College Hockey Coaches Show

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: https://bit.ly/3YTLLl5 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)

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)

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)  

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)

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 Instagr

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)

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: https://bit.ly/4f1sc00 NCAA Rule Changes: https://bit.ly/3S2HuI4 Pro Signings: https://bit.ly/3xSEgjy   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  C

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

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), Thread

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

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

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: https://collegehockeyinc.

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  Foll

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   Fol

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 

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   

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       

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 

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

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: @TheRinkLi