Best USCHO Podcasts (2025)

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Upon Further Review: What are some superlatives from the first half of the season? 21:42

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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at sometimes controversial or overlooked topics in our midweek episode called Upon Further Review. In this episode, we look at five categories of superlatives: team of the first half, biggest plot twist, most worrisome big brand, most under-the-…

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Michigan at Michigan State's virtual pick 'em tops Dec. 5 tilts 16:26

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at money lines and over/under for four games on Friday, December 5, 2025. #2 Wisconsin -175 @ Notre Dame +135; over/under 6.5 #4 Minnesota Duluth +154 @ #7 Western Michigan -200; o/u 5.5 #1 Michigan +100 @ #3 Michigan State -130; o/u 6.5 New Hampshire +290 @ #11 Maine…

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A few big games, one big goodbye, and a midseason NPI snapshot 38:46

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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the past week. First, they discuss the emotional farewell to Matthews Arena, highlighting its historical significance and the challenges faced in replacing such an iconic venue. The conversation shifts to the i…

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Upon Further Review: Which is more correct for teams whose NPI and poll ranking are far apart? 27:04

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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at sometimes controversial or overlooked topics in our midweek episode called Upon Further Review. In this episode, we look at teams that are ranked in the USCHO poll much lower than in the NPI and also the opposite, the teams poll voters love b…

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Heavyweight battles at Munn and Yost, who are the winners and worriers? 30:26

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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the past week. They start with the weekend's Michigan vs. Michigan State series, with both visiting teams securing wins, while looking at Wisconsin's dominance and Dartmouth's 10-0 start. In the second segment,…

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Upon Further Review: It's time to play our first 'buy or sell' of the season 25:46

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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at sometimes controversial or overlooked topics in our midweek episode called Upon Further Review. This time we play "buy or sell" on eight propositions: Michigan is the best team in college hockey. This year’s Hobey Baker winner currently plays…

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Big Green roll to 8–0–0 while Miami and Alaska claim tournament titles 28:46

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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the past week. Dartmouth continued its perfect start, moving to 8–0–0 with wins over Vermont and Merrimack. With Brown, Yale, Army, and New Hampshire ahead, a 12–0–0 pre-break record is suddenly realistic. It w…

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Upon Further Review: Giving thanks 18:04

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Jim Connelly and Derek Schooley look around college hockey and tell us what they are thankful for this holiday season. Find all of our podcasts at USCHO.com/podcastsBy USCHO

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Weekend Review: Wisconsin sweeps Michigan State on the road, some early NPI talk 25:46

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This week on Weekend Review, Jim Connelly fills in for host Ed Trefzger and he and Derek Schooley talk about key moments from the weekend in college hockey including: - Wisconsin’s two-game sweep of then-No. 1 Michigan State - An impressive weekend for Princeton’s Kai Daniells - Michigan’s offense: Can anyone stop it? - Some key sweeps around the c…

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Money lines for Nov. 21 conference games in Hockey East, ECAC, Big Ten analyzed 21:44

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Dan Rubin (@DanRubin12) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at money lines and over/under for four games on Friday, November 21, 2025. #10 Maine +120 @ Boston College -154; over/under 5.5 #20 Union +180 @ #19 Cornell -238; o/u 5.5 #7 Wisconsin +210 @ #1 Michigan State -280; o/u 5.5 Ohio State +220 @ #2…

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Dartmouth stays unblemished while Michigan State, RIT extend streaks 28:39

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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the past week. They highlight Dartmouth's 6-0 start, Michigan State's nine-game winning streak, and RIT's surprising recovery for its own nine-game streak after an early season sweep by Sacred Heart. The episod…

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Analyzing Hockey East, Big Ten tilts, ASU's first trip to North Dakota, Gold Pan game one 20:58

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Dan Rubin (@DanRubin12) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at money lines and over/under for four games on Friday, November 14, 2025. #12 UMass +150 @ #18 Boston College -195; over/under 5.5 #2 Michigan +110 @ #5 Penn State -140; o/u 6.5 Arizona State +165 @ #6 North Dakota -215; o/u 6.5 #17 Colorado …

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Upon Further Review: How are injuries affecting teams, especially those with roster limits? 19:41

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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at sometimes controversial or overlooked topics in our midweek episode called Upon Further Review. In this episode, they discuss the impact of injuries on teams just five or six weeks into the season. The conversation covers significant injuries…

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Michigan State earns unanimous No. 1 while three NCHC teams dominate 28:15

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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the past week. The discussion opens with Michigan State’s victories over Penn State. The conversation moves to the NCHC, where Denver, Minnesota Duluth, and North Dakota secured sweeps, sparking a discussion ab…

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How have championship futures changed over the first month of the season? 26:05

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Dan Rubin (@DanRubin12) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at how the championship futures – odds of a team winning the national championship – have moved over the first month of the season. This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Men's Frozen Four, April 9 and 11 in Las Vegas. Tickets: https://ncaa.com…

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Upon Further Review: Who's at the top, on the bottom; CHL influence on smaller programs 21:24

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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at sometimes controversial or overlooked topics in our midweek episode called Upon Further Review. Topics include the disparities between top and bottom teams, surprising standouts like Wisconsin and Union, and the impact of new CHL eligibility …

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More top 10 splits, upsets plus an update on inter-conference records 30:57

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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the past week. Topics include Western Michigan's defensive struggles, Boston University's potential goaltending issues, Denver's inconsistent performance, and Wisconsin's impressive no-loss record. The trio als…

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Handicapping four games with top 20 teams, three conference rivalries 17:50

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Dan Rubin (@DanRubin12) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at money lines and over/under for four games on Friday, October 31, 2025. Boston University -145 @ Maine +114; over/under 5.5 Cornell +130 @ UMass -166; o/u 5.5 Minnesota State -154 @ St. Thomas +120; o/u 5.5 Western Michigan -260 @ St. Cloud …

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Upon Further Review: Is every team in college hockey just better this season? 18:40

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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at sometimes controversial or overlooked topics in our midweek episode called Upon Further Review. The early 2025-26 season has seen 11 upsets of ranked teams in the first four weeks, up from just two during the same period last season. Meanwhil…

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What's with all of the upsets of ranked teams? 29:01

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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the past week. Key games included Sacred Heart's OT win against Ohio State, Clarkson's victory over North Dakota, and Merrimack's win against Quinnipiac. The hosts note the increasing balance in college hockey,…

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Three big nonconference games with NPI impact, early Hockey East tilt handicapped 21:35

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Dan Rubin (@DanRubin12) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at money lines and over/under for four games on Friday, October 24, 2025. Denver +100 @ Boston College -130; over/under 6.5 UConn +190 @ Boston University -250; o/u 6.5 Providence -180 @ St. Thomas +140; o/u 5.5 Minnesota Duluth +250 @ Minneso…

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Upon Further Review: Are buildings the biggest college hockey arms race? 16:44

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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at sometimes controversial or overlooked topics in our midweek episode called Upon Further Review. College hockey is experiencing a massive facilities arms race, with programs investing heavily in new arenas. Recent projects range from Union's $…

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State of Michigan is college hockey's biggest hotbed, early season scoring is up 28:55

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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the past week. The discussion starts with a look at three teams from the state of Michigan doing well: Michigan State's rise to the No. 1 spot in the polls after sweeping Boston University on the road, plus Wes…

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Three nonconference games with tight odds and big postseason implications 21:26

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Dan Rubin (@DanRubin12) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at money lines and over/under for four games on Friday, October 17, 2025. Michigan State +100 @ Boston University -130; over/under 6.5 Maine -115 @ Quinnipiac -115; o/u 5.5 Minnesota -120 @ North Dakota -110; o/u 6.5 LIU +520 @ Penn State -850…

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Upon Further Review: Impact of early games, momentum at Maine and Miami, adapting to change 14:43

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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at sometimes controversial or overlooked topics in our midweek episode called Upon Further Review. They delve into the importance of early-season non-conference games, highlighting the performances of different college hockey conferences in non-…

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Early upsets point to unpredictability, Michigan and Maine impress 24:49

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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the past week. Key highlights include major upsets with top-ranked Western Michigan losing to Ferris State, Michigan narrowly defeated at home by New Hampshire, and Penn State falling to Clarkson, all on Thursd…

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Four contests with top 20 teams draw some interesting money lines for Oct. 10, 2025 17:36

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Dan Rubin (@DanRubin12) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at money lines and over/under for four games on Friday, October 10, 2025. Michigan -166 @ Providence +130; over/under 6.5 St. Thomas +240 @ North Dakota -330; o/u 5.5 Notre Dame +130 @ Arizona State -166; o/u 6.5 Denver -600 @ Air Force +390; …

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Upon Further Review: How CHL Players in NCAA hockey reshape recruiting, talent pool 14:46

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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at a sometimes controversial topic in our midweek episode called Upon Further Review. In the inaugural episode, we discuss the eligibility of CHL major junior players in NCAA hockey, the potential impact on recruitment, and how it's reshaping th…

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Men's D-I college hockey gets underway with big non-conference games and CHL hype 26:58

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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the past week. The opening weekend of the college hockey season was highlighted by notable matchups like Penn State at Arizona State, Minnesota vs. Michigan Tech, Quinnipiac's victory over Boston College, and t…

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Who's best bet as 2026 champ, three big matchups for first weekend: Season 4 Episode 1 14:39

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at national championship futures and money lines and over/under for three college hockey games on October 3, 2025: Quinnipiac +175 @ Boston College -230; over/under 5.5 Merrimack +160 @ UMass Lowell -210; o/u 5.5 Penn State -175 @ Arizona State +135; o/u 6.5 Find all …

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Looking at news from AHCA convention, NPI in D-I men's hockey: Season 7 Episode 32 39:50

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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review news from the AHCA convention and other offseason updates. They discuss the highlights of the Frozen Four in St. Louis, notably Western Michigan's championship win. They delve into the underdog status of Western Michigan, their impressive post…

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Western Michigan is your 2025 NCAA Division I hockey national champion! 4:51

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The USCHO crew breaks down Saturday's national championship game, a 6-2 victory for Western Michigan over Boston University to give the Broncos their first national championship. Find all of our podcasts at USCHO.com/podcastsBy USCHO

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2025 Men's Frozen Four National Championship Game Preview - USCHO Live! at the Frozen Four 12:57

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It's national championship day in St. Louis as Boston University and Western Michigan are set to square for the national title beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET. The USCHO Weekend Review Crew - Ed Trefzger, Jim Connelly and Derek Schooley - are joined by Arizona State coach Greg Powers to break down the final and try to figure out what each team needs to d…

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USCHO Live! at the Frozen Four- The State of the Game 15:47

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Join USCHO as the Weekend Review crew of Ed Trefzger, Jim Connelly and Derek Schooley along with St. Lawrence coach Brent Brekke discuss the annual State of the Game press conference that was held as part of the 2025 Frozen Four in St. Louis. Topics include roster limits, NIL, recruiting challenge, NCAA regional sites and the transfer portal. Find …

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USCHO 2025 Frozen Four Semifinal Recap 6:47

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USCHO's Ed Trefzger, Jim Connelly and Derek Schooley are joined by Arizona State coach Greg Powers to recap Thursday's national semifinals at the 2025 Frozen Four in St. Louis. Owen Michaels scored twice as Western Michigan beat Denver, 3-2 in double overtime. Mikhail Yegorov made 32 save for Boston University as they beat Penn State, 3-1. Find all…

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USCHO Live! at the Frozen Four 2025 - Semifinals 15:49

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The USCHO Weekend Review crew of Ed Trefzger, Jim Connelly and Robert Morris coach Derek Schooley are joined by St. Lawrence coach Brent Brekke to preview Thursday's NCAA Semifinal matchups between Denver and Western Michigan (5 p.m. ET, ESPN2) and Boston University and Penn State (8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN 2). They also look at the Frozen Four through th…

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USCHO Live! at the 2025 Frozen Four in St. Louis - Practice Day 18:51

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USCHO hosts Ed Trefzger, Jim Connelly and Robert Morris coach Derek Schooley are joined by St. Lawrence coach Brent Brekke during Practice Day at the 2025 Frozen Four. Included in the broadcast are discussion of current issues like NIL, portal and roster size as well as a feature on BU captain Shane Lachance and his well-known grandfather, Jack Par…

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Recapping the NCAA men's D-I hockey regionals, coach hirings, the opening of the transfer portal: Season 7 Episode 25 50:40

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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review the weekend's NCAA men's D-I regionals and news of the week. They recap the regionals, looking especially at the winners: Boston University, Denver, Western Michigan, and Penn State. They also consider controversial penalties and look at ice i…

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Breaking down the odds for all eight NCAA men's Division I hockey regional semifinals: Season 3 Episode 21 23:15

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Dan Rubin (@DanRubin12) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at money lines and over/under for the NCAA regional semifinals March 27 and 28, 2025. Toledo Ohio State +110 vs. Boston University -140; over/under 6.5 Cornell +210 vs. Michigan State -280; o/u 5.5 Fargo Minnesota State +195 vs. Western Michig…

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Looking at regional matchups, Hobey 10, Berry's unexpected departure: Season 7 Episode 24 55:11

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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week. We begin with the unexpected firing of North Dakota head coach Brad Berry following his team's loss in the NCHC semifinals. The discussion highlights Berry's impressive career and the pressures inhere…

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Selection Sunday special analyzing six conference champs, initial takes on NCAA brackets: Season 7 Episode 23 37:34

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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review the championship games of the weekend and look at the 2025 NCAA men's D-I hockey brackets. Notable tournament outcomes include Maine's victory in Hockey East, Cornell's success in the ECAC, and Western Michigan's NCHC title. They discuss the i…

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Looking at odds for Hockey East, ECAC, NCHC semifinals, CCHA, AHA, Big Ten finals: Season 3 Episode 20 26:47

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Dan Rubin (@DanRubin12) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at money lines and over/under for the Hockey East, ECAC, and NCHC semifinals, and the championship games in the CCHA, Atlantic Hockey, and Big Ten for March 20-22, 2025. UConn +105 vs. BU -135; over/under 6.5 Northeastern +220 vs. Maine -298; …

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Conference playoff update, looking at the teams on the PairWise bubble: Season 7 Episode 22 45:59

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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week. We look at quarterfinal results in Hockey East, NCHC, and ECAC Hockey, including Northeastern's upset of Boston College, North Dakota's road sweep of Omaha, and Cornell's sweep of Colgate. In semifina…

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Analyzing three conference semifinal rounds, three key quarterfinal games for March 14-15: Season 3 Episode 19 21:48

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Dan Rubin (@DanRubin12) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at money lines and over/under for three conference semifinal rounds and three quarterfinal games on March 14-15, 2025. Bentley +145 @ Sacred Heart -188; over/under 4.5 Army +250 @ Holy Cross -345; o/u 5.5 Notre Dame +325 @ Michigan State -475;…

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Playoff upsets, next round previews, does a PairWise bubble really exist? Season 7 Episode 21 37:23

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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week. In this episode, key games and outcomes in the Big Ten, Atlantic Hockey, CCHA, ECAC, Hockey East, and NCHC are examined, with special attention given to underdog victories and their implications for t…

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Analyzing futures for the six NCAA D-I men's ice hockey conference champions: Season 3 Episode 18 30:19

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Dan Rubin (@DanRubin12) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at futures for the six men's conference champions. This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Men's Division I Frozen Four, April 10 and 12 in St. Louis. Get your tickets now at ncaa.com/frozenfour Find all of our podcasts at USCHO.com/podcasts…

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Three more conference champions crowned, playoffs underway with more this weekend: Season 7 Episode 20 39:30

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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week. Three more conferences – Big Ten, ECAC, and NCHC – decided their regular season champions over the weekend. Michigan State and Minnesota share the Big Ten regular season title, Quinnipiac wins the ECA…

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Huge tilts in Big Ten, NCHC top our slate for money lines, analysis for Feb. 28: Season 3 Episode 17 34:07

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Dan Rubin (@DanRubin12) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at money lines and over/under for six college games on February 28, 2025. Minnesota -220 @ Penn State +170; over/under 6.5 Michigan State -250 @ Notre Dame +190; o/u 5.5 Northeastern +175 @ UConn -230; o/u 5.5 Arizona State -125 @ Omaha -105; …

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Watching conference regular-season races, looking at movement along the PairWise bubble: Season 7 Episode 19 46:18

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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) with Dan Rubin (@DanRubin12) sitting in for Derek Schooley review games of the weekend and news of the week. They start with Michigan State's struggles against Penn State and Minnesota's surge in the Big Ten. They highlight the Pairwise implications for teams like Quinnipiac, UMass L…

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Western Michigan at Arizona State, two Big Ten games, three in Hockey East analyzed: Season 3 Episode 16 27:14

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Dan Rubin (@DanRubin12) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at money lines and over/under for six college games on February 21, 2025: Ohio State +170 @ Minnesota -220; over/under 5.5 Penn State +220 @ Michigan State -298; o/u 6.5 Western Michigan -154 @ Arizona State +120; o/u 6.5 Maine -160 @ UConn +1…