USCHO Weekend Review

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Each Sunday evening during college hockey season, USCHO Weekend Review gives you a quick summary of the games of the weekend and the news of the previous week. We’ll look at the big games, the playoff races, and top performers of the weekend.

  • 42 minutes 32 seconds
    Higher-ranked top 20 teams mostly dominate, NCAA Major Junior decision: Season 7 Episode 6
    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
    11 November 2024, 4:48 pm
  • 40 minutes 49 seconds
    A weekend of big sweeps, fallout of this week's anticipated CHL eligibility decision: Season 7 Episode 5
    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
    4 November 2024, 6:19 pm
  • 42 minutes 5 seconds
    Denver sweeps, BC comes from behind, North Dakota splits with BU: Season 7 Episode 4
    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
    28 October 2024, 4:39 pm
  • 35 minutes 25 seconds
    Looking at sweeps, upsets in mostly non-conference weekend: Season 7 Episode 3
    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
    22 October 2024, 1:03 am
  • 37 minutes 7 seconds
    A great BC/Michigan State series at Munn, the Icebreaker, an upset win for Lindenwood: Season 7 Episode 2
    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
    14 October 2024, 4:13 pm
  • 45 minutes 1 second
    Talking CHL eligibility, roster sizes, first weekend: Season 7 Episode 1
    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
    7 October 2024, 5:18 pm
  • 53 minutes 39 seconds
    An offseason update from the coaches in Naples, the NCAA ice hockey rules committee: Season 6 Episode 31
    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.
    3 June 2024, 11:55 am
  • 2 hours 32 seconds
    Saturday episode on demand: USCHO Frozen Four Live! at 2024 NCAA Men's Frozen Four
    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

    13 April 2024, 9:50 pm
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    Friday episode on demand: USCHO Frozen Four Live! at 2024 NCAA Men's Frozen Four
    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.
    13 April 2024, 9:44 pm
  • 2 hours 26 seconds
    Thursday episode on demand: USCHO Frozen Four Live! at 2024 NCAA Men's Frozen Four
    • 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 Thursday from noon until 2 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:
    • Doug Christiansen, ECAC
    • Heather Weems, NCHC
    • Don Lucia, CCHA
    • Adam Augustine, Big Ten
    • Andrew Mahoney, Boston Globe
    11 April 2024, 8:54 pm
  • 1 hour 31 minutes
    Wednesday episode on demand: USCHO Frozen Four Live! at 2024 NCAA Men's Frozen Four
    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 this replay of our Wednesday podcast.

    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.

    Our guests were:
    • Steve Metcalf, Hockey East Commissioner
    • Mike Snee, College Hockey Inc. Executive Director
    • Jess Myers, The Rink Live
    • Neil Koepke, veteran hockey writer and broadcaster
    • Paul Caponigri, Big Ten Network and ESPN
    10 April 2024, 11:29 pm
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