CHN Insiders Podcast

This week, the focus is on North Dakota and its strong first half under first-year head coach Dane Jackson, who joins us. We also talk about how World Juniors is affecting college hockey schedules, and with the added wrinkle now of a number of big time players leaving even earlier for Team Canada's camp. That plus discussion of Matthews Arena closing its doors. 0:00 Intro 2:35 North Dakota, Team of the Week 9:10 The week that was 25:15 Dane Jackson, North Dakota coach 45:15 College hockey's vacation 54:58 Listener questions Please send feedback or questions to our BlueSky feed @collegehockeynews.com, or X feed @chnews. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

It's time to talk some Dartmouth hockey, with the Big Green at 8-0 so far in the season. Coach Reid Cashman checks in after his team's latest win, over Merrimack. Plus, we check out all the recent action, discuss the NPI taking shape, and via the mailbag, we talk about who the winners and losers are so far after the doors were opened to Major Junior players. 0:00 Intro 3:05 The week that was 27:33 Dartmouth coach Reid Cashman 33:36 Listener questions 48:50 The week ahead Please send feedback or questions to our BlueSky feed @collegehockeynews.com, or X feed @chnews. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

Wisconsin is Team of the Week after a road sweep at Michigan State. The Badgers have almost equaled last year's win total already. We talk to coach Mike Hastings about that and the recruiting philosophy in this new age. There's more Big Ten -- and CCHA -- talk with long-time friend of the program Pat Micheletti. Plus the goaltending upheaval taking place in college hockey right now. And much more. 0:00 Intro 1:45 Pat Micheletti, Minnesota TV 27:07 Mike Hastings, Wisconsin coach 46:00 The Week that Was, and What's Ahead Please send feedback or questions to our BlueSky feed @collegehockeynews.com, or X feed @chnews. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

Union is Team of the Week after combined wins of 13-1. It's off to an 8-2-1 start. We talk to coach Josh Hauge about how his team came together, a new arena, the upcoming trip to Northern Ireland, and embracing the challenges in this new recruiting landscape. Plus ... more on Gavin McKenna, Dartmouth, Boston University, Long Island ... and lots of talk about our weekend warrior exploits. 0:00 Intro 13:15 Gavin McKenna ... again 22:25 The week that was 29:54 Josh Hauge, Union coach 50:07 Listener questions 54:30 The week ahead Please send feedback or questions to our BlueSky feed @collegehockeynews.com, or X feed @chnews. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

Breaking down last weekend's sweeps, plus other news items. Steve Metcalf joins the show to talk about HEA's non-conference start, the NPI, and the Spengler Cup.

We break down all the big games in college hockey this past weekend, including Northeastern's reign as Team of the Week. But most of all, we get into talk about the NPI, the new ratings formula for selecting teams to the NCAA Tournament, with the man behind the scenes of it all, Tim Danehy. All that and more. 0:00 Intro 6:50 The Week that Was 19:16 Tim Danehy, Talking NPI 54:56 The Week Ahead, and Listener Questions Please send feedback or questions to our BlueSky feed @collegehockeynews.com, or X feed @chnews. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

Minnesota Duluth is Team of the Week after sweeping Minnesota on the road to improve to 7-1. The Bulldogs are being powered by a sophomore class that is collectively emerging into stars. That, plus NPI talk, the usual whiparound the nation, and more. 0:00 Intro 4:50 The Week that Was 22:40 Denver/WMU talk 34:25 Scott Sandelin, UMD coach 1:02:35 Listener questions Please send feedback or questions to our BlueSky feed @collegehockeynews.com, or X feed @chnews. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

Michigan State is loaded up and ready for another run. It is Team of the Week after sweeping Boston University on the road. Four of its standout freshman scored their first NCAA goals. We talk to coach Adam Nightingale about that and more. Providence freelance writer Mark Divver joins to discuss the Friars, Hockey East, Michigan, and all the changes in college hockey. Plus a walk down memory lane. We answer listener questions, discuss the new NPI system, and more. 0:00 Intro 2:40 Michigan State 5:10 Mark Divver, former Providence Journal 31:28 Adam Nightingale, Michigan State 53:10 Listener questions and the week ahead Please send feedback or questions to our BlueSky feed @collegehockeynews.com, or X feed @chnews. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

Michigan is the first Team of the Week for this season. Listen to coach Brandon Naurato discuss the current state of his team, and how it was put together in this new landscape. And it's more Penn State/Gavin McKenna talk with two guys who have seen his games live this year, ASU reporter Moose Richards, and Clarkson broadcaster Bob Ahlfeld. 0:00 Intro 5:02 Moose Richards, Bob Ahlfeld, Penn State talk 30:18 Brandon Naurato, Michigan coach 55:37 Listener questions Please send feedback or questions to our BlueSky feed @collegehockeynews.com, or X feed @chnews. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

We kick off the new season talking about the series that got more exposure than any regular-season game in college hockey history -- Penn State at Arizona State. Wunderkind Gavin McKenna had three points, but he had a lot of help in the sweep. We break it all down. Plus rants on kit-kats, sandwiches and movies that you won't want to miss. Please send feedback or questions to our BlueSky feed @collegehockeynews.com, or X feed @chnews. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

Eric Lang comes to RPI after as successful a stint at AIC as anyone can have, including an NCAA Tournament win and multiple league titles. He takes over the Engineers at a time of renewed optimism, a new administration, and arena renovation plans in the works. Please send feedback or questions to our BlueSky feed @collegehockeynews.com, or X feed @chnews. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

For the first time, a full podcast in the summer, because there is a lot to talk about. And, by and large, we have more questions than answers in the wake of the craziness that is taking place, as the landscape of college sports changes seemingly by the day. But we try to make as much sense of it as we can. In the wake of Gavin McKenna's monumental decision to leave Major Junior for Penn State, it puts an exclamation point on a number of issues out there. It's not just about McKenna, but it's a useful example to offshoot into many areas, and offshoot we do. For one, some team rosters are still in flux, as decisions get made about other major junior players moving ot the NCAA. The Athletic Award Agreement letters the players are signing are no longer as binding as the old NIL, and so that's another aspect. What does the influx of Major Junior players mean for college hockey? How much will the money being awarded some players affect the locker room? How are programs around the country handling the ability to hand out some cash, at least for those that can? There are still so many questions, however, about what the nature is of all this money, with NCAA rules regarding revenue share and NIL payments, still in flux in many ways. Meanwhile, college hockey has now clearly become more prominent in the overall hockey food chain, in terms of the development path to the NHL. It's become clear, NHL teams are fully on board with this, by and large. This, of course, has caused a lot of angst in Major Junior circles. On the ice, what does McKenna's arrival mean? Is Penn State suddenly the obvious NCAA championship favorite? Are we naive in thinking we've seen great players in college hockey before, and that it won't be nearly as simple as that? 0:00 Intro 1:30 Rosters still changing 4:30 NLI replaced by AAA 7:15 New NIL standards 14:20 The Major Junior influx 17:40 How $$$ affects NCAA teams 37:00 College Hockey takes the development lead 43:40 What does Gavin McKenna's $700K mean? 59:10 What McKenna's arrival means on the ice? 1:14:30 College Hockey .. Drop the Mic Please send feedback or questions to our BlueSky feed @collegehockeynews.com, or X feed @chnews. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

Dane Jackson takes over as new North Dakota head coach, as the baton passes from one alum to another. Jackson played from 1988-92, and then went on to a pro career, before returning to his alma mater as an assistant coach. He takes over during a relative lull in the program's prowess, and as it navigates the changes in college hockey. The Fighting Hawks have been front and center, with a prominent player leaving, and some big names coming from Major Junior. Please send feedback or questions to our BlueSky feed @collegehockeynews.com, or X feed @chnews. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

Bill Muckalt has returned to Michigan Tech, where he once served as an assistant coach alongside outgoing head coach Joe Shawhan. Muckalt, a Michigan alum and former NHL forward, spent a number of years as an assistant at his alma mater, then took over at Lindenwood last year. Please send feedback or questions to our BlueSky feed @collegehockeynews.com, or X feed @chnews. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

Matt Thomas returns to college hockey to lead his alma mater, RIT. He's spent a lot of time coaching in minor pro, sandiwched around his five-year stint as head coach at Alaska-Anchorage from 2013-18. Please send feedback or questions to our BlueSky feed @collegehockeynews.com, or X feed @chnews. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

Our first summer series show with a new head coach -- it's Notre Dame's Brock Sheahan, who takes over for Jeff Jackson with big shoes to fill. Sheahan played at Notre Dame, and has been on the coaching staff. He was named the head coach in waiting before last season. He's a former defenseman who helped lead Notre Dame to its first Frozen Four in 2008. We talk about his history at the school, how he hopes to adapt to the new recruiting landscape, and more. Please send feedback or questions to our BlueSky feed @collegehockeynews.com, or X feed @chnews. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

Normally our summer specials are about introducing new head coaches. But instead this time, we'll start with Denver's David Carle, who is always a good conversation because of his passion and knowledge about many topics -- particularly in areas where he wants to see growth in the sport. That includes the NCAA Regional format debate (Part 47), but also transfer portal, revenue sharing with players, and the prospectus for his team's 2025-26 season. The Pioneers should be in good shape again to chase an 11th national championship. Please send feedback or questions to our BlueSky feed @collegehockeynews.com, or X feed @chnews. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

Listen back to our national semifinals show, which was recorded LIVE on the concourse of the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, prior to the Frozen Four semifinals with Western Michigan, Denver, Penn State and Boston University. Lots of talk about the teams and games, but also many other college hockey-related topics of general interest. 0:00 Intro 3:00 Talking College Hockey issues 21:10 Jay Stickney, Denver radio 31:15 Robin Hook, Western Michigan radio 35:55 Paul Caponigri, Big Ten Network 58:30 Josh Bartosik, Penn State radio / Andrew Mahoney, Boston Globe 1:17:50 Chris and Matt Pohlkamp 1:31:30 Dan Greene, Nilson Sports (NIL representation) 1:52:15 Predictions Please send feedback or questions to our BlueSky feed @collegehockeynews.com, or X feed @chnews. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

Listen back to our national championship game show, which was recorded LIVE on the concourse of the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, prior to the championship game between Western Michigan and Boston University. Lots of talk about the teams and game, but also many other college hockey-related topics of general interest, with numerous dignitaries. 0:00 Intro 1:12 Semifinals review 12:30 Scott Sandelin, Minnesota Duluth coach 28:45 Erik Martinson, North Dakota Deputy AD 53:35 Isaac Howard, Michigan State/Hobey winner 1:04:40 Adam Nightingale, Michigan State coach 1:10:30 Greg Quercia, Chew Dog Hockey Academy 1:23:22 Hobey talk 1:30:20 Mike Zuke, Michigan Tech '75 champ / NHL forward 1:46:20 Bill Muckalt, Lindenwood coach / NHL forward, 2-time NCAA champ 1:56:40 Predictions Please send feedback or questions to our BlueSky feed @collegehockeynews.com, or X feed @chnews. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.

One more before our live extravaganza at the Frozen Four. This week, we talk about all the NCAA Regional games, breaking down the moments that created our Frozen Four matchups. ... Of course, it's transfer portal time as well, plus all the early pro signings, and all of the ramifications that includes. Including the possibility of some major profile Canadian players coming to college hockey. ... Transfers include coaches as well, so we delve into the latest news on that, especially at North Dakota. 0:00 Intro 0:40 NCAA Regional review 38:12 Brad Schlossman, Grand Forks Herald 59:42 North Dakota coach situation 1:09:16 Player moves / Listener questions Please send feedback or questions to our BlueSky feed @collegehockeynews.com, or X feed @chnews. And check out all of the articles referenced in today's show, plus stats, standings, live scoreboard and much more at College Hockey News: https://www.collegehockeynews.com ... You can also download the CHN apps in the Apple Store or Google Play.