USCHO Spotlight

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by Holy Cross head coach Bill Riga to discuss his Crusaders' 3-0 start, creating an identity, making incremental improvements, the transfer portal, NIL, and the upcoming series at Robert Morris.

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by veteran journalist Neil Koepke – who has over 50 years under his belt covering college hockey – to talk about this year's Michigan State Spartans, Big Ten hockey, and the changing national hockey scene.

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by NESN Hockey East play-by-play broadcaster Tyler Murray to preview that conference's single-elimination tournament. This podcast is sponsored by the NCAA Men’s Division I Frozen Four, April 6th and 8th, 2023 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Secure your seats at NCAA.com/mfrozenfour

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by Grand Forks Herald hockey writer Brad Elliott Schlossman to look at the NCHC as that league heads into the last weekend before conference playoffs, and at college hockey at large. This podcast is sponsored by the NCAA Men’s Division I Frozen Four, April 6th and 8th, 2023 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Secure your s...

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by The Rink Live hockey writer Jess Myers to look at the Big Ten as that league heads into the last weekend before conference playoffs. This podcast is sponsored by the NCAA Men’s Division I Frozen Four, April 6th and 8th, 2023 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Secure your seats at NCAA.com/mfrozenfour

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by Minnesota State head coach Mike Hastings, talking the Mavericks and their mid-season turnaround, coming off a bye week, the CCHA, and the upcoming series at Bemidji State. This podcast is sponsored by the NCAA Men’s Division I Frozen Four, April 6th and 8th, 2023 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Secure your seats at...

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by incoming Atlantic Hockey and College Hockey America commissioner Michelle Morgan, discussing her goals for the leagues and her experience in hockey, NCAA sports, marketing, and administration. This podcast is sponsored by the NCAA Men’s Division I Frozen Four, April 6th and 8th, 2023 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida....

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by Minnesota Duluth head coach Scott Sandelin, talking this year's Bulldogs, some early-season injuries, the 10th anniversary of the NCHC, modern video and analytics, rule changes, and the upcoming weekend series with Western Michigan. This podcast is sponsored by the NCAA Men’s Division I Frozen Four, April 6th and 8th,...

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by Hockey East supervisor of officials Brian Murphy. The discussion about college hockey rules and officiating includes goalie interference, contact to the head, hitting from behind, video review, and protocol and faceoff violations. This podcast is sponsored by the NCAA Men’s Division I Frozen Four, April 6th and 8th, 20...

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by Harvard head coach Ted Donato. The conversation includes a look at this year's Crimson, ECAC Hockey, bouncing back from a canceled season, and this weekend's games at Yale and Brown. This podcast is sponsored by the NCAA Men’s Division I Frozen Four, April 6th and 8th, 2023 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Secure you...

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by Ohio State head coach Steve Rohlik to discuss this season's Buckeyes, Big Ten hockey, last weekend's sweep of Michigan State and this coming weekend's series at Michigan. This podcast is sponsored by the NCAA Men’s Division I Frozen Four, April 6th and 8th, 2023 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Secure your seats at N...

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by Alaska Anchorage head coach Matt Shasby to talk about the restart of the Seawolves program, including this year's team, the weekend sweep of UMass Lowell, assembling a team of transfers and recruits, and putting together an independent schedule. This podcast is sponsored by the NCAA Men’s Division I Frozen Four, April...

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by FloHockey senior content creator Chris Peters to preview the U.S. National Junior Team and the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship. This podcast is sponsored by DCU, Digital Federal Credit Union at DCU.org.

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by Western Michigan head coach Pat Ferschweiler to talk about this year's Broncos, the evolution of the game, what he enjoys about the job, this season's NCHC, and the upcoming series at Omaha. This podcast is sponsored by DCU, Digital Federal Credit Union at DCU.org.

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by Michigan State head coach Adam Nightingale to discuss his Spartans' fast start, key players, team culture, renovations to Munn Ice Arena, the Big Ten, and this weekend's series at Penn State. This podcast is sponsored by DCU, Digital Federal Credit Union at DCU.org.

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by Penn State head coach Guy Gadowsky to talk about the Nittany Lions' 8-0 start, the strength of the Big Ten, the atmosphere at Pegula, putting together a non-conference schedule, and this weekend's series at home against Michigan. This podcast is sponsored by DCU, Digital Federal Credit Union at DCU.org.

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by Jess Myers and Brad Schlossman of The Rink Live to relive last weekend's Minnesota-North Dakota series and what's ahead for both teams, plus a look around the NCHC and Big Ten. This podcast is sponsored by DCU, Digital Federal Credit Union at DCU.org.

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by Massachusetts head coach Greg Carvel, talking last weekend's sweep of then-No. 1 Denver, staying at the top of D-I hockey, this year's Minutemen, and this coming weekend's games with Union. This podcast is sponsored by DCU, Digital Federal Credit Union at DCU.org.

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by Arizona State head coach Greg Powers as his Sun Devils open up Mullett Arena with a weekend series against Colgate. We also discuss this year's team, building an independent schedule, and ASU's desire to join a conference. This podcast is sponsored by DCU, Digital Federal Credit Union at DCU.org.

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by Boston University first-year head coach Jay Pandolfo about this year's Terriers and returning to coach at his alma mater after a 15-year NHL playing career and assistant coaching positions at the NHL level. This podcast is sponsored by DCU – Digital Federal Credit Union – at dcu.org

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) take a look at the 10 players named Wednesday as 2022 Hobey Baker Award finalists: Matty Beniers, Bobby Brink, Brian Halonen, Luke Hughes, Devon Levi, Dryden McKay, Ben Meyers, Yaniv Perets, Nathan Smith, and Bobby Trivigno, plus some names that might have been overlooked. This podcast is sponsored by DCU – Digital Federal Credit Un...