College Hockey Today

Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) return to recap a newsy offseason, including Gavin McKenna’s commitment to Penn State, Isaac Howard’s departure to the NHL, college hockey entering the Spengler Cup, the impact of the House settlement on college hockey, coaching dominoes at Michigan Tech and Lindenwood, and more. The guys also give their thoughts on the NHL Draft, and Schloss pulls back the curtain on his summer prep work ahead of the 2025-26 season.

The guys are back to give their thoughts on the NCAA Frozen Four, and Western Michigan’s first-ever national championship. What was it about the Broncos that went overlooked by Schloss, who was admittedly (and now notoriously) low on them in the preseason? They also discuss the immediate Frozen Four fallout, including early NHL signings from each of the four teams as well as the speculation on the futures of Pat Ferschweiler and David Carle. Then they catch up on college hockey headlines from around the country, including head coaching news at LIU, Mercyhurst, RIT, and RPI, plus an innovative hire at North Dakota.

We force Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) to silence his phone long enough to give us his reaction on a highly entertaining NCAA Regional, plus his thoughts on the Frozen Four field and semifinal matchups. The off-ice news has also been coming in fast and furious this week, and the guys give their thoughts on pro signings, transfer portal comings and goings, and new head coaches at Ferris State and North Dakota. Follow Brad Schlossman on X (@SchlossmanGF) and Bluesky (@schlossmangf.bsky.social) Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X (@GFHerald) Follow College Hockey Inc. on X (@collegehockey), Bluesky (@collegehockey), Threads (@collegehockeyinc) and Instagram (@collegehockeyinc) Email the show at info@collegehockeyinc.com!

The NCAA Tournament is finally here, and Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) are back to break it all down in a jam-packed show, including thoughts on each bracket, injury concerns, dark horse teams to watch, and Brad’s Frozen four predictions. They also look back on conference championship weekend, plus react to the latest NHL signings, the coaching change at North Dakota, and the women’s Frozen Four.

Hot off the presses, Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) react to the finalists for both the Hobey Baker Memorial Award and the Mike Richter Award. Did anyone qualify as a surprise on either list? How much will the next three weeks matter to the voters? Then the guys dive into the conference playoffs and PairWise situation before doing a little reminiscing about college hockey at the Xcel Energy Center, which is hosting the NCHC Frozen Faceoff for the final time this weekend. Follow Brad Schlossman on X (@SchlossmanGF) and Bluesky (@schlossmangf.bsky.social) Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X (@GFHerald) Follow College Hockey Inc. on X (@collegehockey), Bluesky (@collegehockey), Threads (@collegehockeyinc) and Instagram (@collegehockeyinc) Email the show at info@collegehockeyinc.com!

The regular season is in the books, and we’re taking a deep dive on all six conference playoff tournaments. Plus, the first NHL signing of 2025 and coaching news out of RPI and Mercyhurst. Follow Brad Schlossman on X (@SchlossmanGF) and Bluesky (@schlossmangf.bsky.social) Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X (@GFHerald) Follow College Hockey Inc. on X (@collegehockey), Bluesky (@collegehockey), Threads (@collegehockeyinc) and Instagram (@collegehockeyinc) Email the show at info@collegehockeyinc.com!

The playoffs have arrived in four of the six conferences, and Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) break down each of the brackets. They also take a look at the Hockey East race, Western Michigan’s first Penrose Cup, LIU’s first 20-win season, Ryan Leonard’s goal-scoring prowess, St. Thomas’ second-half surge, Quinnipiac’s reign, and more!

Everything is happening in college hockey and the guys break it all down, including conference races, coaching farewells, an arena farewell at Union, LIU’s pursuit of 20 wins, Bill Riga’s roster construction at Holy Cross, Arsenii Sergeev’s brilliant February for Penn State, another MacNaughton Cup for Minnesota State, Friday’s massive Quinnipiac-Clarkson matchup, Hockey East all over the PairWise, and next man up in North Dakota. Also, on which team did Schloss totally whiff in the NCHC preseason poll? All that and more in this jam-packed episode.

With the regular season winding down, the guys break down all the conference races and PairWise jockeying. Plus, thoughts on the Mike Richter Award semifinalists, Ryan Johnson’s strong freshman campaign in Anchorage, an Atlantic Hockey make-up game looming large, a crazy Minnesota shootout stat, Minnesota State in the CCHA driver’s seat, Clarkson pushing Quinnipiac, Boston College and Maine chase No. 1 NCAA seeds, Western Michigan eyes its first Penrose Cup, and plenty more! CHN on Brian Riley’s special weekendinfo@collegehockeyinc.com

We’re already halfway through the month of February and there’s a ton to talk about, including the PairWise cutline, an X factor emerging at Boston University, Alaska’s Governor’s Cup victory, Holy Cross firing on all cylinders, a resurgent Penn State squad, Minnesota State’s statement sweep, a big Friday night coming up in ECAC Hockey, the tremendous series between Denver and Arizona State, plus a whole lot more!

Unpacking another wild week in college hockey, including Augustana’s climb atop the CCHA, a Denver-Omaha shootout that threatened Schlossman’s deadline, a red-hot Matt Hubbarde in Fairbanks, Sacred Heart’s big AHA sweep, Jimmy Snuggerud’s elevated production, Colgate’s pursuit of Quinnipiac, Hockey East’s PairWise presence, and lots more! Follow Brad Schlossman on X (@SchlossmanGF) and Bluesky (@schlossmangf.bsky.social) Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X (@GFHerald) Follow College Hockey Inc. on X (@collegehockey), Bluesky (@collegehockey), Threads (@collegehockeyinc) and Instagram (@collegehockeyinc) Email the show at info@collegehockeyinc.com!

There’s a new team in the PairWise top four this week and it’s the scorching-hot UConn Huskies. Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) and Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) discus UConn and more, including Owen Bartoszkiewicz finding a home at Lindenwood, Niagara star freshman Trevor Hoskin, Wisconsin’s battle for PWR positioning, some jaw-dropping goaltending in the CCHA, this weekend’s Quinnipiac-Dartmouth matchup, Mikhail Yegorov’s debut for BU, Omaha’s winning streak, and more.

After an unexpected week off, Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) are back to talk all things men’s college hockey, including Bob Daniels’ retirement announcement, Stonehill’s historic road win, Mac Gadowsky’s productivity, upcoming showdowns in the Big Ten and Hockey East, things starting to click for Northern Michigan, the consistency of Quinnipiac and Dartmouth, NCHC-leading Arizona State, and tons more. info@collegehockeyinc.com

Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) and Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) are back from the holidays to get you up to speed on the latest, including World Juniors thoughts, college hockey holiday tournaments, the Wrigley Field games, the breakout of Augustana goalie Josh Kotai, an entertaining Maine-Denver series, the Atlantic Hockey race, upcoming matchups with PWR implications, tons of connections ahead of North Dakota’s series at Arizona State, and tons more. info@collegehockeyinc.com

With the Christmas break upon us, we’ve asked Brad Schlossman to give us his best of the best at the unofficial halfway point of the college hockey season. You’ll hear his midseason choices for the Hobey Baker and Mike Richter Awards, his east and west first-team All-Americans, and his rookie of the year and coach of the year. Disagree with any of his choices? We’d love to hear your picks on social media! Follow Brad Schlossman on X (@SchlossmanGF) and Bluesky (@schlossmangf.bsky.social) Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X (@GFHerald) Follow College Hockey Inc. on X (@collegehockey), Bluesky (@collegehockey), Threads (@collegehockeyinc) and Instagram (@collegehockeyinc) Email the show at info@collegehockeyinc.com!

It’s a packed episode this week, with Brad and Jayson taking a look at the midseason conference leaders as well as a deep dive into some fancy stats. What can be learned from team and individual analytics at this point of the season? Then the guys take their tour around the country to discuss LIU’s lethal power play, why Air Force could be primed for a second-half surge, recent hits to Minnesota’s forward depth, Minnesota State’s dominant first half, Brett Chorske’s consistency for Colgate, Boston College’s PK run, a pair of first-year NCHC snipers, and tons more! info@collegehockeyinc.com

Schloss gives his first-hand impressions of a red-hot Bemidji State team that continues to make noise in non-conference play. Then the guys unpack all the news around the country, including grueling road trips, Liam McLinskey and Holy Cross hitting their stride, Michigan State’s dominant start to the season, LSSU standout Connor Milburn, Princeton’s weekend sweep, the depth of Hockey East, a Denver-Western Michigan preview, and more! info@collegehockeyinc.com

Another unpredictable week in college hockey included a flurry of offense between Michigan-Penn State, Arizona State handing Denver its first losses, Minnesota State’s statement sweep, Pierce Charleson’s big night for Niagara, Aidan Thompson and Brett Chorske extending point streaks, and more. The guys also talk Bentley’s run of shutouts, the Friendship Four, some juicy non-conference matchups, and Schlossman’s personal line of demarcation when talking PairWise. info@collegehockeyinc.com

Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) discuss a busy week in the men’s college hockey world, including the news that college hockey is coming to Texas (for one game, at least). Then they go across the nation to talk Governor’s Cup, LIU’s marathon road trip finally nearing its end, Guy Blessing elevating his play for Air Force, an offensive eruption for Wisconsin that might have been inevitable in hindsight, Bemidji State’s non-conference win over Minnesota, a nice story emerging between the pipes for Quinnipiac, UConn trying to build on an OT win over BC, Denver staying undefeated, Western Michigan’s terrific goaltending tandem, and tons more! Grand Forks Herald article on deferred enrollment: https://bit.ly/3YPMFOk Follow Brad Schlossman on X (@SchlossmanGF) and Bluesky (@schlossmangf.bsky.social) Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X (@GFHerald) Follow Jayson Hajdu on Bluesky (@jaysonhajdu.bsky.social) Follow College Hockey Inc. on X (@collegehockey), Bluesky (@collegehockey), Threads (@collegehockeyinc) and Instagram (@collegehockeyinc) Email the show at info@collegehockeyinc.com!

These are busy days in men’s college hockey and Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) are back to break it all down. First, they discuss Schloss’ latest article taking a look at an NCAA rule unique to college hockey that may or may not under consideration for change. Then they unpack all the happenings on the ice, including a spate of injuries nationwide, Alaska’s successful run through a gauntlet of a road trip, some expected goals data that may surprise you, Robert Morris’ strong start, a challenging portion of Michigan Tech’s schedule, Dartmouth getting by without its top returning scorer, a compelling UMass-Lowell vs. Vermont matchup, a pair of NCHC juggernauts in the state of Colorado, plus tons more! Rundown (time stamps approximate due to editing): Grand Forks Herald article on deferred enrollment: https://bit.ly/3YPMFOk Follow Brad Schlossman on X (@SchlossmanGF) and Bluesky (@schlossmangf.bsky.social) Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X (@GFHerald) Follow Jayson Hajdu on Bluesky (@jaysonhajdu.bsky.social) Follow College Hockey Inc. on X (@collegehockey), Bluesky (@collegehockey), Threads (@collegehockeyinc) and Instagram (@collegehockeyinc) Email the show at info@collegehockeyinc.com!