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Atlantic Hockey 2022-23 Season Preview: Complacency not an issue for any teams as conference finds itself focused on new season

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It’s difficult to predict what will happen in a college hockey season, but coaches and journalists try, issuing preseason polls and predictions at this time of year. It’s a difficult and usually futile effort, especially when it comes to Atlantic Hockey. Air Force coach Frank Serratore should know. His Falcons were picked ninth in last … Read more

Hockey East 2022-23 Season Preview: Rivalry reignited with new faces behind the bench at Boston College, Boston University

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New coaches at two of the league’s Boston-based schools, high expectations for the other, and the return of Frozen Fenway highlight the storylines heading into Hockey East’s 39th season. For the first time since almost fifty years, the Battle of Comm. Ave between Boston College and Boston University will feature neither longtime Eagles coach Jerry … Read more

Talking Terriers hockey with Boston University’s Jay Pandolfo: USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast Season 5 Episode 1

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USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast

Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by Boston University first-year head coach Jay Pandolfo about this year’s Terriers and returning to coach at his alma mater after a 15-year NHL playing career and assistant coaching positions at the NHL level.

This podcast is sponsored by DCU – Digital Federal Credit Union – at dcu.org.

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Big Ten Hockey 2022-23 Season Preview: With expectations heightened, all teams have renewed confidence to make Frozen Four run

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Is this B1G Hockey’s big season? Finally? While Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota and Wisconsin have 23 national championships among them, not one of those titles was captured as a member of the Big Ten. Since its inaugural season in 2013-14, B1G Hockey has sent teams to the Frozen Four seven times, and two B1G teams … Read more

CCHA Hockey 2022-23 Season Preview: After successful return in 2021-22, conference teams ready to take next step

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The first season of the CCHA’s return to competition was nearly perfect. We’ll stress the word “nearly” there. Minnesota State came within a period of winning its first-ever national title, leading Denver 1-0 going into the third period of the NCAA championship game before ultimately losing 5-1. That, of course, wasn’t the way the Mavericks … Read more

Merrimack men’s hockey assistant coach, former New Hampshire captain Ciocco passes away at 38

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Merrimack announced Tuesday the death of men’s hockey assistant coach Josh Ciocco. He was 38. No details were immediately known, but a statement was released from the school. The Merrimack community and men’s hockey program are deeply saddened by the passing of assistant coach, Josh Ciocco. Josh was entering his fifth season with the Warriors … Read more

NCHC Hockey 2022-23 Season Preview: Denver the early favorite as Pioneers look to repeat as national champions

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You’ve clicked on a link to this conference season preview, so chances are you already know how strong the NCHC is. So does Heather Weems, who spent the last decade as St. Cloud State’s athletic director before being named in May as the NCHC’s new commissioner. She succeeds Josh Fenton, who previously accepted another NCAA … Read more

ECAC Hockey 2022-23 Season Preview: Parity abounds with teams rebuilding, refocusing efforts after pandemic years

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The past two years offered some of the most shape-shifting and chaotic times in college hockey. Conferences realigned, teams expanded and contracted, and new leagues formed. Future changes were thrust into a white-hot spotlight, and the bedrock emotional culture of the sport ranged from anxiety and fear to excitement and anticipation. Through it all, ECAC … Read more

What did we learn from the first weekend of the 2022-23 season? Weekend Review college hockey podcast Season 5 Episode 2

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Hockey East selects Metcalf, conference races stay hot, PairWise odds: Weekend Review college hockey podcast Season 2 Episode 19

Hosts Jim Connelly, Derek Schooley, and Ed Trefzger look at the games of the past weekend and the news of the week.

This podcast is sponsored by DCU – Digital Federal Credit Union – at dcu.org

Topics include:

• What did we learn from the first weekend of play?

• Can we take away anything from exhibition results?

• First head coaching wins for BU’s Jay Pandolfo, Union’s Josh Hauge, and Alaska Anchorage’s Matt Shasby

• Replay, shootouts, and a perhaps nitpicky protocol enforcement revealed new rules and emphases for 2022-23

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Which are the top teams heading into the season, plus new coaches, new league, new rules: Weekend Review college hockey podcast Season 5 Episode 1

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Hockey East selects Metcalf, conference races stay hot, PairWise odds: Weekend Review college hockey podcast Season 2 Episode 19

Hosts Jim Connelly, Derek Schooley, and Ed Trefzger look back at news from this summer and look ahead to the new season.

This podcast is sponsored by DCU – Digital Federal Credit Union – at dcu.org

Topics include:

• Who are our No. 1 teams right now and who are some dark horses?

• Coaching changes at four top programs: Boston College, Boston University, Michigan, Michigan State

• Will we see a new Division I men’s hockey conference soon?

• Analyzing the rule changes for this season, especially video replay

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Quinnipiac garners eight first-place votes, finishes first in ’22-23 men’s ECAC Hockey preseason coaches poll

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Defending Cleary Cup champion Quinnipiac has finished atop the preseason coaches poll with eight of 12 first-place votes. Harvard, who won the 2022 Whitelaw Cup with an overtime victory over Quinnipiac, received four first-place votes and finishes in second place. In addition, a preseason all-ECAC Hockey team was announced. ECAC HOCKEY PRESEASON COACHES’ POLL (First-place … Read more

Western Michigan announces new contract for head coach Ferschweiler through 2025-26 season

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Western Michigan has announced a new contract for hockey head coach Pat Ferschweiler. Ferschweiler’s new contract runs through the 2025-26 season. “I am very excited about the opportunity to guide the Bronco hockey program forward,” said Ferschweiler in a statement. “I would like to thank AD Dan Bartholomae for his trust in me and my … Read more

Former NHL netminder Roloson joins Lake Superior State staff as goaltending coach, director of player development

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Lake Superior State has named former NHL All-Star goaltender Dwayne Roloson the team’s goaltending coach and director of player development. Roloson brings an extensive hockey background, including playing over 600 games for six teams over the course of a 14-year career in the NHL. “We are thrilled to add Dwayne to our coaching staff,” said … Read more

Denver earns 19 first-place votes, sits atop 2022-23 NCHC preseason media poll

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The NCHC announced Wednesday the results of the 2022-23 preseason media poll. Defending national champion Denver took the top spot with 19 first-place votes, while second-place North Dakota garnered the remaining four first-place votes. 2022-23 NCHC Preseason Media Poll 1. Denver – 180 points (19 first-place votes) 2. North Dakota – 160 (4) 3. Minnesota … Read more

Minnesota gets No. 1 spot in ’22-23 Big Ten Hockey coaches poll; conference also names pair of preseason all-conference teams

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The Big Ten on Wednesday announced its preseason coaches poll as well as two preseason all-Big Ten teams. Coaches also picked the preseason teams. 2022-23 Big Ten Preseason Coaches Poll 1. Minnesota 2. Notre Dame 3. Michigan 4. Wisconsin 5. Ohio State 6. Penn State 7. Michigan State 2022-23 Preseason All-Big Ten Hockey Teams FIRST … Read more

Denver dominates with four players on 2022-23 NCHC preseason all-conference team

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The NCHC on Tuesday announced its 2022-23 preseason all-conference team. Defending national champion Denver is represented with four players on the team, which was picked by the media. Media members voted for three forwards, two defensemen and one goaltender on their ballot with each vote worth one point. The top three vote-getters at forward, top … Read more

American International takes top spot in ’22-23 Atlantic Hockey preseason coaches poll; Canisius’ Barczewski, Sacred Heart’s Shea, RIT’s Wilkie preseason co-players of year

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Four-time defending regular-season champion American International is the winner of the 2022-23 Atlantic Hockey preseason coaches poll, which was released Tuesday. The Yellow Jackets garnered eight of nine possible first-place votes in balloting among AHA head coaches (coaches could not vote for their own teams) for 88 points to outdistance second-place Sacred Heart, which received … Read more