USCHO Spotlight

After milestone 400th career win, Dartmouth’s Bob Gaudet talks Big Green hockey, evolution of the game on USCHO Spotlight Episode 5

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

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

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

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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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Miami’s Enrico Blasi talks RedHawks hockey on USCHO Spotlight Episode 1

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31 MAR 2013: MIami Head Coach Enrico Blasi. Miami University plays St. Cloud State University in the NCAA Midwest Regional finals at the Huntington Center in Toledo, OH. The winner of this game goes to the Frozen Four in Pittsburgh. (USCHO - Rachel Lewis) (©Rachel Lewis)
31 MAR 2013: MIami Head Coach Enrico Blasi. Miami University plays St. Cloud State University in the NCAA Midwest Regional finals at the Huntington Center in Toledo, OH. The winner of this game goes to the Frozen Four in Pittsburgh. (USCHO - Rachel Lewis) (©Rachel Lewis)
Enrico Blasi is in his 20th season behind the Miami bench. (USCHO – Rachel Lewis) (©Rachel Lewis)

On this premiere episode of USCHO Spotlight, Miami coach Enrico Blasi joins Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger to talk about the RedHawks’ 2-0 start, preparation for the 2018-19 season, and the NCHC. Blasi also reflects on 20 seasons behind the Miami bench.

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