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USCHO Weekend Review
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Each Monday during college hockey season, USCHO Weekend Review gives you a quick summary of the games of the weekend and the news of the previous week. We’ll look at the big games, the playoff races, and top performers of the weekend.
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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at sometimes controversial or overlooked topics in our midweek episode called Upon Further Review.We look at seven teams on either side of the bubble and play buy or sell on whether they'll be in the NCAA tournament: UConn, Boston College, Quinnipiac, Minnesota State, Wisconsin, Miami, and St. Thomas.This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Men's Frozen Four, April 9 and 11 in Las Vegas. Tickets: https://ncaa.com/mfrozenfourFind all of our podcasts at USCHO.com/podcasts
Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at where things stand on Monday, March 16, 2026 after a weekend of upsets in this episode of Bracketology XTRA.Here is the updated bracket:Albany• Michigan (1)• Providence• Cornell• Bentley (AHA autobid placeholder)Loveland• Western Michigan (4)• Denver (host)• Wisconsin• St. ThomasSioux Falls• North Dakota (2)• Dartmouth• Penn State• ConnecticutLoveland• Michigan State (3)• Minnesota Duluth• Quinnipiac• MassachusettsThis episode is sponsored by the NCAA Men's Frozen Four, April 9 and 11 in Las Vegas. Tickets: https://ncaa.com/mfrozenfourFind all of our podcasts at USCHO.com/podcasts
Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) unpack the March 11, 2026 Bracketology column on USCHO.com with this weekly episode of Bracketology XTRA.Here is this week's updated bracket:Albany• Michigan (1)• Minnesota Duluth• Cornell• Bentley (AHA autobid placeholder)Worcester• Western Michigan (4)• Providence• Wisconsin• MassachusettsLoveland• Michigan State (3)• Denver• Dartmouth• St. ThomasSioux Falls• North Dakota (2)• Quinnipiac• Penn State• AugustanaFor details on how this bracket was put together, visit this week's column at https://www.uscho.com/2026/03/11/bracketology-a-must-swap-situation-to-protect-attendance/This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Men's Frozen Four, April 9 and 11 in Las Vegas. Tickets: https://ncaa.com/mfrozenfourFind all of our podcasts at USCHO.com/podcasts
Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at sometimes controversial or overlooked topics in our midweek episode called Upon Further Review.In this episode, we consider 10 candidates for the Hockey Commissioners Association's Tim Taylor rookie of the year award, including two tiers of forwards, a defenseman, and three goalies.This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Men's Frozen Four, April 9 and 11 in Las Vegas. Tickets: https://ncaa.com/mfrozenfourFind all of our podcasts at USCHO.com/podcasts
Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the past week.In our first segment, we look back at a mostly quarterfinal weekend in college hockey that saw a lot of overtime, but with every higher seed advancing.In our second segment, we look at five NPI bubble teams, why they are on the bubble, and how they can get (or stay) inside.This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Men's Frozen Four, April 9 and 11 in Las Vegas. Tickets: https://ncaa.com/mfrozenfourFind all of our podcasts at USCHO.com/podcasts
Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) unpack the March 4, 2026 Bracketology column on USCHO.com with this weekly episode of Bracketology XTRA.Here is this week's updated bracket:Albany• Michigan State (2 overall)• Quinnipiac• Minnesota Duluth• ConnecticutWorcester• Western Michigan (4)• Penn State• Dartmouth• Boston CollegeLoveland• Michigan (1)• Denver• Cornell• Bentley (AHA)Sioux Falls• North Dakota (3)• Providence• Wisconsin• AugustanaFor details on how this bracket was put together, visit this week's column at https://www.uscho.com/2026/03/04/bracketology-current-npi-gives-us-a-straightforward-approach/This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Men's Frozen Four, April 9 and 11 in Las Vegas. Tickets: https://ncaa.com/mfrozenfourFind all of our podcasts at USCHO.com/podcasts
Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at sometimes controversial or overlooked topics in our midweek episode called Upon Further Review.In this episode, Jim takes over hosting duties as Derek and Ed try to guess bubble teams from their resumé and statistics.This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Men's Frozen Four, April 9 and 11 in Las Vegas. Tickets: https://ncaa.com/mfrozenfourFind all of our podcasts at USCHO.com/podcasts
Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the past week.In our first segment, we look at a weekend that saw the top 10 go 8-9-3 and the top 20 barely squeak above .500. And we note regular-season conference champions.In our second segment, we analyze the chances for the 10 Mike Richter award semifinalists.This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Men's Frozen Four, April 9 and 11 in Las Vegas. Tickets: https://ncaa.com/mfrozenfourFind all of our podcasts at USCHO.com/podcasts
Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) unpack the February 25, 2026 Bracketology column on USCHO.com with this weekly episode of Bracketology XTRA.Here is this week's updated bracket:ALBANY REGIONMichigan State (1)Minnesota DulthCornellBentley (AHA rep)WORCESTER REGIONWestern Michigan (4)ProvidenceDartmouthConnecticutLOVELAND REGIONMichigan (2)QuinnipiacDenverSt. ThomasSIOUX FALLS REGIONNorth Dakota (3)Penn StateBoston CollegeWisconsinFor details on how this bracket was put together, visit this week's column at https://www.uscho.com/2026/02/25/bracketology-building-the-bracket-with-bands-not-seeds/This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Men's Frozen Four, April 9 and 11 in Las Vegas. Tickets: https://ncaa.com/mfrozenfourFind all of our podcasts at USCHO.com/podcasts
Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at sometimes controversial or overlooked topics in our midweek episode called Upon Further Review.In this episode, we consider teams who are outside the NPI "bubble," meaning they almost certainly will need to win their conference championship to make the NCAA tournament, but have a reasonable chance of doing so.This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Men's Frozen Four, April 9 and 11 in Las Vegas. Tickets: https://ncaa.com/mfrozenfourFind all of our podcasts at USCHO.com/podcasts
Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the past week.In our first segment, we look at the USA gold medal in men's olympic hockey, including how USA Hockey's NTDP and development model helped make it happen, and the impact of it on hockey in the U.S.In our second segment, we look at important weekends for Wisconsin, Minnesota State, Boston College, Providence, and Bentley, plus a little chaos in the ECAC.This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Men's Frozen Four, April 9 and 11 in Las Vegas. Tickets: https://ncaa.com/mfrozenfourFind all of our podcasts at USCHO.com/podcasts
Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) unpack the February 18, 2026 Bracketology column on USCHO.com with this weekly episode of Bracketology XTRA.Here is this week's updated bracket:LOVELAND REGIONMichigan State (1)DenverMinnesota DuluthBentley (AHA rep)WORCESTER REGIONWestern Michigan (4)Penn StateConnecticutBoston CollegeSIOUX FALLS REGIONNorth Dakota (3)QuinnipiacDartmouthWisconsinALBANY REGIONMichigan (2)ProvidenceCornellSt. ThomasFor details on how this bracket was put together, visit this week's column at https://www.uscho.com/2026/02/18/bracketology-an-attendance-swap-that-is-a-must/This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Men's Frozen Four, April 9 and 11 in Las Vegas. Tickets: https://ncaa.com/mfrozenfourFind all of our podcasts at USCHO.com/podcasts
Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at sometimes controversial or overlooked topics in our midweek episode called Upon Further Review.In the NPI, four teams from the CCHA stand at Nos. 16 through 19: Minnesota State, Augustana, Michigan Tech, and Bowling Green, with many games against each other. What does each team need to do to be in position for an at-large NCAA bid?This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Men's Frozen Four, April 9 and 11 in Las Vegas. Tickets: https://ncaa.com/mfrozenfourFind all of our podcasts at USCHO.com/podcasts
Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the past week.In our first segment, we look at some sweeps and five-point weekends. North Dakota, Denver, and Western Michigan got NCHC sweeps while Michigan in the Big Ten and UConn in Hockey East picked up five.In our second segment, we discuss the implications of a late-season bye week as four top-20 teams had last weekend off.This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Men's Frozen Four, April 9 and 11 in Las Vegas. Tickets: https://ncaa.com/mfrozenfourFind all of our podcasts at USCHO.com/podcasts
Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) unpack the February 11, 2026 Bracketology column on USCHO.com with this weekly episode of Bracketology XTRA.Here is this week's updated bracket:LOVELAND REGION1) Michigan State (1 overall)4) Bentley (AHA rep)2) Cornell3) Denver (host)WORCESTER REGION1) Michigan (2)4) Connecticut2) Dartmouth3) Minnesota DuluthSIOUX FALLS REGION1) North Dakota (3)4) Wisconsin2) Providence3) QuinnipiacALBANY REGION1) Western Michigan (4)4) St. Thomas2) Penn State3) Boston CollegeFor details on how this bracket was put together, visit this week's column at https://www.uscho.com/2026/02/11/bracketology-a-new-no-1-and-some-attendance-concernsThis episode is sponsored by the NCAA Men's Frozen Four, April 9 and 11 in Las Vegas. Tickets: https://ncaa.com/mfrozenfourFind all of our podcasts at USCHO.com/podcasts
Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the past week.In our first segment: Michigan and Michigan State had their big two-game showdown, Providence has made it nine in a row, Bentley is inching toward an AHA regular-season title, and the CCHA is in a squeeze for the top. It's also Beanpot final Monday, McKenna's felony charge was dropped, and Gotkin hits a milestone.In our second segment: Looking at teams under pressure, including Wisconsin, Minnesota Duluth, Western Michigan, and Augustana.This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Men's Frozen Four, April 9 and 11 in Las Vegas. Tickets: https://ncaa.com/mfrozenfourFind all of our podcasts at USCHO.com/podcasts
Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at sometimes controversial or overlooked topics in our midweek episode called Upon Further Review.Jim and Ed recap the latest information on the Gavin McKenna legal charges made on Wednesday and Derek joins them to discuss from a coach's perspective.Find all of our podcasts at USCHO.com/podcasts
Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) unpack the January 28, 2026 Bracketology column on USCHO.com with this weekly episode Bracketology XTRA.Here is this week's updated bracket:ALBANY REGION1) Michigan (1 overall)4) Bentley (AHA representative)2) Minnesota Duluth3) QuinnipiacWORCESTER REGION1) Western Michigan (4)4) St. Thomas2) Penn State3) Boston CollegeSIOUX FALLS REGION1) North Dakota (3)4) Wisconsin2) Providence3) DartmouthLOVELAND REGION1) Michigan State (2)4) Augustana2) Cornell3) Denver (host)For details on how this bracket was put together, visit this week's column at https://www.uscho.com/2026/02/04/bracketology-what-happens-if-attendance-isnt-the-priorityThis episode is sponsored by the NCAA Men's Frozen Four, April 9 and 11 in Las Vegas. Tickets: https://ncaa.com/mfrozenfourFind all of our podcasts at USCHO.com/podcasts
Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at sometimes controversial or overlooked topics in our midweek episode called Upon Further Review.Teams near the top of the NPI are still not 100% in the NCAA tournament, though many are close. We look at the NPI and discuss which teams near the top are bubble-proof, bubble-steady, bubble-fragile ... or on life support.This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Men's Frozen Four, April 9 and 11 in Las Vegas. Tickets: https://ncaa.com/mfrozenfourFind all of our podcasts at USCHO.com/podcasts
Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the past week.Michigan and Michigan State each had five-point weekends to keep pace in the Big Ten – including an OT win for the Spartans over Penn State at a spectacular outdoor game at Beaver Stadium – while Wisconsin's losing streak reached six. Denver rebounded against Minnesota Duluth, while Dartmouth returned to winning ways and Boston College took the 299th Battle of Commonwealth Avenue over Boston University.We also look how leagues have shifted overall in the NPI and at individual teams that have moved up the most.This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Men's Frozen Four, April 9 and 11 in Las Vegas. Tickets: https://ncaa.com/mfrozenfourFind all of our podcasts at USCHO.com/podcasts






