For the first time, a full podcast in the summer, because there is a lot to talk about. And, by and large, we have more questions than answers in the wake of the craziness that is taking place, as the landscape of college sports changes seemingly by the day. But we try to make as much sense of it as we can.

In the wake of Gavin McKenna's monumental decision to leave Major Junior for Penn State, it puts an exclamation point on a number of issues out there. It's not just about McKenna, but it's a useful example to offshoot into many areas, and offshoot we do. For one, some team rosters are still in flux, as decisions get made about other major junior players moving ot the NCAA. The Athletic Award Agreement letters the players are signing are no longer as binding as the old NIL, and so that's another aspect. What does the influx of Major Junior players mean for college hockey? How much will the money being awarded some players affect the locker room? How are programs around the country handling the ability to hand out some cash, at least for those that can? There are still so many questions, however, about what the nature is of all this money, with NCAA rules regarding revenue share and NIL payments, still in flux in many ways.

Meanwhile, college hockey has now clearly become more prominent in the overall hockey food chain, in terms of the development path to the NHL. It's become clear, NHL teams are fully on board with this, by and large. This, of course, has caused a lot of angst in Major Junior circles. On the ice, what does McKenna's arrival mean? Is Penn State suddenly the obvious NCAA championship favorite? Are we naive in thinking we've seen great players in college hockey before, and that it won't be nearly as simple as that?

0:00 Intro

1:30 Rosters still changing

4:30 NLI replaced by AAA

7:15 New NIL standards

14:20 The Major Junior influx

17:40 How $$$ affects NCAA teams

37:00 College Hockey takes the development lead

43:40 What does Gavin McKenna's $700K mean?

59:10 What McKenna's arrival means on the ice?

1:14:30 College Hockey .. Drop the Mic

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Dane Jackson takes over as new North Dakota head coach, as the baton passes from one alum to another. Jackson played from 1988-92, and then went on to a pro career, before returning to his alma mater as an assistant coach. He takes over during a relative lull in the program's prowess, and as it navigates the changes in college hockey. The Fighting Hawks have been front and center, with a prominent player leaving, and some big names coming from Major Junior.

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Bill Muckalt has returned to Michigan Tech, where he once served as an assistant coach alongside outgoing head coach Joe Shawhan. Muckalt, a Michigan alum and former NHL forward, spent a number of years as an assistant at his alma mater, then took over at Lindenwood last year.

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Matt Thomas returns to college hockey to lead his alma mater, RIT. He's spent a lot of time coaching in minor pro, sandiwched around his five-year stint as head coach at Alaska-Anchorage from 2013-18.

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Our first summer series show with a new head coach -- it's Notre Dame's Brock Sheahan, who takes over for Jeff Jackson with big shoes to fill. Sheahan played at Notre Dame, and has been on the coaching staff. He was named the head coach in waiting before last season. He's a former defenseman who helped lead Notre Dame to its first Frozen Four in 2008. We talk about his history at the school, how he hopes to adapt to the new recruiting landscape, and more.

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Normally our summer specials are about introducing new head coaches. But instead this time, we'll start with Denver's David Carle, who is always a good conversation because of his passion and knowledge about many topics -- particularly in areas where he wants to see growth in the sport. That includes the NCAA Regional format debate (Part 47), but also transfer portal, revenue sharing with players, and the prospectus for his team's 2025-26 season. The Pioneers should be in good shape again to chase an 11th national championship.

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Listen back to our national semifinals show, which was recorded LIVE on the concourse of the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, prior to the Frozen Four semifinals with Western Michigan, Denver, Penn State and Boston University. Lots of talk about the teams and games, but also many other college hockey-related topics of general interest.

0:00 Intro

3:00 Talking College Hockey issues

21:10 Jay Stickney, Denver radio

31:15 Robin Hook, Western Michigan radio

35:55 Paul Caponigri, Big Ten Network

58:30 Josh Bartosik, Penn State radio / Andrew Mahoney, Boston Globe

1:17:50 Chris and Matt Pohlkamp

1:31:30 Dan Greene, Nilson Sports (NIL representation)

1:52:15 Predictions

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Listen back to our national championship game show, which was recorded LIVE on the concourse of the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, prior to the championship game between Western Michigan and Boston University. Lots of talk about the teams and game, but also many other college hockey-related topics of general interest, with numerous dignitaries.

0:00 Intro

1:12 Semifinals review

12:30 Scott Sandelin, Minnesota Duluth coach

28:45 Erik Martinson, North Dakota Deputy AD

53:35 Isaac Howard, Michigan State/Hobey winner

1:04:40 Adam Nightingale, Michigan State coach

1:10:30 Greg Quercia, Chew Dog Hockey Academy

1:23:22 Hobey talk

1:30:20 Mike Zuke, Michigan Tech '75 champ / NHL forward

1:46:20 Bill Muckalt, Lindenwood coach / NHL forward, 2-time NCAA champ

1:56:40 Predictions

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One more before our live extravaganza at the Frozen Four. This week, we talk about all the NCAA Regional games, breaking down the moments that created our Frozen Four matchups. ... Of course, it's transfer portal time as well, plus all the early pro signings, and all of the ramifications that includes. Including the possibility of some major profile Canadian players coming to college hockey. ... Transfers include coaches as well, so we delve into the latest news on that, especially at North Dakota.

0:00 Intro

0:40 NCAA Regional review

38:12 Brad Schlossman, Grand Forks Herald

59:42 North Dakota coach situation

1:09:16 Player moves / Listener questions

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A podcast-palooza with so much to talk about. Of course all the games going on, who has the inside track for the major awards, and how that all fits into the recent analytics we've added at College Hockey News. ... Plus, North Dakota fires Brad Berry after 10 seasons. What does that mean, and who will be next to take the job?

0:00 Intro

1:05 Brad Berry fired

11:57 Conference tournaments in review

29:36 John Buccigross, ESPN

55:42 Player of the Year discussion

1:05:55 Women's and D-III Tournaments

1:10:25 Listener questions

1:19:25 NCAA Regional previews

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