College Hockey Today

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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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):

• 1:15 – Scary tales from the road
• 5:00 – College hockey TOI leaders
• 8:35 – First-hand impressions of Boston University
• 12:15 – Other takeaways from last weekend
• 27:00 – Upcoming matchups of note

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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):

• 4:00 – NHL Central Scouting Preliminary Ranks
• 7:25 – First-hand impressions of Minnesota State
• 10:25 – Headlines from last weekend
• 17:41 – Upcoming matchups of note

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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):

• 2:25 – U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game, Ice Breaker Tournament
• 8:55 – Headlines from last weekend
• 23:00 – Upcoming matchups to watch

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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):

• 5:00 – CHL players and NCAA eligibility
• 14:30 – Independents
• 17:25 – Atlantic Hockey
• 21:00 – Big Ten
• 23:55 – CCHA
• 29:30 – ECAC Hockey
• 30:36 – Hockey East
• 34:20 – NCHC

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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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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

Links:

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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):

• 2:40 – Frozen Four Recap
• 12:00 – What's next for DU, BC, BU and Michigan?
• 25:15 – Hobey Baker and Mike Richter Awards
• 27:05 – Non-Frozen Four news

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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):

• 6:05 – Coaching news
• 8:25 – Jimmy Snuggerud returning to Minnesota
• 10:55 – Springfield Regional recap
• 15:00 – Sioux Falls Regional recap
• 19:55 – Providence Regional recap
• 24:27 – Maryland Heights Regional recap
• 30:45 – Frozen Four preview

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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):

• 7:30 – Providence Regional
• 14:50 – Sioux Falls Regional
• 20:50 – Springfield Regional
• 26:45 – Maryland Heights Regional

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