On this episode of the Bill Chaves Podcast, Bill and Alex welcome Ralph Engelstad Arena’s Jody Hodgson to discuss the latest happenings inside college hockey’s grandest venue, the new NCHC tournament format, and US Hockey Hall of Fame Game plans for the future (3:17). The guys then preview what’s ahead for UND Athletics over the holidays and discuss the temporary NCAA ruling on transfer eligibility (27:24). On the B-Side (56:16), Christmas means a jam-packed week of festive fixtures in the EPL and a number of must-see NBA and NFL games as well.

On this episode of the Bill Chaves Podcast, Bill and Alex welcome The Summit League’s Ryan Powell to discuss the positive steps the conference is taking to grow its national profile before looking back on Ryan’s decade-long tenure in UND Athletics (1:18). The guys then recap a busy fortnight for hockey and hoops and dig into the potentially seismic NCAA directives from new president Charlie Baker (18:26). On the B-Side (43:46), Spurs and Liverpool continue playing a brand of soccer you can’t look away from, while Florida State suffers the kind of heartbreak only a college football subcommittee can issue.

On this episode of the Bill Chaves Podcast, Bill and Alex welcome NCHC Associate Commissioner Michael Weisman to talk about his 11-year career working in the nation’s top college hockey conference and the details that go into running the day-to-day operations of the league (1:57). The guys then discuss the Fighting Hawks’ berth in the FCS Playoffs and hockey’s turn as the top-ranked team in the country before celebrating strong finishes to the season for volleyball and cross country (18:38). On the B-Side (35:59), Michael re-joins to lament Everton’s ten-point deduction in the English Premier League, the state of overtime in hockey and soccer, and the offensive quagmire that is the AFC North.

On this episode of the Bill Chaves Podcast, Bill and Alex welcome legendary hockey color analyst Dave Starman to discuss the current landscape of the college game, the NCHC, and his broadcasting career (1:15). The guys then reflect on a busy time in UND Athletics, including an entertaining series split in Boston for the hockey team, a pair of great results at the Summit League Championships for cross country, and the impromptu start of college basketball season (22:45). On the B-Side (49:45), Spurs drop their first match of the year in memorable/controversial fashion, as VAR officially jumps the shark.

On this episode of the Bill Chaves Podcast, Bill and Alex are joined by The Summit League’s deputy commissioner, Myndee Kay Larsen, to discuss the conference’s approach to championships, the genesis of The Summit League Network, and much more (1:15). The guys then look back on another eventful week in UND Athletics and set the scene for what’s to come as October concludes (18:53). On the B-Side (43:26), Spurs are still unbeaten, the Celtics’ season begins, and the Steelers continue to win in the ugliest ways possible.

On this episode of the Bill Chaves Podcast, Bill and Alex are joined by North Dakota Football great Dale Lennon ahead of his induction this weekend into the UND Athletics Hall of Fame (0:51). The guys then discuss a massive week at UND, including the Fighting Hawks-Bison football game, the start of college hockey’s regular season, the ongoing Summit League campaigns for volleyball and soccer, and Summit League Basketball Media Day (18:08). On the B-Side (50:39), Spurs v. Liverpool gets…weird.

On this episode of the Bill Chaves Podcast, Bill and Alex are joined by NCHC Director of Officiating Mike Schmitt and newly-appointed chair of the NCAA Hockey Rules Committee Erik Martinson to discuss all things officiating in college hockey (1:33). The guys also look ahead to this Saturday’s MVFC opener for North Dakota at No. 1 SDSU and review the start of conference play for Fighting Hawks soccer and volleyball (41:12). On the B-Side (48:47), the scene is set for the Heinert-Chaves Derby in North London, while the Red Sox season ends with a whimper.

Bob Behler, Radio Voice of Boise State Football

Description: On this episode of the Bill Chaves Podcast, Bill and Alex are joined by longtime Boise State play-by-play announcer Bob Behler to preview UND’s upcoming game against the reigning Mountain West champion Broncos (0:41). The guys also check in on what’s happening around the Summit League ahead of the conference’s AD meetings this week as well the latest on UND Athletics (27:15). On the B-Side (41:44), topics include soccer’s ongoing international break and the unique nature of the transfer window.

On this episode of the Bill Chaves Podcast, Bill and Alex are joined by Summit League Commissioner Josh Fenton to talk about the conference’s new multi-media rights deals (2:13), the current state of the NCAA (8:35), and more. The guys also discuss the new construction projects around Memorial Stadium and check in on UND’s Fall sports teams as they begin their respective seasons (30:43). On the B-Side (48:07), Big Ange continues to win them over at Spurs, while Mookie Betts’ return to Fenway elicits sadness.

On this episode of the Bill Chaves Podcast, Bill and Alex are joined by decorated NAU football and basketball play-by-play voice Mitch Strohman in advance of UND’s upcoming Potato Bowl meeting on the gridiron with the Lumberjacks (1:31). The guys then discuss the start of the Fall sports season on campus (25:14), highlighted by a pair of dominant exhibition wins for women’s soccer and a successful scrimmage for volleyball. On the B-Side (33:05), the Post-Harry Kane Era begins at Spurs, and Chelsea buy every defensive midfielder possible.