College Hockey Insider

Talking about some NPI scenarios heading into the weekend. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.collegehockeyinsider.com/subscribe

This episode is brought to you by the United Collegiate Hockey Cup, the inaugural postseason tournament for college hockey’s independent programs, set for March 5–7 in St. Louis. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the first edition of this new championship event — click here to purchase tickets to the 2025 UCHC.This week on the rundown, Mike and Tyler tackle:* More on Maryville, and the potential for an Independent autobid.* Minnesota State won the CCHA.* What should happen when the lights go out mid-play?* Which teams have locked up spots for the NCAA Tournament?* Olympic reactions?* Best road trip snacks?As mentioned on this episode, Tyler is running a 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon in October to raise money for “Give Kids the World,” a charity that helps send sick children to Disney World. If you would like to contribute to his fundraising, click here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.collegehockeyinsider.com/subscribe

Updating the NPI scenarios on Monday morning.Note: This was a live video on Sunday - for some reason it did not post, but all of the information still applies on Monday morning! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.collegehockeyinsider.com/subscribe

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.collegehockeyinsider.com/subscribe

This episode is brought to you by the United Collegiate Hockey Cup, the inaugural postseason tournament for college hockey’s independent programs, set for March 5–7 in St. Louis. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the first edition of this new championship event — click here to purchase tickets to the 2025 UCHC.This week, we talk to Long Island coach Brendan Riley about LIU’s season and the upcoming United Collegiate Hockey Cup tournament. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.collegehockeyinsider.com/subscribe

This episode is brought to you by the United Collegiate Hockey Cup, the inaugural postseason tournament for college hockey’s independent programs, set for March 5–7 in St. Louis. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the first edition of this new championship event — click here to purchase tickets to the 2025 UCHC.This week on the rundown, Mike and Tyler tackle:* Brown hired Tom Upton as its next head coach* Maryville is set to launch its D-I hockey program* What does that mean for a new conference?* The NCAA sent out a memo on tampering* Who are locks to make the NCAA Tournament?* Is Gavin McKenna a Hobey Baker candidate?* And, in something that has nothing to do with college hockey, what’s one TV show we could watch on repeat, until the end of time?As mentioned on this episode, Tyler is running a 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon in October to raise money for “Give Kids the World,” a charity that helps send sick children to Disney World. If you would like to contribute to his fundraising, click here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.collegehockeyinsider.com/subscribe

Thank you to everyone who tuned into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.collegehockeyinsider.com/subscribe

This episode is brought to you by the United Collegiate Hockey Cup, the inaugural postseason tournament for college hockey’s independent programs, set for March 5–7 in St. Louis. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the first edition of this new championship event — click here to purchase tickets to the 2025 UCHC.In a special bonus pod this week, we begin a series we’re hoping to do more frequently where we talk to coaches around college hockey. Up first, David Berard (Stonehill) and Keith Fisher (Lindenwood) talk about their seasons to this point, and the upcoming United Collegiate Hockey Cup tournament.We technically started this series years ago, but it slipped onto the back burner. Here are the first two episodes, if you want to go back and give them a listen: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.collegehockeyinsider.com/subscribe

This episode is brought to you by the United Collegiate Hockey Cup, the inaugural postseason tournament for college hockey’s independent programs, set for March 5–7 in St. Louis. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the first edition of this new championship event — click here to purchase tickets to the 2025 UCHC.This week on the rundown, Mike and Tyler tackle:* The coaching search at Brown.* How did losses impact Dartmouth and Cornell’s NCAA chances?* Reacting to the Mike Richter finalists.* Which coaching jobs might open?* Will the NCAA ever expand the NCAA Tournament?* In our “nothing to do with college hockey” segment, they talk about dream jobs.As mentioned on this episode, Tyler is running a 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon in October to raise money for “Give Kids the World,” a charity that helps send sick children to Disney World. If you would like to contribute to his fundraising, click here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.collegehockeyinsider.com/subscribe

This episode is brought to you by the United Collegiate Hockey Cup, the inaugural postseason tournament for college hockey’s independent programs, set for March 5–7 in St. Louis. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the first edition of this new championship event — click here to purchase tickets to the 2025 UCHC.This week on the rundown, Mike and Tyler tackle:* The latest on Gavin McKenna and the charges against him after felony charges were dropped and his hearing was moved to March 11.* Michigan and Michigan State split a huge series this weekend. Are both locks for the NCAA Tournament? * What about some teams in the ECAC? Are any locked? And who is close?* Jack Parsons potential to get drafted, and will Providence play newcomer Michael Simpson?* Do coaches still believe that the NCAA needs to raise the roster cap?In our “nothing to do about college hockey” segment, the guys talk about their favorite Winter Olympic sport that’s not hockey. Oh, and they’re having roof issues at home. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.collegehockeyinsider.com/subscribe

This episode is brought to you by the United Collegiate Hockey Cup, the inaugural postseason tournament for college hockey’s independent programs, set for March 5–7 in St. Louis. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the first edition of this new championship event — click here to purchase tickets to the 2025 UCHC.This week on the rundown, Mike and Tyler tackle:* Is Division I hockey coming to Oklahoma State?* Which will be the next D-I program to launch?* Brendan Whittet is stepping down at Brown.* Recapping the Michigan State-Penn State series, and talking suspensions in college hockey.* Recapping the CCHA series between Minnesota State and Michigan Tech.* Denver’s crazy weekend and a heck of a performance from Johnny Hicks.* Does BU have a realistic path to the NCAA Tournament?* What about Miami? Their NCAA chances?* Finally, in something that has nothing to do with college hockey, we have Super Bowl picks, coaching stories, and more. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.collegehockeyinsider.com/subscribe

This episode is brought to you by the United Collegiate Hockey Cup, the inaugural postseason tournament for college hockey’s independent programs, set for March 5–7 in St. Louis. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the first edition of this new championship event — click here to purchase tickets to the 2025 UCHC.This week on the rundown, Mike and Tyler tackle:* Can Penn State still finish as a No. 1 seed with Charlie Cerrato?* Which winning streak has been more impressive, Providence or St. Thomas?* Jersey patches and equipment patches could be coming to college hockey.* What is going on with the eligibility of NBA players who have signed NBA contracts? Could players who have signed NHL entry-level contracts become NCAA eligible?* How likely is it that Hockey East will keep its three NCAA Tournament spots?Plus, in our “something that has nothing to do with college hockey” segment, does pineapple belong on pizza? What about a hot dog? Is it a sandwich? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.collegehockeyinsider.com/subscribe

This week on the rundown, Mike and Tyler tackle:1. The Sacha Boisvert-Connor Eddy fight and suspensions2. How tight things are in the NPI in certain ranges3. Is Michigan State a solid No. 1 seed?4. Who is the best team in the CCHA?5. Which teams benefit from the changes to the transfer portal this year?Plus, in our “something that has nothing to do with college hockey” segment, Tyler is preparing to run a half-marathon in Florida this fall. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.collegehockeyinsider.com/subscribe

On this week’s episode, Mike and Tyler discuss ...* Providence adding Michael Simpson after the Philip Svedeback injury.* Will Michigan add a goalie now that Jack Ivankovic is hurt?* Does the portal season really start now?* Charlie Baker’s comments on the transfer process.* Will this year’s portal have more or fewer entries?* Who is our favorite golfer of all time … and some boxing talk.Our podcast is available on all platforms. You can subscribe by searching “College Hockey Insider” in your favorite podcast app. You can also download the Substack App to listen to the show, and read all our content from your mobile device.Want to add our podcast to your favorite podcast app? Click here for a tutorial from Substack. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.collegehockeyinsider.com/subscribe

On this week’s episode, Mike and Tyler discuss ...* BU is adding Tynan Lawrence for the second half.* Why will the committee have to think about putting Cornell in Albany?* Should the U.S. Collegiate Selects play in the Spengler Cup every year?* What does Hockey East’s NPI/Tournament outlook look now?* Is Saturday’s 72-save performance from Petter Wickstrom-Strum the best regulation performance ever?* In something that has nothing to do with college hockey, they talk about bands/performers they want to see live. Our podcast is available on all platforms. You can subscribe by searching “College Hockey Insider” in your favorite podcast app. You can also download the Substack App to listen to the show, and read all our content from your mobile device.Want to add our podcast to your favorite podcast app? Click here for a tutorial from Substack. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.collegehockeyinsider.com/subscribe

In this week’s episode, Mike and Tyler discuss ...* The upcoming series between Michigan and Michigan State.* The preliminary roster for the U.S. World Junior Team.* Miami won the Friendship Four. Should people believe in them more? Breaking down Minnesota’s win over Denver and BU’s win over Cornell.* Arizona State signed Greg Powers to a contract extension. * What will the NCAA do if there are attendance concerns in Albany?* Plus, in something that has nothing to do with college hockey, Tyler wants to know which wild animal would make the best pet?Our podcast is available on all platforms. You can subscribe by searching “College Hockey Insider” in your favorite podcast app. You can also download the Substack App to listen to the show, and read all our content from your mobile device.Want to add our podcast to your favorite podcast app? Click here for a tutorial from Substack. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.collegehockeyinsider.com/subscribe

Mike and Tyler discuss the week’s college hockey topics and answer some questions, including:* Is Dartmouth the best team in the ECAC?* Are BU’s problems correctable?* Which 9-game winning streak (RIT or MSU) has been more impressive?* What is HEA’s outlook for NCAA bids?* Will mid-season roster additions be allowed? And who is looking to do what?* And something that has nothing to do with college hockey … if they could only eat one meal for the rest of their lives, what would it be?Our podcast is available on all platforms. You can subscribe by searching “College Hockey Insider” in your favorite podcast app. You can also download the Substack App to listen to the show, and read all our content from your mobile device.Want to add our podcast to your favorite podcast app? Click here for a tutorial from Substack. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.collegehockeyinsider.com/subscribe

This week on the College Hockey Insider rundown …* Is Michigan State the best team in the country?* Are the Pioneers the best team in the NCHC?* Where does BU need to improve the most?* What has brought on so many early-season injuries?* How close are we to being able to pay attention to the NPI instead of polls for rankings? * Is Minnesota a young team trying to find an identity, or are there roster issues?* Memories of covering Jack Parker as he goes into the Hall of Fame* Mike’s favorite player of all time also entered the Hall of Fame.Our podcast is available on all platforms. You can subscribe by searching “College Hockey Insider” in your favorite podcast app. You can also download the Substack App to listen to the show, and read all our content from your mobile device.Want to add our podcast to your favorite podcast app? Click here for a tutorial from Substack. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.collegehockeyinsider.com/subscribe

This week on the College Hockey Insider rundown …* Why is Hockey East struggling in non-conference games?* Michigan is off to a 9-1 start, but what will their D look like without Henry Mews?* Speaking of injuries, what does Penn State do now that Aiden Fink is out of the lineup?* Why has BU struggled? And is a winning streak on their horizon?* Impressions of the Ivy League teams opening last week.* Northeastern’s been hot. Why?* And this has nothing to do with college hockey, but who should replace Gervontae Davis vs. Jake Paul.Our podcast is available on all platforms. You can subscribe by searching “College Hockey Insider” in your favorite podcast app. You can also download the Substack App to listen to the show, and read all our content from your mobile device.Want to add our podcast to your favorite podcast app? Click here for a tutorial from Substack. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.collegehockeyinsider.com/subscribe

This week, on the rundown:1) The NCAA has finally broken its silence on former pro players being declared eligible.2) Minnesota Duluth swept Minnesota. Will they be back in the NCAA Tournament?3) Miami is now 6-0. Do we still feel like they are the last-place team in the NCHC?4) The NCAA paused talks for a fifth year of eligibility. 5) Why do schools hire search firms? And excuse me ... they’re getting paid how much?!6) With the NBA betting scandal in the news, could the same thing happen in college hockey?7) In something that has nothing to do with college hockey ... Tyler wants a truck. But he can only afford one if it comes with a remote control and AA batteries. Our podcast is available on all platforms. You can subscribe by searching “College Hockey Insider” in your favorite podcast app. You can also download the Substack App to listen to the show, and read all our content from your mobile device.Want to add our podcast to your favorite podcast app? Click here for a tutorial from Substack. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.collegehockeyinsider.com/subscribe