NCAA Archives - College Hockey

College Hockey Inc.’s Hogan discusses CHL eligibility, growth in face of change: USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast Season 7 Episode 4

November 13, 2024 by Jim Connelly

College Hockey Inc. executive director Sean Hogan joins hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger to discuss the NCAA decision allowing Canadian major junior athletes to play Division I college hockey, including CHI’s efforts in education, his organization’s evolving focus, and recruiting from the CHL. Also discussed were the difficulties faced with all of the changes in the sport in the last year or two, and whether D-I hockey can continue to grow in light of that.

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Rensselaer’s Smith on this season’s Engineers, recruiting, changing college hockey landscape: USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast Season 7 Episode 2

October 16, 2024 by Jim Connelly

Rensselaer head coach Dave Smith joins hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger to talk this season’s Engineers, their opening weekend at Canisius, recruiting, possible CHL eligibility, the transfer portal, RPI’s coming weekend against Niagara, and more.

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Arizona State’s Powers talks Sun Devils, CHL eligibility, roster sizes, series with Michigan: USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast Season 7 Episode 1

October 10, 2024October 9, 2024 by Jim Connelly

Arizona State head coach Greg Powers joins hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger to talk Sun Devils hockey, joining the NCHC, eligibility and recruiting for CHL players, roster sizes, and the upcoming home opener series with Michigan.

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NCAA D-I men’s ice hockey committee chair Schulman discusses 2024 selection process: USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast Season 6 Episode 19

March 24, 2024March 24, 2024 by Jim Connelly

Vermont athletic director Jeff Schulman, chair of the NCAA men’s Division I ice hockey committee joins hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger to talk about the process that went into the selection of this year’s championship field of 16, attendance, and discussions about going to on-campus sites in the future.

This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men’s Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit ncaa.com/mfrozenfour

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BTN hockey analyst Caponigri talks Big Ten playoffs, NCAA tournament: USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast Season 6 Episode 18

March 13, 2024 by Jim Connelly

Big Ten Network and ESPN hockey analyst Paul Caponigri joins hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger to talk about the Big Ten playoffs, the evolution of the conference since its founding, and prospects for its teams in the NCAA tournament.

This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men’s Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit ncaa.com/mfrozenfour

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Talking Michigan State, Big Ten playoff picture with veteran college hockey writer Koepke: USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast Season 6 Episode 17

March 7, 2024 by Jim Connelly

Veteran college hockey writer Neil Koepke joins hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger to talk about Michigan State and the Big Ten, including a look at this year’s Spartans and a capsule analsyis of the rest of this college hockey conference.

This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men’s Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit ncaa.com/mfrozenfour

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Talking NCHC playoff race, CHL eligibility, fighting with college hockey analyst Starman: USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast Season 6 Episode 16

February 28, 2024 by Jim Connelly

College hockey analyst Dave Starman joins hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger to talk about the NCHC playoff race, as well as general topics like the discussion of CHL eligibility and fighting in college hockey.

This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men’s Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit ncaa.com/mfrozenfour

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Addressing CHL rumors, talking mens, women’s college hockey growth with College Hockey Inc.’s Snee: USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast Season 6 Episode 15

February 14, 2024 by Jim Connelly

College Hockey Inc. executive director Mike Snee joins hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger to address CHL eligibility rumors, women’s college hockey and CHI’s new director of women’s hockey Sadie Lundquist’s hiring, continued expansion, educational efforts, and more.

This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men’s Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit ncaa.com/mfrozenfour

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Talking rules and officiating with Big Ten’s Piotrowski: USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast Season 6 Episode 14

February 7, 2024 by Jim Connelly

Big Ten coordinator of ice hockey officials Steve Piotrowski joins hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger to discuss rules and officiating, including video replay, points of emphasis, and possible rule changes for next season.

This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men’s Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit ncaa.com/mfrozenfour

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Previewing the Hockey East playoffs with play-by-play broadcaster Murray: USCHO Spotlight Season 5 Episode 18

March 8, 2023 by Jim Connelly

Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by NESN Hockey East play-by-play broadcaster Tyler Murray to preview that conference’s single-elimination tournament.

This podcast is sponsored by the NCAA Men’s Division I Frozen Four, April 6th and 8th, 2023 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Secure your seats at NCAA.com/mfrozenfour

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Talking end of NCHC season with hockey writer Schlossman: USCHO Spotlight Season 5 Episode 17

March 1, 2023 by Jim Connelly

Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by Grand Forks Herald hockey writer Brad Elliott Schlossman to look at the NCHC as that league heads into the last weekend before conference playoffs, and at college hockey at large.

This podcast is sponsored by the NCAA Men’s Division I Frozen Four, April 6th and 8th, 2023 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Secure your seats at NCAA.com/mfrozenfour

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Looking at the Big Ten with hockey writer Jess Myers: USCHO Spotlight Season 5 Episode 16

February 22, 2023 by Jim Connelly

Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by The Rink Live hockey writer Jess Myers to look at the Big Ten as that league heads into the last weekend before conference playoffs.

This podcast is sponsored by the NCAA Men’s Division I Frozen Four, April 6th and 8th, 2023 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Secure your seats at NCAA.com/mfrozenfour

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Minnesota State’s Mike Hastings on this season’s Mavericks, CCHA: USCHO Spotlight Season 5 Episode 15

February 15, 2023 by Jim Connelly

Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by Minnesota State head coach Mike Hastings, talking the Mavericks and their mid-season turnaround, coming off a bye week, the CCHA, and the upcoming series at Bemidji State.

This podcast is sponsored by the NCAA Men’s Division I Frozen Four, April 6th and 8th, 2023 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Secure your seats at NCAA.com/mfrozenfour

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Incoming Atlantic Hockey, CHA commissioner Morgan on her goals, experience: USCHO Spotlight Season 5 Episode 14

February 8, 2023 by Jim Connelly

Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by incoming Atlantic Hockey and College Hockey America commissioner Michelle Morgan, discussing her goals for the leagues and her experience in hockey, NCAA sports, marketing, and administration.

This podcast is sponsored by the NCAA Men’s Division I Frozen Four, April 6th and 8th, 2023 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Secure your seats at NCAA.com/mfrozenfour

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Minnesota Duluth’s Sandelin on Bulldogs, NCHC: USCHO Spotlight Season 5 Episode 13

February 1, 2023 by Jim Connelly

Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by Minnesota Duluth head coach Scott Sandelin, talking this year’s Bulldogs, some early-season injuries, the 10th anniversary of the NCHC, modern video and analytics, rule changes, and the Minnesota Duluth’s weekend series with Western Michigan.

This podcast is sponsored by the NCAA Men’s Division I Frozen Four, April 6th and 8th, 2023 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Secure your seats at NCAA.com/mfrozenfour

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Hockey East supervisor of officials Murphy on rules, officiating: USCHO Spotlight Season 5 Episode 12

January 25, 2023 by Jim Connelly

Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by Hockey East supervisor of officials Brian Murphy. The discussion about college hockey rules and officiating includes goalie interference, contact to the head, hitting from behind, video review, and protocol and faceoff violations.

This podcast is sponsored by the NCAA Men’s Division I Frozen Four, April 6th and 8th, 2023 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Secure your seats at NCAA.com/mfrozenfour

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Looking at the 2022 Hobey Baker finalists: USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast Season 4 Episode 23

March 17, 2022 by Jim Connelly

Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger take a look at the 10 players named Wednesday as 2022 Hobey Baker Award finalists: Matty Beniers, Bobby Brink, Brian Halonen, Luke Hughes, Devon Levi, Dryden McKay, Ben Meyers, Yaniv Perets, Nathan Smith, and Bobby Trivigno, plus some names that might have been overlooked.

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

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Bentley’s Ryan Soderquist on playoff road sweep, working through on-ice adversity: USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast Season 4 Episode 22

March 9, 2022 by Jim Connelly

Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined for a second time this season by Bentley head coach Ryan Soderquist. The Falcons were at or near the top of Atlantic Hockey through the first half of the season, but slumped a bit in the latter part of the season. We discuss the team’s turnaround in a weekend sweep at Niagara in Atlantic Hockey’s first round, how they worked through adversity on the ice, and look ahead to this weekend’s quarterfinal round at American International.

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Outgoing NCHC commissioner Josh Fenton on the conference, college hockey: USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast Season 4 Episode 21

March 2, 2022 by Jim Connelly

Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by NCHC commissioner Josh Fenton. The conversation includes the conference’s position as college hockey’s top league, his departure to the Summit League, three-on-three overtime, realignment, and working with the other five conferences.

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Boston University’s Albie O’Connell talks Terriers, Hockey East, evolution of the game: USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast Season 4 Episode 20

February 23, 2022 by Jim Connelly

Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by Boston University head coach Albie O’Connell. The conversation includes this season’s Terriers and their great run since December, the evolution of the game and coaching, transfers, overtime rules, and the Hockey East playoff race.

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