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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at sometimes controversial or overlooked topics in our midweek episode called Upon Further Review.In this episode, they discuss the impact of injuries on teams just five or six weeks into the season. The conversation covers significant injuries to key players, the House vs. NCAA settlement impact, roster limitations, and Designated Student Athletes (DSAs) that allows teams to exceed the 26-player roster limit. This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Men's Frozen Four, April 9 and 11 in Las Vegas. Tickets: https://ncaa.com/mfrozenfourFind all of our podcasts at USCHO.com/podcasts

On the Nov. 12, 2025, edition of the PodKaz, USCHO.com's weekly look at women's hockey, hosts Nicole Haase and Todd Milewski start with a look back at a 0-0 tie between No. 7 Quinnipiac and No. 11 Clarkson. It was the Golden Knights' second shutout of the weekend; they lost in overtime to Princeton on Friday.There were a few upsets to note: RIT beat No. 13 Colgate on the road and Bemidji State exited last place in the WCHA with a 2-1 win over No. 14 St. Thomas.A series between No. 8 UConn and Boston College left each team with a win on the other's home ice, while No. 9 Northeastern stayed at 100% in Hockey East points with two wins over Vermont.We also reflect on the first two games of the Rivalry Series, 4-1 and 6-1 wins for the U.S. against Canada. Minnesota's Abbey Murphy took her NCAA scoring pace to the international game with a hat trick in the opener.Then we had some thoughts on Hockey Hall of Fame inductees Jennifer Botterill of Harvard and Brianna Decker of Wisconsin.A look ahead to this week's games included a home-and-home series between No. 4 Cornell and No. 14 Colgate and two games between rivals Boston College and Boston University.At the end, we look forward to Nicole's upcoming appearance on "Jeopardy!" Check TV schedules for the Thanksgiving episode.The PodKaz is a production of USCHO.com. Have a question for us? Reach out to Nicole (@NicoleHaase) or Todd (@ToddMilewski) on social media or email todd.milewski@uscho.com.

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the past week.The discussion opens with Michigan State's victories over Penn State. The conversation moves to the NCHC, where Denver, Minnesota Duluth, and North Dakota secured sweeps, sparking a discussion about the dominance of NCHC teams this season. Specific attention is given to Minnesota Duluth's remarkable turnaround and in the ECAC, Dartmouth's impressive start. The episode concludes with a tribute to Jack Parker's Hockey Hall of Fame induction and Derek Schooley's 700th game coaching Robert Morris.This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Men's Frozen Four, April 9 and 11 in Las Vegas. Tickets: https://ncaa.com/mfrozenfourFind all of our podcasts at USCHO.com/podcasts

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at sometimes controversial or overlooked topics in our midweek episode called Upon Further Review.Topics include the disparities between top and bottom teams, surprising standouts like Wisconsin and Union, and the impact of new CHL eligibility rules on smaller programs. The hosts discuss how older, experienced players from CHL and U Sports are leveling the playing field and contributing to closer games and more frequent upsets.Find all of our podcasts at USCHO.com/podcasts

In this week's edition of the PodKaz, hosts Nicole Haase and Todd Milewski look back on the first loss by No. 1 Wisconsin in nearly a year. Minnesota moved up from No. 3 to No. 2 after scoring four times in the third period for a 5-1 win in Madison last Friday, but the Badgers gained a series split a day later.We also look back on Ohio State needing to rally for an overtime win at St. Thomas before Joy Dunne's four-goal, six-point game led a rout in the second game. Minnesota Duluth also got a road sweep against St. Cloud State in another series between WCHA teams in the top 15.Cornell and Penn State kept their undefeated starts to the season, with the Big Red beating Yale and Brown.After the break, we preview the Rivalry Series games between the U.S. and Canada in Cleveland on Thursday and Buffalo, N.Y., on Saturday.A Saturday game between No. 11 Clarkson and No. 7 Quinnipiac is a highlight of the upcoming week's NCAA schedule.The PodKaz is a production of USCHO.com. Have a question for us? Reach out to Nicole (@NicoleHaase) or Todd (@ToddMilewski) on social media or email todd.milewski@uscho.com.

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the past week.Topics include Western Michigan's defensive struggles, Boston University's potential goaltending issues, Denver's inconsistent performance, and Wisconsin's impressive no-loss record. The trio also explores preliminary out-of-conference records, highlighting the Big 10 and NCHC's strong start, while delving into the challenges facing other conferences. The episode concludes with insights into the impact of the eligibility of sub-.500 teams in the NCAA tournament on the at-large field.Find all of our podcasts at USCHO.com/podcasts

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro for Season 21 of The Pipeline Show [1:15] - Guy starts the episode with the CHL Top 10, some trade news in the WHL and OHL, scoring leaders across junior and college hockey plus the guest list. [13:26] - Mathieu Turcotte has been somewhere on a QMJHL bench for the last decade and last season also coached for Canada at the U17, U18 and Hlinka Gretzky Cup events. Yet somehow he finds himself currently as a free agent. We have an extended conversation about those tournaments, the players he's coached, the Class of 2026 and more. [45:58] - USCHO scribe Paula Weston weighs in on early season results in the Big Ten conference for both teams and individual players. Who has started well and who...has not? [1:18:38] - We turn on the 2026 Draft Spotlight to get to know goaltender Carter Casey. From a Cinderella run to the USHL Clark Cup last spring to stepping up a level to join the Medicine Hat Tigers of the WHL, we talk about it all with the talented netminder.

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at sometimes controversial or overlooked topics in our midweek episode called Upon Further Review.The early 2025-26 season has seen 11 upsets of ranked teams in the first four weeks, up from just two during the same period last season. Meanwhile, mild upsets have become the norm. We discuss why this is happening and whether it's a case of everyone getting better.Find all of our podcasts at USCHO.com/podcasts

In this week's edition of the PodKaz from USCHO.com, hosts Nicole Haase and Todd Milewski reflect on the opening weekend of conference play in ECAC Hockey, where Clarkson, Cornell and St. Lawrence all opened with 2-0 records.Quinnipiac fell to Brown on Saturday after starting the season 9-0, and part of the discussion goes to how the ECAC title might come down to limiting the loss of points to teams who aren't expected to be in the upper third of the league.Then we look back on sweeps by No. 2 Ohio State and No. 3 Minnesota in the WCHA and the grand opening of Lee and Penny Anderson Arena at St. Thomas, which suffered an overtime loss to Providence thanks to the fourth goal of the game by Reichen Kirchmair.Looking ahead to this week, there are five games matching teams ranked in the USCHO top 15 on both Friday and Saturday. No. 3 Minnesota plays a series at No. 1 Wisconsin to lead that group.The PodKaz is a production of USCHO.com. Have a question for us? Reach out to Nicole (@NicoleHaase) or Todd (@ToddMilewski) on social media or email todd.milewski@uscho.com.

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the past week.Key games included Sacred Heart's OT win against Ohio State, Clarkson's victory over North Dakota, and Merrimack's win against Quinnipiac.The hosts note the increasing balance in college hockey, with 11 top 10 teams losing to unranked opponents in the first four weeks compared to only two last year. The discussion covers various dynamics influencing the season, such as improved team performances, a deeper talent pool, and changes in player rosters and game strategies.They also examine other ranked team matchups, including Michigan vs. Western Michigan and Boston University vs. Connecticut, while considering how these trends might shape the season. The episode concludes with a look forward to conference play, particularly in the Big Ten and NCHC.Find all of our podcasts at USCHO.com/podcasts

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at sometimes controversial or overlooked topics in our midweek episode called Upon Further Review.College hockey is experiencing a massive facilities arms race, with programs investing heavily in new arenas. Recent projects range from Union's $55 million M&T Bank Center to Northeastern's planned $300-350 million replacement for Matthews Arena, with notable investments at St. Thomas ($175M), Western Michigan ($100M+), and numerous other schools. The hosts debate whether this spending remains the primary recruiting advantage or if NIL money, revenue sharing, and player development have become equally important.A major concern: nine-figure construction costs could make college hockey unsustainable and deter program expansion.A key tension emerges around maintaining atmosphere during upgrades. Smaller, intimate venues like Cornell's Lynah Rink preserve the electric home-ice advantage that massive buildings often lose when they're harder to fill. The hosts note successful examples like UConn's compact arena and Union's decision to stay smaller rather than expand, while acknowledging the challenge of balancing modernization with the historic charm that makes college hockey special.Find all of our podcasts at USCHO.com/podcasts

This week's edition of the PodKaz from USCHO.com starts with an unusual occurrence: The end of a series split between Minnesota and Ohio State in Minneapolis on Sunday brought game disqualifications and additional suspensions because of a post-buzzer tussle.Minnesota will be without defenders Gracie Graham and Chloe Primerano for the opener of its series at Minnesota Duluth, while Ohio State's Kassidy Carmichael and Jordyn Petrie will sit out the first game of the Buckeyes' home series against St. Cloud State.In the East, Quinnipiac improved to 8-0 with a sweep of Northeastern fueled by seven goals by Kahlen Lamarche -- four in a 5-3 win on Friday, three in a 4-2 win Saturday.Then we discuss a volatile bottom few spots in the USCHO.com Division I Women's Poll, where Boston University held onto a top-15 spot with an 0-5 record. St. Thomas joined the rankings just in time to christen its new arena this week with a series against Providence.A look at the week ahead includes the WCHA series in which Minnesota and Ohio State will be missing players as well as the start of ECAC play.The PodKaz is a production of USCHO.com. Have a question for us? Reach out to Nicole (@NicoleHaase) or Todd (@ToddMilewski) on social media or email todd.milewski@uscho.com.

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the past week.The discussion starts with a look at three teams from the state of Michigan doing well:   Michigan State's rise to the No. 1 spot in the polls after sweeping Boston University on the road, plus Western Michigan and Michigan, both off to strong starts.Discussions extend to analyzing the scoring trends in early-season games, the impact of special teams and officiating, and the promise shown by teams like Augustana, Quinnipiac, and Minnesota Duluth.The episode closes with a preview of the upcoming "Schooley Bowl" between Robert Morris and Delaware where Derek Schooley's daughters will compete against each other.Find all of our podcasts at USCHO.com/podcasts

The second weekend of October in NCAA women's hockey provided a first look at how players who are spending one week a month at national team camps in preparation for the Olympics are returning to their teams. That's where this week's episode of the PodKaz from USCHO.com starts, with hosts Nicole Haase and Todd Milewski discussing the results.No. 1 Wisconsin had to score twice in the final 21 seconds to escape with a victory in the opening game of a series against No. 4 Minnesota Duluth last Saturday, and the Badgers completed the sweep with a shutout Sunday.We also look at results of the Colgate-Boston University, St. Lawrence-Vermont, Penn State-Delaware and Franklin Pierce-Sacred Heart series.Of the teams that have played so far (the Ivies get started this week), six are undefeated and untied. Four of them match up this weekend, with No. 2 Minnesota hosting No. 3 Ohio State and No. 7 Quinnipiac welcoming in No. 12 Northeastern.Also, we look ahead at the Ice Breaker Tournament hosted by Union, with Saint Anselm, Vermont and Wisconsin as guests.The PodKaz is a production of USCHO.com. Have a question for us? Reach out to Nicole (@NicoleHaase) or Todd (@ToddMilewski) on social media or email todd.milewski@uscho.com.

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at sometimes controversial or overlooked topics in our midweek episode called Upon Further Review.They delve into the importance of early-season non-conference games, highlighting the performances of different college hockey conferences in non-league play.They also touch upon the continued growth of Maine and the significant turnaround of Miami, and with that the potential impact of new recruiting strategies in the expanding player pool.The episode concludes with a discussion on how adapting to change is crucial for continued success in the ever-evolving landscape of college hockey.Find all of our podcasts at USCHO.com/podcasts

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the past week.Key highlights include major upsets with top-ranked Western Michigan losing to Ferris State, Michigan narrowly defeated at home by New Hampshire, and Penn State falling to Clarkson, all on Thursday evening.The trio also examines notable games involving Boston College at Minnesota, and Denver at Air Force. They note the difficulties in ranking teams due to big roster changes leading to unpredictable outcomes. The show also touches on Michigan's strong performance and the challenges Big Ten teams face in living up to national expectations.Lastly, they look at promotional opportunities for college hockey marquee events like the Icebreaker Tournament and emphasize the need for more media coverage.Find all of our podcasts at USCHO.com/podcasts

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at a sometimes controversial topic in our midweek episode called Upon Further Review.In the inaugural episode, we discuss the eligibility of CHL major junior players in NCAA hockey, the potential impact on recruitment, and how it's reshaping the player pool. Derek shares insights from his experience recruiting CHL players and highlights the increased competition and expanded talent pool now available to college hockey teams. The episode also touches on the challenges and opportunities for players transitioning from the CHL to college, as well as the need for better marketing strategies for college hockey's conferences to capitalize on this shift.Find all of our podcasts at USCHO.com/podcasts

In this week's edition of the PodKaz, a weekly look at NCAA women's hockey from USCHO.com, hosts Nicole Haase and Todd Milewski discuss a change to the IIHF calendar. The Women's World Championship is moving from April to November during the 2026-27 season, so players could be pulled away from their college teams for national team duty.Nicole and Todd discuss whether enough consideration was given for the developmental path in making an accommodation for the PWHL to not have to disrupt its schedule.Then it's a look back at last week's play, which saw important sweeps for Ohio State and Minnesota, a split between Clarkson and UConn and another stumble by St. Lawrence against Mercyhurst. Also: Delaware earned the first-year program's first victory.We wrap up with a look ahead to games between ranked teams: No. 4 Minnesota Duluth at No. 1 Wisconsin, No. 3 Minnesota in a home-and-home series with No. 10 St. Cloud State and No. 14 Boston University at No. 8 Colgate.The PodKaz is a production of USCHO.com. Have a question for us? Reach out to Nicole (@NicoleHaase) or Todd (@ToddMilewski) on social media or email todd.milewski@uscho.com.

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the past week.The opening weekend of the college hockey season was highlighted by notable matchups like Penn State at Arizona State, Minnesota vs. Michigan Tech, Quinnipiac's victory over Boston College, and the Colorado College vs. UConn series.They also delve into the hype around CHL player Gavin McKenna's debut, the evolving competitive landscape, and the impact of high-profile games being broadcast on major networks. The hosts also detail the NCAA's new Power Index (NPI), which replaces the PairWise for selecting the national tournament field, and examine its implications.Find all of our podcasts at USCHO.com/podcasts

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The intro for Season 21 of The Pipeline Show [1:14] - Guy begins the week with results from Friday night action in the CHL, USHL and NCAA plus the Listener Question of the Week and the guest list. [15:54] - Commissioner Steven Cocker from the British Columbia Hockey League makes his first appearance on the program to talk about his league's evolution over the last 4-5 years. [40:04] - Time to preview the Big Ten hockey conference with the help of Mike McMahon of College Hockey News. [1:15:40] - Last but not least, Jimmy Connelly from USCHO is back to set the stage for Hockey East ahead of opening weekend in college hockey.

After a non-stop offseason of news, it's time to drop the puck on the 2025-26 NCAA Division I men's hockey season. Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) discuss some of the biggest storylines entering the season, including the influx of CHL players and the record number of new head coaches. They also talk about the NCAA's shift away from the PairWise system, the new United Collegiate Hockey Cup, and the Spengler Cup before ending the show with a quick look at each conference. Articles: What's behind college hockey's record-setting number of coaching changes (Grand Forks Herald) - https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/whats-behind-college-hockeys-record-setting-number-of-coaching-changes In a era of change, one college hockey coach has been a fixture (Grand Forks Herald) - https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/in-an-era-of-change-one-college-hockey-coach-has-been-a-fixture The NPI is replacing the PairWise, but what does that mean for college hockey? (USCHO) - https://www.uscho.com/2025/09/29/the-npi-is-going-to-replace-the-pairwise-but-what-does-that-mean-for-college-hockey/ Follow Brad Schlossman on X (@SchlossmanGF) and Bluesky (@schlossmangf.bsky.social) Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X (@GFHerald) Follow College Hockey Inc. on X (@collegehockey), Bluesky (@collegehockey), Threads (@collegehockeyinc) and Instagram (@collegehockeyinc) Email the show at info@collegehockeyinc.com!

This edition of the PodKaz, the weekly look at NCAA women's hockey from USCHO.com, has hosts Nicole Haase and Todd Milewski looking back at an upset by Merrimack against Clarkson and weighing the ramifications.Then we reflect on Penn State's sweep of St. Lawrence and a split between UConn and St. Cloud State in matchups between ranked teams. The result of a series between Minnesota and Boston College opened some eyes.The weekend ahead brings a featured series between No. 2 Ohio State and No. 7 Colgate, both getting their first real action of the season. Plus, we look ahead to series with No. 9 Clarkson hosting No. 12 UConn and No. 13 Boston University welcoming No. 3 Minnesota.The PodKaz is a production of USCHO.com. Have a question for us? Reach out to Nicole (@NicoleHaase) or Todd (@ToddMilewski) on social media or email todd.milewski@uscho.com.

This week's edition of the PodKaz from USCHO.com features the last two segments as hosts Nicole Haase and Todd Milewski look around at each of the five NCAA women's hockey conference at the start of the 2025-26 season.Defending NCAA champion Wisconsin is the coaches' favorite in the WCHA, but how much with absences for the Olympics mean to the Badgers' chase of a repeat?In NEWHA, Sacred Heart was picked to finish first after it won the playoff championship against Long Island and made its first NCAA tournament appearance.Then Nicole and Todd reflect on the first weekend of the season and look ahead to a top-10 nonconference series in the weekend ahead.The PodKaz is a production of USCHO.com. Have a question for us? Reach out to Nicole (@NicoleHaase) or Todd (@ToddMilewski) on social media or email todd.milewski@uscho.com.

Conference season previews continue on this episode of the PodKaz. Hosts Nicole Haase and Todd Milewski take a glance at the stories ahead in the 2025-26 season for Hockey East and Atlantic Hockey.UConn is looking to return to the top of the Hockey East standings a year after beating Boston University by one point.Penn State ran away with the Atlantic Hockey title in 2024-25 and the Nittany Lions are in position to repeat behind forward Tessa Janecke.For a look at all of the offseason player and coach movement, click here.Previews of the WCHA and the NEWHA are coming on a future episode.The PodKaz is a production of USCHO.com. Have a question for us? Reach out to Nicole (@NicoleHaase) or Todd (@ToddMilewski) on social media or email todd.milewski@uscho.com.

On the first episode of the PodKaz for the 2025-26 season, Nicole Haase and Todd Milewski from USCHO.com discuss how preparations for the Olympics could impact the NCAA hockey landscape. It's a season unlike any others before because of the lack of centralization for the U.S. and Canadian national teams.Changes to the NCAA tournament selection process and an experimental rule also are new this season, and we touch on those.Then we start our previews of the five NCAA conferences with ECAC Hockey. Cornell won both the regular-season and playoff championships last season and made it to the Frozen Four. Do the Big Red have enough for another run? We discuss the contenders and a dark horse before debating whether the conference will have equal, exceed or fall short of the four NCAA tournament spots it earned in 2025.Previews of Hockey East, Atlantic Hockey, the WCHA and the NEWHA are coming on future episodes.The PodKaz is a production of USCHO.com. Have a question for us? Reach out to Nicole (@NicoleHaase) or Todd (@ToddMilewski) on social media or email todd.milewski@uscho.com.

What does it take to start a new NCAA Division I women's hockey program from scratch? Coach Allison Coomey is getting that experience at Delaware, which will field a varsity team for the first time in 2025-26.Coomey joined an offseason episode of the PodKaz with Nicole Haase and Todd Milewski of USCHO.com to discuss how she has built a staff, assembled a roster and crafted a schedule for the inaugural season.The PodKaz is a production of USCHO.com. Have a question for us? Reach out to Nicole (@NicoleHaase) or Todd (@ToddMilewski) on social media or email todd.milewski@uscho.com.

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review news from the AHCA convention and other offseason updates.They discuss the highlights of the Frozen Four in St. Louis, notably Western Michigan's championship win. They delve into the underdog status of Western Michigan, their impressive post-New Year's performance, and standout coaching strategies.Another major topic is the NCAA's shift from the PairWise ranking system to the NCAA Power Index (NPI), aiming to simplify team selections for tournaments. The conversation also touches on the American Hockey Coaches Association Convention, where important updates like reducing the transfer portal window and potential roster limits were discussed.Additionally, the discussion includes the possibility of NCAA hockey gaining more autonomy and the interest in NCAA coaches for NHL positions.Lastly, there is a mention of future draft prospects and a nod to the retirements of key figures in college hockey coaching.

Natálie Mlýnková, who recently wrapped up her NCAA hockey career, joins Nicole Haase and Todd Milewski for an offseason edition of the PodKaz.Mlýnková played four seasons at Vermont and one at Minnesota, finishing at the Frozen Four in Minneapolis in March. She looks back on moving to North America from Czechia at 16 to play hockey and how the women's game is evolving in her home country.That was evident in April when Czechia set an attendance record in hosting the World Championship. Mlýnková talks about playing in that event.The PodKaz is a production of USCHO.com. Have a question for us? Reach out to Nicole (@NicoleHaase) or Todd (@ToddMilewski) on social media or email todd.milewski@uscho.com.

USCHO's Jim Connelly joins me to discuss some college coaching names that could be candidates to replace Mike Sullivan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The offseason series of PodKaz interview episodes begins with a discussion with Wisconsin-River Falls coach Joe Cranston. It took Cranston 25 seasons to win a Division III NCAA championship with the Falcons, but his team did it in style in 2023-24 with a 31-0 record. They went back to back in 2025, with both championship victories coming at home.Cranston discusses his journey as a coach, his influences and how he has recruited and developed national player of the year-level talent.The PodKaz is a production of USCHO.com. Have a question for us? Reach out to Nicole (@NicoleHaase) or Todd (@ToddMilewski) on social media or email todd.milewski@uscho.com.

The USCHO crew breaks down Saturday's national championship game, a 6-2 victory for Western Michigan over Boston University to give the Broncos their first national championship.

It's national championship day in St. Louis as Boston University and Western Michigan are set to square for the national title beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET. The USCHO Weekend Review Crew - Ed Trefzger, Jim Connelly and Derek Schooley - are joined by Arizona State coach Greg Powers to break down the final and try to figure out what each team needs to do to have an edge in this game.

USCHO hosts Ed Trefzger, Jim Connelly and Robert Morris coach Derek Schooley are joined by St. Lawrence coach Brent Brekke during Practice Day at the 2025 Frozen Four. Included in the broadcast are discussion of current issues like NIL, portal and roster size as well as a feature on BU captain Shane Lachance and his well-known grandfather, Jack Parker.

The USCHO Weekend Review crew of Ed Trefzger, Jim Connelly and Robert Morris coach Derek Schooley are joined by St. Lawrence coach Brent Brekke to preview Thursday's NCAA Semifinal matchups between Denver and Western Michigan (5 p.m. ET, ESPN2) and Boston University and Penn State (8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN 2). They also look at the Frozen Four through the eyes of the fan and give you their picks on which two teams will emerge.

USCHO's Ed Trefzger, Jim Connelly and Derek Schooley are joined by Arizona State coach Greg Powers to recap Thursday's national semifinals at the 2025 Frozen Four in St. Louis. Owen Michaels scored twice as Western Michigan beat Denver, 3-2 in double overtime. Mikhail Yegorov made 32 save for Boston University as they beat Penn State, 3-1.

Join USCHO as the Weekend Review crew of Ed Trefzger, Jim Connelly and Derek Schooley along with St. Lawrence coach Brent Brekke discuss the annual State of the Game press conference that was held as part of the 2025 Frozen Four in St. Louis. Topics include roster limits, NIL, recruiting challenge, NCAA regional sites and the transfer portal.

Nicole Haase and Todd Milewski from USCHO.com wrap up the 2024-25 NCAA women's hockey season on this episode of the PodKaz.The All-USCHO teams and individual awards are out, and Nicole explains the process and how this year's winners were chosen.Then we take a look back at some big storylines from the season, including Wisconsin winning its eighth NCAA championship, Boston University going from unranked at the start of the season to Hockey East playoff champion, Cornell getting back to the Frozen Four and more.And we wrap up with a look at some of the entries in the transfer portal, where teams can remake their roster in the offseason.The PodKaz is a production of USCHO.com. Have a question for our mailbag? Reach out to Nicole (@NicoleHaase) or Todd (@ToddMilewski) on social media or email todd.milewski@uscho.com.

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review the weekend's NCAA men's D-I regionals and news of the week.They recap the regionals, looking especially at the winners: Boston University, Denver, Western Michigan, and Penn State. They also consider controversial penalties and look at ice issues and attendance statistics. They discuss coaching changes at North Dakota with Dane Jackson's promotion and Brett Riley filling the vacant position at Ferris State. The impact of the transfer portal and its implications for teams and players is explored. The episode concludes with a look ahead to the Frozen Four matchups and a new approach to USCHO's coverage in St. Louis.This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Men's Division I Frozen Four, April 10 and 12 in St. Louis. Get your tickets now at ncaa.com/frozenfourTimes are approximate:00:00 Introduction and Sponsorship01:07 Frozen Four field set01:30 Regionals drama and controversies03:46 Attendance and atmosphere05:53 Boston University and Toledo regional highlights10:44 Western Michigan's historic win in Fargo22:37 Penn State's journey to Frozen Four via Allentown26:25 Cornell band's trolling and UConn's Brass Bonanza28:30 Denver's dominance and BC's struggles in Manchester33:52 North Dakota's new head coach: Dane Jackson34:39 Brett Riley takes over at Ferris State38:56 The transfer portal and roster challenges47:05 Previewing the Frozen Four in St. Louis49:39 Conclusion and upcoming coverage

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The Season 20 intro for The Pipeline Show [1:12] - First Segment - Guy sets up this week's Playoff Preview with the guest list but a number of NHL player signings of note as well. [8:42] - The OHL Playoffs are previewed with the help of the radio voice of the Sarnia Sting, Terry Doyle. [39:57] - We'll cut the Western Hockey League playoff preview into two chunks beginning with a look at the Eastern Conference with Troy Gillard, the play caller of the Red Deer Rebels. [1:12:33] - To look ahead at the Western Conference of the WHL Playoffs we'll lean on the voice of the Kamloops Blazers, Jon Keen. Also some thoughts on the Penticton Vees joining the league next season. [1:40:23] - We check in on the Quebec Maritime Junior Hockey League playoff picture with the help of Saint John media guy Jamie Tozer of Station Nation. [2:03:24] - Last but not least, Jimmy Connelly from USCHO is back to preview the 16-team NCAA Division 1 Men's National Hockey Championship. We'll go through the full bracket and offer up our predictions.

Nicole Haase and Todd Milewski from USCHO.com are back from the Frozen Four in Minneapolis, where Wisconsin won its eighth NCAA championship with a last-minute rally to force overtime and a 4-3 win over Ohio State.The show looks back at Friday's semifinal games, where Ohio State defeated Cornell and Wisconsin ousted host Minnesota.Then we have some thoughts on the presentation of the Patty Kazmaier Award on Saturday, won by Badgers forward Casey O'Brien.And we wrap up with a long look back at the NCAA championship game, including a memorable penalty shot equalizer by Wisconsin's Kirsten Simms, who also scored the overtime winner.The PodKaz is a production of USCHO.com. Have a question for our mailbag? Reach out to Nicole (@NicoleHaase) or Todd (@ToddMilewski) on social media or email todd.milewski@uscho.com.

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.We begin with the unexpected firing of North Dakota head coach Brad Berry following his team's loss in the NCHC semifinals. The discussion highlights Berry's impressive career and the pressures inherent in coaching at North Dakota. We then shift focus to the NCAA Men's Division I Tournament, analyzing each regional matchup and sharing insights on top teams, players, and possible upsets. We also discuss the Hobey Baker Award top 10, debating snubs and standout players. And Ed goes on an unusual (for him) rant.This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Men's Division I Frozen Four, April 10 and 12 in St. Louis. Get your tickets now at ncaa.com/frozenfourTimes are approximate:00:00 Introduction and sponsorship announcements00:40 USCHO Bracket Challenge01:07 Breaking News: Brad Berry's departure02:21 Brad Berry's legacy and iImpact02:43 Coaching challenges at North Dakota07:19 Potential candidates for North Dakota coaching job13:41 NCAA Tournament Regionals Preview13:53 Toledo Regional breakdown17:39 Fargo Regional breakdown20:27 Manchester Regional breakdown26:30 Allentown Regional breakdown31:15 Rejuvenation of Top Programs34:31 Women's National Championship Recap35:52 Hobey Top 10 Discussion50:14 Ed's Hobey Baker Award rant54:58 Regional Winners Predictions56:45 USCHO Bracket Challenge

On a bonus episode of the PodKaz from the Frozen Four in Minneapolis, Nicole Haase and Todd Milewski from USCHO.com chat with 2025 Patty Kazmaier Award winner Casey O'Brien from Wisconsin.The PodKaz is a production of USCHO.com. Have a question for our mailbag? Reach out to Nicole (@NicoleHaase) or Todd (@ToddMilewski) on social media or email todd.milewski@uscho.com.

Women’s college hockey writer Nicole Haase joins Sarah to discuss this weekend’s Frozen Four, the favorites for the Patty Kazmaier Award, the current college-to-pro pipeline and her unique path to covering hockey. Plus, March Madness is upon us, a new rugby era starts now, and a What The Fact about a bracket built on malicious compliance. Follow Nicole Haase on social media! She’s on Bluesky here and X here Read Nicole’s reporting for the Victory Press here and for USCHO here! And you can listen to “The PodKaz” here Join our Good Game NCAA basketball tournament Bracket Challenge group here The full March Madness schedule can be found here Watch the women’s hockey Frozen Four! The schedule is here Want a Women’s Elite Rugby refresher? Listen to our episode on the league here Pick up tickets for the PWHL’s Pride Unity games here Make your picks for Starch Madness! Sarah will post them on Instagram so you can vote on each head-to-head battle! We have a new email! Send us a note at goodgame@acast.com Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.In this episode, key games and outcomes in the Big Ten, Atlantic Hockey, CCHA, ECAC, Hockey East, and NCHC are examined, with special attention given to underdog victories and their implications for the upcoming semifinals and NCAA tournament. The hosts also delve into the complexities of the Pairwise rankings and what teams need to do to secure their spots. Special mentions include Jeff Jackson's 600th win and, sadly, the conclusion of AIC's program.This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Men's Division I Frozen Four, April 10 and 12 in St. Louis. Get your tickets now at ncaa.com/frozenfourTimes are approximate:00:15 Introduction and sponsorship00:42 Big Ten upsets and highlights04:06 Big Ten semifinals preview06:28 Atlantic Hockey playoff drama12:47 CCHA playoff recap and upcoming games16:06 ECAC playoff overview18:31 Hockey East playoff scenarios21:17 NCHC playoff matchups and predictions25:46 Pairwise bubble analysis38:37 Closing remarks and notables

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.Three more conferences – Big Ten, ECAC, and NCHC – decided their regular season champions over the weekend. Michigan State and Minnesota share the Big Ten regular season title, Quinnipiac wins the ECAC, and Western Michigan clinches its first-ever NCHC league title. They preview upcoming playoffs and analyze key matches, including potential upsets and standout performances. This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Men's Division I Frozen Four, April 10 and 12 in St. Louis. Get your tickets now at ncaa.com/frozenfourTimes are approximate:00:15 Introduction and sponsorship00:38 Big Ten conference championship drama03:56 ECAC regular season finale06:57 NCHC title race and playoff implications13:43 Hockey East regular season showdown18:23 Atlantic Hockey playoff action26:00 Big Ten playoff preview29:51 CCHA and ECAC playoff previews36:04 Milestones and well wishes39:43 Conclusion and sign-off

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) with Dan Rubin (@DanRubin12) sitting in for Derek Schooley review games of the weekend and news of the week.They start with Michigan State's struggles against Penn State and Minnesota's surge in the Big Ten. They highlight the Pairwise implications for teams like Quinnipiac, UMass Lowell, and Penn State, as well as Western Michigan's first regulation loss in the NCHC. The episode also explores the championship races in Hockey East, where Boston College leads, and the ECAC, with Quinnipiac and Clarkson vying for the top spot.This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Men's Division I Frozen Four, April 10 and 12 in St. Louis. Get your tickets now at ncaa.com/frozenfourTimes are approximate:00:15 Introduction and sponsorship00:54 Michigan State's tough weekend01:16 Big Ten standings and Penn State's rise06:50 Holy Cross wins a share of AHA13:05 Minnesota State's CCHA title16:57 Western Michigan's NCHC challengers20:38 Hockey East showdown26:43 ECAC title race30:13 PairWise Bubble analysis47:23 Conclusion and sign-off

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.They discuss Boston College's recent struggles, Western Michigan's strong season, and various league updates, including the AHA, Big Ten, CCHA, ECAC, Hockey East, and NCHC. The hosts analyze the impact of recent games, playoff potentials, and side issues like video replay in college hockey.This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Men's Division I Frozen Four, April 10 and 12 in St. Louis. There's a flash sale going on through Sunday, Feb. 23. Get your tickets now at ncaa.com/frozenfourTimes are approximate:00:15 Introduction and sponsorship00:45 Boston College's tough week05:26 Western Michigan's rise07:41 Maine vs. New Hampshire: Border Battle10:38 Ohio State's surprising season12:30 Wisconsin's struggles14:37 Quinnipiac's offensive surge18:47 League standings overview20:02 Atlantic Hockey America22:40 Big Ten race30:13 CCHA Championship race32:41 ECAC standings34:35 Hockey East contenders38:14 NCHC playoff picture42:15 Conclusion and sign-off

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.Highlights include Minnesota State's pivotal sweep over Augustana in the CCHA, Boston College extending its winning streak to nine games, and Western Michigan's strong performance against St. Cloud State. Additional discussions cover Ohio State's dominance over Notre Dame in the Big Ten, surprising developments in Atlantic Hockey, and potential Hobey Baker Award candidates such as Ryan Leonard, Isaac Howard, and others. The episode also delves into standout goaltenders for the Richter Award, emphasizing the importance of sufficient playing time for award consideration.This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Men's Division I Frozen Four, April 10 and 12 in St. Louis. Get your tickets now at ncaa.com/frozenfourTimes are approximate:00:15 Introduction and sponsorship00:36 Minnesota State in the CCHA03:10 Boston College's winning streak05:37 Western Michigan's strong performance08:08 Ohio State's surprise season09:49 Penn State's climb in the PairWise Rankings12:47 Maine's quiet rise in Hockey East18:32 Atlantic Hockey shake-up25:14 Hobey Baker and Richter frontrunners37:48 Conclusion and sign-off

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.Major topics include Minnesota's sweep over Wisconsin, positioning them closely behind Michigan State in the Big Ten. The hosts discuss Arizona State's impressive performance in the NCHC and the unexpected success of newcomers like Augustana in the CCHA. Additionally, they cover results from Atlantic Hockey and other key matchups in that conference. The potential implications of the House vs NCAA class action lawsuit, specifically on roster limits and financial structures in college sports, are analyzed in detail. This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Men's Division I Frozen Four, April 10 and 12 in St. Louis. Get your tickets now at ncaa.com/frozenfourTimes are approximate:00:15 Introduction and sponsorship00:35 Big Ten race heats up05:49 Wisconsin's slim NCAA tournament hopes08:22 Arizona State's impressive NCHC run15:59 Augustana's unexpected championship bid23:20 BC Prepares for the Beanpot24:52 Northeastern and Harvard's performance recap26:08 Day-to-Day player conditions and team challenges29:04 Denver's dominant victory over Omaha30:52 Atlantic Hockey standings and key matchups35:40 House vs NCAA class action lawsuit update44:38 Concluding thoughts and sponsor message

Coming Down the Pipe... [0:00] - The Intro for Season 20 of The Pipeline Show [1:12] - The episode is late! Guy explains what went wrong and then intros the guest list for this abbreviated episode. [7:09] - The annual Beanpot tournament is days away. Jimmy Connelly from USCHO gives us some historical context on the event and previews the field ahead of the action. [37:45] - The other guest this week comes to us from the Calgary Hitmen. Ben Kindel is his club's top scorer but he's also among the leaders in the entire Western Hockey League. The probably 1st round pick closes out this week's episode.