UPON FURTHER REVIEW: Are the top teams bubble-proof or bubble-fragile?
UPON FURTHER REVIEW PODCAST: Teams near the top of the NPI are still not locks as we discuss which teams near the top are bubble-proof or bubble-fragile.
Podcasts
USCHO Podcast episodes
The PodKaz: Looking ahead to the Olympics, another meeting between No. 1 and No. 2
The Olympics women’s hockey tournament starts Thursday, and this edition of the PodKaz from USCHO.com starts to break down what to expect from the U.S., Canada and other countries. In NCAA hockey, No. 3 Minnesota overcame the absence of top scorers to beat No. 1 Wisconsin in overtime last Friday but the Badgers did the … Read more
WEEKEND REVIEW: A big Big Ten weekend, looking at NPI movement since the start of the year
PODCAST: Michigan and Michigan State get five points, including a win at Penn State in OT outdoors for the Spartans. We look at NPI over the last month.
BRACKETOLOGY XTRA PODCAST: Three Hockey East teams in the bracket reduces chaos
BRACKETOLOGY XTRA: We discuss USCHO’s latest bracketology as Hockey East’s three participants this week makes the bracket easier to create.
The PodKaz: Teams go into the deep end of the Olympic absence period
On the Jan. 28, 2026, edition of the PodKaz, hosts Nicole Haase and Todd Milewski from USCHO.com dig into what it’ll mean for some teams to lose players to the Olympics starting this week and reflect on last week’s results. It was a big weekend for Northeastern, which moved up three spots to fifth in … Read more
UPON FURTHER REVIEW: Is Penn State for real?
UPON FURTHER REVIEW PODCAST: Is Penn State is “for real,” including resumé, identity, goaltending tandem, and matching up against different styles of play.
WEEKEND REVIEW: Weekend sweeps propel hot teams up NPI, league standings
PODCAST: Penn State, Michigan State, Providence, Western Michigan, St. Thomas, and Cornell swept while UConn won a second straight Connecticut Ice title.
BRACKETOLOGY XTRA PODCAST: When does shifting brackets for attendance make sense?
BRACKETOLOGY XTRA: We discuss USCHO’s latest bracketology as a key shift in a regional 4th seed looks to improve attendance.
UPON FURTHER REVIEW: Let’s play college hockey ‘Buy or Sell’ round two
UPON FURTHER REVIEW PODCAST: This week is another round of “Buy or Sell” on four propositions.
The PodKaz: Putting a wrap on the Under-18 Women’s World Championship
On the Jan. 20, 2026, edition of the PodKaz from USCHO.com, hosts Nicole Haase and Todd Milewski reflect upon this year’s IIHF Under-18 Women’s World Championship in Nova Scotia, where Nicole saw the U.S. defeat Canada for the gold medal. Nicole shares what it was like in the building for the 2-0 victory Sunday and … Read more
WEEKEND REVIEW: Michigan State has a statement weekend, fists fly in Hockey East, 15-day portal
PODCAST: Michigan State sweeps Wisconsin; CCHA chaos; UMass Lowell-BU fight leads to suspensions; Naurato extends at Michigan; 15-day portal.
BRACKETOLOGY XTRA PODCAST: Four western No. 1 seeds, good attendance in this week’s bracket
BRACKETOLOGY XTRA: We discuss USCHO’s latest bracketology as four western No. 1 seeds and pretty good attendance highlight this week’s bracket.
The PodKaz: Princeton’s on a roll and Abbey Murphy has a terrific juggling act
The Jan. 15, 2026, episode of the PodKaz from USCHO.com has hosts Nicole Haase and Todd Milewski talking about Princeton’s 11-game winning streak. The Tigers are one win away from tying a program record, and they’ve shot to the top of ECAC Hockey. We also look back at the first night of the Beanpot, where … Read more
UPON FURTHER REVIEW: How do you respond when you lose your top goalie?
UPON FURTHER REVIEW PODCAST: We discuss No. 1 Michigan losing star freshman goalie Jack Ivankovic and Providence losing senior starter Philip Svedeback.
WEEKEND REVIEW: Michigan, Minnesota Duluth, Western Michigan, Providence among big weekends
PODCAST: Michigan dominates Notre Dame, Minnesota Duluth’s surprising offense, Western Michigan’s resurgence, key wins for Quinnipiac and Providence.
College hockey’s future gets ready to go on display and its present returns from the break
In the Jan. 8, 2026, edition of the PodKaz, hosts Nicole Haase and Todd Milewski look ahead to the IIHF Under-18 Women’s World Championship, which starts Jan. 10 in Nova Scotia. The rosters are packed with players committed to play NCAA hockey in the coming seasons, making it an important look at what’s to come … Read more
UPON FURTHER REVIEW: Comparing positions in the NPI from Dec. 1 to now
UPON FURTHER REVIEW PODCAST: We take our periodic look at the NPI, comparing the positions on Dec. 1 to where they stand now.
WEEKEND REVIEW: St. Cloud, Arizona State take tournament titles, WJC recap
PODCAST: St. Cloud State and Arizona State get boosts from tournament wins, RIT and Army gain upsets, plus a look at U.S.A. and Canada WJC disappointments.
UPON FURTHER REVIEW: Players leaving for the WJC or Spengler Cup in a long semester break
UPON FURTHER REVIEW PODCAST: We look at the impact of elite players at international tournaments and consider if the semester break is too long.
WEEKEND REVIEW: College hockey players on the big stage at WJC, Spengler Cup
PODCAST: Looking at how college hockey’s elite players have been featured in the IIHF World Junior Championship and the Spengler Cup.