Plant The Flag

UMass is back from the Paradise Jam and fresh off wins over Oregon State and Harvard. The team ramps up for the final few non-conference games of the year, including a highly anticipated tilt with Boston College. We get the insight on all that and more from Head Coach Frank Martin on this episode of Just Being Frank.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

UMass Hockey steers into the Winter Break with back-to-back games v.s Northeastern. The Minutemen will say goodbye to Mathews Arena, the 115-year old historcial Boston venue that will be torn down and replaced starting next month. Jay and Nate cover the last few contets for UMass, the return of Michael Hrabal and a tough loss against Army.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode UMass Hockey alums Mike Merchant ('77) and Scott Stuart ('76) stop by the studio to talk about the history of the program.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Voice of the Minutemen Jay Burnham and UMass Mens Baskebtall coach Frank Martin examine the 3-1 start to the season the morning after a tense 84-77 win over Central Connecticut State. Big beginnings to the year for a slew of newcomers, including a career-high 22 points for point guard K’Jei Parker. The team bounced back from a loss on opening night vs. Marshall and now prepares for three games in the US Virgin Islands starting Thursday. Catch up to date with it all on this episode of Just Being Frank.  

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

One big win, one tough loss and a goalie emerging from the bench. Catch up on UMass Hockey with Jay and Nate on this episode of the New Mass Minute.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

UMass splits a series out in Omaha and Jay and Nate talk about the visit to Nebraska and a game-winning goal from Jack Musa. Freshman Vaclav Nestrasil scores another amazing goal and the team gets prepped for four consecutive weekends against ranked opponents.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Grad Student Allie Palmieri and Sophomore Jess Ross join Voice of the Minutemen Jay Burnham to discuss their experiences as student-athletes and the upcoming basketball season.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Just Being Frank: Jay Burnham, Voice of the Minutemen, and Head Coach Frank Martin set the stage for the season as we are one week out from the start of the 2025-2026 UMass Men’s Basketball campaign. The squad has a pair of exhibition contests under their belt and coach Martin reflects on those games and his first three seasons at UMass.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

UMass Assistant Coach Tommy Upton stops by the studio to talk about player development, a weekend split and his path from playing D III hockey to coaching in the USHL and now UMass.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

UMass is off to a 3-0 start and we breakdown the most recent victory over Stonehill from Warrior Arena. Director of Player Development Steve Mastalerz stops by the Podcast Emporium to talk goalies, culture and the longest game in NCAA history. We also set you up for back-to-back games at the Mullins Center this weekend.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.