USCHO Weekend Review

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.

They delve into Denver's dominant 10-0 start, including their significant wins against nationally-ranked teams. They also discuss Colorado College's continued unbeaten streak and series between Boston College and Maine, swept by BC. They review other key matchups and sweeps in college hockey, highlighting notable performances from teams like Michigan State and Providence, and difficulties for Quinnipiac. The show wraps up with a discussion on the NCAA's decision allowing Major Junior players' eligibility and its potential impact on college hockey recruiting and team dynamics.

Times are approximate:

00:15 Introduction and hosts
00:24 Denver's dominance
06:19 Colorado College's strong start
08:11 Boston College's late comeback vs. Maine
14:01 Other weekend highlights and analysis
18:53 North Dakota's recovery from last weekend
20:56 Michigan State's test for Ohio State
24:57 Minnesota's 3-2, 3-2 (OT) wins over struggling Wisconsin
28:48 Quinnipiac's surprising losses at home
32:14 Major Junior eligibility decision update
41:39 Conclusion and wrap-up

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.

They note weekend sweeps by Michigan and Cornell, Denver's continued dominance, and Minnesota's big six Big Ten points over Penn State. They also take a look at strong starts by Maine, Ohio State, and UMass Lowell, Providence's six-point weekend, and Bentley's sweep of preseason AHA favorite Sacred Heart.

In their second segment, they turn to this week's expected CHL eligibility decision by the NCAA D-I council and its impact.

Times are approximate:

00:15 Introduction and Hosts
00:31 Michigan vs BU Recap
00:57 Michigan's Performance Analysis
03:58 Cornell vs North Dakota Recap
07:56 Denver's Dominance
13:18 Minnesota vs Penn State Recap
17:39 Surprising Starts
20:32 UMass Lowell's Strong Start
22:16 Providence's Six-Point Weekend
23:54 New Hampshire's Struggles
26:09 Bentley's Impressive Sweep
28:11 CHL Eligibility Changes
33:46 Impact on Junior Hockey Leagues
38:24 Recruiting Landscape Shifts
40:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.

They discuss Denver's impressive 6-0 start and dominant performance over Wisconsin, raising concerns about the Badgers' ability to recover. Boston College's comeback victory over Western Michigan, driven by standout players Ryan Leonard and Gabe Perreault, is highlighted, along with the increasing fan engagement under coach Greg Brown.

The episode also reviews key performances by Ohio State, Maine, and Long Island University, noting Denver's persistence. The challenges faced by independent teams in scheduling are also covered. Additionally, the hosts provide analysis on the performance of various NCAA hockey conferences in non-conference play, predicting potential NCAA tournament bids and the significance of non-conference records.

Times are approximate:

00:15 Introduction and hosts
00:27 Denver's dominance and Wisconsin's struggles
02:48 Upcoming challenges for Denver
08:32 Boston College's comeback victory
14:56 North Dakota vs. Boston University
17:39 Maine's win, tie at Northeastern
21:37 Fact-checking
21:49 LIU's first win over a Big Ten team
25:48 Ohio State's unexpected success
29:21 Big Ten Teams on the Rise
32:32 Analyzing Non-Conference Records
37:32 The Struggles of independent teams
42:03 Concluding Thoughts and Future Predictions

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.

We recap No. 9 Maine's dramatic sweep of No. 7 Quinnipiac and Augustana's surprising victories over No. 12 Omaha. The discussion includes North Dakota's struggles, Michigan's split series with St. Cloud, and Alaska's surprising win against Notre Dame. Highlights also feature Denver Pioneers' banner-raising ceremony and consecutive wins over Northeastern, Ohio State's strong defensive start, and Western Michigan's offensive prowess. Robert Morris' sweep over Miami and the comparative performance of conferences like Atlantic Hockey and Big Ten are also analyzed, underscoring the competitive and unpredictable nature of the season.

Times are approximate:

00:00 Introduction and Hosts
00:32 Maine vs. Quinnipiac Recap
04:00 Augustana's Impressive Start
06:08 Minnesota State vs. North Dakota
09:24 Michigan vs. St. Cloud Series
11:42 Alaska's Upset Over Notre Dame
13:45 Challenges for Alaska and Independent Teams
17:05 Challenges of Alaska Trips
18:40 Denver Pioneers' Banner Raising
20:31 The Difficulty of Sweeping Series
24:57 Ohio State's Impressive Start
28:02 Western Michigan's Strong Performance
30:27 Robert Morris' Successful Weekend
34:15 Conference Performance and Wrap-Up

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.

In this episode, we start with the top-billed Boston College vs. Michigan State series, Omaha's icebreaker victory in Las Vegas and disappointing attendance. Other notable performances included Michigan's series at Arizona State, which included a humorous social media exchange.

We also look at surprise victories like Lindenwood's over Wisconsin, Merrimack's bounce-back win against Minnesota State, and we touch on teams with strong starts like Notre Dame, Ohio State, and St. Cloud State.

A discussion on rule changes surrounding face-offs and major or minor penalties concludes the episode.

Times are approximate:

00:15 Introduction and Hosts
00:25 Boston College vs. Michigan State Recap
05:04 Omaha's Icebreaker Win in Las Vegas
12:08 Michigan vs. Arizona State Highlights
21:00 Biggest Upsets and Disappointments
27:00 Early Season Successes
33:52 Officiating Changes and Challenges
37:43 Conclusion and Sign-Off

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review some news of the offseason and the first weekend of D-I men's play.

In this episode:

• CHL eligibility may be approved as soon as this week
• What are the effects on college hockey, juniors if CHL players are added to the pool of recruits?
• Roster size impact of House vs. NCAA settlement
• First weekend of hockey includes Minnesota State split with Michigan, OT win for Stonehill
• Frozen Four sites, regionals in 2027 and 2028
• Impact of rule changes in first weekend of action

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review news of the offseason.

In this episode:

• A quick look back at Denver's NCAA national championship
• News from the AHCA convention in Naples
• Proposed rule changes from the NCAA ice hockey rules committee
• St. Thomas' departure to the NCHC
• Mike Snee leaving College Hockey Inc.

USCHO podcasts are going on the road, and you can join us for live broadcasts during the 2024 NCAA Men’s Frozen Four in St. Paul, Minn., including Saturday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. CT.

USCHO Frozen Four Live! with Ed Trefzger, Jim Connelly and Derek Schooley will have live events featuring special guests and giveaways on four days at Tom Reid’s Hockey City Pub, 258 7th St W, near the Xcel Energy Center.

Guests were:

• Jeff Schulman, NCAA D-I men's ice hockey committee chairman and Vermont AD
• Jeff Fulton/Erik Martinson, NCAA officiating
• Michelle Morgan, AHA
• Sadie Lundquist, College Hockey Inc.
• Andrew Mahoney, Boston Globe

USCHO podcasts are going on the road, and you can join us for live broadcasts during the 2024 NCAA Men’s Frozen Four in St. Paul, Minn., including Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. CT.

USCHO Frozen Four Live! with Ed Trefzger, Jim Connelly and Derek Schooley will have live events featuring special guests and giveaways on four days at Tom Reid’s Hockey City Pub, 258 7th St W, near the Xcel Energy Center.

We recapped the Boston University-Denver and Boston College-Michigan semifinals and the Hobey Baker, Mike Richter, Tim Taylor, Derek Hines, and Hockey Humanitarian Awards as well as the 2024 All-Americans.