College Hockey Coaches Show

We're officially a month into the college hockey season and co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) are back after technical difficulties robbed us of last week's episode. In focus are some fast starts from teams we didn't necessarily expect and the big contributions from defensemen offensively this season. Mentioned in this show: Coach Sauer Foundation auction: https://e.gesture.com/p/:UJiS4NQFNMB/e/6XR/i/ This week's schedule: http://collegehockeyinc.com/stats/compnat18.php

College Hockey Today runs the gamut, from Oakland University's feasibility study to previewing this weekend's rivalry series in Grand Forks. Along the way co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) break down what we learned from last weekend's big series and talk a little bit about ties and whether/how they should be settled.

The season is nearly in full swing and there is a lot of ground to cover on this edition of College Hockey Today. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) are joined by College Hockey Nation producer Matt Fults (@CollegeHockeyTV) to discuss the new show, which debuts Sunday, before diving into the early season action. In addition to looks back at last weekend and a look ahead to what's next, the guys highlight several top freshmen who don't have the acclaim of the top NHL draft picks. For more on College Hockey Nation: http://collegehockeyinc.com/articles/2017/10/college-hockey-nation-set-to-debut.php

With three games and several exhibitions in the books, co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) look at what we can glean from the first weekend of play. That plus NHL roster talk, key takeaways from the CHI Media Kit and a look ahead to the coming weekend in this edition of College Hockey Today. Links: CHI Media Kit (.pdf): http://sportdesigns.com/chinc/links/2017-18_CHI_Media_Kit.pdf

It's way to early to have any idea who will be in the NCAA Tournament in March - but that doesn't stop co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) from making their picks. Gear up for the season with this comprehensive preview episode. (Note: we experienced some minor audio difficulties with this episode. It's an early-season error we will correct in the future. Thanks.)

College Hockey Today returns with a look at the big storylines in the 2017-18 preseason. New faces behind the bench, a new-look Big Ten and an overwhelming preseason favorite all get a look. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) also offer their preseason favorites in each conference.

Yes, co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) are reunited for this special June edition of College Hockey Today. The first topic is a much more impressive reunion: Denver returning Jim Montgomery and reportedly every flight risk who the defending champs could have lost this summer. The show also talks coaching changes, the Stanley Cup, the NHL Draft and opens up the Twitter mailbag to tackle your questions in this special offseason edition.

Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) are in Chicago for the Frozen Four and check in on Wednesday after each team had a chance to practice at United Center. They also caught up with Harvard's Tyler Moy to talk about his team's talented senior class, his development in college and what to expect from the Crimson.

Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) break down the entire Frozen Four field as we get ready to head to Chicago. In addition to Denver, Harvard, Minnesota Duluth and Notre Dame, we talk Hobey Hat Trick and take a look at the early departures to the NHL ranks.

Hopefully you've heard our NCAA Tournament podcast in the previous episode. Here we take a different - and a bit unique - approach with a "fantasy draft" of sorts that we call the Wish List Draft. We borrowed the idea from the now-defunct insidecollegehockey.com, so naturally co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) invited Mike Eidelbes (@INCH) to join the fun. They took turns drafting additional players for the 16 NCAA Tournament teams from the rosters of the 44 teams that didn't make it - addressing weaknesses, exploiting matchups or just grabbing the best player available. Disagree with the picks? Tweet the guys at the handles above and let them know your thoughts on who they missed.

From the conference championships through the NCAA Regionals might be the best two weeks of the year to be a college hockey fan. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) have a complete look at the field and what to expect this weekend.

Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) provide a conference-by-conference look at the weekend ahead, breaking down the matchups and the NCAA implications in each location. Here's an at-a-glance look at each tournament: https://www.instagram.com/p/BRlY1gYlDvR/?taken-by=collegehockeyinc Mentioned in this episode: Brad's column on Dean Blais - http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/4234778-schlossman-wins-and-losses-dont-tell-complete-story-about-dean-blais

OK, maybe you know a couple of these things. But co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) go conference-by-conference and each pick a telling stat or eye-catching fact that help shape our understanding of the playoff picture. As tournament play heats up - and the Big Ten regular season concludes - you won't want to miss these insights. Mentioned in this episode: 2017 Pro Signings - http://collegehockeyinc.com/pro-signings-2016-17-nhl-college-ncaa-free-agent.php

As March arrives it's playoff time in college hockey - at least in four of the six conferences, with the other two not far behind. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) preview the weekend ahead and what's on the line in each conference. Plus they revisit the Hobey Baker race, which is as tight as it has been all season. Mentioned in the show: Kevin Gordon's feature on Chris Nell: http://www.bgsuhockey.com/2017/03/bg-building-confidence-momentum-from-nells-goaltending/ An amazing set of NCAA plays of the week: http://www.ncaa.com/video/icehockey-men/2017-02-27/di-hockey-top-five-plays-connecticut-minnesota-north-dakota-denver

Four conferences are wrapping up their regular seasons and five still have to crown their champions. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) break down each race and look at what's at stake entering a big weekend.

It's a jam-packed edition of College Hockey Today, as co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) begin with looks at record-setting Atte Tolvanen and Monday's Beanpot. From there the guys shine the spotlight on some underappreciated players as they pick their All-Underrated Teams, fantasy draft-style. Find all that and a look ahead to a big weekend in this week's show.

In an unpredictable college hockey season, four of the six conferences are led by teams that weren't picked in the top half of the conference in the preseason. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) look at that, plus the top second-half teams in the East and West. With the 2018 Olympics less than a year away, no one is sure what the makeup of the men's hockey teams could be. College hockey may play a role, and the guys look at what that could mean to some stars in the NCAA ranks. All that plus a look ahead to a big weekend around college hockey in this week's episode.

As the calendar turns to February, the PairWise Rankings have taken shape and show what teams are likely to earn NCAA Tournament bids. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) look beyond that list at teams that might still make a run. They also check out some of the nation's hottest players of late and preview the Beanpot, among other interesting action ahead this weekend.

The No. 1 spot in the polls is a revolving door and it's crowded atop the national scoring leaders. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) sort through the top teams and players, plus take a look at a great field for the fourth (and final) North Star College Cup.

Five teams are receiving first-place votes and it's really anyone's guess who could come out on top in the end. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateeewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) look at each of those top contenders, plus key injuries, the NHL Draft rankings and the big weekend ahead. Oh, and since we missed last week: U!S!A! Thanks for listening, and if you like the show, we'd love for you to rate and review College Hockey Today on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/college-hockey-today/id1045358119?mt=2