College Hockey Today
College Hockey Today is a weekly podcast from The Rink Live and College Hockey Inc. covering the biggest stories in NCAA Division I men’s college hockey. Co-hosts Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) look across the nation at the sport’s most compelling news and newsmakers.
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Ringing in the New Year
01/09/2025
Ringing in the New Year
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. 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 !
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The Midseason Schlossys
12/19/2024
The Midseason Schlossys
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 [email protected]!
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Fancy Like…
12/12/2024
Fancy Like…
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! 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 !
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Eager Beavers
12/05/2024
Eager Beavers
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! 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 !
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Permission to PairWise
11/27/2024
Permission to PairWise
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. 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 !
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Getting Goalied
11/21/2024
Getting Goalied
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 [email protected]!
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The Dog Days of…Winter?
11/14/2024
The Dog Days of…Winter?
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): 1:05 – College hockey’s deferred enrollment rule 8:15 – AIC’s final year of NCAA Division I hockey 11:00 – Schlossman’s thoughts on Minnesota Duluth 12:45 – Early-season injuries across the country 17:10 – Independents 19:55 – Atlantic Hockey 23:50 – Big 10 28:20 – CCHA 31:40 – ECAC Hockey 34:20 – Hockey East 39:15 – NCHC 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 [email protected]!
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CHL Players Now Eligible for NCAA DI Hockey
11/08/2024
CHL Players Now Eligible for NCAA DI Hockey
The college hockey landscape shifted in a massive way this week when the NCAA Division I Council voted to make Canadian Hockey League (or major junior) players eligible for NCAA Division I hockey. College Hockey Inc. Executive Director Sean Hogan joins the pod to walk us through the news, its impact on college hockey, the yet-to-be-answered questions, how it affects College Hockey Inc.’s mission, and more. Then Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) joins the show from Duluth to give his thoughts to the rule change, the reactions he’s seeing on either side of the border, where college coaches go from here, how it might impact U.S. junior hockey leagues, and plenty more. Learn more about the NCAA rule change: Follow Brad Schlossman on X: @SchlossmanGF Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X: @GFHerald Follow Jayson Hajdu on X: @JaysonHajdu Follow College Hockey Inc. on X (@collegehockey), Bluesky (@collegehockey), Threads (@collegehockeyinc) and Instagram (@collegehockeyinc)
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(Hat) Trick or Treat!
10/31/2024
(Hat) Trick or Treat!
Happy Halloween! Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) are back for a scary-fun episode and recall some tales from the road before diving into a new treat courtesy of College Hockey News. The guys then talk show favorites, Boston University’s bounce-back, LIU’s win in South Bend, a resilient Air Force squad, Union’s historic start to the season, unbeaten Ohio State, St. Cloud State’s knack for one-goal wins, and tons more. Rundown (time stamps approximate due to editing): 1:15 – Scary tales from the road 5:00 – College hockey TOI leaders 8:35 – First-hand impressions of Boston University 12:15 – Other takeaways from last weekend 27:00 – Upcoming matchups of note Follow Brad Schlossman on X: @SchlossmanGF Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X: @GFHerald Follow Jayson Hajdu on X: @JaysonHajdu Follow College Hockey Inc. on X (@collegehockey), Bluesky (@collegehockey), Threads (@collegehockeyinc) and Instagram (@collegehockeyinc)
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A Banner Weekend
10/24/2024
A Banner Weekend
Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) return with reaction to NHL Central Scouting’s Preliminary Rankings, injury news out of Providence, a massive performance by a Union freshman, Garrett Raboin’s homecoming, offensive fireworks from Maine and Minnesota, plus Schlossman’s takeaways from Minnesota State last weekend, and tons more. Rundown (time stamps approximate due to editing): 4:00 – NHL Central Scouting Preliminary Ranks 7:25 – First-hand impressions of Minnesota State 10:25 – Headlines from last weekend 17:41 – Upcoming matchups of note Follow Brad Schlossman on X: @SchlossmanGF Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X: @GFHerald Follow Jayson Hajdu on X: @JaysonHajdu Follow College Hockey Inc. on X (@collegehockey), Bluesky (@collegehockey), Threads (@collegehockeyinc) and Instagram (@collegehockeyinc)
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Early Season Storylines
10/16/2024
Early Season Storylines
Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) reflects on the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game in Grand Forks, and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) reports back from the Ice Breaker Tournament in Las Vegas. Then the guys dive into some of the biggest developments from last weekend, including Lindenwood’s benchmark victory, emerging young goaltenders, the importance of Michael Hage’s fast start for Michigan, and Schlossman’s UDFA netminder to watch. They also look ahead to the upcoming weekend, including conference openers in the Big Ten and Hockey East. Rundown (time stamps approximate due to editing): 2:25 – U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game, Ice Breaker Tournament 8:55 – Headlines from last weekend 23:00 – Upcoming matchups to watch Follow Brad Schlossman on X: @SchlossmanGF Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X: @GFHerald Follow Jayson Hajdu on X: @JaysonHajdu Follow College Hockey Inc. on X (@collegehockey), Bluesky (@collegehockey), Threads (@collegehockeyinc) and Instagram (@collegehockeyinc)
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May You Live in Interesting Times
10/10/2024
May You Live in Interesting Times
We ask Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) to unpack the ongoing CHL-NCAA eligibility story, including where it’s currently at and where it might be heading (and when, for that matter). Then the guys dive into the start of the men’s college hockey season, including encouraging starts for first-year head coaches, an EBUG sighting at Merrimack, Luke Ashton’s impressive NCAA debut, compelling non-conference matchups, a significant early injury in Duluth, and plenty more. Come for Brad’s knowledge, stay for the glitch in the 2014-15 lobe of Jayson’s brain. Rundown (time stamps approximate due to editing): 5:00 – CHL players and NCAA eligibility 14:30 – Independents 17:25 – Atlantic Hockey 21:00 – Big Ten 23:55 – CCHA 29:30 – ECAC Hockey 30:36 – Hockey East 34:20 – NCHC Follow Brad Schlossman on X: @SchlossmanGF Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X: @GFHerald Follow Jayson Hajdu on X: @JaysonHajdu Follow College Hockey Inc. on X (@collegehockey), Bluesky (@collegehockey), Threads (@collegehockeyinc) and Instagram (@collegehockeyinc)
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2024-25 Season Preview
10/02/2024
2024-25 Season Preview
Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) return to preview the 2024-25 NCAA Division I men’s hockey season, including three compelling storylines to watch in each conference and new beginnings for a pair of independent programs. Rundown (time stamps approximate due to editing): 6:30 – New head coaches at Lindenwood, Stonehill 8:30 – Atlantic Hockey storylines 14:30 – Big Ten storylines 21:30 – CCHA storylines 27:30 – ECAC Hockey storylines 33:45 – Hockey East storylines 43:00 – NCHC storylines Follow Brad Schlossman on X: @SchlossmanGF Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X: @GFHerald Follow Jayson Hajdu on X: @JaysonHajdu Follow College Hockey Inc. on X (@collegehockey), Bluesky (@collegehockey), Threads (@collegehockeyinc) and Instagram (@collegehockeyinc)
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Offseason News Updates
07/12/2024
Offseason News Updates
Brad and Jayson catch up on a whirlwind of a college hockey offseason, including seismic coaching news at Clarkson, Cornell, Northern Michigan, and Notre Dame. They also discuss NCHC-bound St. Thomas (in 2026-27) and NCAA hockey rule changes, plus a look back at a memorable NHL Draft at Sphere in Las Vegas. The guys wrap up the show with a salute to departed College Hockey Inc. Executive Director Mike Snee and the legacy of college hockey growth he leaves behind. Rundown (time stamps approximate due to editing): 1:05 – NHL Draft recap 12:10 – Coaching comings and goings 21:00 – St. Thomas to the NCHC 24:10 – NCAA hockey rule changes 29:50 – College Hockey Inc.’s Mike Snee hired by Minnesota Wild Links: Behind the Scenes at the NHL Draft: NCAA Rule Changes: Pro Signings: Follow on social media: Brad Schlossman on X: @SchlossmanGF Grand Forks Herald on X: @GFHerald The Rink Live on X: @TheRinkLive Jayson Hajdu on X: @JaysonHajdu College Hockey Inc. on X (@collegehockey) College Hockey Inc. on Bluesky (@collegehockey) College Hockey Inc. on Threads (@collegehockeyinc) College Hockey Inc. on Instagram (@collegehockeyinc)
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Frozen Four Recap and Fallout
04/19/2024
Frozen Four Recap and Fallout
Brad and Jayson close the books on another Frozen Four, looking back at all three games with reaction to Denver’s 10 national championship. They also discuss what comes next for DU, Boston College, Boston University and Michigan – who is returning, who is leaving (or already gone) and who is undecided – as well as other offseason news including the ruling on multi-year transfers, the latest portal comings and goings, a rumored head coach candidate for Lindenwood, and more. Rundown (time stamps approximate due to editing): 2:40 – Frozen Four Recap 12:00 – What’s next for DU, BC, BU and Michigan? 25:15 – Hobey Baker and Mike Richter Awards 27:05 – Non-Frozen Four news 👉 Follow Brad Schlossman on X: @SchlossmanGF 👉 Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X: @GFHerald 👉 Follow The Rink Live on X: @TheRinkLive 👉 Follow Jayson Hajdu on X: @JaysonHajdu 👉 Follow College Hockey Inc. on X (@collegehockey), Bluesky (@collegehockey), Threads (@collegehockeyinc) and Instagram (@collegehockeyinc) 👉 Pro Signings: https://collegehockeyinc.com/pro-signings-2023-24-nhl-college-ncaa-free-agent.php
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Regional Reactions & Frozen Four Forecasting
04/04/2024
Regional Reactions & Frozen Four Forecasting
It’s been a whirlwind week in the world of college hockey and Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Today) are back to break it all down. The fellas recap each of the four NCAA Regionals, revisit Schlossman’s tournament predictions, and give their initial impressions of the Frozen Four field. They also talk transfer portal, Jimmy Snuggerud’s decision to return to Minnesota, and the recent coaching hires at Bowling Green, Miami, and Stonehill. Rundown (time stamps approximate due to editing): 6:05 – Coaching news 8:25 – Jimmy Snuggerud returning to Minnesota 10:55 – Springfield Regional recap 15:00 – Sioux Falls Regional recap 19:55 – Providence Regional recap 24:27 – Maryland Heights Regional recap 30:45 – Frozen Four preview Follow Brad Schlossman on X: @SchlossmanGF Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X: @GFHerald Follow The Rink Live on X: @TheRinkLive Follow Jayson Hajdu on X: @JaysonHajdu Follow College Hockey Inc. on X (@collegehockey), Bluesky (@collegehockey), Threads (@collegehockeyinc) and Instagram (@collegehockeyinc) Pro Signings:
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2024 NCAA Tournament Preview
03/27/2024
2024 NCAA Tournament Preview
The 2024 NCAA Tournament has arrived, and Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) break down every first-round matchup. Plus, Schlossman’s predictions, a shoutout to the fans who packed buildings at Bemidji State, Michigan State and RIT for the conference championships, catching up on recent NHL signings and early departures, and tons more! Rundown (time stamps approximate due to editing): 7:30 – Providence Regional 14:50 – Sioux Falls Regional 20:50 – Springfield Regional 26:45 – Maryland Heights Regional 👉 Follow Brad Schlossman on X: @SchlossmanGF 👉 Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X: @GFHerald 👉 Follow The Rink Live on X: @TheRinkLive 👉 Follow Jayson Hajdu on X: @JaysonHajdu 👉 Follow College Hockey Inc. on X (@collegehockey), Bluesky (@collegehockey), Threads (@collegehockeyinc) and Instagram (@collegehockeyinc) 👉 Pro Signings:
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Narrowing the Field
03/21/2024
Narrowing the Field
Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) joins the pod from the NCHC Frozen Faceoff in Saint Paul to discuss each of the conference tournaments and who needs to win to get in. The guys also run down a newsy week in college hockey, including the announcement of the Hobey Baker top 10 finalists, coaching changes at Princeton and Miami, Mike Souza’s extension at New Hampshire, notable UDFA signings, the first early departures of the year, the transfer portal, and plenty more. Rundown (time stamps approximate due to editing): 13:00 – Atlantic Hockey 16:00 – Big Ten 19:00 – CCHA 22:25 – ECAC Hockey 27:00 – Hockey East 30:05 – NCHC 👉 Follow Brad Schlossman on X: @SchlossmanGF 👉 Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X: @GFHerald 👉 Follow The Rink Live on X: @TheRinkLive 👉 Follow Jayson Hajdu on X: @JaysonHajdu 👉 Follow College Hockey Inc. on X (@collegehockey), Bluesky (@collegehockey), Threads (@collegehockeyinc) and Instagram (@collegehockeyinc) Pro Signings:
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Talkin’ Tournaments and Free Agents
03/14/2024
Talkin’ Tournaments and Free Agents
A jam-packed episode this week, with Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) wading through all of the news and results in men’s college hockey. They discuss the newest coaching vacancies and give some final thoughts on encouraging seasons by multiple independent programs. Then the guys take a deep dive on each of the six conference tournaments before ending the episode with Brad’s annual NCAA free agent watch list. Rundown (time stamps approximate due to editing): 4:08 – Independents 5:55 – Atlantic Hockey 8:55 – Big Ten 13:00 – CCHA 16:55 – ECAC Hockey 21:20 – Hockey East 25:30 – NCHC 35:00 – NCAA free agents to watch More: Follow Brad Schlossman on X: @SchlossmanGF Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X: @GFHerald Follow The Rink Live on X: @TheRinkLive Follow Jayson Hajdu on X: @JaysonHajdu Follow College Hockey Inc. on X (@collegehockey), Bluesky (@collegehockey), Threads (@collegehockeyinc) and Instagram (@collegehockeyinc) Pro Signings:
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Don’t Call It An Upset
03/07/2024
Don’t Call It An Upset
Four more league champs were crowned last weekend, and three more conference tournaments begin this week. Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) dive into all of the latest, including a stunning OT win for Robert Morris in the Atlantic Hockey playoffs, the end of Michigan State’s conference title drought, Bemidji State rolling all the way to a MacNaughton Cup, why Jack Stark makes Yale a team to watch in ECAC Hockey, Boston College capturing Hockey East, North Dakota’s fourth Penrose Cup in five years, a coaching change at Lindenwood, more bubble talk, why the ‘term’ upset needs to be retired in college hockey, and tons more. Rundown (time stamps approximate due to editing): 5:00 – Independents 8:15 – Atlantic Hockey 11:30 – Big Ten 16:05 – CCHA 18:45 – ECAC Hockey 23:17 – Hockey East 26:54 – NCHC Follow Brad Schlossman on X: @SchlossmanGF Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X: @GFHerald Follow The Rink Live on X: @TheRinkLive Follow Jayson Hajdu on X: @JaysonHajdu Follow College Hockey Inc. on X (@collegehockey), Bluesky (@collegehockey), Threads (@collegehockeyinc) and Instagram (@collegehockeyinc)
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Playoffs? You Kiddin’ Me? Playoffs?
02/29/2024
Playoffs? You Kiddin’ Me? Playoffs?
The first of six conference tournaments gets underway this weekend with the opening round of the Atlantic Hockey playoffs. Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Today) break down the known matchups and discuss RIT’s repeat as AHA regular-season conference champion. They also preview two massive head-to-head series that will decide two other league titles: Michigan State-Wisconsin in the Big Ten, and Bemidji State-Minnesota State in the CCHA, as well as the encouraging seasons from multiple independent programs, Dartmouth’s bid for home ice in the ECAC Tournament, the high-end underclassmen lighting it up in Hockey East, the race for the NCHC’s Penrose Cup, and tons more. Rundown (time stamps approximate due to editing): 3:20 – Independents 6:15 – Atlantic Hockey 10:12 – Big Ten 14:10 – CCHA 17:50 – ECAC Hockey 22:10 – Hockey East 27:43 – NCHC Follow Brad Schlossman on X: @SchlossmanGF Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X: @GFHerald Follow The Rink Live on X: @TheRinkLive Follow Jayson Hajdu on X: @JaysonHajdu Follow College Hockey Inc. on X: @collegehockey
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Spring Has Sprung
02/22/2024
Spring Has Sprung
Breaking down a news-filled week in college hockey, including key injures, the NHL debut of UNO alum Mason Morelli, coaching news out of Vermont, and the retirement of Mike Kemp. Then the guys take their trip around the country to discuss a nice February run by Alaska Anchorage, the final regular-season weekend in Atlantic Hockey, the impact of Ohio State’s sweep of Wisconsin on the Big Ten race, a healthy Bemidji State firing on all cylinders, Quinnipiac in the ECAC driver’s seat, a cluster of bubble teams in Hockey East, Colorado College making noise, and more. Rundown (time stamps approximate due to editing): 4:15 – Independents 7:35 – Atlantic Hockey 10:30 – Big Ten 13:24 – CCHA 17:25 – ECAC Hockey 20:22 – Hockey East 23:30 – NCHC Follow Brad Schlossman on X: @SchlossmanGF Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X: @GFHerald Follow The Rink Live on X: @TheRinkLive Follow Jayson Hajdu on X: @JaysonHajdu Follow College Hockey Inc. on X: @collegehockey
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A Word to the (Pair)Wise
02/16/2024
A Word to the (Pair)Wise
Jayson is back from his first trip to Augustana’s brand new Midco Arena, and Schloss returns from a rare weekend off. They get caught up on the Mike Richter Award semifinalists, the PairWise cut line, Arizona State’s much-needed sweep, the upcoming AHA series between Sacred Heart and Holy Cross, the consistency of Michigan State, Bowling Green’s late push, Cornell’s unbeaten streak, a dangerous UMass squad, Omaha’s overtime mojo, and tons more. Rundown (time stamps approximate due to editing): 10:30 – Independents 13:10 – Atlantic Hockey 16:40 – Big Ten 22:00 – CCHA 25:22 – ECAC Hockey 28:40 – Hockey East 32:05 – NCHC Follow Brad Schlossman on X: @SchlossmanGF Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X: @GFHerald Follow The Rink Live on X: @TheRinkLive Follow Jayson Hajdu on X: @JaysonHajdu Follow College Hockey Inc. on X: @collegehockey
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Down the Stretch They Come!
02/08/2024
Down the Stretch They Come!
Schloss is back from visiting his one true love in Ohio – Skyline Chili -- to discuss the latest in men’s college hockey, including a highly entertaining start to the Beanpot, a critical stretch of upcoming games for Arizona State, underlying metrics on Bentley that may surprise, the importance of Oliver Moore’s breakout for Minnesota, handicapping the remaining schedules for St. Thomas and Minnesota State, Union’s balance, a resurgent Northeastern, Dylan Wendt’s bid for history, and plenty more! Rundown 3:45 – Independents 6:45 – Atlantic Hockey 11:24 – Big Ten 15:37 – CCHA 19:06 – ECAC Hockey 22:11 – Hockey East 26:33 – NCHC Follow Brad Schlossman on X: @SchlossmanGF Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X: @GFHerald Follow The Rink Live on X: @TheRinkLive Follow Jayson Hajdu on X: @JaysonHajdu Follow College Hockey Inc. on X: @collegehockey
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The Floor is Laba
02/01/2024
The Floor is Laba
It was a wild weekend in men’s college hockey, one that saw Boston College take over top spot in the PairWise with a sweep of rival Boston University. Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) discuss that series, as well as North Dakota’s sweep of Denver, Harrison Israels and the Alaska Nanooks, the Hobey Baker race, black-and-blue Atlantic Hockey, Wisconsin and Minnesota State both gunning for league titles after offseason overhauls, Quinnipiac’s bounce-back in Hartford, Noah Laba’s heroics for CC, and much more. Rundown 2:43 – Independents 6:53 – Atlantic Hockey 10:40 – Big Ten 16:56 – CCHA 21:13 – ECAC Hockey 25:19 – Hockey East 28:30 – NCHC Follow Brad Schlossman on X: @SchlossmanGF Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X: @GFHerald Follow The Rink Live on X: @TheRinkLive Follow Jayson Hajdu on X: @JaysonHajdu Follow College Hockey Inc. on X: @collegehockey
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Get Your Popcorn Ready
01/25/2024
Get Your Popcorn Ready
There is no shortage of must-see matchups this weekend in men’s college hockey – including No. 1 vs. No. 2 – and Brad and Jayson break it all down. They also discuss Long Island’s power play, Air Force’s recent offensive eruption, a memorable Michigan-Michigan State series, Augustana opening the doors on its new arena, Cornell hitting its stride, big crowds in Hockey East, the looming BU-BC clash, Denver’s depth, Colorado College’s peskiness, the cutoff line for teams on the postseason bubble, fascinating conference races, and tons more. Rundown Independents Atlantic Hockey Big Ten CCHA ECAC Hockey Hockey East NCHC
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Brown Bears Beginning to Roar
01/18/2024
Brown Bears Beginning to Roar
Brad and Jayson discuss the college hockey influence atop the 2024 NHL Draft midseason rankings recently released by Central Scouting. (2:17); Then they get into their weekly look at the NCAA Division I men’s hockey scene, including some encouraging results for DI independents Long Island and Lindenwood, (6:04); the absurd goaltending in Atlantic Hockey, a looming rematch of the service academies, (10:45); Michigan State and Wisconsin exchanging blows atop the Big Ten standings, Joey Larson’s big season for the Spartans, (15:16); St. Thomas taking over first place in the CCHA, a defenseman finally scoring for the Tommies, (19:35); Brown making noise in ECAC Hockey, (26:34); BU’s post-Thanksgiving run, (32:52); a big first-place showdown in the NCHC, and more. (37:33); The guys close this jam-packed episode with a discussion of Brad’s much-discussed proposal for regional sites. (41:28) Follow Brad Schlossman on X: @SchlossmanGF Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X: @GFHerald Follow The Rink Live on X: @TheRinkLive Follow Jayson Hajdu on X: @JaysonHajdu Follow College Hockey Inc. on X: @collegehockey
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The Race is On
01/10/2024
The Race is On
Conference races and national tournament positioning are in full focus, and Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) joins Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) to break it all down. They’ll also discuss their matchups of the week, good teams that may be on the outside looking in, Canisius freshman standout Matteo Giampa, a No. 1 goaltender emerging for New Hampshire, some great news out of Duluth, and much more. Also, Schloss tells us he’s working on a piece for the Grand Forks Herald that’s sure to get people talking.
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An Important Week for the National Tourney Picture
01/05/2024
An Important Week for the National Tourney Picture
Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) return from their break to discuss the week that was in college hockey, including holiday tournaments, the power-play prowess of ASU’s Matthew Kopperud, Mac Gadowsky’s impact at Army West Point, Wisconsin’s winning streak, Maine’s hold atop the PairWise, Blake Pietila’s return to form at Michigan Tech, St. Cloud State’s quiet dominance, Alaska’s holiday travels, and more. The guys also break down this week’s Matchups to Watch, the non-conference home stretch, World Juniors, and Schloss’ recent appearance on the USCHO Spotlight pod.
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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
12/15/2023
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
With the holiday break fast approaching, Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) joins Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) to give his surprise players of the first half of the men’s college hockey season. They also discuss the play of Robert Morris goalie Chad Veltri, some hard luck for Bentley, CC’s sweep of former No. 1 North Dakota and how it should be viewed through the lens of each team, Michigan State’s eye-opening first half, the jam-packed CCHA standings, BC and BU making history, Quinnipiac’s title defense, St. Cloud State’s quiet dominance, and tons more. Note: Audio cuts out at: 3:45, 20:57, and 32:18. The cut audio has been edited out.
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