USCHO Weekend Review

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.

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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.

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...

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.

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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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 re...

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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...

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...

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review the championship games of the weekend and look at the 2025 NCAA men's D-I hockey brackets.

Notable tournament outcomes include Maine's victory in Hockey East, Cornell's success in the ECAC, and Western Michigan's NCHC title. They discuss the implications of the bracket setup, team matchups, and potential underdog threats. The episode concludes with a preview of their upcoming in-depth analysis of the four regions and matchups in Monday's regularly-scheduled episode.

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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.

We look at quarterfinal results in Hockey East, NCHC, and ECAC Hockey, including Northeastern's upset of Boston College, North Dakota's road sweep of Omaha, and Cornell's sweep of Colgate.

In semifinal results, we look at the AHA and Bentley's sweep at Sacred Heart and Holy Cross winning two at home against Army West Point, bringing an end to Brian Riley's tenure as the Black Knights' head coach. In the Big Ten, Ohio State advance in...

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.

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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 nc...

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.

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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.

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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...

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.  Duration: 00:44:53

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.

The spotlight starts on Boston College's sweep over Boston University in a home-and-home series, highlighted by a strange protocol penalty involving BU's goaltender Mikhail Yegorov. The crew also covers Michigan State's dominant weekend against Minnesota, discussing significant outcomes for the Big Ten standings.

They also note UMass Lowell's comeback weekend against Providence and Arizona State's split series with Colorado College. The podcast also highlights UConn's victory in the Connecticut Ice Tournament and Western Michigan's continued...

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.

They look at Boston College's impressive three-win week leading up to challenging games ahead, Western Michigan's excellent form, and BU's return to form are examined in depth. The analysis extends to the disappointing weekend for Providence and the need for a quick recovery. They also touch on Minnesota State’s prospects, Arizona State’s climb, and the Cinderella story of Stonehill's upset win. The episode concludes with a buy-or-sell segment on potential NCAA rule changes, including a fifth...

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.

They discuss the week's results for the top 20 in the USCHO.com Division I men's ice hockey poll. They highlight the standout performance of Maine, who swept UMass Lowell on the road and solidified their defensive strength; Denver's close wins over Miami, positioning them close to first in the NCHC; and the unexpected struggles of Colorado College and St. Cloud State. The commentary covers key games, impressive individual performances, and the fluctuating standings within conferences. They also...

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.

They celebrate Team USA's thrilling back-to-back gold medal win at the World Juniors, highlighted by Teddy Stiga's overtime goal. The discussion includes admiration for David Carle's coaching achievements and an analysis of the dominance and future potential of the U.S. team. The trio also covers significant college hockey events including conference upsets, standout performances in holiday tournaments, and dramatic outdoor games at Wrigley Field. They delve into the standings, team dynamics, and potential NCAA tournament entries...

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.

They discuss Michigan State's successful weekend against No. 1 Minnesota, likely placing them at the top of the rankings. They also explore North Dakota's turnaround after sweeping St. Cloud State and their challenges to move up in the PairWise Rankings. The episode highlights the intense rivalry between Colorado College and Denver, and praises Wisconsin's performance against Michigan. Additionally, the hosts analyze Hockey East's strong presence within the PairWise Rankings, with seven teams in contention for the NCAA tournament...

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.

Derek speaks about fans at RIT ranking him last among USCHO podcast hosts and the recent U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame dinner in Pittsburgh. The hosts analyze recent game results, with a focus on Michigan State, Wisconsin, Denver, and Minnesota. They commend Minnesota for likely becoming the new No. 1 team and delve into the Big Ten and Hockey East standings. The episode also includes a review of an unexpected game cancellation for AIC due to goalie...

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.

USCHO Weekend Review: Exciting Tournament Outcomes, Pairwise Analysis, and Key Matchups
They look at two Thanksgiving tournaments with Boston University winning the Friendship Four and UMass Lowell claiming the Adirondack Invitational. The episode also covers significant games from Bemidji, Cornell-Quinnipiac, and Big Ten teams, evaluates current PairWise standings, and speculates on conference representations in the NCAA tournament. The hosts also touch on the implications of new CHL recruitments and upcoming roster regulations from the House vs...

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.

Highlights include Arizona State's surprising sweep of No. 1 Denver, making that the story of the season so far, and the anticipated rise of Michigan State to the top of the USCHO Men's Division I Ice Hockey Poll. They also delve into Michigan's offense but also defensive struggles against Penn State, St. Cloud State's under-the-radar performance, and Western Michigan's strong start. Additionally, the hosts analyze the prospects of teams like Providence, Bentley, and Minnesota State, and preview the...

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.

No. 1 Denver continues its winning streak, while Boston College faces challenges ahead without their top goaltender on Tuesday. Minnesota splits with Bemidji State, and Michigan State likely rises to No. 2 in the USCHO poll. They look at Dartmouth's win over Cornell, and Colorado College's weekend results at Western Michigan. The discussion shifts to AIC's surprising move to Division II, pondering the implications for the program and college hockey expansion.

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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.

They delve into Denver's dominant 10-0 start, including their significant wins against nationally-ranked teams. They also discuss Colorado College's continued unbeaten streak and series between Boston College and Maine, swept by BC. They review other key matchups and sweeps in college hockey, highlighting notable performances from teams like Michigan State and Providence, and difficulties for Quinnipiac. The show wraps up with a discussion on the NCAA's decision allowing Major Junior players' eligibility and its potential impact on...

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.

They note weekend sweeps by Michigan and Cornell, Denver's continued dominance, and Minnesota's big six Big Ten points over Penn State. They also take a look at strong starts by Maine, Ohio State, and UMass Lowell, Providence's six-point weekend, and Bentley's sweep of preseason AHA favorite Sacred Heart.

In their second segment, they turn to this week's expected CHL eligibility decision by the NCAA D-I council and its impact.

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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.

They discuss Denver's impressive 6-0 start and dominant performance over Wisconsin, raising concerns about the Badgers' ability to recover. Boston College's comeback victory over Western Michigan, driven by standout players Ryan Leonard and Gabe Perreault, is highlighted, along with the increasing fan engagement under coach Greg Brown.

The episode also reviews key performances by Ohio State, Maine, and Long Island University, noting Denver's persistence. The challenges faced by independent teams in scheduling are also covered...

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.

We recap No. 9 Maine's dramatic sweep of No. 7 Quinnipiac and Augustana's surprising victories over No. 12 Omaha. The discussion includes North Dakota's struggles, Michigan's split series with St. Cloud, and Alaska's surprising win against Notre Dame. Highlights also feature Denver Pioneers' banner-raising ceremony and consecutive wins over Northeastern, Ohio State's strong defensive start, and Western Michigan's offensive prowess. Robert Morris' sweep over Miami and the comparative performance of conferences like Atlantic Hockey and Big Ten are also analyzed...

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.

In this episode, we start with the top-billed Boston College vs. Michigan State series, Omaha's icebreaker victory in Las Vegas and disappointing attendance. Other notable performances included Michigan's series at Arizona State, which included a humorous social media exchange.

We also look at surprise victories like Lindenwood's over Wisconsin, Merrimack's bounce-back win against Minnesota State, and we touch on teams with strong starts like Notre Dame, Ohio State, and St. Cloud State.

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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review some news of the offseason and the first weekend of D-I men's play.

In this episode:
CHL eligibility may be approved as soon as this weekWhat are the effects on college hockey, juniors if CHL players are added to the pool of recruits?Roster size impact of House vs. NCAA settlementFirst weekend of hockey includes Minnesota State split with Michigan, OT win for StonehillFrozen Four sites, regionals in 2027 and 2028Impact of rule changes in first weekend of action

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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review news of the offseason.

In this episode:
A quick look back at Denver's NCAA national championshipNews from the AHCA convention in NaplesProposed rule changes from the NCAA ice hockey rules committeeSt. Thomas' departure to the NCHCMike Snee leaving College Hockey Inc.

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USCHO podcasts are going on the road, and you can join us for live broadcasts during the 2024 NCAA Men’s Frozen Four in St. Paul, Minn., including Saturday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. CT.

USCHO Frozen Four Live! with Ed Trefzger, Jim Connelly and Derek Schooley will have live events featuring special guests and giveaways on four days at Tom Reid’s Hockey City Pub, 258 7th St W, near the Xcel Energy Center.

Guests were:
Jeff Schulman, NCAA D-I men's ice hockey committee chairman and Vermont ADJeff Fulton/Erik Martinson, NCAA officiatingMichelle Morgan, AHASadie Lundq...

USCHO podcasts are going on the road, and you can join us for live broadcasts during the 2024 NCAA Men’s Frozen Four in St. Paul, Minn., including Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. CT.

USCHO Frozen Four Live! with Ed Trefzger, Jim Connelly and Derek Schooley will have live events featuring special guests and giveaways on four days at Tom Reid’s Hockey City Pub, 258 7th St W, near the Xcel Energy Center.

We recapped the Boston University-Denver and Boston College-Michigan semifinals and the Hobey Baker, Mike Richter, Tim Taylor, Derek Hines, and Hockey Humanitarian Award...

USCHO podcasts are going on the road, and you can join us for live broadcasts during the 2024 NCAA Men’s Frozen Four in St. Paul, Minn., including Thursday from noon until 2 p.m. CT.USCHO Frozen Four Live! with Ed Trefzger, Jim Connelly and Derek Schooley will have live events featuring special guests and giveaways on four days at Tom Reid’s Hockey City Pub, 258 7th St W, near the Xcel Energy Center.Guests were:Doug Christiansen, ECACHeather Weems, NCHCDon Lucia, CCHAAdam Augustine, Big TenAndrew Mahoney, Boston Globe

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USCHO podcasts are going on the road, and you can join us for live broadcasts during the 2024 NCAA Men's Frozen Four in St. Paul, Minn., including this replay of our Wednesday podcast.

USCHO Frozen Four Live! with Ed Trefzger, Jim Connelly and Derek Schooley will have live events featuring special guests and giveaways on four days at Tom Reid's Hockey City Pub, 258 7th St W, near the Xcel Energy Center.

Our guests were:Steve Metcalf, Hockey East CommissionerMike Snee, College Hockey Inc. Executive DirectorJess Myers, The Rink LiveNeil Koepke, veteran hockey writer and broadcasterPaul Caponigri, Big...

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review the games of the weekend and news of the week in this Monday, April 1, 2024 edition.

In this episode:
Transfer portal is flooded with entries as it opens for all playersDenver survives a pair of 2-1 gamesBoston University rallied past Minnesota to advanceBoston College prevailed over Quinnipiac in OTMichigan had a couple of strong third periods to advanceLooking at Hobey Baker and Richter awards 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 Duration: 00:41:02

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review the games of the weekend and news of the week in this Monday, March 24, 2024 edition.

In this episode:
Reviewing the NCAA D-I men's ice hockey committee's decisionsLooking closer at the Colorado College-Massachusetts comparisonBracket reactions to all four regionalsOver/under on teams and upsetsFavorite first-round gamesPicks for the teams to advance to the Frozen FourThis 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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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review the championships of this weekend and the mechanics of assembling the bracket in this special March 24, 2024 edition.

In this episode:
Michigan Tech wins CCHA on FridayCornell downs Cinderella St. Lawrence to win ECACRIT takes AHA titleBoston College cruises to the Hockey East title over BUMichigan State wins in overtime over Michigan for first Big Ten titleDenver is victorious in penultimate NCHC Frozen FaceoffSelection Sunday: What is the committee's process?A look at Jim's final Saturday night bracketology: https://www.uscho.com/2024/03/23/bracketology-final-after-plenty-of-stress-and-two-hosts-qualifying-for-the-field-seeding-this-tournament-is-easier-than-youd-believe/This episode is...

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review the games of the weekend and news of the week in this March 18, 2024 edition.

In this episode:
AHA finals set as AIC wins in three to advance to host RITBig Ten pits rivals Michigan vs. Michigan StateBemidji State, 10-0-1 in the last 11, hosts Michigan Tech in the CCHAECAC semifinals find St. Lawrence taking on Quinnipiac and Cornell vs. Dartmouth in Lake PlacidHockey East has BC-UMass and BU-Maine at the gardenNorth Dakota will take on Omaha while Denver faces St. Cloud State in the NCHC...

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review the games of the weekend and news of the week in this March 11, 2024 edition.

In this episode:
Wisconsin is first major casualty of the postseason at the hands of Ohio StateOther upsets included RPI over Clarkson, AIC sweeping Air Force, and Niagara sweeping Sacred HeartOmaha's sweep of North Dakota raises bracketology issuesUMass is just below the bubble but could still be a No. 4 seedWould the committee swap BU and North Dakota in regionals?What happened with St. Cloud StateOur picks for teams on the bubble...

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review the games of the weekend and news of the week in this March 4, 2024 edition.

In this episode:
Last four regular-season champions are crownedWhich teams hurt themselves over the weekendTeams that really helped themselvesAtlantic Hockey play-in round included an OT upsetCCHA heads into playoffs with second place and seventh separated by only five pointsWhich playoff games or series are we looking forward to this weekend?This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men's Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit ncaa.com...

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review the games of the weekend and news of the week in this February 26, 2024 edition.

In this episode:
First two regular-season champions crownedBC, BU, North Dakota sweep while Denver picks up five pointsLots of movement on the bubbleBemidji State and Minnesota State to meet to decide CCHA regular seasonFallout from the Arizona State-Alaska fight on FridayA look at the Atlantic Hockey play-in roundPlans for a new building for Robert Morris men's and women's hockeyThis episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men's Frozen Four, April 11...

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review the games of the weekend and news of the week in this February 19, 2024 edition.

In this episode:
The most disastrous weekend of the season for the USCHO Top 10What teams were most impacted by the weekend's resultsNorth Dakota, Wisconsin, Maine didn't suffer much in the PairWise despite getting sweptWhich teams are, or close to, locks for the NCAA tournamentThe tight CCHA race, with a nod to Atlantic Hockey and the NCHCCongratulations to Norm Bazin for his 300th winThis episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division...

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review the games of the weekend and news of the week in this February 12, 2024 edition.

In this episode:
Michigan State and Minnesota have statement weekends in the Big TenUMass moves to 10th in the PairWise with sweep of UConnQuinnipiac's loss at St. Lawrence drops them to 9th in the PairWiseStonehill gets its first D-I winPairWise analysisShould the PairWise be changed so Arizona State gets in?Beanpot previewThis episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men's Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit ncaa...

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review the games of the weekend and news of the week in this February 5, 2024 edition.

In this episode:
Derek discusses some dust-upsTop 20 teams had a difficult time sweeping, but BC, North Dakota, Michigan, Cornell and Omaha got the job doneWhat teams in the top 20 should concern us right now?Our biggest/boldest predictions for the rest of the regular seasonQuick look at Monday's BeanpotThis 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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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review the games of the weekend and news of the week in this January 29, 2024 edition.

In this episode:
Then-No. 2 Boston College and then-No. 1 Boston University had an epic home-and-home weekendThen-No. 5 North Dakota swept then-No. 4 Denver at homeSt. Cloud State loses and ties at OmahaWisconsin survives at MichiganMichigan State and Minnesota split the weekend despite five good periods by the GophersAnalysis of teams on the PairWise bubbleCould ECAC get three teams in?And a walk-through cameo appearanceThis episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men's Frozen...

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review the games of the weekend and news of the week in this January 22, 2024 edition.

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No. 1 Boston University and No. 2 Boston College both sweep, setting up the first-ever meetings between them as 1 vs. 2Quinnipiac picks up just one point in ECAC standings at Colgate, CornellA wild pair of games in a Michigan-Michigan State splitNorth Dakota gets a win and a tie for four points at St. Cloud StateProvidence slips in the PairWise after a split with Alaska AnchorageBuy or sell...

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review the games of the weekend and news of the week in this January 15, 2024 edition.

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Tough weekend to avoid blemishes for top 10 teamsWho had the best weekend?Bumps in the road caused some volatility in PairWisePairWise breakdown for bubble teamsSome major milestones this weekend for Motzko, DonatoBig attendance at both Mariucci and Ridder
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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review the games of the weekend and news of the week in this January 8, 2024 edition.

In this episode:
U.S. World Junior team takes gold with a 6-2 victory over host Sweden in the Gold Medal gameStill somewhat quiet around the top of USCHO pollArizona State wins its second straight in-season tournament with wins over Harvard and OmahaHow volatile is the PairWise? When will it settle down?A look at conference racesThis episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men's Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 in...

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review the games and events of the holiday break in this January 2, 2024 edition.

In this episode:

Wisconsin and Maine take tournaments in regulationMichigan Tech and Arizona State win in shootoutsShould we have more in-season tournaments?Army upsets New Hampshire and Vermont makes it five in a rowA look at non-conference records and PairWiseShould shootouts decide in-season championship games?

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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review the first half of the 2023-24 season in this semester break edition for December 18, 2023.

In this episode:

Who's sitting where at the top of the PairWise Rankings and in each conference?What's the biggest story of the first half?What's the biggest disappointment?What do we look forward to most in the second half?

Other second-half of the season questions include:

Can Hockey East maintain its dominance?Will the CCHA have just one team in the tournament?Will an independent...

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) discuss the results of the weekend and the news of the week on the December 11, 2023 edition of USCHO Weekend Review.

In this episode:



Despite No. 1 North Dakota losing twice to Colorado College in overtime this was maybe the best weekend of the year for the top 10.Should we be concerned about North Dakota after three straight OT losses?Was Colorado College’s sweep of North Dakota that big of a surprise?Wisconsin swept Penn State and has now won five in a rowIs Da...

Derek Schooley (@derekschooley) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by guest host Dan Rubin (@danrubin12) to discuss the results of the weekend and the news of the week on the December 4, 2023 edition of USCHO Weekend Review.


The marquee series of the weekend – No. 2 North Dakota at No. 3 Denver – deliveredBoston University jumps to second in the PairWise with a weekend sweep of MerrimackQuinnipiac continues to roll in a down year in the ECACWisconsin is back on trackMaine is third in the PairWise at 8-3-1Western Michigan improved to 10-3-1 and is inside the PairWise bubbleAlaska is up t...

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) discuss the results of the weekend and the news of the week on the November 27, 2023 edition of USCHO Weekend Review.

They look at 11 great top-20 matchups from the weekend. What is the non-conference record fallout, and where do conferences stand in the PairWise?

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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) discuss the results of the weekend and the news of the week on the November 20, 2023 edition of USCHO Weekend Review:


Another No. 1 team goes down as Michigan State sweeps WisconsinThat opens a spot for North Dakota with Boston College on its heelsTwo statement sweeps in Hockey East by Boston University and UMassIs Quinnipiac now more of an offensive juggernaut than a shutdown defense?Will the CCHA be the craziest league this year?Milestones for Gabinet, Lammers, and Penn State

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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) discuss the results of the weekend and the news of the week on the November 13, 2023 edition of USCHO Weekend Review:
Who belongs at No. 1?Only five ranked teams swept this weekMacklin Celebrini is becoming hard to ignoreTwo coaching milestones reached on SaturdayWhat is our biggest surprise to this point

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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) discuss the results of the weekend and the news of the week on the November 6, 2023 edition of USCHO Weekend Review:

• No. 1 Boston College becomes the first top team in the poll to sweep a weekend
• No. 5 Wisconsin remains the biggest story of the season with a sweep of Michigan
• No. 3 North Dakota and No. 9 Boston University split
• Stonehill came this close to getting its first Division I win
• RIT is off to another strong start in AHA
• The surprise ECAC story right now might be...

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) discuss the results of the weekend and the news of the week on the October 30, 2023 edition of USCHO Weekend Review:

• Boston College, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Cornell all had strong weekends, while there were a couple of bumps in the road for Northeastern and Arizona State
• Two teams that didn't exist two seasons ago are above .500: Augustana and Alaska-Anchorage
• Harvard wins longest ever NCAA shootout 1-0 in 18 rounds
• The tragic death of former Minnesota Duluth star Adam Johnson

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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) discuss the results of the weekend and the news of the week on the October 23, 2023 edition of USCHO Weekend Review:

• Life at the top is difficult, as several top teams see splits on the weekend
• Eight more teams are undefeated (not counting the Ivies)
• Our first edition this season of Buy or Sell (or Hold)


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Hosts Jim Connelly, Derek Schooley, and Ed Trefzger discuss the results of the weekend and the news of the week on the October 16, 2023 edition of USCHO Weekend Review:

• Tough week for top teams including No. 1 Boston University, No. 6 Michigan, No. 8 Michigan State, No. 9 Michigan Tech, No. 10 St. Cloud State, No. 15 Merrimack and No. 20 Connecticut
• North Dakota takes the title at the Ice Breaker
• Augustana earns first two wins in program history
• Some massive crowds around college hockey this weekend
• Former Hockey East commissioner Joe Bertagna named the recipient of the NHL’s Lester Patrick Award
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Hosts Jim Connelly, Derek Schooley, and Ed Trefzger discuss the results of the weekend and the news of the week on the October 9, 2023 edition of USCHO Weekend Review:

• No. 6 Boston College spoils No. 2 Quinnipiac’s banner-raising night with a 2-1 overtime win in Hamden.
• No. 18 Providence and No. 5 Michigan split their two-game series in Ann Arbor
• No. 1 Boston University requires OT to survive on the road at Bentley, 3-2
• Michigan State swept Lake Superior State, 5-2, 4-2
• Robert Morris returns after two-year absence
St. Thomas impressive in 5-4 OT win, 1-0 loss vs. No. 8 St. Cl...

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at news from the coaches' convention in Naples and look back at the 2023 NCAA Frozen Four.

Topics include:

• Quinnipiac's incredible comeback
• What does the Bobcats' win say about older teams?
• Is the NCHC ready to add Arizona State?
• Will there be a new home for Miami?
• Binghamton's goal to join D-I in 2024-25 – Will Atlantic Hockey be the right fit?
• Could change come to the transfer portal?
• Will there be some rule tweaking, even though it's not a rules update yea...

USCHO podcasts are going on the road, and you can join us for live broadcasts during the 2023 NCAA Men's Frozen Four in Tampa, Fla.

USCHO Frozen Four Live! with Ed Trefzger, Jim Connelly and Derek Schooley will have live events featuring special guests and giveaways four days at Harpoon Harry's Crab House, 225 S. Franklin St., near Amalie Arena in Tampa. Today's broadcast is from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. ET.

Saturday's scheduled guests include:

Don Lucia, CCHA commissioner
Dave Fischer, senior director of communications at USA Hockey
Steve Hagwell, ECAC commissioner
Red Berenson...

USCHO podcasts are going on the road, and you can join us for live broadcasts during the 2023 NCAA Men's Frozen Four in Tampa, Fla.

USCHO Frozen Four Live! with Ed Trefzger, Jim Connelly and Derek Schooley will have live events featuring special guests and giveaways four days at Harpoon Harry's Crab House, 225 S. Franklin St., near Amalie Arena in Tampa. Today's broadcast is from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. ET.

We'll analyze Thursday night's semifinal games, discuss Friday's major award winners, and look ahead to Saturday's championship game between Minnesota and Quinnipiac, including early money lines and over...

USCHO podcasts are going on the road, and you can join us for live broadcasts during the 2023 NCAA Men's Frozen Four in Tampa, Fla.

USCHO Frozen Four Live! with Ed Trefzger, Jim Connelly and Derek Schooley will have live events featuring special guests and giveaways four days at Harpoon Harry's Crab House, 225 S. Franklin St., near Amalie Arena in Tampa. Today's broadcast is from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET.

Thursday's scheduled guests include:

Mike Snee, College Hockey Inc.
Jeff Schulman, chair, NCAA D-I men's ice hockey committee
Heather Weems, NCHC commissioner
A...

USCHO podcasts are going on the road, and you can join us for live broadcasts during the 2023 NCAA Men's Frozen Four in Tampa, Fla.

USCHO Frozen Four Live! with Ed Trefzger, Jim Connelly and Derek Schooley will have live events featuring special guests and giveaways four days at Harpoon Harry's Crab House, 225 S. Franklin St., near Amalie Arena in Tampa. Today's broadcast is from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET.

Thursday's scheduled guests include:

Mike Snee, College Hockey Inc.
Jeff Schulman, chair, NCAA D-I men's ice hockey committee
Heather Weems, NCHC commissioner
A...

USCHO podcasts are going on the road, and you can join us for live broadcasts during the 2023 NCAA Men's Frozen Four in Tampa, Fla.

USCHO Frozen Four Live! with Ed Trefzger, Jim Connelly and Derek Schooley will have live events featuring special guests and giveaways four days at Harpoon Harry's Crab House, 225 S. Franklin St., near Amalie Arena in Tampa. Our first broadcast is Wednesday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. EDT.

Wednesday's scheduled guests include:

Joe Bertagna, American Hockey Coaches Association
Bob DeGregorio, Atlantic Hockey Association
Steve Metcalf, Hockey East
Jayson Hajdu...

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at the games of the 2023 NCAA D-I men's ice hockey regionals and the news of the week.

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

Topics include:

• Crazy opening round with the Big Ten outscoring opponents 36-4
• No overtime or one-goal games in the semis
• Frozen Four is set with BU, Minnesota, Quinnipiac, Michigan
• Biggest takeaways from the weeken...

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at the games of the past weekend and the news of the week.

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

Topics include:

• The weekend's championships, with five of six games going to overtime on Friday and exciting finishes on Saturday
• Breaking down the four regionals
• What first-round games we're most looking forward to
• Is there a bracket of...

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at the games of the past weekend and the news of the week.

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

Topics include:

• Big Ten semis go according to plan
• Minnesota State advances but Northern Michigan pulls off CCHA upset
• Holy Cross upsets top seed RIT
• Hockey East's single-elimination tournament saw UMass Lowell and Providence get upset wins
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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at the games of the past weekend and the news of the week.

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

Topics include:

• Michigan State rallies to beat Notre Dame
• Holy Cross comes back from loss to oust American International
• Niagara downs Sacred Heart in three
• Ferris State completes a road sweep over Bowling Green
• Princeton and Yale bot...

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at the games of the past weekend and the news of the week.

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

Topics include:

• Eating a little crow over Alaska, but the Nanooks still need to sweep and have help
• What does that say about independent schedules?
• Crazy finish as Minnesota State claims MacNaughton Cup
• Denver sweeps Western Michigan a...

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at the games of the past weekend and the news of the week.

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

Topics include:

• Three conference champions crowned over the weekend: Minnesota, Quinnipiac, RIT
• Three more to go, with only one likely next weekend
• Buy or sell on teams on the PairWise Rankings bubble to make the NCAAs
• Beanpot se...

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at the games of the past weekend and the news of the week.

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

Topics include:
Minnesota falls to Wisconsin; Quinnipiac goes perfect in North CountryMichigan sweeps Michigan State but the two teams played an absolute instant classic on SaturdayStrange scheduling week – five of the top 20 teams were idleTonight’s Beanpot final is first ever m...

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at the games of the past weekend and the news of the week.

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

Topics include:
Top teams fare pretty well, including Quinnipiac, Boston University, Michigan, and Denver, while St. Cloud State has a blip at MiamiCornell, Michigan Tech, Western Michigan, Michigan State and Alaska have strong weekendsAtlantic Hockey chooses its next commissionerThe NCAA co...

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at the games of the past weekend and the news of the week.

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

Topics include:
Down goes No. 1 again as St. Cloud State is swept by Minnesota DuluthQuinnipiac rebounds with Connecticut Ice winMichigan sweeps Penn StateMaine sweeps ProvidenceNotre Dame sweeps WisconsinMinnesota State wins 8th straightMichigan Tech sweeps Northern MichiganHarvard bounces backPairWise peculiarities and a...

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at the games of the past weekend and the news of the week.

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

Topics include:
Quinnipiac falls to Cornell and Colgate on the roadMinnesota and Michigan play two incredible, back-and-forth OT gamesDid St. Cloud State make the biggest statement on the weekend sweeping Denver?Northeastern is now the top dog in Hockey East af...

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at the games of the past weekend and the news of the week.

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

Topics include:
UConn opens Toscano Family Ice Forum, Sacred Heart debuts Martire Family Arena to great atmospheresDenver dominates Miami with back-to-back 7-0 winsMichigan State gets back on track with four points at home vs. Penn StateWestern Michigan's potent offense explodes ag...

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at the games of the past weekend and the news of the week.

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

Topics include:
Alaska splits with No. 1 Denver and is in the NCAA huntQuinnipiac continues to rollMinnesota, St. Cloud splitMichigan Tech wins Desert Hockey ClassicHockey East has slowly fallen from the PairWise gracesNorth Dakota is back inside the PWR bubbleFrozen Fenway an...

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at the games of the past weekend and the news of the week.

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

Topics include:
Holiday tournaments: GLI, Kwik-Trip Holiday Faceoff, Ledyard Bank ClassicGreat weekends for Alaska Anchorage, AlaskaSome surprisingly big moves in the PairWiseAre exhibitions against NCAA teams a good thing?ECAC Hockey's Steve Hagwell announces his retirement

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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) 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:
Bemidji State sweeps Minnesota StateSt. Thomas splits with Ferris StateLindenwood takes No. 1 Denver to the brinkAlaska sweeps Governor’s Cup seriesNortheastern staves off LIU in OTLooking at the four holiday tournaments

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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) 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:

• Looking at Minnesota, Quinnipiac, Merrimack and Denver as the top four in the PairWise Rankings
• A look around the top teams in each conference at the break: Atlantic Hockey, Big Ten, CCHA, ECAC Hockey, Hockey East, and NCHC
• News coming this week about Robert Morris

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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) 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:

• Denver's game-winning goal on Friday vs. Arizona State leads into some lively and detailed discussion on video replay and its faults as it exists now
• A look at the top four teams: Denver, Quinnipiac, Minnesota, St. Cloud
• Our first dive into the PairWise Rankings, including a conference-by-conference look, discussion of teams on the bubble...

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) 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:

• Just one team in the top 10 swept, Penn State
• Quinnipiac had a good weekend winning the Friendship Four
• Michigan/Harvard series
• Omaha splits with Denver
• Arizona State gets split with OT win vs. Minnesota
• UConn downed by Cornell
• Providence drops Mayor's Cup to Brown
• Michigan Tech picks up four points vs. M...

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) 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:

• Minnesota vs. Michigan should have been can’t miss hockey but illness depleted both squads. What did we learn?
• Quinnipiac keeps marching right through the ECAC
• Lots of splits this weekend
• Don't sleep on Michigan Tech
• Talk of D-I hockey at San Diego State
• What did we learn from our homework assig...

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) 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:

• Penn State splits with No. 1 Minnesota
• Some impressive sweeps this weekend
• Denver sweeps North Dakota
• Michigan State sweeps Ohio State
• Arizona State keeps on keeping on
• Boston University explodes over UMass
• Merrimack keeps rolling
• Quinnipiac keeps marching through ECAC
• Harvard 6-0
• RIT earns pair of 3-1 wins over Sacred Hear...

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) 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:

• Penn State/Michigan series lived up to expectations
• Where does UConn fit into the national argument after a two-game sweep of Maine
• Minnesota sweeps Notre Dame to improve to 7-3-0
• How do we understand PairWise at this point in the season
• Providence sweeps UMass
• Harvard beats both Princeton and Yale this we...

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) 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:

• Arizona State rallies to beat North Dakota in Las Vegas
• No. 1 Minnesota splits at No. 11 Ohio State
• No. 5 UMass splits OT wins vs. Merrimack
• UConn is surging
• Ivies are underway with Harvard at 2-0 and Cornell getting swept at Minnesota Duluth among prominent games
• Denver sweeps Miami; Are the Pioneers back on...

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) 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:

• Epic weekend series in Minnesota between the Gophers and North Dakota
• St. Cloud State improves to 6-0-0 with a two-game sweep of Minnesota State
• Denver sweeps Providence in regulation and OT
• Wisconsin sweeps Minnesota Duluth as Bulldogs lose four straight
• Big upset in Orono as Maine shocks Quinnipiac on Saturday night...

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) 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:

• Down goes No. 1 twice as No. 13 UMass sweeps Denver
• No. 5 Minnesota State sweeps No. 4 Minnesota Duluth
• No. 8 Quinnipiac earns road tie and win over No. 3 North Dakota
• No. 6 Michigan dominated No. 9 BU on Friday, 9-2, but Terriers enact revenge on Sundayf
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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) 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:

• Denver wins the 2022 IceBreaker tournament

• Minnesota and Minnesota State split a great home-and-home weekend

• Ohio State, Northeastern, UConn all sweep and remain perfect

• Niagara gets a road sweep at Omaha

• NCHC, Big Ten, and Hockey East all have strong non-conference records, helping them toward NCAA seeding dominance come...