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The inaugural Jazz Forward Award recognizes JazzWeek's radio charts, Oh! Jazz's global streaming network, Seattle Jazz Fellowship's community revival, and Sligo Jazz Project's inclusive summer school. Season 2025 Missions & Causes Music Artists Show Notes Transcript Guest Profile Leave a Comment Since 1995, All About Jazz has been a driving force for jazz discovery. Now they’re recognizing industry trailblazers who actively promote jazz awareness and culture.
WEEKEND REVIEW PODCAST: Men's D-I hockey gets underway with big non-conference games, CHL hype
Hosts Jim Connelly, Derek Schooley, and Ed Trefzger review games of the weekend and news of the past week. The opening weekend of the college hockey season was highlighted by notable matchups like Penn State at Arizona State, Minnesota vs. Michigan Tech, Quinnipiac’s victory over Boston College, and the Colorado College vs. UConn series.
USCHO EDGE PODCAST: Breaking down the odds for all eight NCAA men's Division I hockey regional semifinals
USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger look at national championship futures and money lines and over/under for three college hockey games on October 3, 2025: Quinnipiac +175 @ Boston College -230; over/under 5.5 Merrimack +160 @ UMass Lowell -210; o/u 5.5 Penn State -175 @ Arizona State +135; o/u 6.5 Subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, in your favorite podcast app, or on Spreaker.
WEEKEND REVIEW PODCAST: Looking at news from AHCA convention, NPI in D-I men's hockey
Hosts Jim Connelly, Derek Schooley, and Ed Trefzger review news from the AHCA convention and other offseason updates. They discuss the highlights of the Frozen Four in St. Louis, notably Western Michigan’s championship win. They delve into the underdog status of Western Michigan, their impressive post-New Year’s performance, and standout coaching strategies.
Owen Michaels' legend at Western Michigan grows
ST. LOUIS — Owen Michaels didn’t make much of an offensive splash his freshman year at Western Michigan, scoring two goals and logging five assists in 38 games. But his coach Pat Ferschweiler had no doubt that the 2025 NCAA tournament’s most outstanding player had the makings of a great offensive right winger. “His quality of play was higher than his points,” said Ferschweiler. Potential is one thing. Working to get there takes effort.
St. Lawrence's Sarah Thompson named recipient of 2025 Hockey Humanitarian Award - College Hockey
ST. LOUIS — St. Lawrence graduate student forward Sarah Thompson was named Friday as the recipient of the 2025 Hockey Humanitarian Award. Thompson received the award during a ceremony at the Stifel Theatre in St. Louis as part of the NCAA men’s Division I Frozen Four.
'Left for dead' earlier in season, Penn State appreciates run to Frozen Four - College Hockey
ST. LOUIS — Penn State wasn’t supposed to be here. Or so people thought. The Nittany Lions lost their first eight games in the Big Ten before picking up a point in a shootout loss vs. Notre Dame on Jan. 3, outdoors at Wrigley Field. It probably wasn’t a surprise for the team picked to finish second from last to be sitting at the bottom of the standings. “We were left for dead not long ago,” said Penn State coach Guy Gadowsky. But his team still felt it had life. After a win at Notre Dame on Jan.
5 numbers to know from Western Michigan's Frozen Four victory against Denver
ST. LOUIS — Here are five numbers to know from Western Michigan’s 3-2 overtime victory against Denver on Thursday in the Frozen Four semifinals. It had been five NCAA tournament games since Denver trailed. The last was against Cornell on March 30, 2024, when the Big Red scored first. Denver tallied the next two to advance from the Springfield Regional to the Frozen Four. Denver’s NCAA tournament winning streak ended at six games.
WEEKEND REVIEW PODCAST: Recapping the NCAA men's D-I hockey regionals, coach hirings, the opening of the transfer portal
Hosts Jim Connelly, Derek Schooley, and Ed Trefzger review the weekend’s NCAA men’s D-I regionals and news of the week. They begin with recapping the regionals, looking especially at the winners: Boston University, Denver, Western Michigan, and Penn State. They also consider controversial penalties and look at ice issues and attendance statistics. They discuss coaching changes at North Dakota with Dane Jackson’s promotion and Brett Riley filling the vacant position at Ferris State.
USCHO EDGE PODCAST: Breaking down the odds for all eight NCAA men's Division I hockey regional semifinals
USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly, Dan Rubin, and Ed Trefzger look at money lines and over/under for the NCAA regional semifinals March 27 and 28, 2025. Toledo Ohio State +110 vs. Boston University -140; over/under 6.5 Cornell +210 vs. Michigan State -280; o/u 5.5 Fargo Minnesota State +195 vs. Western Michigan -260; o/u 5.5 UMass +150 vs. Minnesota -195; o/u 5,5 Manchester Bentley +520 vs. Boston College -850; o/u 6.5 Denver -200 vs. Providence +154; o/u 5.5 Allentown Quinnipiac +110 vs.
TMQ: The NCAA tournament field set, so what teams are left remaining after regionals? And what do we make of North Dakota firing Berry?
Each week during the season, we look at the big events and big games around Division I men’s college hockey in Tuesday Morning Quarterback. Jim: Ed, it’s difficult for me to believe because yesterday seems like October 1, but we’re already at the NCAA tournament. And what a tournament field it is. This might be the most competitive field I can recall with all 16 teams ranked in the top 22 of the PairWise. I can’t look at a single 1 vs.
WEEKEND REVIEW PODCAST: Selection Sunday special analyzing six conference champs, initial takes on NCAA brackets
Hosts Jim Connelly, Derek Schooley, and Ed Trefzger review the games of the weekend and news of the week. We begin with the unexpected firing of North Dakota head coach Brad Berry following his team’s loss in the NCHC semifinals. The discussion highlights Berry’s impressive career and the pressures inherent in coaching at North Dakota. We then shift focus to the NCAA Men’s Division I Tournament, analyzing each regional matchup and sharing insights on top teams, players, and possible upsets.
WEEKEND REVIEW PODCAST: Selection Sunday special analyzing six conference champs, initial takes on NCAA brackets
Hosts Jim Connelly, Derek Schooley, and Ed Trefzger review the championship games of the weekend and look at the 2025 NCAA men’s D-I hockey brackets. Notable tournament outcomes include Maine’s victory in Hockey East, Cornell’s success in the ECAC, and Western Michigan’s NCHC title. They discuss the implications of the bracket setup, team matchups, and potential underdog threats.
USCHO EDGE PODCAST: Looking at odds for Hockey East, ECAC, NCHC semifinals, CCHA, AHA, Big Ten finals
USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly, Dan Rubin, and Ed Trefzger look at money lines and over/under for the Hockey East, ECAC, and NCHC semifinals, and the championship games in the CCHA, Atlantic Hockey, and Big Ten for March 20-22, 2025. UConn +105 vs. BU -135; over/under 6.5 Northeastern +220 vs. Maine -298; o/u 4.5 Cornell +124 vs. Quinnipiac -160; o/u 5.5 Dartmouth +110 vs. Clarkson -140; o/u 5.5 Denver -175 vs. Arizona State +135; o/u 6.5 North Dakota +154 vs.
WEEKEND REVIEW PODCAST: Conference playoff update, looking at the teams on the PairWise bubble
Hosts Jim Connelly, Derek Schooley. and Ed Trefzger review games of the weekend and news of the week. We look at quarterfinal results in Hockey East, NCHC, and ECAC Hockey, including Northeastern’s upset of Boston College, North Dakota’s road sweep of Omaha, and Cornell’s sweep of Colgate. In semifinal results, we look at the AHA and Bentley’s sweep at Sacred Heart and Holy Cross winning two at home against Army West Point, bringing an end to Brian Riley’s tenure as the Black Knights’ head coach.
USCHO EDGE PODCAST: Analyzing three conference semifinal rounds, three key quarterfinal games for March 14-15
USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Dan Rubin (@DanRubin12) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at money lines and over/under for three conference semifinal rounds and three quarterfinal games on March 14-15, 2025.
TMQ: Reflecting on past weekend of conference playoffs, AIC finished at NCAA D-I level, hype for upcoming weekend
Each week during the season, we look at the big events and big games around Division I men’s college hockey in Tuesday Morning Quarterback. Ed: Well, Jim, it was an interesting weekend in college hockey. There were a couple of significant upsets, the end of a program, and also some numbers that left us scratching our heads a bit. Let’s start out with the biggest upset, and that was Notre Dame, the lowest seed in the Big Ten playoffs, taking the best-of-three series at No. 2 seed Minnesota.
WEEKEND REVIEW PODCAST: Playoff upsets, next round previews, does a PairWise bubble really exist?
Hosts Jim Connelly, Derek Schooley. and Ed Trefzger review games of the weekend and news of the week. Key games and outcomes in the Big Ten, Atlantic Hockey, CCHA, ECAC, Hockey East, and NCHC are examined, with special attention given to underdog victories and their implications for the upcoming semifinals and NCAA tournament. The hosts also delve into the complexities of the Pairwise rankings and what teams need to do to secure their spots.
USCHO EDGE PODCAST: Analyzing futures for the six NCAA D-I men's ice hockey conference champions
USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Dan Rubin (@DanRubin12) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at futures for the six men’s conference champions. This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Men’s Division I Frozen Four, April 10 and 12 in St. Louis. Get your tickets now at ncaa.com/frozenfour Subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, in your favorite podcast app, or on Spreaker.
WEEKEND REVIEW PODCAST: Three more conference champions crowned, playoffs underway with more this weekend
Hosts Jim Connelly, Derek Schooley. and Ed Trefzger review games of the weekend and news of the week. Three more conferences – Big Ten, ECAC, and NCHC – decided their regular season champions over the weekend. Michigan State and Minnesota share the Big Ten regular season title, Quinnipiac wins the ECAC, and Western Michigan clinches its first-ever NCHC league title. They preview upcoming playoffs and analyze key matches, including potential upsets and standout performances.
USCHO EDGE PODCAST: Huge tilts in Big Ten, NCHC top our slate for money lines, analysis for Feb. 28
USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly, Dan Rubin, and Ed Trefzger look at money lines and over/under for six college games on February 28, 2025: Minnesota -220 @ Penn State +170; over/under 6.5 Michigan State -250 @ Notre Dame +190; o/u 5.5 Northeastern +175 @ UConn -230; o/u 5.5 Arizona State -125 @ Omaha -105; o/u 6.5 North Dakota +190 @ Western Michigan -250; o/u 5.5 New Hampshire +380 @ Boston College -580; o/u 6.5 (our “pizza money” game) This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Men’s Division I...
TMQ: Discussing upcoming new coaches across NCAA Division I men's hockey and announcing transactions ahead of time - College Hockey
Each week during the season, we look at the big events and big games around Division I men’s college hockey in Tuesday Morning Quarterback. Jim: Well, Ed, we’re really in the home stretch of the college hockey season. And while generally, I’d start with PairWise or league standings to lead off this conversation, I feel like this year is a little unique and thus needs a different approach.
WEEKEND REVIEW PODCAST: Watching conference regular-season races, looking at movement along the PairWise bubble
Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger along with guest host Dan Rubin in for Derek Schooley review games of the weekend and news of the week. They start with Michigan State’s struggles against Penn State and Minnesota’s surge in the Big Ten. They highlight the Pairwise implications for teams like Quinnipiac, UMass Lowell, and Penn State, as well as Western Michigan’s first regulation loss in the NCHC.
USCHO EDGE PODCAST: Western Michigan at Arizona State, two Big Ten games, three in Hockey East analyzed
USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly, Dan Rubin, and Ed Trefzger look at money lines and over/under for six college games on February 14, 2025: Ohio State +170 @ Minnesota -220; over/under 5.5 Penn State +220 @ Michigan State -298; o/u 6.5 Western Michigan -154 @ Arizona State +120; o/u 6.5 Maine -160 @ UConn +124; o/u 5.5 UMass -130 @ New Hampshire +100; o/u 5.5 Northeastern +220 @ Boston University -298; o/u 6.5 (our “pizza money” game) This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Men’s Division I Frozen...
WEEKEND REVIEW PODCAST: Bumps for BC, Western's winning ways, a look at conference regular-season races
Hosts Jim Connelly, Derek Schooley, and Ed Trefzger review games of the weekend and news of the week. They discuss Boston College’s recent struggles, Western Michigan’s strong season, and various league updates, including the AHA, Big Ten, CCHA, ECAC, Hockey East, and NCHC. The hosts analyze the impact of recent games, playoff potentials, and side issues like video replay in college hockey. This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Men’s Division I Frozen Four, April 10 and 12 in St. Louis.
USCHO EDGE PODCAST: Money lines, analysis on three NCHC matchups, a Big Ten tilt, two from Hockey East
USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly, Dan Rubin, and Ed Trefzger look at money lines and over/under for six college games on February 14, 2025: North Dakota +170 @ Denver -220; over/under 6.5 Arizona State -195 @ Minnesota Duluth +150; o/u 6.5 Omaha -210 @ Western Michigan -280; o/u 5.5 Minnesota -130 @ Michigan +100; o/u 6.5 Boston University -115 @ Providence -115; o/u 6.5 New Hampshire +280 @ Maine -395; o/u 5.5 (our “pizza money” game) Subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, in your...
TMQ: PairWise Rankings coming into play with NCAA men's hockey tournament not all that far away - College Hockey
Each week during the season, we look at the big events and big games around Division I men’s college hockey in Tuesday Morning Quarterback. Jim: Well, Ed, we are heading into the nitty gritty of the college hockey season. And as it tends to do at this point in the season, the PairWise is starting to really flesh out which teams are contenders and which teams are not. We can definitively say that two teams have clinched their spot in the NCAA field: Boston College and Michigan State.
WEEKEND REVIEW PODCAST: Big weekends for Minnesota State, Western Michigan, Ohio State; Hobey, Richter contenders
Hosts Jim Connelly, Derek Schooley, and Ed Trefzger review games of the weekend and news of the week. Highlights include Minnesota State’s pivotal sweep over Augustana in the CCHA, Boston College extending its winning streak to nine games, and Western Michigan’s strong performance against St. Cloud State.
USCHO EDGE PODCAST: Rivals Michigan at Michigan State, Boston College vs. Boston University in Beanpot final highlight weekend slate
USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly, Dan Rubin, and Ed Trefzger look at money lines and over/under for six college games on February 7 and 10, 2025: Michigan +135 @ Michigan State -175; over/under 6.5 Denver -160 @ Arizona State +124; o/u 6.5 Colorado College +140 @ North Dakota -180; o/u 5.5 Maine -120 @ Providence -110; o/u 5.5 Boston College -220 vs.
USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast: Augustana's Raboin discusses building a new program, early success of Vikings
Augustana men’s hockey head coach Garrett Raboin joins hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger discussing challenges and successes of starting a Division I college hockey program from scratch and into its second year. Raboin discusses the unique journey of assembling a team, the benefits brought by the transfer portal, and the impact of a strong goaltender. He also reflects on his coaching influences and experiences, including his role in two gold medal-winning World Junior teams.
WEEKEND REVIEW PODCAST: Some surprise teams as conference races heat up, House v. NCAA update
Hosts Jim Connelly, Derek Schooley, and Ed Trefzger review games of the weekend and news of the week. Major topics include Minnesota’s sweep over Wisconsin, positioning them closely behind Michigan State in the Big Ten. The hosts discuss Arizona State’s impressive performance in the NCHC and the unexpected success of newcomers like Augustana in the CCHA. Additionally, they cover results from Atlantic Hockey and other key matchups in that conference.
TMQ: Talking rare penalty in BC-BU game, postgame Dartmouth-Cornell scuffle, looking ahead to NCAA tourney possibilities
Each week during the season, we look at the big events and big games around Division I men’s college hockey in Tuesday Morning Quarterback. Ed: Jim, we’ve covered the weekend’s events and the ins and outs of the PairWise in other columns and podcasts this week, so let’s look at some things that otherwise may have been missed. Every season, the NCAA ice hockey rules committee designates points of emphasis that officials are expected to give more focus.
WEEKEND REVIEW PODCAST: Boston College, Michigan State open up room at the top, other weekend notables
Hosts Jim Connelly, Derek Schooley, and Ed Trefzger review games of the weekend and news of the week. The spotlight starts on Boston College’s sweep over Boston University in a home-and-home series, highlighted by a strange protocol penalty involving BU’s goaltender Mikhail Yegorov. The crew also covers Michigan State’s dominant weekend against Minnesota, discussing significant outcomes for the Big Ten standings.
Monday 10: UConn wins latest edition of CT Ice tournament, Boston College takes both from Boston University, Omaha on a tear
Each week, USCHO.com will pick the top 10 moments from the past weekend in our Monday 10 feature. 1. No. 1 Boston College sweeps No. 8 Boston University in home-and-home weekend Boston College took the only two Hockey East regular-season games against archrival Boston University in the Battle of Commonwealth Avenue, 6-2 at BU on Friday and 2-0 at home on Saturday. BC now has a six-game winning streak.
USCHO EDGE PODCAST: Minnesota at Michigan State, BC at BU top our slate of six games for Jan. 24, 2025
USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly, Dan Rubin, and Ed Trefzger look at money lines and over/under for six college games on January 24, 2025: Minnesota -105 @ Michigan State -125; over/under 5.5 Michigan -140 @ Wisconsin +110; o/u 6.5 Colorado College +130 @ Arizona State -166; o/u 5.5 UConn +120 vs.
WEEKEND REVIEW PODCAST: Mixed weekend results in the top 20, buy or sell predictions on NCAA tourney
Hosts Jim Connelly, Derek Schooley, and Ed Trefzger review games of the weekend and news of the week. They look at Boston College’s impressive three-win week leading up to challenging games ahead, Western Michigan’s excellent form, and BU’s return to form are examined in depth. The analysis extends to the disappointing weekend for Providence and the need for a quick recovery. They also touch on Minnesota State’s prospects, Arizona State’s climb, and the Cinderella story of Stonehill’s upset win.
USCHO EDGE PODCAST: Michigan State at Michigan, Providence at BC among our six games analyzed for Jan. 17, 2025
USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly, Dan Rubin, and Ed Trefzger look at money lines and over/under for six college games on January 17, 2025: Providence +160 @ Boston College -210; over/under 5.5 UConn +200 @ Maine -270; o/u 5.5 Michigan State -110 @ Michigan -120; o/u 6.5 Western Michigan -115 @ North Dakota -115; o/u 6.5 Arizona State +110 @ St. Cloud -140; o/u 5.5 Notre Dame +240 @ Minnesota -330; o/u 5.5 (our “pizza money” game) Subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, in your favorite...
TMQ: Comparing Hockey East, NCHC chances for 2025 NCAA tournament representation, more discussion on CHL players coming to NCAA teams
Each week during the season, we look at the big events and big games around Division I men’s college hockey in Tuesday Morning Quarterback. Jim: Well, Ed, we’re coming off a week where it was difficult to be a top-20 team. Sure, there were success stories like No. 7 Maine’s road sweep of No. 8 UMass Lowell, and No. 20 Quinnipiac’s three-win week, but there were a lot of bumps and bruises along the way for many of the nation’s best.
WEEKEND REVIEW PODCAST: Turmoil within the top 20, PairWise dominance for Hockey East, Big Ten
Hosts Jim Connelly, Derek Schooley, and Ed Trefzger review games of the weekend and news of the week. They discuss the week’s results for the top 20 in the USCHO.com Division I men’s ice hockey poll. They highlight the standout performance of Maine, who swept UMass Lowell on the road and solidified their defensive strength; Denver’s close wins over Miami, positioning them close to first in the NCHC; and the unexpected struggles of Colorado College and St. Cloud State.
USCHO EDGE PODCAST: Looking at a pair of games each from Hockey East, Big Ten, NCHC on Jan. 10, 2025
USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly, Dan Rubin, and Ed Trefzger look at money lines and over/under for six college games on January 10, 2025: Maine -175 @ UMass Lowell +135; over/under 5.5 UMass -110 @ Northeastern -120; o/u 5.5 Minnesota -200 @ Ohio State +154; o/u 5.5 Michigan State -200 @ Penn State +154; o/u 5.5 North Dakota -135 @ Arizona State +105; o/u 6.5 Miami +650 @ Denver -1150; o/u 6.5 (our “pizza money” game) Subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, in your favorite podcast app, or...
USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast: Talking USA gold, recapping IIHF World Juniors with FloHockey's Peters
FloHockey content manager and veteran prospects and NHL analyst Chris Peters joins hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger to recap USA’s gold at the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship and to look at international hockey in general. Subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, in your favorite podcast app, or on Spreaker. Check out all of USCHO’s college hockey podcasts, including USCHO Weekend Review and USCHO Edge, plus our entire podcast archive.
WEEKEND REVIEW PODCAST: Talking back-to-back gold for USA, B1G outdoors, a few upsets, in-season tournaments
Hosts Jim Connelly, Derek Schooley, and Ed Trefzger review games of the weekend and news of the week. They celebrate Team USA’s thrilling back-to-back gold medal win at the World Juniors, highlighted by Teddy Stiga’s overtime goal. The discussion includes admiration for David Carle’s coaching achievements and an analysis of the dominance and future potential of the U.S. team.
WEEKEND REVIEW PODCAST: Big games in the Big Ten, seven Hockey East teams 'inside the bubble,' first half surprises
Hosts Jim Connelly, Derek Schooley, and Ed Trefzger review games of the weekend and news of the week. They discuss Michigan State’s successful weekend against No. 1 Minnesota, likely placing them at the top of the rankings. They also explore North Dakota’s turnaround after sweeping St. Cloud State and their challenges to move up in the PairWise Rankings. The episode highlights the intense rivalry between Colorado College and Denver, and praises Wisconsin’s performance against Michigan.
WEEKEND REVIEW PODCAST: No. 1 Michigan State splits, Minnesota sweeps, proper roster sizes, buy or sell
Hosts Jim Connelly, Derek Schooley, and Ed Trefzger review games of the weekend and news of the week. Derek speaks about fans at RIT ranking him last among USCHO podcast hosts and the recent U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame dinner in Pittsburgh. The hosts analyze recent game results, with a focus on Michigan State, Wisconsin, Denver, and Minnesota. They commend Minnesota for likely becoming the new No. 1 team and delve into the Big Ten and Hockey East standings.
USCHO EDGE PODCAST: Colorado College at Providence, Big Ten, NCHC games highlighted for Dec. 6
USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly, Dan Rubin, and Ed Trefzger look at money lines and over/under for five games (plus our “pizza money” game) on December 6, 2024: Denver -154 @ Western Michigan +120; over/under 6 Minnesota Duluth +150 @ Arizona State -195; o/u 6 Colorado College +114 @ Providence -145; o/u 5 Michigan +114 @ Minnesota -145; o/u 6.5 Michigan State -210 @ Wisconsin +160; o/u 5.5 Our “pizza money” game: Colgate +270 @ Cornell -375; o/u 5 Subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts,...
USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast: Michigan State's Nightingale talks No. 1 Spartans, path to success
Michigan State men’s hockey head coach Adam Nightingale joins hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger. Nightingale discusses the promising start to the season and the factors contributing to the team’s early success. He highlights the unity and depth of the team, his approach upon taking over the program, and the importance of focusing on the present rather than past performances. Nightingale elaborates on the development of key players and addresses areas for improvement and upcoming challenges.
TMQ: With December here, no better time to delve into PairWise Rankings analysis across men's Division I college hockey - College Hockey
Each week during the season, we look at the big events and big games around Division I men’s college hockey in Tuesday Morning Quarterback. Jim: A belated Happy Thanksgiving, Ed. I hope you didn’t overdo it with the turkey. But the fact that Thanksgiving is in the rearview mirror, I think that means this is as good a time as any to take a deep dive into the PairWise Rankings.
WEEKEND REVIEW PODCAST: Looking at in-season tournaments, top 10 results, preliminary PairWise peek
Hosts Jim Connelly, Derek Schooley, and Ed Trefzger review games of the weekend and news of the week. They look at two Thanksgiving tournaments with Boston University winning the Friendship Four and UMass Lowell claiming the Adirondack Invitational. The episode also covers significant games from Bemidji, Cornell-Quinnipiac, and Big Ten teams, evaluates current PairWise standings, and speculates on conference representations in the NCAA tournament.
WEEKEND REVIEW PODCAST: Arizona State sweep of Denver is part of a volatile week in the top 10
Hosts Jim Connelly, Derek Schooley, and Ed Trefzger review games of the weekend and news of the week. Highlights include Arizona State’s surprising sweep of No. 1 Denver, making that the story of the season so far, and the anticipated rise of Michigan State to the top of the USCHO Men’s Division I Ice Hockey Poll. They also delve into Michigan’s offense but also defensive struggles against Penn State, St. Cloud State’s under-the-radar performance, and Western Michigan’s strong start.
USCHO EDGE PODCAST: Looking at matchups in NCHC, Big Ten, Hockey East, ECAC, non-conference for Nov. 22
USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly, Dan Rubin, and Ed Trefzger look at money lines and over/under for five games (plus our “pizza money” game) on November 22, 2024: St. Cloud State +100 @ Colorado College -130; over/under 5.5 Minnesota State -140 @ Michigan Tech +110; o/u 5 Michigan -220 @ Penn State +170; o/u 6.5 Quinnipiac +100 @ Cornell -130; o/u 5.5 Harvard +195 @ UMass -260; o/u 5.5 Our “pizza money” game: Northeastern +340 @ Boston College -500; o/u 5.5 Subscribe to this podcast on Apple...
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