CONTE CAST

For episode 34 of CONTE CAST, Anthony and Brendan are fortunate to be joined by freshman defenseman Will Skahan to discuss the past and present of his career as well as a look ahead to the NCAA Tournament.To start with, Anthony asks Will about the busyness of his career including what it was like playing for the Jr. Ducks in California and at Shattuck's St. Mary's in Minnesota soon after.After wrapping up talks about playing for the USNTDP in MI. Brendan asks Will about the 2024 NHL Draft process including facts about the first Utah HC development camp in franchise history.In the quickfire section, the guys ask Will about his favorite parts of California including his favorite ride at Disneyland and what sports teams he likes to watch outside of hockey.Interested in more BC Hockey analysis? Click the link below for post-game analysis on every BC Hockey game as well as coverage for everything BC Athletics!!https://eaglesdaily.com/category/hockey/

During episode 33 of CONTE CAST, Anthony is pleased to be joined by fellow Eagles Daily staff member Jack Mulka to talk some BC Hockey and get his thoughts on the team so far this season.Following a recap of the loss versus Northeastern in the Hockey East Tournament, the guys get into some tournament bracketology talk including thoughts on who BC's first-round matchup will be.After mentioning notable names throughout the country, Anthony and Jack recognize the players who were left off the Hobey Baker Award top-ten list including some surprising figures from the Hockey East.Besides recognizing BC's Hockey East Goaltender of the Year Jacob Fowler and Hockey East Player of the Year Ryan Leonard, Jack references his underrated performers of the season so far, including a fan favorite still looking for his first goal of the season.Follow BC Hockey coverage from Anthony and Jack all tournament long at the link below!!https://eaglesdaily.com/category/hockey/

In episode 32 of CONTE CAST, Anthony and Brendan are joined by senior forward Mike Posma to discuss his career, hockey experiences, and what the team needs to do to get back to the Frozen Four this spring.To start the discussion, the guys ask Mike about his inspirations for getting on the hockey rink to which he credits a few family members as well as a unique destination that every hockey fan would dream of.Next, the guys discuss the ins and outs of junior hockey like how Mike's distinct path to college hockey paved the way for how he plays and what eventually drew him to BC.During the last minutes of the episode, Mike references a special moment during his freshman season that served as his wake-up call to college hockey as well as a few hobbies and activities he likes to do to take his mind off the game.Looking for the best odds at all of your local sportsbooks? betstamp has that covered. Click the link below for money lines for all college hockey games from now until the season's end!https://signupexpert.com/conte

For episode 31 of CONTE CAST, the guys are back in the studio to discuss the last few weeks of BC Hockey content from The Beanpot to the Four Nations Tournament.After giving a shoutout to newly appointed BC president-elect Father Jack Butler, Anthony and Brendan recap The Beanpot and UMass series and give their thoughts on current NCAA bracketology.Then, after discussing some recent player performances, the guys laugh at headlines featuring current BU head coach Jay Pandolfo who's been in some hot water with the media lately.To end the episode the guys discuss the Four Nations Tournament, what it means for BC, and how it has changed hockey as a whole.Looking for college hockey moneylines? Look no further!Betstamp ranks the relevance of all your local sportsbooks and gives you the best offer for each of them. Click the link below to sign up today!https://signupexpert.com/conte

For episode 30 of CONTE CAST, Anthony is fortunate to be joined by junior defenseman Lukas Gustafsson to talk more Eagles Hockey before Friday's game vs. Lowell and The Beanpot on Monday! After discussing the recent sweep vs. BU, Gustafsson discusses his early career including memories from local teams like the Atlanta Thrashers and times playing hockey in the south. Following his recruitment, which drew him to BC, Gustafsson reflects on his time as an Eagle as he approaches his 100th game next week. In the quickfire segment, Gustafsson calls out one of his teammates for leaving before the bill and highlights his favorite NHL players of all time. For moneylines on this week's upcoming games, click the link below for the best offers for all your local sportsbooks! https://signupexpert.com/conte

For episode 29 of CONTE CAST, the guys hit Twitter (X) Spaces for a live recording in light of the upcoming men's hockey series between Boston College and Boston University. The episode starts with a brief recap of the last couple of series including thoughts from the Merrimack and Providence weekends. Next, the guys discuss a bit of crowd craziness featuring stories from student sections of the past and predictions for the crowd this upcoming weekend. Finally, Anthony and Brendan get into the nitty gritty of predictions for the BC/BU series including how either team will deal with star players, new goalie additions, and more! For moneylines on this year's Battles of Comm. Ave, click the link below for the best offers at all of your local sportsbooks! https://signupexpert.com/conte

For episode 28 of CONTE CAST, Anthony and Brendan offer thoughts on the fall season, predictions for the spring, and most notably a recap of the American Eagles' back-to-back gold medals at the World Junior Championship. In the first third of the recording, the guys recap BC's strong start to the 2024-25 season and mention how the fall could be a dress rehearsal for how great BC's spring might go. In the middle of the episode, the guys mention key performers from the Eagles at the WJC such as Ryan Leonard's MVP-winning tournament and Teddy Stiga's stunning game-sealing goal. After marveling at a couple of recent upsets to occur in NCAA hockey, the guys offer predictions for the spring and debate over the ongoing Beanpot and Hobey Baker Award-winning curses. Click the link below for NCAA hockey betting lines in advance of BC's next series against Merrimack or for whoever your favorite team may be! https://signupexpert.com/conte

In episode 27 of CONTE CAST, Anthony sits down with junior forward Brady Berard to discuss his career in juniors, his transition to Boston College, and much more! The episode starts with Brady highlighting the notable parts of his early career including an opening face-off against his brother and other memorable moments with the USNTDP squad. Next, the guys discuss Brady's transition to BC and what factors went into Berard's decision to transfer to an Eagles team he once saw from the opponent's side. In the quickfire section, Brady calls out several of his teammates as always, and references highlights and memorable dishes from the 2024 Joyce Family Thanksgiving. Interested in college hockey moneylines against UConn on Wednesday, and throughout the BC Hockey season? Click the link below for the best deals all your local sportsbooks have to offer! https://signupexpert.com/conte

In episode 26 of CONTE CAST, Anthony Smith and Brendan Mahoney discuss relevant NCAA headlines from the past month, and recap BC's last five contests against ranked opponents. The guys start by offering their thoughts on the recent CHL/NCAA agreement allowing players in the WHL, OHL, and QMJHL to commit to college hockey programs effective immediately. Next, the guys summarize the recent performances featuring the men's and women's programs highlighting the key performers such as Ryan Leonard's consecutive game-winning goals. For moneylines featuring your Boston College Men's Hockey team, click the link below for this weekend's contests against UConn and Providence, and the best offers for all your local sportsbooks! https://signupexpert.com/conte

For episode 25 of CONTE CAST, Anthony is joined by senior forward and newly appointed assistant captain Connor Joyce! During the first few minutes, Anthony asks Connor about his family ties to BC including his dad's history with BC's hockey program, and what led up to his decision to commit to the Eagles. Later in the episode, Anthony and Connor discuss the Eagles' magical 2023-24 campaign, and what goes into raising banners at the collegiate level. To end the episode, Anthony asks Connor some quickfire questions featuring fantasy football storylines, chicken parm recommendations, and more! The Western Michigan Broncos come to town to face the Eagles on Saturday. Click the link below to access the best deals for all your local sportsbooks and the BC Hockey money lines all season long! https://signupexpert.com/conte

In episode 24 of CONTE CAST, Anthony Smith and Brendan Mahoney prepare themselves for another full season of BC Hockey coverage, starting by previewing the two-game set against the Michigan State Spartans this weekend! After a brief introduction to week one of NCAA headlines, Anthony & Brendand highlight the first-ever game from the NHL's Utah Hockey Club and cover more notable storylines from both leagues. Finally, the guys get into previewing BC including what the Eagles lineup could look like on opening night as well as what Anthony has been seeing from the team's first full month of practices. College hockey money lines are back for the 2024-25 season! Visit our link below for the best deals at all of your local sportsbooks in addition to BC's first lines of the season against the Spartans! ⁠https://signupexpert.com/conte

We would be remiss if we were not to mention the tragic passing of both Johnny and Matty Gaudreau.  Both Johnny and Matty were standout hockey players at Boston College, but more importantly, they were stand-up human beings.  As the horrible news of their passing spread, so did stories of their acts of kindness, including heartwarming stories of their volunteerism, community engagement, and care for the people around them.  We would like to extend our deepest condolences, thoughts, and prayers to the Gaudreau family, friends, and all of those who knew Johnny and Matty. For the third episode of CONTE CAST for the 2024-25 season, the guys are back in the studio and are proud to be joined by sophomore defenseman Aram Minnetian! The guys start by asking Aram about his early career and the USNTDP where he won a gold medal, the first of two in his career. Next, the guys discuss last season as a whole including memorable moments such as Aram's game-tying goal against Quinnipiac. In the quick-fire section, Aram calls out his teammates and explains the advantages and challenges of living with seven of his closest buddies.

For the second and final summer 2024 episode of CONTE CAST Anthony and Brendan talk BC draft picks, happenings at development camp, and commitment headlines to hit so far. The guys start by recapping BC's part in the 2024 NHL Draft and reference the three Eagles selected by NHL teams including incoming freshman Dean Letourneau to the hometown Boston Bruins! Next, the guys go over summertime headlines including the schedule release, and general player news around the NCAA. Finally, Anthony offers his thoughts on the five latest '08 birth years to verbally commit to BC including when they'll get to the heights and what fans can expect from them on the ice. The 2024-25 BC Hockey season is just around the corner, so tune in next month for our season preview episode where we break down expectations for the men's and women's teams!

In the first episode of CONTE CAST for the 2024-25 season, Anthony and Brendan recap BC Hockey content from April to June featuring signing season headlines, commitment news, and pre-draft projections. The guys start the episode by recapping the 2024 u18 Men's World Championships where BC commit James Hagens collected a single-tournament record 22 points, good enough for tournament MVP and a silver medal. Next, the guys summarize springtime hockey away from the NCAA where former Eagle Spencer Knight hoisted the Stanley Cup for the Florida Panthers. Finally, to go along with the newest five-star recruit to commit to BC, the guys offer their thoughts on where BC committed skaters are projected to fall in the upcoming NHL Entry Draft. For more BC Hockey news and analysis tune in post-draft for a draft day recap and an appearance of a special guest!

For the final episode of CONTE CAST for the 2023-24 BC Hockey season, Anthony and Brendan sit down for the last time to discuss the happenings at the 2024 Men's Frozen Four Tournament. The episode starts with a few highlights from the fanfest held before the tournament, followed by a summary of BC's semi-final win vs. Michigan where Will Smith scored his 70th point of the season. Next, the guys discuss off-day action in St. Paul and recap the Hobey Baker Award Ceremony. Finally, after recapping BC's loss versus Denver in the final, the guys go over the signing period following the end of the season and mention big names like Cutter Gauthier signing for the Anaheim Ducks! For the best deals on puck and money lines throughout the NHL postseason, click the link below to secure the best odds and help out the show! https://signupexpert.com/conte

In the 19th episode of CONTE CAST, Anthony and Brendan are back in the studio to talk recent happenings surrounding BC's postseason run to the national championship. The guys start the show by recapping BC's performance in the 2024 Hockey East Tournament and how the team brought home their league-leading 12th title. After discussing tournament seeding, the guys recap BC's first two NCAA regional games and mention WZBC's viral radio call following Jack Malone's game-winner. Finally, the guys offer a Frozen Four preview including their selections for the national championship game as well as some score predictions for the upcoming weekend. Looking for Frozen Four money lines for the final weekend of the season? Betstamp has Draft Kings' best offer at the link below! https://signupexpert.com/conte

For this week's episode, Anthony is joined by Hockey East Rookie of the Year Sammy Taber to recap the team's 2023-2024 season. Anthony starts the episode by focusing on Taber's early career, and how exposure to BC Women's Hockey stars growing up motivated her journey to the heights. Next, the two discuss the ups and downs of the season including how Sammy and two other freshman skaters found success early and how they will carry that into next season. In the quickfire section, Sammy calls out a few teammates and credits a lesser-known NHL player for inspiration on the ice. Looking for money lines for the men's game versus UMass Amherst on Friday? betstamp has you covered! Check out Draft Kings for exclusive deals on NCAA Hockey puck and money lines! https://signupexpert.com/conte

In this episode of CONTE CAST, the guys are pleased to be joined by sophomore forward Will Traeger before BC's Hockey East quarterfinal matchup with UConn on Saturday. The episode starts with the guys chatting about Will's early career and why he left home to pursue college hockey at Shattuck-St. Mary's Prep School. Then the guys discuss what's been working for Will and the team so far this year mentioning how the team will look to stay focused as they move into springtime hockey. The guys end the episode by talking about Will's former podcast "Is That Good" and reminisce on a few stories from Traeger's time in junior hockey. Betting BC money lines this weekend versus UConn? betstamp has you covered for the best deals for all your local sportsbooks! Click the link below to sign up! https://signupexpert.com/conte

In episode 16 of CONTE CAST, Anthony and Brendan record the final episode before the end of the regular season. The guys start the episode by recapping the recent few series on the men's side and offer a breakdown of the women's recent Hockey East quarterfinal round against the Providence Friars. Then, the guys offer previews of both the Hockey East tournament and the NCAA tournament and discuss possible seedings for the regional rounds of the national tournament. To finish, the guys mention who is in the running for the Hobey Baker Award, mentioning Eagle stars such as Cutter Gauthier and Will Smith. Want the best offers for all of your local sportsbooks as we head into conference tournament season? betstamp has you covered down below! https://signupexpert.com/conte

In this episode, Anthony and Brendan are proud to be joined by head coach Ryan Ward of the Youngstown Phantoms, a USHL team in the only tier-one junior hockey league in the United States. The guys start by summarizing Ryan's early coaching career and talk about notable teams and figures he's worked with such as Sheldon Keefe, head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Then, the guys discuss the Phantom's championship-winning season in 2023 when current BC goaltender Jacob Fowler brought home a Clark Cup and a USHL goaltender of the year award. The guys finish the episode by asking Ryan some quick-fire questions such as which player he would like to go back in time to coach... Gabe Perreault is the nation's leader in points! Looking to bet on him and the rest of the men's team this week as they take on UMass Amherst? Draft Kings is your spot! Click the link below for their bet $5 get $200 offer! https://signupexpert.com/conte

This week on CONTE CAST, Anthony and Brendan represent BC media outlets Eagles Daily and WZBC Sports as they host a Beanpot preview through Spaces. The guys start the discussion by breaking down the men's recent series against the Terriers of Boston University and an additional game against the UMass Lowell River Hawks. Then, the guys talk about key performers from the past couple of weeks such as Cutter Gauthier and his goal-leading campaign as well as Will Smith's flashes of brilliance. The discussion ends with the guys previewing the third Battle of Comm. Ave at this year's Beanpot, offering predictions for the players, the crowd, and beyond!

In this all-new episode of CONTE CAST, Anthony and Brendan are joined by Newton Woods Jedi of the popular "BC Sicko" community on social media. The guys start by reminiscing about some of the more memorable BC sports moments in recent memory and talk about some of NWJ's favorite moments in the public sphere. Next, the guys discuss the recent series that both the women's and men's teams took part in mentioning the first-ever women's game played at TD Garden and Cutter Gauthier's recent hat trick against Merrimack. To finish the episode, the guys discuss the upcoming series against BU and bring up some funny moments from previous games, social media, and beyond! Looking to Bet on BC against BU this weekend? Here are your best offers. https://signupexpert.com/conte Special thanks to feedspot.com for ranking us in their top ten college hockey podcasts for 2024! Check out the list here. https://ncaa.feedspot.com/college_hockey_podcasts/

In this episode of CONTE CAST, Anthony and Brendan are pleased to be joined by graduate forward Jack Malone. The guys start the episode by discussing Malone's early career and talk about his time with the Youngstown Phantoms and his previous three years with Cornell University. Then, the guys talk about BC's recent series against Providence and mention Oskar Jellvik's continuous success versus the Friars. To end the episode, Malone reveals some behind-the-scenes info about a few teammates including Andre Gasseau's crazy pre-game routine! Looking to place a bet when BC faces Merrimack next weekend? Draft Kings and FanDuel are your best two options. Click below to sign up for their best offers! https://signupexpert.com/conte

In the first episode of CONTE CAST for 2024, Anthony and Brendan are proud to be joined by Jackson Shafiroff and Giovanni Culotta of The Beacon Street Buzz. The guys start the episode by breaking down the two women's hockey games that took place during the break, mentioning Sammy Taber's spectacular seven points. Then, the guys dive into the men's team news including a recent 5-1 exhibition victory against Simon Fraser where Jamie Armstrong picked up his first for the Eagles. Also, the four discuss USA's miraculous gold-medal performance at the World Junior Tournament, where seven BC players helped the US over the hump, giving the USA their sixth gold medal. Finally, the group engages in some trade talk, discussing Cutter Gauthier's recent move to the Anaheim Ducks and what impact it will have on the NHL landscape going forward. Looking to place some bets on BC's upcoming series against Providence this weekend? betstamp has you covered. Draft Kings and Fan Duel are the best two sportsbooks for NCAA hockey betting. Click below for their #1 offers! https://signupexpert.com/conte

Anthony and Brendan summarize the first half of the 2023-24 BC Hockey season with a recap of storylines to come out of both the women's and men's programs. The guys start by mentioning the key performers of the first half of the women's season such as acknowledging both Julia Pellerin and Grace Campbell's hot starts and momentum going forward. Then, the guys dive into the men's headlines mentioning new stories coming out of the USA's World Junior Championship Camp and offering roster predictions featuring numerous BC players. To end the episode, the guys give their take on the performance of both the players and the team as a whole during the first half and offer predictions for what to expect from this group this winter. betstamp - official sportsbooks of CONTE CAST: https://signupexpert.com/conte

In the ninth episode of CONTE CAST, Anthony and Brendan discuss the various headlines surrounding men's and women's hockey at BC following a successful Thanksgiving weekend. The guys start by mentioning a few women's hockey highlights such as the establishment of the PWHL, and Boston's team featuring ex-BC goaltender Abby Levy. The guys then move into the men's headlines and give a commitment update as well as a recap of the weekend's action against Northeastern, as well as highlighting the best cellys to come out of the weekend. The guys end the episode with the introduction of a new segment "Player Polls" as well as the return of an old favorite. Also, we're happy to announce the start of our partnership with betstamp, the #1 sports betting utility on the market! Click the link below for the top offer at all of your local sports books and to support the show! https://signupexpert.com/conte

Anthony and Brendan are pleased to be joined by senior defenseman and captain of the men's team Eamon Powell as they break down all the action from the previous four games. The guys start by asking Eamon about his past experiences with hockey and talk stories from Eamon's years at the USNTDP in Michigan as well as stories from the NHL's virtual draft during 2020. The guys then dive into four games worth of action starting with the Eagles' two victories against UConn as well as Thanksgiving weekend victories at Notre Dame and Harvard. The guys finish off the episode with another segment of "Quick Fire Callouts" where Eamon exposes Coach Greg Brown on his current favorite player on the roster.

Anthony and Brendan are pleased to be joined by senior forward Colby Ambrosio from the men's team as they recap the recent away series against the Maine Black Bears. The guys start by getting to know Colby and ask him a handful of questions that summarize his experiences in minor, junior, and now collegiate hockey like reminiscing on old memories of former coach Jerry York and current coach Greg Brown. The guys then dive into the weekend's action and get Colby's opinion on the standout performers such as mentioning Gabe Perreault's multi-game point streak and what kind of flash he brings to this roster. The guys end the episode with a new segment titled "Quick Fire Callouts" where Colby calls his teammates out on a variety of topics such as mentioning what teammates make him laugh the most day in and day out.

Anthony and Brendan break down the women's recent home series against the Maine Black Bears and the men's home-and-away series against the UMass Lowell River Hawks. The guys start by recapping the women's home series and highlight the Eagles' 4-3 loss on Friday and their 4-2 win on Saturday and emphasize memorable moments such as Annaka Mettler collecting her first career goal for the program. Then, the guys break down the recent news surrounding the men's team by offering their thoughts on the #ThePath social movement as well as some recent commitment news. As always the guys break down the Eagles' weekend action which saw the team sweeping UMass Lowell with standout performances coming from Aram Minnetian, Ryan Leonard, and more. To end the episode, the guys debut a new segment, "Arena Reviews," where they rate local NCAA arenas based on their atmosphere, student sections, and beyond!

Anthony and Brendan summarize the Eagles' recent women's series against the Merrimack Warriors and the men's series against the Michigan State Spartans. The guys start by offering a game-by-game recap of the women's weekend happenings such as highlighting the brilliance of Hockey East rookie of the week Sammy Taber and fifth-year forward Sammy Smigliani. Next, the guys offer a recap of the men's action-packed weekend featuring costume contests, all-hockey east performances, and more such as Oskar Jellvik's noteworthy player developments and Gabe Perreault's sneaky good stat line tallies. The guys round out the episode with a league-wide recap and mention the biggest stories to come out of the weekend such as Wisconsin's sweep of Minnesota and Cruz Lucius' dominance over the team that recruited him.

Anthony and Brendan are joined by WZBC Radio's very own Jacob Lassner and start by discussing the history and purpose of radio as it relates to Boston College and the BC Hockey team. The guys then move into the weekend recap starting with the women's home and away set against Holy Cross and mention notable performers such as Katie Pyne's consistency on the stat sheet. The guys add to that by breaking down the weekend action from the men's team by recapping the two-game set against RPI and Denver and talk memorable moments such as the students packing Conte hours before game time and Will Smith's breakout weekend. Lastly, the guys finish by recapping league-wide news and beyond such as the NHL's Frozen Frenzy and what it means for the growth of the game of hockey nationwide.

Anthony and Brendan break down the Eagles' hot start to the 2023-24 season with victories coming from both the women's and men's teams. The guys start by summarizing the women's two-game set against UCONN and mention key performers such as Julia Pellerin winning Hockey East rookie of the week. Next, the guys break down the men's victory in their home opener against LIU and talk about the impressive student turnout and Andre Gasseau's continued brilliance. Finally, the guys discuss various news surrounding NCAA Hockey such as BU's rocky start, and offer a preview of a potential top-five matchup between BC and Denver.

In this episode, Anthony and Brendan offer a summary of the opening week of the 102nd hockey season on the heights for both the men's and women's sides. The guys start by recapping the first several women's games of the season such as an exhibition against Stonehill, and two sets against Clarkson and Wisconsin. Then the guys offer a recap of the men's opening weekend against defending champion Quinnipiac such as Jacob Fowler's dominant start in goal and Cutter Gauthier's instant offense. The guys close by offering a preview of the men's game versus Long Island University and summarizing various action from teams nationwide.

In the inaugural episode of "Conte Cast" Anthony and Brendan start by diving into all summer news surrounding BC Hockey and offer a season preview for both the men's and women's teams. The guys start by offering a recap of the women's summer happenings such as Katie Crowley's introduction to the USA Hockey Hall of Fame and give a preview on the women's season such as if Grace Campbell will start for the Eagles in goal. Then the guys offer a recap of the men's summer happenings such as the introduction of the top recruiting class in the country and the previews of both transfer and upperclassmen players. The guys close with subjects up for debate such as which NCAA Hockey rules could potentially be changed in near future. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Boston College or any of its affiliates.