Wisconsin is the Team of the Week after sweeping Minnesota on the road. We talk to their captain about the smooth transition so far to new head coach Mike Hastings, and more. ... In the second half of the show, we address the Adam Johnson tragedy. The former UMD Bulldog was killed in a freak on-ice accident that, unfortuntely, is becoming more common. We hear thoughts from UMD coach Scott Sandelin, plus Mike and Adam discuss the safety implications. That and much more.

0:00 Intro

2:45 The week that was

33:45 Mike Vorlicky, Wisconsin captain

51:09 Discussing Adam Johnson

57:39 Scott Sandelin, Minnesota Duluth coach

1:09:28 Listener questions

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A year ago at this time, UMass was Team of the Week, too. Then, things went south in a hurry and it never recovered. After a strong start, the Minutemen are confident they're in better position this year to remain in contention for the long haul. We talk about UMass and much more, including all the big moments from the past week, plus the time Adam was mugged in Atlantic City, and the time he almost interviewed a presidential candidate during the Frozen Four. It's always fun here.

0:00 Intro

4:45 The week that was

27:42 Greg Carvel, Massachusetts coach

50:55 The week ahead

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A few teams may not have started play yet, but there's already a ton of interesting, and important, matchups early in the season. We talk about those that have taken place and those that are coming up. Plus, we talk to Gopher legend Pat Micheletti about his broadcasting escapades, and his thoughts on the Big Ten and the other teams in his neck of the woods, including the debut of Augustana, and Team of the Week Minnesota State.

0:00 Intro

4:45 The week that was

25:06 Pat Micheletti

1:02:10 The week ahead

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Not all of the teams are in action yet, but the first weekend was intriguing nonetheless, with plenty of interesting storylines right out of the gate. We dive into that, plus whip around the conferences and give our rundown of how we see them shaping up in 2023-24. It's just the beginning, as we head all the way to St. Paul for the Frozen Four in April.

0:00 Intro

1:00 The week that was

38:31 Conference previews

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In the last of our 4 preseason specials, we talk to two more head coaches. David Borges leads Stonehill into what's essentially its first full-fledged season in Division I. He discussed their interesting road to get here, and what lies ahead for this small New England school trying to find its place in the landscape. ... And following the retirement of long-time coach Don Vaughan, Colgate has turned to one of the best players in its history, Mike Harder, to lead the way forward. Another interesting conversation.

0:00 Intro

2:42 David Borges, Stonehill coach

25:04 Mike Harder, Colgate coach

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Robert Morris returns to college hockey after a two-year hiatus, where the program was almost canceled, then it was reborn. Derek Schooley returns as well -- he's the only head coach the program has ever known. ... Also, Luke Strand has been a successful coach everywhere he's been, but now he gets his first NCAA head coaching gig, taking over for the esteemed Mike Hastings at Minnesota State.

0:00 Intro

1:44 Derek Schooley, Robert Morris coach

20:52 Luke Strand, Minnesota State coach

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We continue our preseason series talking to the new head coaches in college hockey. This time, it's Steve Wiedler at Vermont and Andy Jones at Bentley. Wiedler has the interim tag, for now, after an unforseen offseason change at UVM. Jones comes to Bentley from Massachusetts-Lowell, where he was an assistant since 2015.

0:00 Intro

2:41 Steve Wiedler, Vermont coach

32:48 Andy Jones, Bentley coach

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In the first of a series of preseason interviews we did with some new figures to college hockey, here are this year's first two. Augustana begins its first season a Division I team, and first team in South Dakota. St. Cloud State alum Garrett Raboin takes the reins. ... Also, Doug Christiansen replaced long-time ECAC commissioner Steve Hagwell. A former coach as well, Christiansen, a Union alum, comes from the USHL, where he was assistant commissioner.

0:00 Intro

1:44 Garrett Raboin, Augustana coach

23:42 Doug Christiansen, ECAC commissioner

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Our season wrap-up show. We dive into the national championship game, and Quinnipiac's dramatic win over Minnesota, breaking down all the details and issues surrounding the game. And there are many, including the coaching decisions that led up to it, the Big Ten falling short again, and how coaches get defined, good or bad, right or wrong. ... Speaking of that, we have a discussion with long-time Colgate coach Don Vaughan upon the announcement of his retirement after 30 years behind the Raiders' bench, and how it fits into the bigger picture of what's happening in the NCAA today. ... Finally, we look ahead to 2023-24, and how the leagues and teams shape up after all the transfer portal craziness and more.

0:00 Intro

4:40 Reviewing the National Championship

40:23 Don Vaughan - Colgate coach

58:18 Listener questions

1:08:10 Look ahead to 2023-24

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This show was recorded live from Amalie Arena in Tampa prior to the national semifinals on Thursday, April 6, 2023. We discuss the games coming up, plus numerous college hockey topics of general interest.

Intro - Hobey talk and more

6:20 Pat Micheletti - Big Ten Network

12:00 Fred Pletsch - Big Ten Network

37:30 Cameron Levasseur - QU Chronicle

46:20 Bill Muckalt - Michigan asst. coach

1:13:00 Colby Cohen - ESPN analyst

1:27:13 Brian Riley - Army Coach

1:44:45 Jack Parker - Former BU Coach

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