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| 05 Mar 2025 | March Comes in Like a Lion | 00:29:18 | |
The playoffs have arrived in four of the six conferences, and Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) break down each of the brackets. They also take a look at the Hockey East race, Western Michigan’s first Penrose Cup, LIU’s first 20-win season, Ryan Leonard’s goal-scoring prowess, St. Thomas’ second-half surge, Quinnipiac’s reign, and more!
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| 12 Dec 2024 | Fancy Like… | 00:48:56 | |
It’s a packed episode this week, with Brad and Jayson taking a look at the midseason conference leaders as well as a deep dive into some fancy stats. What can be learned from team and individual analytics at this point of the season? Then the guys take their tour around the country to discuss LIU’s lethal power play, why Air Force could be primed for a second-half surge, recent hits to Minnesota’s forward depth, Minnesota State’s dominant first half, Brett Chorske’s consistency for Colgate, Boston College’s PK run, a pair of first-year NCHC snipers, and tons more!
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| 23 Nov 2023 | Thanksgiving Hockey Talk | 00:33:55 | |
Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) preview what should be a terrific Thanksgiving weekend of men’s college hockey full of compelling conference and non-conference matchups. They also discuss the fallout of Michigan State’s impressive sweep of Wisconsin, North Dakota the new No. 1 in the national polls, Jared Westcott’s breakout season at Lake Superior State, Bemidji State’s comeback knack, Quinnipiac finding its stride, a dominant goaltending performance by Holy Cross’ Thomas Gale, and tons more. | |||
| 08 Nov 2024 | CHL Players Now Eligible for NCAA DI Hockey | 00:26:34 | |
The college hockey landscape shifted in a massive way this week when the NCAA Division I Council voted to make Canadian Hockey League (or major junior) players eligible for NCAA Division I hockey. College Hockey Inc. Executive Director Sean Hogan joins the pod to walk us through the news, its impact on college hockey, the yet-to-be-answered questions, how it affects College Hockey Inc.’s mission, and more. Then Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) joins the show from Duluth to give his thoughts to the rule change, the reactions he’s seeing on either side of the border, where college coaches go from here, how it might impact U.S. junior hockey leagues, and plenty more.
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| 26 Oct 2023 | We Know Nothing! | 00:34:32 | |
The men’s college hockey landscape remains as unpredictable as it is entertaining. Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) take their weekly stroll across the country, discussing fast starts by Arizona State and Colorado College, a marquee Atlantic Hockey showdown, Minnesota’s gauntlet of a schedule, giant-killer New Hampshire, and plenty more. | |||
| 26 Mar 2025 | NCAA Tournament Preview | 00:44:42 | |
The NCAA Tournament is finally here, and Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) are back to break it all down in a jam-packed show, including thoughts on each bracket, injury concerns, dark horse teams to watch, and Brad’s Frozen four predictions. They also look back on conference championship weekend, plus react to the latest NHL signings, the coaching change at North Dakota, and the women’s Frozen Four.
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| 10 Oct 2024 | May You Live in Interesting Times | 00:40:26 | |
We ask Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) to unpack the ongoing CHL-NCAA eligibility story, including where it’s currently at and where it might be heading (and when, for that matter). Then the guys dive into the start of the men’s college hockey season, including encouraging starts for first-year head coaches, an EBUG sighting at Merrimack, Luke Ashton’s impressive NCAA debut, compelling non-conference matchups, a significant early injury in Duluth, and plenty more. Come for Brad’s knowledge, stay for the glitch in the 2014-15 lobe of Jayson’s brain. Rundown (time stamps approximate due to editing):
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| 03 Nov 2023 | Turning the Page From Opening Month | 00:29:19 | |
Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) joins Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) from Boston to discuss the latest news in NCAA Division I men’s college hockey, including eye-opening wins by Alaska Anchorage, Augustana and New Hampshire (again), Wisconsin’s rapid return to prominence, Cornell doing Cornell things, an upcoming matchup between the two highest scoring teams in the NCHC, and much more. | |||
| 15 Dec 2023 | The Most Wonderful Time of the Year | 00:40:13 | |
With the holiday break fast approaching, Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) joins Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) to give his surprise players of the first half of the men’s college hockey season. They also discuss the play of Robert Morris goalie Chad Veltri, some hard luck for Bentley, CC’s sweep of former No. 1 North Dakota and how it should be viewed through the lens of each team, Michigan State’s eye-opening first half, the jam-packed CCHA standings, BC and BU making history, Quinnipiac’s title defense, St. Cloud State’s quiet dominance, and tons more. Note: Audio cuts out at: 3:45, 20:57, and 32:18. The cut audio has been edited out. | |||
| 26 Feb 2025 | It's All Happening | 00:32:32 | |
Everything is happening in college hockey and the guys break it all down, including conference races, coaching farewells, an arena farewell at Union, LIU’s pursuit of 20 wins, Bill Riga’s roster construction at Holy Cross, Arsenii Sergeev’s brilliant February for Penn State, another MacNaughton Cup for Minnesota State, Friday’s massive Quinnipiac-Clarkson matchup, Hockey East all over the PairWise, and next man up in North Dakota. Also, on which team did Schloss totally whiff in the NCHC preseason poll? All that and more in this jam-packed episode. | |||
| 29 Feb 2024 | Playoffs? You Kiddin’ Me? Playoffs? | 00:35:55 | |
The first of six conference tournaments gets underway this weekend with the opening round of the Atlantic Hockey playoffs. Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Today) break down the known matchups and discuss RIT’s repeat as AHA regular-season conference champion. They also preview two massive head-to-head series that will decide two other league titles: Michigan State-Wisconsin in the Big Ten, and Bemidji State-Minnesota State in the CCHA, as well as the encouraging seasons from multiple independent programs, Dartmouth’s bid for home ice in the ECAC Tournament, the high-end underclassmen lighting it up in Hockey East, the race for the NCHC’s Penrose Cup, and tons more.
Rundown (time stamps approximate due to editing): 3:20 – Independents 6:15 – Atlantic Hockey 10:12 – Big Ten 14:10 – CCHA 17:50 – ECAC Hockey 22:10 – Hockey East 27:43 – NCHC Follow Brad Schlossman on X: @SchlossmanGF Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X: @GFHerald Follow The Rink Live on X: @TheRinkLive Follow Jayson Hajdu on X: @JaysonHajdu Follow College Hockey Inc. on X: @collegehockey | |||
| 09 Jan 2025 | Ringing in the New Year | 00:48:56 | |
Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) and Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) are back from the holidays to get you up to speed on the latest, including World Juniors thoughts, college hockey holiday tournaments, the Wrigley Field games, the breakout of Augustana goalie Josh Kotai, an entertaining Maine-Denver series, the Atlantic Hockey race, upcoming matchups with PWR implications, tons of connections ahead of North Dakota’s series at Arizona State, and tons more.
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| 12 Jul 2023 | Summer Update II | 00:25:03 | |
Brad and Jayson return for another summer update, beginning with the news that Arizona State has secured conference membership with the NCHC beginning in 2024-25. The guys also discuss the NHL Entry Draft, positive draft trends for NCAA hockey, Adam Fantilli signing with Columbus, Logan Cooley’s status, Tennessee State adding men’s club hockey, Bentley’s new head coach and more. | |||
| 19 Feb 2025 | The Race is On | 00:31:31 | |
With the regular season winding down, the guys break down all the conference races and PairWise jockeying. Plus, thoughts on the Mike Richter Award semifinalists, Ryan Johnson’s strong freshman campaign in Anchorage, an Atlantic Hockey make-up game looming large, a crazy Minnesota shootout stat, Minnesota State in the CCHA driver’s seat, Clarkson pushing Quinnipiac, Boston College and Maine chase No. 1 NCAA seeds, Western Michigan eyes its first Penrose Cup, and plenty more!
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| 05 Feb 2025 | Skol Vikings | 00:32:32 | |
Unpacking another wild week in college hockey, including Augustana’s climb atop the CCHA, a Denver-Omaha shootout that threatened Schlossman’s deadline, a red-hot Matt Hubbarde in Fairbanks, Sacred Heart’s big AHA sweep, Jimmy Snuggerud’s elevated production, Colgate’s pursuit of Quinnipiac, Hockey East’s PairWise presence, and lots more! 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! | |||
| 18 Jan 2024 | Brown Bears Beginning to Roar | 00:47:52 | |
Brad and Jayson discuss the college hockey influence atop the 2024 NHL Draft midseason rankings recently released by Central Scouting. (2:17); Then they get into their weekly look at the NCAA Division I men’s hockey scene, including some encouraging results for DI independents Long Island and Lindenwood, (6:04); the absurd goaltending in Atlantic Hockey, a looming rematch of the service academies, (10:45); Michigan State and Wisconsin exchanging blows atop the Big Ten standings, Joey Larson’s big season for the Spartans, (15:16); St. Thomas taking over first place in the CCHA, a defenseman finally scoring for the Tommies, (19:35); Brown making noise in ECAC Hockey, (26:34); BU’s post-Thanksgiving run, (32:52); a big first-place showdown in the NCHC, and more. (37:33); The guys close this jam-packed episode with a discussion of Brad’s much-discussed proposal for regional sites. (41:28) Follow Brad Schlossman on X: @SchlossmanGF Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X: @GFHerald Follow The Rink Live on X: @TheRinkLive Follow Jayson Hajdu on X: @JaysonHajdu Follow College Hockey Inc. on X: @collegehockey
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| 01 Feb 2024 | The Floor is Laba | 00:37:25 | |
It was a wild weekend in men’s college hockey, one that saw Boston College take over top spot in the PairWise with a sweep of rival Boston University. Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) discuss that series, as well as North Dakota’s sweep of Denver, Harrison Israels and the Alaska Nanooks, the Hobey Baker race, black-and-blue Atlantic Hockey, Wisconsin and Minnesota State both gunning for league titles after offseason overhauls, Quinnipiac’s bounce-back in Hartford, Noah Laba’s heroics for CC, and much more. Rundown 2:43 – Independents 6:53 – Atlantic Hockey 10:40 – Big Ten 16:56 – CCHA 21:13 – ECAC Hockey 25:19 – Hockey East 28:30 – NCHC
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| 04 Apr 2024 | Regional Reactions & Frozen Four Forecasting | 00:39:50 | |
It’s been a whirlwind week in the world of college hockey and Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Today) are back to break it all down. The fellas recap each of the four NCAA Regionals, revisit Schlossman’s tournament predictions, and give their initial impressions of the Frozen Four field. They also talk transfer portal, Jimmy Snuggerud’s decision to return to Minnesota, and the recent coaching hires at Bowling Green, Miami, and Stonehill. Rundown (time stamps approximate due to editing):
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| 30 Mar 2023 | Frozen Four Preview | 00:21:18 | |
Brad and Jayson break down the 2023 NCAA Division I Men’s Frozen Four, and Brad provides his X factor player for each team. They also look back at Regional weekend, react to the announcement of the “Hobey Hat Trick” finalists, discuss upcoming NHL debuts, and more. | |||
| 07 Mar 2024 | Don’t Call It An Upset | 00:37:00 | |
Four more league champs were crowned last weekend, and three more conference tournaments begin this week. Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) dive into all of the latest, including a stunning OT win for Robert Morris in the Atlantic Hockey playoffs, the end of Michigan State’s conference title drought, Bemidji State rolling all the way to a MacNaughton Cup, why Jack Stark makes Yale a team to watch in ECAC Hockey, Boston College capturing Hockey East, North Dakota’s fourth Penrose Cup in five years, a coaching change at Lindenwood, more bubble talk, why the ‘term’ upset needs to be retired in college hockey, and tons more. Rundown (time stamps approximate due to editing):
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| 25 Jan 2024 | Get Your Popcorn Ready | 00:38:31 | |
There is no shortage of must-see matchups this weekend in men’s college hockey – including No. 1 vs. No. 2 – and Brad and Jayson break it all down. They also discuss Long Island’s power play, Air Force’s recent offensive eruption, a memorable Michigan-Michigan State series, Augustana opening the doors on its new arena, Cornell hitting its stride, big crowds in Hockey East, the looming BU-BC clash, Denver’s depth, Colorado College’s peskiness, the cutoff line for teams on the postseason bubble, fascinating conference races, and tons more. Rundown Independents Atlantic Hockey Big Ten CCHA ECAC Hockey Hockey East NCHC | |||
| 19 Apr 2024 | Frozen Four Recap and Fallout | 00:34:49 | |
Brad and Jayson close the books on another Frozen Four, looking back at all three games with reaction to Denver’s 10 national championship. They also discuss what comes next for DU, Boston College, Boston University and Michigan – who is returning, who is leaving (or already gone) and who is undecided – as well as other offseason news including the ruling on multi-year transfers, the latest portal comings and goings, a rumored head coach candidate for Lindenwood, and more. Rundown (time stamps approximate due to editing):
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| 29 Jan 2025 | Here Come the Huskies | 00:32:48 | |
There’s a new team in the PairWise top four this week and it’s the scorching-hot UConn Huskies. Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) and Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) discus UConn and more, including Owen Bartoszkiewicz finding a home at Lindenwood, Niagara star freshman Trevor Hoskin, Wisconsin’s battle for PWR positioning, some jaw-dropping goaltending in the CCHA, this weekend’s Quinnipiac-Dartmouth matchup, Mikhail Yegorov’s debut for BU, Omaha’s winning streak, and more.
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| 02 Oct 2024 | 2024-25 Season Preview | 00:55:17 | |
Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) return to preview the 2024-25 NCAA Division I men’s hockey season, including three compelling storylines to watch in each conference and new beginnings for a pair of independent programs. Rundown (time stamps approximate due to editing): 6:30 – New head coaches at Lindenwood, Stonehill 8:30 – Atlantic Hockey storylines 14:30 – Big Ten storylines 21:30 – CCHA storylines 27:30 – ECAC Hockey storylines 33:45 – Hockey East storylines 43:00 – NCHC storylines
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| 21 Nov 2024 | Getting Goalied | 00:37:31 | |
Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) discuss a busy week in the men’s college hockey world, including the news that college hockey is coming to Texas (for one game, at least). Then they go across the nation to talk Governor’s Cup, LIU’s marathon road trip finally nearing its end, Guy Blessing elevating his play for Air Force, an offensive eruption for Wisconsin that might have been inevitable in hindsight, Bemidji State’s non-conference win over Minnesota, a nice story emerging between the pipes for Quinnipiac, UConn trying to build on an OT win over BC, Denver staying undefeated, Western Michigan’s terrific goaltending tandem, and tons more!
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| 23 Mar 2023 | 2023 NCAA Division I Men's Hockey Tournament | 00:33:16 | |
On the eve of the 2023 NCAA Division I Men's Hockey Tournament, the guys break down all of the regional matchups, and Brad gives his prediction for each bracket. Then they discuss the latest with the transfer portal, more early signings, the decrease in 20-goal scorers in college hockey, and more. | |||
| 30 Nov 2023 | Yes, You May Look at the PairWise Now | 00:35:28 | |
With the calendar flipping to December, Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) break down some of the looming weekend matchups, including anticipated showdowns between North Dakota-Denver and New Hampshire-Maine. They also discuss a big road test for Arizona State, Alaska Anchorage’s Whale of a win in Madison, AIC and Michigan Tech finding their footing, a huge college hockey crowd at Madison Square Garden, tough injury news for DU, Boston College’s impressive youngsters, NCAA alumni enjoying great starts to the NHL season, and tons more! | |||
| 12 Oct 2023 | Making sense of early-season results | 00:29:16 | |
Brad Schlossman and Jayson Hajdu review all of the news from the opening weekend in men’s college hockey, including Robert Morris’ first win back, a coaching contract extension, the Big Ten gauntlet, Augustana’s debut, Lane Hutson’s early workload, and more. They also preview the upcoming weekend, including matchups to watch in each conference and the annual Ice Breaker Tournament. | |||
| 21 Mar 2024 | Narrowing the Field | 00:41:12 | |
Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) joins the pod from the NCHC Frozen Faceoff in Saint Paul to discuss each of the conference tournaments and who needs to win to get in. The guys also run down a newsy week in college hockey, including the announcement of the Hobey Baker top 10 finalists, coaching changes at Princeton and Miami, Mike Souza’s extension at New Hampshire, notable UDFA signings, the first early departures of the year, the transfer portal, and plenty more. Rundown (time stamps approximate due to editing):
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| 05 Oct 2023 | Men’s college hockey preview | 00:45:18 | |
Hockey is back and so is College Hockey Today! Brad Schlossman and Jayson Hajdu preview the upcoming NCAA Division I men’s hockey season, breaking down the preseason storylines for all six conferences. Who do the preseason polls like? Where does Brad disagree? What will the polls have gotten wrong by March? Who is the player to watch in each conference? Give it a listen to prep for your weekend college hockey viewing. | |||
| 16 Feb 2024 | A Word to the (Pair)Wise | 00:38:37 | |
Jayson is back from his first trip to Augustana’s brand new Midco Arena, and Schloss returns from a rare weekend off. They get caught up on the Mike Richter Award semifinalists, the PairWise cut line, Arizona State’s much-needed sweep, the upcoming AHA series between Sacred Heart and Holy Cross, the consistency of Michigan State, Bowling Green’s late push, Cornell’s unbeaten streak, a dangerous UMass squad, Omaha’s overtime mojo, and tons more. Rundown (time stamps approximate due to editing): 10:30 – Independents 13:10 – Atlantic Hockey 16:40 – Big Ten 22:00 – CCHA 25:22 – ECAC Hockey 28:40 – Hockey East 32:05 – NCHC Follow Brad Schlossman on X: @SchlossmanGF Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X: @GFHerald Follow The Rink Live on X: @TheRinkLive Follow Jayson Hajdu on X: @JaysonHajdu Follow College Hockey Inc. on X: @collegehockey
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| 12 Jul 2024 | Offseason News Updates | 00:38:57 | |
Brad and Jayson catch up on a whirlwind of a college hockey offseason, including seismic coaching news at Clarkson, Cornell, Northern Michigan, and Notre Dame. They also discuss NCHC-bound St. Thomas (in 2026-27) and NCAA hockey rule changes, plus a look back at a memorable NHL Draft at Sphere in Las Vegas. The guys wrap up the show with a salute to departed College Hockey Inc. Executive Director Mike Snee and the legacy of college hockey growth he leaves behind.
Rundown (time stamps approximate due to editing): 1:05 – NHL Draft recap 12:10 – Coaching comings and goings 21:00 – St. Thomas to the NCHC 24:10 – NCAA hockey rule changes 29:50 – College Hockey Inc.’s Mike Snee hired by Minnesota Wild
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| 22 Jan 2025 | Heating up in the Desert | 00:37:33 | |
After an unexpected week off, Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) are back to talk all things men’s college hockey, including Bob Daniels’ retirement announcement, Stonehill’s historic road win, Mac Gadowsky’s productivity, upcoming showdowns in the Big Ten and Hockey East, things starting to click for Northern Michigan, the consistency of Quinnipiac and Dartmouth, NCHC-leading Arizona State, and tons more.
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| 05 Dec 2024 | Eager Beavers | 00:33:24 | |
Schloss gives his first-hand impressions of a red-hot Bemidji State team that continues to make noise in non-conference play. Then the guys unpack all the news around the country, including grueling road trips, Liam McLinskey and Holy Cross hitting their stride, Michigan State’s dominant start to the season, LSSU standout Connor Milburn, Princeton’s weekend sweep, the depth of Hockey East, a Denver-Western Michigan preview, and more!
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| 31 Oct 2024 | (Hat) Trick or Treat! | 00:36:27 | |
Happy Halloween! Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) are back for a scary-fun episode and recall some tales from the road before diving into a new treat courtesy of College Hockey News. The guys then talk show favorites, Boston University’s bounce-back, LIU’s win in South Bend, a resilient Air Force squad, Union’s historic start to the season, unbeaten Ohio State, St. Cloud State’s knack for one-goal wins, and tons more. Rundown (time stamps approximate due to editing):
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| 15 Jun 2023 | College Hockey Today: Summer Update | 00:36:31 | |
There’s no hockey but there’s still plenty of hockey news. Brad and Jayson check in to recap the Stanley Cup Playoffs, salute the NCAA-influenced Golden Knights, shout-out Nate the Great, preview the NHL Draft, and run down some of the major news that has dropped over the summer to this point. Brad also discusses his recent reporting connecting Arizona State to the NCHC. | |||
| 12 Feb 2025 | The Yegorov Factor | 00:37:28 | |
We’re already halfway through the month of February and there’s a ton to talk about, including the PairWise cutline, an X factor emerging at Boston University, Alaska’s Governor’s Cup victory, Holy Cross firing on all cylinders, a resurgent Penn State squad, Minnesota State’s statement sweep, a big Friday night coming up in ECAC Hockey, the tremendous series between Denver and Arizona State, plus a whole lot more!
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| 14 Nov 2024 | The Dog Days of…Winter? | 00:47:44 | |
These are busy days in men’s college hockey and Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) are back to break it all down. First, they discuss Schloss’ latest article taking a look at an NCAA rule unique to college hockey that may or may not under consideration for change. Then they unpack all the happenings on the ice, including a spate of injuries nationwide, Alaska’s successful run through a gauntlet of a road trip, some expected goals data that may surprise you, Robert Morris’ strong start, a challenging portion of Michigan Tech’s schedule, Dartmouth getting by without its top returning scorer, a compelling UMass-Lowell vs. Vermont matchup, a pair of NCHC juggernauts in the state of Colorado, plus tons more!
Rundown (time stamps approximate due to editing):
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| 27 Nov 2024 | Permission to PairWise | 00:45:58 | |
Another unpredictable week in college hockey included a flurry of offense between Michigan-Penn State, Arizona State handing Denver its first losses, Minnesota State’s statement sweep, Pierce Charleson’s big night for Niagara, Aidan Thompson and Brett Chorske extending point streaks, and more. The guys also talk Bentley’s run of shutouts, the Friendship Four, some juicy non-conference matchups, and Schlossman’s personal line of demarcation when talking PairWise.
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| 07 Dec 2023 | Surprise! | 00:43:39 | |
Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) are back to unpack a big news week in NCAA Division I men’s hockey. They discuss Team USA and Canada’s World Juniors camp rosters, Maine’s high-flying Nadeau brothers, St. Thomas still standing atop the CCHA, Sacred Heart’s surge, Princeton’s power play, another entertaining Denver-North Dakota series, and much more. Schloss also gives us his surprise team of the year from each conference so far. | |||
| 24 Oct 2024 | A Banner Weekend | 00:26:24 | |
Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) return with reaction to NHL Central Scouting’s Preliminary Rankings, injury news out of Providence, a massive performance by a Union freshman, Garrett Raboin’s homecoming, offensive fireworks from Maine and Minnesota, plus Schlossman’s takeaways from Minnesota State last weekend, and tons more. Rundown (time stamps approximate due to editing):
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| 22 Feb 2024 | Spring Has Sprung | 00:32:38 | |
Breaking down a news-filled week in college hockey, including key injures, the NHL debut of UNO alum Mason Morelli, coaching news out of Vermont, and the retirement of Mike Kemp. Then the guys take their trip around the country to discuss a nice February run by Alaska Anchorage, the final regular-season weekend in Atlantic Hockey, the impact of Ohio State’s sweep of Wisconsin on the Big Ten race, a healthy Bemidji State firing on all cylinders, Quinnipiac in the ECAC driver’s seat, a cluster of bubble teams in Hockey East, Colorado College making noise, and more. Rundown (time stamps approximate due to editing): 4:15 – Independents 7:35 – Atlantic Hockey 10:30 – Big Ten 13:24 – CCHA 17:25 – ECAC Hockey 20:22 – Hockey East 23:30 – NCHC Follow Brad Schlossman on X: @SchlossmanGF Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X: @GFHerald Follow The Rink Live on X: @TheRinkLive Follow Jayson Hajdu on X: @JaysonHajdu Follow College Hockey Inc. on X: @collegehockey | |||
| 05 Jan 2024 | An Important Week for the National Tourney Picture | 00:38:16 | |
Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) return from their break to discuss the week that was in college hockey, including holiday tournaments, the power-play prowess of ASU’s Matthew Kopperud, Mac Gadowsky’s impact at Army West Point, Wisconsin’s winning streak, Maine’s hold atop the PairWise, Blake Pietila’s return to form at Michigan Tech, St. Cloud State’s quiet dominance, Alaska’s holiday travels, and more. The guys also break down this week’s Matchups to Watch, the non-conference home stretch, World Juniors, and Schloss’ recent appearance on the USCHO Spotlight pod. | |||
| 12 Mar 2025 | Bring on the Playoffs | 00:47:00 | |
The regular season is in the books, and we’re taking a deep dive on all six conference playoff tournaments. Plus, the first NHL signing of 2025 and coaching news out of RPI and Mercyhurst. 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! | |||
| 27 Mar 2024 | 2024 NCAA Tournament Preview | 00:38:51 | |
The 2024 NCAA Tournament has arrived, and Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) break down every first-round matchup. Plus, Schlossman’s predictions, a shoutout to the fans who packed buildings at Bemidji State, Michigan State and RIT for the conference championships, catching up on recent NHL signings and early departures, and tons more! Rundown (time stamps approximate due to editing):
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| 09 Nov 2023 | The Non-Conference Window is Starting to Close | 00:32:26 | |
Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) take their weekly stroll around NCAA Division I men’s hockey, talking non-conference records, an unlikely sniper in Fairbanks, Wisconsin’s best start since Dany Heatley was a freshman, this weekend’s sold-out Army-Air Force series, two-much needed wins for Michigan Tech, surging Cornell and Lake Superior State, and a whole lot more. The guys also dig into Brad’s Grand Forks Herald piece on the recent positive trends in NCAA hockey. Note: Podcast freezes at 30 minutes 43 seconds. Edited to skip the seven second pause. | |||
| 16 Oct 2024 | Early Season Storylines | 00:33:25 | |
Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) reflects on the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game in Grand Forks, and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) reports back from the Ice Breaker Tournament in Las Vegas. Then the guys dive into some of the biggest developments from last weekend, including Lindenwood’s benchmark victory, emerging young goaltenders, the importance of Michael Hage’s fast start for Michigan, and Schlossman’s UDFA netminder to watch. They also look ahead to the upcoming weekend, including conference openers in the Big Ten and Hockey East. Rundown (time stamps approximate due to editing):
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| 16 Mar 2023 | Conference Championship Weekend | 00:31:12 | |
Conference championship weekend is here. College Hockey Today co-hosts Brad Schlossman and Jayson Hajdu take an in-depth look at all of this weekend’s games, as well as the implications those matchups could have for the NCAA Tournament picture. Then they discuss the Hobey Baker Award finalists, the first wave of NHL signings and early departures, and who might be next to put pen to paper.
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| 10 Jan 2024 | The Race is On | 00:29:29 | |
Conference races and national tournament positioning are in full focus, and Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) joins Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) to break it all down. They’ll also discuss their matchups of the week, good teams that may be on the outside looking in, Canisius freshman standout Matteo Giampa, a No. 1 goaltender emerging for New Hampshire, some great news out of Duluth, and much more. Also, Schloss tells us he’s working on a piece for the Grand Forks Herald that’s sure to get people talking. | |||
| 19 Mar 2025 | Much March Madness | 00:35:31 | |
Hot off the presses, Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) react to the finalists for both the Hobey Baker Memorial Award and the Mike Richter Award. Did anyone qualify as a surprise on either list? How much will the next three weeks matter to the voters? Then the guys dive into the conference playoffs and PairWise situation before doing a little reminiscing about college hockey at the Xcel Energy Center, which is hosting the NCHC Frozen Faceoff for the final time this weekend. 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! | |||
| 15 Nov 2023 | Must-See Matchups | 00:28:06 | |
Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Today) look ahead to another big weekend in men’s college hockey, one that features 11 different games with nationally-ranked opponents going head-to-head. They also discuss Bemidji State’s epic comeback, a big weekend at Alfond Arena, an emerging Bentley squad, national ice time leaders, the red-hot Providence Friars, road warriors in the NCHC, plus tons more! | |||
| 06 Apr 2023 | On location at the Frozen Four in Tampa | 00:24:12 | |
The Frozen Four is here. On the eve of the national semifinals, Brad and Jayson discuss today’s media sessions at Amalie Arena, the universal praise for Tampa as a Frozen Four host, and the soon-to-be announced Hobey Baker Memorial and Mike Richter Awards. Then they shift gears to the other big news in college hockey: the hiring of three-time national coach of the year Mike Hastings at Wisconsin. What does this mean for the Badgers and for the Big Ten landscape? What legacy does Hastings leave behind at Minnesota State, and where do the Mavericks go from here? Plenty of college hockey talk to hold you over until the puck drops in Tampa! | |||
| 02 Apr 2025 | Frozen Four Preview | 00:38:17 | |
We force Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) to silence his phone long enough to give us his reaction on a highly entertaining NCAA Regional, plus his thoughts on the Frozen Four field and semifinal matchups. The off-ice news has also been coming in fast and furious this week, and the guys give their thoughts on pro signings, transfer portal comings and goings, and new head coaches at Ferris State and North Dakota. 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! | |||
| 13 Apr 2023 | Schloss-tradamus | 00:29:30 | |
With the 2023 NCAA Frozen Four in the books, Brad and Jayson recap all of the action from Tampa, give the national champions their well-deserved props, discuss the post-tourney fallout for all four teams and chat about the work done by first-year head coaches Jay Pandolfo and Brandon Naurato. They also take a look at the ESPN ratings and other positive growth trends in college hockey before closing out the show with coaching news out of Minnesota State and Alaska. | |||
| 08 Feb 2024 | Down the Stretch They Come! | 00:33:14 | |
Schloss is back from visiting his one true love in Ohio – Skyline Chili -- to discuss the latest in men’s college hockey, including a highly entertaining start to the Beanpot, a critical stretch of upcoming games for Arizona State, underlying metrics on Bentley that may surprise, the importance of Oliver Moore’s breakout for Minnesota, handicapping the remaining schedules for St. Thomas and Minnesota State, Union’s balance, a resurgent Northeastern, Dylan Wendt’s bid for history, and plenty more! Rundown 3:45 – Independents 6:45 – Atlantic Hockey 11:24 – Big Ten 15:37 – CCHA 19:06 – ECAC Hockey 22:11 – Hockey East 26:33 – NCHC
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| 19 Dec 2024 | The Midseason Schlossys | 00:40:45 | |
With the Christmas break upon us, we’ve asked Brad Schlossman to give us his best of the best at the unofficial halfway point of the college hockey season. You’ll hear his midseason choices for the Hobey Baker and Mike Richter Awards, his east and west first-team All-Americans, and his rookie of the year and coach of the year. Disagree with any of his choices? We’d love to hear your picks on social media! 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! | |||
| 14 Mar 2024 | Talkin’ Tournaments and Free Agents | 00:50:55 | |
A jam-packed episode this week, with Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) wading through all of the news and results in men’s college hockey. They discuss the newest coaching vacancies and give some final thoughts on encouraging seasons by multiple independent programs. Then the guys take a deep dive on each of the six conference tournaments before ending the episode with Brad’s annual NCAA free agent watch list. Rundown (time stamps approximate due to editing):
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| 01 Dec 2016 | Live, From New York ... | 00:28:43 | |
College hockey is at Madison Square Garden for the second weekend in a row and co-host Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) checks in from the Big Apple. He and Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) review a wild Thanksgiving weekend that included big upsets and somewhat surprising tournament winners. They also preview the Big Ten slate that finally gets underway Thursday night and the rest of the (lowercase "b") big games in the weekend ahead. | |||
| 07 Dec 2016 | MSG, WJC & 1 vs 2 | 00:32:23 | |
College Hockey Today reviews a big event at Madison Square Garden and looks at the influx of NCAA talent headed to the World Junior Championship. Before that, we've got a No. 1 vs. 2 showdown to look forward to, and co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) break down Minnesota Duluth's visit to Denver and other big games this weekend. If you like the show, please rate and review College Hockey Today on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/college-hockey-today/id1045358119?mt=2 | |||
| 14 Dec 2016 | Second-Half Storylines | 00:26:19 | |
As college hockey hits the holiday break, College Hockey Today looks ahead to what we'll be watching in the second half of the season. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) examine the wide-open national picture, Mike Vecchione's offensive prowess and the impact of seniors and Europeans across the country. Thanks for listening and happy holidays! If you enjoy the podcast, please rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. | |||
| 04 Jan 2017 | Holiday Reaction & Happy New Year | 00:32:29 | |
Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) reflect on what we learned in a wild holiday tournament season that also featured some important individual series and games. They also look at reaction to Brad's story on fighting (or the lack thereof) in the college game (see link below) and peek ahead at a big slate of games this weekend. Check out Schlossman's story here - http://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/4189997-college-hockey-rolls-virtually-no-fighting-why-isnt-anyone-following-suit - and if you like the podcast, please leave us a rating or review on iTunes (or wherever you get your podcasts). Happy New Year! | |||
| 19 Jan 2017 | Up in the Air | 00:39:05 | |
Five teams are receiving first-place votes and it's really anyone's guess who could come out on top in the end. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateeewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) look at each of those top contenders, plus key injuries, the NHL Draft rankings and the big weekend ahead. Oh, and since we missed last week: U!S!A! Thanks for listening, and if you like the show, we'd love for you to rate and review College Hockey Today on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/college-hockey-today/id1045358119?mt=2 | |||
| 26 Jan 2017 | Sense of it All | 00:29:02 | |
The No. 1 spot in the polls is a revolving door and it's crowded atop the national scoring leaders. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) sort through the top teams and players, plus take a look at a great field for the fourth (and final) North Star College Cup. | |||
| 01 Feb 2017 | Still in the Mix | 00:31:43 | |
As the calendar turns to February, the PairWise Rankings have taken shape and show what teams are likely to earn NCAA Tournament bids. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) look beyond that list at teams that might still make a run. They also check out some of the nation's hottest players of late and preview the Beanpot, among other interesting action ahead this weekend. | |||
| 09 Feb 2017 | Down is Up, Plus Olympic Speculation | 00:32:06 | |
In an unpredictable college hockey season, four of the six conferences are led by teams that weren't picked in the top half of the conference in the preseason. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) look at that, plus the top second-half teams in the East and West. With the 2018 Olympics less than a year away, no one is sure what the makeup of the men's hockey teams could be. College hockey may play a role, and the guys look at what that could mean to some stars in the NCAA ranks. All that plus a look ahead to a big weekend around college hockey in this week's episode. | |||
| 15 Feb 2017 | Shutouts, Beanpot & All-Underrated Teams | 00:33:33 | |
It's a jam-packed edition of College Hockey Today, as co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) begin with looks at record-setting Atte Tolvanen and Monday's Beanpot. From there the guys shine the spotlight on some underappreciated players as they pick their All-Underrated Teams, fantasy draft-style. Find all that and a look ahead to a big weekend in this week's show. | |||
| 23 Feb 2017 | Conference Race Reset | 00:26:30 | |
Four conferences are wrapping up their regular seasons and five still have to crown their champions. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) break down each race and look at what's at stake entering a big weekend. | |||
| 01 Mar 2017 | In Like a Lion | 00:28:26 | |
As March arrives it's playoff time in college hockey - at least in four of the six conferences, with the other two not far behind. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) preview the weekend ahead and what's on the line in each conference. Plus they revisit the Hobey Baker race, which is as tight as it has been all season. Mentioned in the show: Kevin Gordon's feature on Chris Nell: http://www.bgsuhockey.com/2017/03/bg-building-confidence-momentum-from-nells-goaltending/ An amazing set of NCAA plays of the week: http://www.ncaa.com/video/icehockey-men/2017-02-27/di-hockey-top-five-plays-connecticut-minnesota-north-dakota-denver | |||
| 08 Mar 2017 | 12 Things You Don't Know | 00:29:39 | |
OK, maybe you know a couple of these things. But co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) go conference-by-conference and each pick a telling stat or eye-catching fact that help shape our understanding of the playoff picture. As tournament play heats up - and the Big Ten regular season concludes - you won't want to miss these insights. Mentioned in this episode: 2017 Pro Signings - http://collegehockeyinc.com/pro-signings-2016-17-nhl-college-ncaa-free-agent.php | |||
| 15 Mar 2017 | Conference Championship Previews | 00:31:23 | |
Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) provide a conference-by-conference look at the weekend ahead, breaking down the matchups and the NCAA implications in each location. Here's an at-a-glance look at each tournament: https://www.instagram.com/p/BRlY1gYlDvR/?taken-by=collegehockeyinc Mentioned in this episode: Brad's column on Dean Blais - http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/4234778-schlossman-wins-and-losses-dont-tell-complete-story-about-dean-blais | |||
| 21 Mar 2017 | 2017 NCAA Tournament Preview | 00:38:07 | |
From the conference championships through the NCAA Regionals might be the best two weeks of the year to be a college hockey fan. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) have a complete look at the field and what to expect this weekend. | |||
| 23 Mar 2017 | Bonus Episode: Wish List Draft | 00:42:06 | |
Hopefully you've heard our NCAA Tournament podcast in the previous episode. Here we take a different - and a bit unique - approach with a "fantasy draft" of sorts that we call the Wish List Draft. We borrowed the idea from the now-defunct insidecollegehockey.com, so naturally co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) invited Mike Eidelbes (@INCH) to join the fun. They took turns drafting additional players for the 16 NCAA Tournament teams from the rosters of the 44 teams that didn't make it - addressing weaknesses, exploiting matchups or just grabbing the best player available. Disagree with the picks? Tweet the guys at the handles above and let them know your thoughts on who they missed. | |||
| 03 Apr 2017 | Frozen Four Preview | 00:30:47 | |
Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) break down the entire Frozen Four field as we get ready to head to Chicago. In addition to Denver, Harvard, Minnesota Duluth and Notre Dame, we talk Hobey Hat Trick and take a look at the early departures to the NHL ranks. | |||
| 05 Apr 2017 | Wednesday in Chicago, with Tyler Moy | 00:12:47 | |
Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) are in Chicago for the Frozen Four and check in on Wednesday after each team had a chance to practice at United Center. They also caught up with Harvard's Tyler Moy to talk about his team's talented senior class, his development in college and what to expect from the Crimson. | |||
| 06 Jun 2017 | Getting the Band Back Together | 00:52:08 | |
Yes, co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) are reunited for this special June edition of College Hockey Today. The first topic is a much more impressive reunion: Denver returning Jim Montgomery and reportedly every flight risk who the defending champs could have lost this summer. The show also talks coaching changes, the Stanley Cup, the NHL Draft and opens up the Twitter mailbag to tackle your questions in this special offseason edition. | |||
| 19 Sep 2017 | Preseason Themes | 00:25:53 | |
College Hockey Today returns with a look at the big storylines in the 2017-18 preseason. New faces behind the bench, a new-look Big Ten and an overwhelming preseason favorite all get a look. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) also offer their preseason favorites in each conference. | |||
| 29 Sep 2017 | Preseason Bracketology | 00:40:17 | |
It's way to early to have any idea who will be in the NCAA Tournament in March - but that doesn't stop co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) from making their picks. Gear up for the season with this comprehensive preview episode. (Note: we experienced some minor audio difficulties with this episode. It's an early-season error we will correct in the future. Thanks.) | |||
| 05 Oct 2017 | All We Learned in a Week | 00:25:45 | |
With three games and several exhibitions in the books, co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) look at what we can glean from the first weekend of play. That plus NHL roster talk, key takeaways from the CHI Media Kit and a look ahead to the coming weekend in this edition of College Hockey Today. Links: CHI Media Kit (.pdf): http://sportdesigns.com/chinc/links/2017-18_CHI_Media_Kit.pdf | |||
| 12 Oct 2017 | College Hockey Nation & Underrated Freshmen | 00:36:19 | |
The season is nearly in full swing and there is a lot of ground to cover on this edition of College Hockey Today. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) are joined by College Hockey Nation producer Matt Fults (@CollegeHockeyTV) to discuss the new show, which debuts Sunday, before diving into the early season action. In addition to looks back at last weekend and a look ahead to what's next, the guys highlight several top freshmen who don't have the acclaim of the top NHL draft picks. For more on College Hockey Nation: http://collegehockeyinc.com/articles/2017/10/college-hockey-nation-set-to-debut.php | |||
| 19 Oct 2017 | "College hockey isn't easy" | 00:34:38 | |
College Hockey Today runs the gamut, from Oakland University's feasibility study to previewing this weekend's rivalry series in Grand Forks. Along the way co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) break down what we learned from last weekend's big series and talk a little bit about ties and whether/how they should be settled. | |||
| 01 Nov 2017 | O from the D and more | 00:34:13 | |
We're officially a month into the college hockey season and co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) are back after technical difficulties robbed us of last week's episode. In focus are some fast starts from teams we didn't necessarily expect and the big contributions from defensemen offensively this season. Mentioned in this show: Coach Sauer Foundation auction: https://e.gesture.com/p/:UJiS4NQFNMB/e/6XR/i/ This week's schedule: http://collegehockeyinc.com/stats/compnat18.php | |||
| 08 Nov 2017 | Upsets, Olympics & Mailbag | 00:32:03 | |
A wild weekend featured two losses for No. 1 Denver, which starts the conversation in this week's edition of College Hockey Today. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) also look at current collegians who could make the Olympics and answer listeners' questions. Mentioned in this episode - international rosters: Canada - http://collegehockeyinc.com/articles/2017/10/canada-eyes-ncaa-talent.php U.S. - http://collegehockeyinc.com/articles/2017/10/alums-form-bulk-of-us-select-team.php | |||
| 15 Nov 2017 | A Wild Weekend | 00:31:32 | |
No safe leads and multiple buzzer beaters made for a thrilling weekend last weekend, and one could argue there's an even better schedule ahead. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) break down what we saw last weekend and examine some of the hottest teams in the country, including undefeated Cornell. Find that, plus NHL rookie talk and a preview of the weekend ahead in the latest College Hockey Today. | |||
| 21 Nov 2017 | Unpredictability & All-Alumni Teams | 00:35:19 | |
No team has a perfect record and the defending champs suffered a split - so co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) ponder whether that means this year has gotten more unpredictable. It certainly has if you want to forecast the top goaltenders, a group that includes several new names. They also try to put together their best six-player teams of NHL alumni, but with a twist. | |||
| 30 Nov 2017 | Contenders In Depth, WJC Thoughts | 00:32:12 | |
After Clarkson and Notre Dame completed perfect Novembers, co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) break down what is working well for the Fighting Irish and Golden Knights. They also examine what to expect when the USA Hockey National Junior Team training camp roster is released and look ahead to a bit of a rivalry week in college hockey. | |||
| 06 Dec 2017 | On Parity, WJC Camps & Rivalries | 00:33:06 | |
It's a busy week in the world of college hockey, and College Hockey Today co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) tackle a variety of topics. First they look at the relative lack of truly great - or truly terrible - teams in 2017-18. They also look at the U.S. and Canadian preliminary rosters for the World Junior Championship and preview another rivalry weekend of big games coming up. Mentioned this week: Grand Forks Herald: There's Oddly Little Separation in College Hockey http://undhockey.areavoices.com/?p=109885 24 Invited to U.S. Junior Camp http://collegehockeyinc.com/articles/2017/12/24-invited-to-junior-camp.php This Week's Schedule http://collegehockeyinc.com/stats/compnat18.php | |||
| 14 Dec 2017 | Holiday Tidings | 00:36:41 | |
The holiday season (not to mention final exams) offers a bit of a mid-point to the college hockey season, and the co-hosts of College Hockey Today take the opportunity to offer a mid-season report. Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) look at a first half nobody predicted, forecast a bit of what's ahead and handicap the Hobey Baker Award race. Happy holidays and best wishes in 2018! | |||
| 03 Jan 2018 | South Korea, WJC & Vegas | 00:28:53 | |
College Hockey Today is back after a holiday break with an episode that spans the globe -- from South Korea and a look at the U.S. Olympic roster to Buffalo and the World Junior Championship to Las Vegas and this weekend's college tournament on The Strip. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) cover all that ground and more in a far-reaching episode of College Hockey Today. | |||
| 10 Jan 2018 | Turnaround Teams & National Scoring Leaders | 00:25:01 | |
A number of teams have turned things around after disappointing starts, and College Hockey Today co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) break them down. They also look at the crowded list of national scoring leaders and project their picks to end up at the top, then take a look ahead to this weekend's big series. | |||
| 18 Jan 2018 | Wild Night and Win Streaks | 00:25:12 | |
College Hockey Today co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) reflect on one of the craziest nights in NCHC history and examine Notre Dame and Clarkson's historic win streaks. The guys also look ahead to a big weekend of games and highlight the best matchups on the schedule. Mentioned in this show: UNO behind-the-scenes video: https://twitter.com/OmahaHKY/status/952358414000312322 UMD & Special hockey story: https://theathletic.com/214695/2018/01/18/avery-peterson-umd-bulldogs-minnesota-special-hockey-christian-koelling-hogie/ Longest Single-Season Win Streaks: https://twitter.com/collegehockey/status/954044319731781632 | |||
| 25 Jan 2018 | Smaller D-men & Giant Killers | 00:26:34 | |
College Hockey Today looks at the thriving defensemen under 6-feet tall in the NHL and identifies the next batch of those players currently excelling in college. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) also look at the unlikely giant killers who have handed Denver and Clarkson losses - Dartmouth, which hosts Cornell this weekend. Finally, they look at how Denver seems to have regained its championship footing and look ahead to a great weekend of games. | |||
| 31 Jan 2018 | Most Improved Podcast | 00:27:28 | |
College Hockey Today examines the nation's most improved players in 2017-18, and takes a closer look at the nation's new No. 1 team, Cornell. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) also preview the Beanpot, which has a bit of a different feel this season, and other big games in the weekend ahead. | |||
| 07 Feb 2018 | Hobey, Olympics, Beanpot & More | 00:34:32 | |
This week's College Hockey Today examines the top Hobey Baker Award contenders, looks ahead to the Olympics and assesses the big games ahead, including the Beanpot championship. The Olympic talk includes a special interview with the late Jim Johannson from last month, when he gave his thoughts on the four current college players on the U.S. team. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) also forecast the U.S. leading scorer and a potential star who will make a name for himself. Mentioned this episode: NCAA Players in the Olympics - http://collegehockeyinc.com/2018-ncaa-players-alumni-in-olympics.php | |||
| 15 Feb 2018 | Byes, Home Ice & Conference Races | 00:34:21 | |
Two or three weeks remain in the regular season, a fitting time for co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) to break down each conference race and what's at stake the rest of the way. They also talk Beanpot, a little Olympics and look closely at the weekend ahead. Mentioned in the show: Conference tournament formats: http://collegehockeyinc.com/conference-tournaments.php NCAA players in the Olympics: http://collegehockeyinc.com/articles/2018/01/olympics-to-feature-38-collegians.php | |||
| 01 Mar 2018 | Picking Underdogs | 00:37:43 | |
After a brief Olympic break, College Hockey Today returns to look at the start of the playoffs in five conferences. To do so, co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) each pick a team in each conference most likely to unseat the top seed for the title. They also offer a salute to seniors around the country and break down the best of the matchups ahead this weekend. | |||
| 09 Mar 2018 | Playoff Power | 00:30:17 | |
Conference tournaments are underway across the country and now - with the benefit of the power back on in New England - College Hockey Today can preview them all. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) look at the most compelling matchups and give their picks for Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year in each conference. | |||
| 15 Mar 2018 | Conference Championship Tour | 00:24:45 | |
Conference championships and NCAA Tournament bids are on the line and co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) preview all the action. From Boston to St. Paul - with stops in Lake Placid, Rochester, South Bend and Marquette - they look at each of the weekend's matchups with so much on the line. Conference championships at a glance: https://twitter.com/collegehockey/status/973201242108448768 | |||
| 20 Mar 2018 | Tournament Superlatives | 00:32:00 | |
College Hockey Today breaks down the 2018 NCAA Tournament with a look at some of the best things coming up this weekend, including the best game, best forward line, best defense pair and best story. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) break down all that and much more in this tournament preview edition of the podcast. NCAA Storylines: http://collegehockeyinc.com/articles/2018/03/top-2018-ncaa-tournament-storylines.php | |||
| 22 Mar 2018 | Bonus Episode: Wish List Draft | 00:51:16 | |
College Hockey Today welcomes two special co-hosts for this bonus episode of the podcast, as former Inside College Hockey editors Joe Gladziszewski (@INCH_Gladdy) and Mike Eidelbes (@INCH) join Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) for the annual Wish List Draft. The concept is a bit of a different approach to previewing the NCAA Tournament -- take a listen and let us know what you think. The regular edition of College Hockey Today previewing the NCAA Tournament should be the previous episode in your podcast catcher. | |||
| 29 Mar 2018 | Frozen Four Preview and More | 00:35:51 | |
The Frozen Four field is set and co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) take a look at how we got here and what we can expect in St. Paul. A few other topics - Hobey Hat Trick, NHL signings and coaching changes - also find their way on to the agenda. | |||