College Hockey Coaches Show

In the first College Hockey Today of the new year, co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) take a close look at all that's happened over the holiday break. They also identify a group of teams that wouldn't be in the NCAA Tournament field at the moment but are trending in the right direction.

With more than half of Division I teams on break for final exams and the holidays, College Hockey Today takes a look at the top performers - teams and individuals - in the first half of the season. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@collegehockey, @nateewell) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) identify some of the top storylines and look ahead to the World Junior Championship, which faces off Dec. 26.

As the college hockey season nears its unofficial midpoint, College Hockey Today takes a look at the teams performing well - or not performing well - on the power play and penalty kill. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) also take a look at the top games or series to watch in a busy weekend ahead.

Ahead of a big Thanksgiving weekend in college hockey, co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) take a look at the surging ECAC, which is home to the nation's two unbeaten teams and three of the top eight or nine, depending on the poll. They also preview a somewhat abbreviated schedule, but one that's packed with intriguing games.

After a week's hiatus, College Hockey Today is back, with a look at the lack of sweeps around the top 20 and the resurgence of North Dakota. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) also look at the 10th anniversary of College Hockey Inc. and preview the weekend ahead.

With October behind us, College Hockey Today co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) look around the country at some fast starts and evaluate the chances of each one continuing. They also preview a big weekend ahead, including the matchup of the No. 1 team facing the two-time defending national champions.

College Hockey Today takes a Halloween Eve look around the Division I men's college hockey landscape, beginning with the start of play for the six Ivy League schools this weekend. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) also look at some recent excellent media coverage and preview a big weekend ahead - including a must-see Halloween matchup.

College Hockey Today asked for your questions, and co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) offer their answers. They cover everything from some surprise teams to potential new programs, plus a preview of the biggest games this coming weekend. Mentioned in the show: College Hockey Inc's list of NCAA Alumni in the NHL: http://collegehockeyinc.com/2019-20-alums-nhl.php

Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) reflect on the first week-plus of the 2019-20 season and share their early impressions -- from more of the same at Minnesota Duluth to new homes for a slew of graduate transfer goaltenders. All that plus a look ahead to a big weekend of games across the country.

In the second part of our season preview, College Hockey Today co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) put the focus on the individuals. They identify top candidates entering the year for the Hobey Baker Award, Mike Richter Award and the nation's top rookies. Plus they preview a big weekend ahead as the college hockey season gets going in earnest.

College Hockey Today is back to look ahead at the 2019-20 season. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) pick a favorite and a potential surprise team in each conference, and take a look at the national preseason polls.

The Frozen Four teams practiced and met the media Wednesday in Buffalo, and Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) is joined by Neil Koepke to provide their perspective on the day's events.

With puck drop at the Frozen Four one week away, College Hockey Today provides a comprehensive look back at the NCAA Regionals and a preview of what to expect when Denver, UMass, Minnesota Duluth and Providence take the ice in Buffalo. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) dive deep into each team and what has made them successful so far. They also explore: - The low-scoring regionals and what that might portend moving forward - NHL signings and their impact - Other happenings in Buffalo on and off the ice

The 2019 NCAA Tournament is right around the corner, and co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) are here to preview NCAA Regionals weekend - one of the best weekends of the college hockey year. They take a look at what to watch in each first-round matchup and regional site, with this warning: in the NCAAs, it's best to expect the unexpected. For more on the NCAA Tournament: Top Storylines - http://collegehockeyinc.com/articles/2019/03/top-2019-ncaa-tournament-storylines.php How to Watch - http://collegehockeyinc.com/articles/2019/03/how-to-watch-the-tournament.php Bracket (.pdf) - http://collegehockeyinc.com/articles/2019/03/ncaa-bracket.pdf

With the NCAA Tournament on the horizon, College Hockey Today brings you a bonus episode reviving an old concept from InsideCollegeHockey.com: the Wish List Draft. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) are joined by INCH co-founder and former editor Mike Eidelbes (@INCH) to improve the lot of each of the NCAA teams. Nate and Brad will be back later this week for the regular edition of College Hockey Today. In the meantime, enjoy the Wish List Draft as the countdown to Friday's faceoff continues.

Six conference championships and NCAA Tournament automatic berths are set to be awarded Saturday night, and co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) take you across the country to preview all the action.

As the conference tournaments hit high gear, with all six underway this week, it's time to address some pressing questions around the sport. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) tackle some this-or-that options regarding the national scoring lead, traditional powers making the tournament, and favorites in conference tourneys. It's a historic podcast - likely the first on college hockey recorded from New Mexico - and a great time of year to take a look around the game. Apologies in advance for the audio quality from Brad's cell phone as he navigated the roads to North Dakota's NCHC quarterfinal series at Denver.

It's the best time of the year - playoff hockey time! With four conferences starting postseason play this weekend, co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) break down what to watch for and what lower seeds could surprise. They also preview the final week of the regular season in the NCHC and Hockey East. For reference, here is each conference's tournament format: http://collegehockeyinc.com/conference-tournaments.php

After a look at coach and rookie of the year candidates last week, co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) turn their attention to two other big individual honors: the Mike Richter Award and Hobey Baker Award. After a rundown of the candidates each host offers their picks as the top-10 finalists for both awards. From there they turn to the final one or two weeks of the regular season and the key conference races yet to be decided.

With two or three weeks left in the regular season, College Hockey Today co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) pause to salute the coach of the year and rookie of the year candidates from across the country. After that, they preview the top matchups in a busy weekend ahead.