CHN Insiders Podcast

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.

A podcast-palooza with so much to talk about. Of course all the games going on, who has the inside track for the major awards, and how that all fits into the recent analytics we've added at College Hockey News. ... Plus, North Dakota fires Brad Berry after 10 seasons. What does that mean, and who will be next to take the job? 0:00 Intro 1:05 Brad Berry fired 11:57 Conference tournaments in review 29:36 John Buccigross, ESPN 55:42 Player of the Year discussion 1:05:55 Women's and D-III Tournaments 1:10:25 Listener questions 1:19:25 NCAA Regional previews 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.

Conference tournament champions will be crowned in the six leagues this weekend. We take a look at all the drama, and what it means for the NCAA Tournament picture. Plus a deep dive into some of the Pairwise quirks and problems on the horizon this year. Also, we hear from Colorado College coach Kris Mayotte, and Long Island coach Brett Riley. Plus listener questions, how college basketball's landscape fits into college hockey's, and more. 0:00 Intro 8:45 Colorado College talk 13:40 Conference tournaments in review 30:25 CC coach Kris Mayotte 35:12 LIU coach Brett Riley 50:43 LIU talk 54:18 Listener questions and Pairwise conundrums 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're into playoff time now, with lots of on-ice intrigue already, and jockeying for the final NCAA Tournament bids. How does the bubble look? Who are the favorites to emerge from the conference tournaments? Plus, we talk to Hockey East commissioner Steve Metcalf about all the big topics on his plate right now, and for college hockey as a whole. 0:00 Intro 1:04 Week In Review 26:40 Steve Metcalf, Hockey East commissioner 48:15 Coaching changes 55:44 Pairwise insights 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.

St. Thomas is our final TOTW of the year, riding a five-game win streak and hot second half overall into the CCHA Tournament. ... We talk about their program with head coach Rico Blasi, plus the usual NCAA topics. ... We also go over the playoff picture in all the leagues, how the Pairwise looks, of course, and go deep into the decision for schools on whether to opt-in to the impending landmark House settlement. 0:00 Intro 1:00 Week in Review 20:47 Rico Blasi, St. Thomas coach 39:16 Pairwise Probability Matrix 44:20 The House settlement, Opt-in or not 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.

Team of the Week is Clarkson, winners of six in a row and trying to make a late run at an ECAC regular-season championship. We talk about the Knights, the ECAC, and recap the last week as we come to the wire of the conference regular-season races. Michigan State was one of those teams that fell out of the top spot in its conference, but is still No. 2 in the Pairwise. We talk to the Spartans' well-accomplished assistant coach Jared DeMichiel. And then we get into a deep dive about which assistant coaches are prime candidates for head coaching openings. That and more ... 0:00 Intro 1:00 Week in Review 28:45 Jared DeMichiel, Michigan State assistant coach 49:42 Assistant coach deep dive 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.

Team of the Week is Army, on a hot streak in coach Brian Riley's 21st and final season at the helm. He and the team are coming off an emotional weekend at Air Force. It's always emotional there, but moreso this being Riley's last trip, plus the team's big weekend and comeback. ... Meanwhile, we catch up on all the races, and discuss the Four Nations Tournament and much more with NHL insider Russ Cohen. 0:00 Intro 3:00 Week in Review 31:54 Russ Cohen, NHL Network Radio 52:15 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.

Team of the Week is Penn State, coming off a road sweep against Wisconsin. After a slow start, the Nittany Lions have heated up, and a slew of perhaps not household names are having big seasons. We talk about that and the usual current topics with Penn State coach Guy Gadowksy. Plus, a look around the nation and where teams stand as the races heat up. That and much more. 0:00 Intro 6:45 Week in Review 29:57 Guy Gadowsky, Penn State coach 48:43 Discussion 1:03:25 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.

Maine is Team of the Week, coming off another pair of wins and rise into the top four of the Pairwise. We talk to coach Ben Barr about the makeup of his team, and take another deep dive into what to expect in the new NCAA landscape. That and more... 0:00 Intro 24:05 ECAC rant 39:03 Ben Barr, Maine coach 1:04:45 Current NCAA picture 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 catch up with last week's TOTW coach, Western Michigan's Pat Ferschweiler, to talk about his team's excellent season so far, the upcoming new arena for the team, and all the usual NCAA topics. ... Brad Schlossman of the Grand Forks Herald joins to discuss those topics, the whole NCHC and more. Plus, the BU-BC weekend, and the door controversy; the ECAC's silly suspension policy; and the week ahead. 0:58 Brad Schlossman, Grand Forks Herald 28:00 Pat Ferschweiler, Western Michigan coach 54:40 Listener questions 1:04:50 Weeks behind and 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.