Who could make up this year's versions of the CCM, CBS and Pacific Rim lines? Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) explore that topic, some big early season showdowns including the Ice Breaker, and impressive NHL training camp performances in this episode.

Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) break down the preseason polls and examine the top storylines heading into the 2016-17 college hockey season. From top returnees to big-name newcomers, get a comprehensive preview as we get set to drop the puck.

Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@collegehockey, @nateewell) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) preview a busy two days ahead as the NHL prepares for its annual draft. Up to 11 NCAA players/recruits could be taken in the first round and somewhere around five dozen will go in the draft.

Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) convene on the Friday between games at the Frozen Four to preview an eagerly anticipated North Dakota-Quinnipiac game.

A fantastic field is set for the Frozen Four in Tampa and co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) have a complete breakdown. Team strengths, weaknesses (there aren't many) and key matchups are all evaluated, and we talk a little bit of Hobey Baker and Badger hockey, too. Stay tuned for more coverage from Tampa or visit grandforksherald.com or collegehockeyinc.com.

Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) give their initial reactions to the NCAA Tournament matchups in a show recorded just hours after the brackets were announced. (Apologies for some audio issues in the last couple of minutes of the show.) Find the full bracket and more info here: http://collegehockeyinc.com/articles/field-16-revealed

Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) visit all six conference championship sites and consider the favorites - and top upset possibilities - from each site. It's all done with an eye on Sunday's NCAA Tournament Selection Show, plus some talk on the favorites for the Hobey Baker Award.

College Hockey Today surveys the conference quarterfinals and highlights the most compelling matchups, as co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) are set for playoff hockey. We cover potential upsets and NCAA Tournament implications, plus the status of the Big Ten race entering the final weekend of its regular season. Schlossman's story on coaching tenure around college hockey is another topic of coversation -- read that here: http://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/3983386-college-hockey-summer-upheaval

Playoffs are underway in the East, and co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) examine the most compelling series, starting in ECAC Hockey. Out West, it's a race for playoff titles (WCHA) or playoff seeding (NCHC). Plus we look at the more than a half-dozen candidates for NCHC Player of the Year and the even bigger-than-usual stakes at this weekend's Governor's Cup.

Third-year Denver head coach Jim Montgomery transitioned behind the bench after a stellar playing career that included a national title at Maine. He talks about his inspiration to become a coach, his communication style with his players and how he draws upon his playing career now in this episode of the College Hockey Coaches Show.

Learn more about Montgomery by following him @DUCoachMonty or by visiting denverpioneers.com.