USCHO Spotlight

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USCHO Spotlight features conversation with a coach, player, or journalist who covers the sport with an in-depth interview. It’s a chance to sit down and go deeper with top personalities in college hockey.

  • 22 minutes
    College Hockey Inc.'s Hogan discusses CHL eligibility, growth in face of change: Season 7 Episode 4
    College Hockey Inc. executive director Sean Hogan joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to discuss the NCAA decision allowing Canadian major junior athletes to play Division I college hockey, including CHI's efforts in education, his organization's evolving focus, and recruiting from the CHL. Also discussed were the difficulties faced with all of the changes in the sport in the last year or two, and whether D-I hockey can continue to grow in light of that.
    13 November 2024, 5:24 pm
  • 23 minutes 34 seconds
    Maine's Barr talks Black Bears, recruiting, recent success, changing landscape: Season 7 Episode 3
    Maine head coach Ben Barr joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk Black Bears hockey through the early part of the season, transfer portal, recruiting, factors toward recent success, CHL eligibility, pending legislation, rule changes, and series this coming weekend vs. Merrimack.
    30 October 2024, 7:55 pm
  • 21 minutes 19 seconds
    Rensselaer's Smith on this season's Engineers, recruiting, changing college hockey landscape: Season 7 Episode 2
    Rensselaer head coach Dave Smith joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk this season's Engineers, their opening weekend at Canisius, recruiting, possible CHL eligibility, the transfer portal, RPI's coming weekend against Niagara, and more.
    16 October 2024, 6:55 pm
  • 19 minutes 47 seconds
    Arizona State's Powers talks Sun Devils, CHL eligibility, roster sizes, series with Michigan: Season 7 Episode 1
    Arizona State head coach Greg Powers joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk Sun Devils hockey, joining the NCHC, eligibility and recruiting for CHL players, roster sizes, and the upcoming home opener series with Michigan.
    9 October 2024, 7:00 pm
  • 21 minutes 15 seconds
    NCAA D-I men's ice hockey committee chair Schulman discusses 2024 selection process: Season 6 Episode 19
    Vermont athletic director Jeff Schulman, chair of the NCAA men's Division I ice hockey committee joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk about the process that went into the selection of this year's championship field of 16, attendance, and discussions about going to on-campus sites in the future.

    This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men's Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit ncaa.com/mfrozenfour
    25 March 2024, 12:34 am
  • 21 minutes 29 seconds
    BTN hockey analyst Caponigri talks Big Ten playoffs, NCAA tournament: Season 6 Episode 18
    Big Ten Network and ESPN hockey analyst Paul Caponigri joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk about the Big Ten playoffs, the evolution of the conference since its founding, and prospects for its teams in the NCAA tournament.

    This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men's Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit ncaa.com/mfrozenfour
    13 March 2024, 4:43 pm
  • 32 minutes 50 seconds
    Talking Michigan State, Big Ten playoff picture with veteran college hockey writer Koepke: Season 6 Episode 17
    Veteran college hockey writer Neil Koepke joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk about Michigan State and the Big Ten, including a look at this year's Spartans and a capsule analysis of the rest of this college hockey conference.

    This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men's Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit ncaa.com/mfrozenfour
    7 March 2024, 4:39 pm
  • 29 minutes 36 seconds
    Talking NCHC playoff race, CHL eligibility, fighting with college hockey analyst Starman: Season 6 Episode 16
    College hockey analyst Dave Starman joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk about the NCHC playoff race, as well as general topics like the discussion of CHL eligibility and fighting in college hockey.

    This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men's Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit ncaa.com/mfrozenfour
    28 February 2024, 11:10 pm
  • 30 minutes 46 seconds
    Addressing CHL rumors, talking mens, women's college hockey growth with College Hockey Inc.'s Snee: Season 6 Episode 15
    College Hockey Inc. executive director Mike Snee joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to address CHL eligibility rumors, women's college hockey and CHI's new director of women's hockey Sadie Lundquist's hiring, continued expansion, educational efforts, and more.

    This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men's Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit ncaa.com/mfrozenfour
    14 February 2024, 4:50 pm
  • 31 minutes 15 seconds
    Talking rules and officiating with Big Ten's Piotrowski: Season 6 Episode 14
    Big Ten coordinator of ice hockey officials Steve Piotrowski joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to discuss rules and officiating, including video replay, points of emphasis, and possible rule changes for next season.

    This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men's Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit ncaa.com/mfrozenfour
    7 February 2024, 4:55 pm
  • 21 minutes 21 seconds
    Talking BC, BU, Hockey East with NESN's Tyler Murray: Season 6 Episode 13
    NESN play-by-play broadcaster Tyler Murray joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk about last weekend's home-and-home series between Boston College and Boston University, their Beanpot rematch, Hockey East this season, and that conference's playoff race.

    This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men's Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit ncaa.com/mfrozenfour
    31 January 2024, 8:08 pm
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