USCHO Spotlight

After a 9-3 start to its fourth season at D-I, Arizona State finds itself at No. 18 in this week's USCHO.com Men's Division I hockey poll. Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger catch up with Sun Devils coach Greg Powers to chat about this season so far, the program's growth from a club team, recruiting, scheduling, and the possibility of making the NCAA tournament as an independent with an at-large bid.

Now in his 22nd season at Dartmouth after an initial nine seasons at Brown, Bob Gaudet hit a milestone, his 400th career win as the Big Green beat Quinnipiac on November 3. Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger talk with Gaudet about coaching at his alma mater, this year's team, and how the game and coaching have changed since he became a head coach while still in his 20s.

Army West Point coach Brian Riley is in his 15th season behind the Black Knights bench, a role that's been in the family since his father Jack Riley became head coach in 1950.

Riley talks with hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger about a variety of subjects, including this year's team, which picked up seven of eight possible points on the road in the first two weekends of Atlantic Hockey play.

Other topics include the history and legacy of the Riley family in hockey and in coaching, recruiting hockey players who will also serve their country, the progress of Atlantic Hockey over the last decade, and a look at Riley's tenure on the NCAA D-I hockey committee.

On episode 3 of USCHO Spotlight, hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by ESPN's play-by-play voice of the Frozen Four John Buccigross.

John talks about the growth and future expansion of college hockey, how it's impacting the NHL, the depth of talent in today's game, and his thoughts on future Frozen Four venues.

Fresh off a weekend sweep of Boston University and preparing to take on North Dakota, Minnesota State coach Mike Hastings joins hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger to discuss his Mavericks, the WCHA, rule changes, and the importance of a strong non-conference schedule.

Miami coach Enrico Blasi joins Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger to talk about the RedHawks. Blasi discusses their 2-0 start, preparing for the 2018-19 season, the NCHC. And Blasi reflects on 20 seasons behind the Miami bench.

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