penn State’s loss — means no perfect records left in D-I men’s hockey. That win was the 400th for Bob Gaudet.

Denver swept Western Michigan leaving the Pioneers as the only unbeaten team (5-0-1).

Jeff Jackson earned his 300th win at Notre Dame in his 14th season with 2-1 win over Ohio State on Saturday.

Minnesota State stayed red hot with a sweep of Minnesota.

North Dakota swept Wisconsin, winning four in a row after 0-2-1 start.

Holy Cross believed to have its largest crowd in Hart Center history (2,502) for 3-0 loss vs. Providence

UMass and Providence continue to roll, will meet up Thursday and Saturday.

And UConn announced funding for a new arena, which will be only 2,500-3,500 seats, but they supposedly have waiver from Hockey East. They’ll continue to play some/all men’s games at XL Center in Hartford.

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Ohio State’s Steve Rohlik looks toward Notre Dame series on USCHO Game of the Week episode 4

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Ohio State's Steve Rohlik directs from the bench. (Jamie Sabau)
Ohio State’s Steve Rohlik directs from the bench (photo: Jamie Sabau).

This week’s USCHO.com Game of the Week is No. 7 Ohio State  at No. 3 Notre Dame for a two-game series. Buckeyes coach Steve Rohlik joins hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger for a preview of the weekend and a look at where his team stands early in the 2018-19 season.

Also getting quick previews:

(4) Minnesota State in a home-and-home with (10) Minnesota;

(16) Wisconsin at (14) North Dakota for a pair of non-conference games that renew an old WCHA rivalry;

(2) St. Cloud State for two games at unranked, but getting votes, Colorado College;

(13) Northeastern in a Thursday-Saturday home-and-home with a Boston University squad looking for its first win;

D-I’s two newest teams: Arizona State at 6-2-0 visiting (6) Penn State for a pair;

And Air Force at Army for the first two of four meetings between these service academy rivals.

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Army West Point’s Brian Riley talks Black Knights hockey, family legacy, Atlantic Hockey on USCHO Spotlight Episode 4

30 Dec 17: The University of Minnesota Golden Gophers host the Army West Point Black Knights in a non-conference matchup at 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis, MN. (Jim Rosvold/USCHO.com)
30 Dec 17: The University of Minnesota Golden Gophers host the Army West Point Black Knights in a non-conference matchup at 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis, MN. (Jim Rosvold/USCHO.com)
Army West Point’s Brian Riley is in his 15th season as head coach (photo: Jim Rosvold/USCHO.com).

Army West Point coach Brian Riley is in his 15th season behind the Black Knights bench, a role that’s been in the family since his father Jack Riley became head coach in 1950, followed by brother Rob Riley, whom Brian replaced in 2004.

On episode 4 of USCHO Spotlight, Riley talks with hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger about a variety of subjects, including this year’s team, which picked up seven of eight possible points on the road in the first two weekends of Atlantic Hockey play.

Other topics include the history and legacy of the Riley family in hockey and in coaching, recruiting hockey players who will also serve their country, the progress of Atlantic Hockey over the last decade, and a look at Riley’s tenure on the NCAA D-I hockey committee.

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Minnesota Duluth sweeps No. 1 Notre Dame, North Dakota wins in front of boisterous support, Penn State and Quinnipiac are 5-0: Weekend Review Ep. 4

27 Oct 18: The University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks host the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers in the 2018 US Hockey Hall of Fame Game at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Photo: Jim Rosvold/University of Minnesota (Jim Rosvold/University of Minnesota)
27 Oct 18: The University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks host the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers in the 2018 US Hockey Hall of Fame Game at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Photo: Jim Rosvold/University of Minnesota (Jim Rosvold/University of Minnesota)
Is there a future for a hometown college hockey team in Las Vegas? (Jim Rosvold/University of Minnesota)

Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger look back on the weekend that was, including No. 3 Minnesota Duluth’s sweep of No. 1 Notre Dame on the road and a very successful U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame game in Las Vegas — at least for the fans and the atmosphere, but with some facility issues — as North Dakota downed Minnesota in front of a crowd dominated by Fighting Hawks fans. We discuss the possibility of getting a hometown program in Vegas.

Also in this episode:

  • Union and Cornell were both swept by unranked opponents
  • Arizona State is 6-2-0 on the season after sweeping Omaha at home
  • Penn State and Quinnipiac both improve to 5-0-0
  • Alabama-Huntsville is now 0-8-0 after giving up a third-period lead on Saturday
  • Michael Souza picks up first win as a head coach with New Hampshire’s 3-2 come-from-behind victory over Vermont in home opener
  • Army won seven of eight points in two weekend Atlantic Hockey road trips
  • Boston College’s and Boston University’s woes continue, sinking Hockey East’s out-of-conference record

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North Dakota’s Brad Berry talks USHHOF game vs. Minnesota on USCHO Game of the Week episode 3

Head Coach: Brad Berry 24 March 17 University of North Dakota and Boston University meet in the NCAA West Region at Scheels Arena Fargo, ND (Bradley K. Olson)
Head Coach: Brad Berry 24 March 17 University of North Dakota and Boston University meet in the NCAA West Region at Scheels Arena Fargo, ND (Bradley K. Olson)
Brad Berry’s North Dakota Fighting Hawks face Minnesota in the USHHOF game Saturday in Las Vegas (photo: Bradley K. Olson).

This week’s USCHO.com Game of the Week is Minnesota vs. North Dakota in the USHHOF game this Saturday in Las Vegas.

North Dakota coach Brad Berry talks with hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger about the match up as well as the Fighting Hawks’ early season.

Jim and Ed also tackle some of the key games of the weekend, including (3) Minnesota Duluth’s weekend series at (1) Notre Dame, (2) St. Cloud’s trip to the east coast to take on Boston College and (18) Northeastern, (13) Princeton’s season opener at (10) Penn State, and the home-and-home in-state match up between (15) Bowling Green and (4) Ohio State.

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ESPN’s John Buccigross talks college hockey’s depth, expansion on USCHO Spotlight Episode 3

ESPN’s John Buccigross talks college hockey on this week’s USCHO Spotlight (photo: ESPN.com).

On episode 3 of USCHO Spotlight, hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by ESPN’s play-by-play voice of the Frozen Four John Buccigross.

John talks about the growth and future expansion of college hockey, how it’s impacting the NHL, the depth of talent in today’s game, and his thoughts on future Frozen Four venues.

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UMass takes down No. 1, Notre Dame romps, and we discuss 5v5 and 3v3 overtimes: Weekend Review Ep. 3

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 (Kevin R Young)
Union’s Anthony Rinaldi (8) and the Dutchmen swept Northeastern on the road (photo: Kevin R Young).

Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger review the top results of the weekend: UMass — or should we say #NewMass — split on the weekend with No. 1 Ohio State, while No. 2 Notre Dame swept Omaha and No. 20 Union did the same to No. 12 Northeastern.

Boston College and Boston University are both 0-3 for the first time since the end of prohibition.

We also look at RIT’s annual Brick City Homecoming game, and several weekend splits.

Plus a discussion of the merits of 5-on-5 and 3-on-3 overtimes and how the PairWise Rankings can reflect overtime.

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Union at Northeastern preview with Huskies coach Jim Madigan on USCHO Game of the Week episode 2

MADIGAN (photo: Melissa Wade)

This week’s USCHO.com Game of the Week is a series at No. 12 Northeastern vs. No. 20 Union. Huskies coach Jim Madigan joins Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger to preview the games.

Jim and Ed also take a look at other top match ups, including (15) Wisconsin at Clarkson, UMass at (1) Ohio State, (7) Minnesota State at (16) North Dakota, and a home-and-home series between (11) Michigan and (19) Western Michigan.

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Minnesota State’s Mike Hastings talks Mavericks hockey, WCHA on USCHO Spotlight Episode 2

Coach Mike Hastings (Mankato State University Head Coach ) 2018 Jan. 12 The St.Cloud State University Huskies host Mankato State University n a non conference matchup at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center in St. Cloud, MN (Bradley K. Olson)
Coach Mike Hastings (Mankato State University Head Coach ) 2018 Jan. 12 The St.Cloud State University Huskies host Mankato State University n a non conference matchup at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center in St. Cloud, MN (Bradley K. Olson)
Mike Hastings is in his seventh season behind the Minnesota State bench (photo: Bradley K. Olson).

Fresh off a weekend sweep of Boston University and preparing to take on North Dakota, Minnesota State coach Mike Hastings joins hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger to discuss his Mavericks, the WCHA, rule changes, and the importance of a strong non-conference schedule.

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Ice Breaker, Wisconsin and Minnesota State sweeps, and why Pairwise is premature: Weekend Review Ep. 2

Notre Dame players celebrate a goal by Colin Theisen (13 - Notre Dame) (2018 Omar Phillips)
Notre Dame players celebrate a goal by Colin Theisen (13 - Notre Dame) (2018 Omar Phillips)
Notre Dame players celebrate a goal by Colin Theisen (13 – Notre Dame) as the Fighting Irish take the 2018 Ice Breaker title (photo: Omar Phillips).

Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger review the top results of the weekend: Notre Dame won the Ice Breaker tournament after a dramatic semifinal and shutout of Providence. Wisconsin swept Boston College while Minnesota State did the same to Boston University, while Minnesota Duluth got into the win column with a pair of victories at Michigan Tech.

Also: North Dakota scored just twice in a tie and loss at Bemidji State, while Ohio State survives first-ever week at No. 1 with a pair of road wins at Arizona State.

Plus: Union’s Cole Maier has seven points in three games.

And finally: Why you shouldn’t pay attention to the Pairwise Rankings this early — but why you should take notice of one of its components.

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2018 Ice Breaker tournament is featured on USCHO Game of the Week episode 1

Erie, Pa., is the host city for the 2018 Ice Breaker Tournament, with Mercyhurst as the host school.

Mercyhurst coach Rick Gotkin joins hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger to talk about preparation for the tournament, which also includes Miami, Notre Dame, and Providence.

Will this tournament give Erie an opportunity to host other tournaments, maybe in the preseason? Gotkin tells us.

Jim and Ed also preview several match ups among teams in the USCHO.com men’s poll top 20.

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