College Hockey Today

Back from covering North Dakota's Penrose Cup celebration in Kalamazoo, Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) joins Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Today) with plenty to discuss, including a preview of the four conference tournaments that begin this week, what's at stake on the final weekend in the Big Ten and Hockey East, what he got wrong about Providence in the preseason, Brown's new head coach, what to expect from the inaugural United Collegiate Hockey Cup, and plenty more. Follow Brad Schlossman on X (@SchlossmanGF) and Bluesky (@schlossmangf.bsky.social) Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X (@GFHerald) Follow College Hockey Inc. on X (@collegehockey), Bluesky (@collegehockey), Threads (@collegehockeyinc) and Instagram (@collegehockeyinc) Email the show at info@collegehockeyinc.com!

The postseason is nearly upon us and that means conference races and national positioning are at the forefront. Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Today) break it all down, including Bentley's first Atlantic Hockey regular-season title, Gavin McKenna's historic weekend, an absurd CCHA race, Quinnipiac and Providence closing in on championships, a massive North Dakota-Western Michigan showdown, and Alaska's strong late-season play. Plus, Schloss atones for a couple of glaring omissions from this week's free agent episode, and the guys discuss the impact of NCAA alumni at the Olympics. Follow Brad Schlossman on X (@SchlossmanGF) and Bluesky (@schlossmangf.bsky.social) Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X (@GFHerald) Follow College Hockey Inc. on X (@collegehockey), Bluesky (@collegehockey), Threads (@collegehockeyinc) and Instagram (@collegehockeyinc) Email the show at info@collegehockeyinc.com!

An annual College Hockey Today tradition, Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) provides his 2026 NCAA free agent watch list, going in-depth on nearly 40 undrafted players who should be on the radars of NHL general managers. The guys also talk about Brad's process in compiling his list, why college free agents are so coveted, under-the-radar players, developmental success stories, and more! Follow Brad Schlossman on X (@SchlossmanGF) and Bluesky (@schlossmangf.bsky.social) Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X (@GFHerald) Follow College Hockey Inc. on X (@collegehockey), Bluesky (@collegehockey), Threads (@collegehockeyinc) and Instagram (@collegehockeyinc) Email the show at info@collegehockeyinc.com!

Has playoff hockey arrived early? Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Today) certainly think so. The guys discuss that and tons more, including Schlossman's Hobey voting process, the Beanpot, Robert Morris' best stretch of the season, the Big Ten race, hard-charging Michigan Tech, the ECAC's outstanding freshman class, Denver's Penrose push, UAA's return to Sullivan Arena, and the Olympics. Schloss also tells us why the scouting world will be converging on Ann Arbor and Grand Forks this weekend. Schlossman: Where does the Hobey race stand right now? https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/schlossman-where-does-the-hobey-race-stand-right-now Follow Brad Schlossman on X (@SchlossmanGF) and Bluesky (@schlossmangf.bsky.social) Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X (@GFHerald) Follow College Hockey Inc. on X (@collegehockey), Bluesky (@collegehockey), Threads (@collegehockeyinc) and Instagram (@collegehockeyinc) Email the show at info@collegehockeyinc.com!

The stretch run is here in college hockey, and the guys break it all down, including Miami's rapid resurgence, Jake Black's breakout at Bentley, the upcoming Michigan-Michigan State showdown, Lucas Wahlin's quiet greatness, an incredible ECAC Hockey race, the Beanpot, the Governor's Cup, understudy goalies taking center stage, stats that look like typos, outdoor games still bringing the juice, and TONS more. Follow Brad Schlossman on X (@SchlossmanGF) and Bluesky (@schlossmangf.bsky.social) Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X (@GFHerald) Follow College Hockey Inc. on X (@collegehockey), Bluesky (@collegehockey), Threads (@collegehockeyinc) and Instagram (@collegehockeyinc) Email the show at info@collegehockeyinc.com!  

Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) look at the teams that are either moving up or moving down as February approaches. They also talk injury news, a big recruiting get, Gavin McKenna's goal-scoring binge, the firepower at St. Thomas, Brandon Buhr's incredible Mayor's Cup winner, Parker Lalonde's big freshman season for Merrimack, rivalry wins for St. Lawrence and Northern Michigan, Nate Benoit's unexpected feat for LIU, and tons more. A jam-packed episode! Union's Brandon Buhr with the top play on Saturday's SportsCenter Top 10: https://x.com/Unionmhockey/status/2015428129716605166 Follow Brad Schlossman on X (@SchlossmanGF) and Bluesky (@schlossmangf.bsky.social) Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X (@GFHerald) Follow College Hockey Inc. on X (@collegehockey), Bluesky (@collegehockey), Threads (@collegehockeyinc) and Instagram (@collegehockeyinc) Email the show at info@collegehockeyinc.com!

Brad and Jayson return to discuss key players back from injuries, freshman goalies emerging, North Dakota as a legitimate national title contender, Lindenwood's firepower, Sacred Heart's statement weekend, the big guns gunning for Penn State, Lake Superior State hopping the border, Cornell doing Cornell things, Providence's talented young defense corps, and tons more. Follow Brad Schlossman on X (@SchlossmanGF) and Bluesky (@schlossmangf.bsky.social) Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X (@GFHerald) Follow College Hockey Inc. on X (@collegehockey), Bluesky (@collegehockey), Threads (@collegehockeyinc) and Instagram (@collegehockeyinc) Email the show at info@collegehockeyinc.com!

The guys get into a newsy week in college hockey, including the release of NHL Central Scouting's Mid-Season Rankings. Then they go around the country to discuss red-hot Western Michigan, the Governor's Cup in Alaska, Lukas Swedin's emergence in goal for Bentley, injuries to goalies Jack Ivankovic and Philip Svedebäck, the CCHA race, Quinnipiac's consistency, BU's improved defensive play, and a ton of massive matchups to watch this weekend. Follow Brad Schlossman on X (@SchlossmanGF) and Bluesky (@schlossmangf.bsky.social) Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X (@GFHerald) Follow College Hockey Inc. on X (@collegehockey), Bluesky (@collegehockey), Threads (@collegehockeyinc) and Instagram (@collegehockeyinc) Email the show at info@collegehockeyinc.com!

Back for the first time in 2026, Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) discuss the World Juniors and Spengler Cup, as well as the potential scheduling impact those tournaments could have on college hockey going forward. Then they get into the biggest news in college hockey, including roster comings and goings, another impressive Alaska win, Petter Wickstrom Stumer's historic goaltending performance for Canisius, Penn State's first normal week in months, Augustana's climb up the NPI, Princeton's top line, Cruz Lucius' resurgence at ASU, and plenty more! Follow Brad Schlossman on X (@SchlossmanGF) and Bluesky (@schlossmangf.bsky.social) Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X (@GFHerald) Follow College Hockey Inc. on X (@collegehockey), Bluesky (@collegehockey), Threads (@collegehockeyinc) and Instagram (@collegehockeyinc) Email the show at info@collegehockeyinc.com!  

Our final episode of 2025 delves into first-half chaos, much-needed rest for the Independent teams, Holy Cross and Bentley duking it out, Trey Augustine leveling up during Big Ten play, Josh Kotai anchoring Augustana, ECAC teams in the at-large picture, UNH surging, and North Dakota's Jan Špunar making school history. Plus, World Juniors, Spengler Cup, and what Schloss is hearing about midseason roster additions.

It's a busy time in the hockey world, and Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Today) return to break it all down, including Lindenwood's opportunity to climb the NPI, the rise of Jack Stockfish at Holy Cross, Wisconsin's best start in 20 years, a fascinating CCHA race, Hayden Stavroff's absurd start for Dartmouth, UNH's Border Battle sweep, and North Dakota's strong first half. Plus, more World Junior talk and Ty Murchison's NHL debut. CHN article on Jack Stockfish "From Backyard to Spengler Cup" https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2025/12/10_From-Backyard-to-Spengler.php Follow Brad Schlossman on X (@SchlossmanGF) and Bluesky (@schlossmangf.bsky.social) Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X (@GFHerald) Follow College Hockey Inc. on X (@collegehockey), Bluesky (@collegehockey), Threads (@collegehockeyinc) and Instagram (@collegehockeyinc) Email the show at info@collegehockeyinc.com!

After a week out of the lineup (illness), Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Today) returns to visit with Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) about dynamic goalie duos, Roger McQueen's comments on student life, Alaska and Miami capturing tourney trophies, Air Force piling up road wins, Michigan-Michigan State week, Evan Murr's underrated brilliance, Dartmouth's perch atop the NPI, and Boston College's strong November. They also discuss Team USA's preliminary roster for the upcoming World Junior Championship and more. CHN article "2 Months In, Top Major Junior-to-NCAA Transfers are Thriving" https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2025/11/29_The-New-Pioneers.php   Follow Brad Schlossman on X (@SchlossmanGF) and Bluesky (@schlossmangf.bsky.social) Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X (@GFHerald) Follow College Hockey Inc. on X (@collegehockey), Bluesky (@collegehockey), Threads (@collegehockeyinc) and Instagram (@collegehockeyinc) Email the show at info@collegehockeyinc.com!

Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) discuss the Spengler Cup roster, LIU and UAA as road warriors, Niagara's impactful freshman forwards, Porter Martone somehow flying under the radar, an early dogfight atop the CCHA, Union's terrific start, Roger McQueen's breakout game, Colorado College playing better than its record indicates, and tons more.  Follow Brad Schlossman on X (@SchlossmanGF) and Bluesky (@schlossmangf.bsky.social) Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X (@GFHerald) Follow College Hockey Inc. on X (@collegehockey), Bluesky (@collegehockey), Threads (@collegehockeyinc) and Instagram (@collegehockeyinc) Email the show at info@collegehockeyinc.com!

Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) is here to report that he knows absolutely nothing about goaltending. That and tons more, including Michigan State and RIT on 7-game win streaks, Alaska Anchorage staring down six road games in nine days, fast conference starts for Dartmouth and Michigan Tech, John Mustard lighting it up for Providence, North Dakota's superior production from the third and fourth lines, and upcoming matchups to watch. Plus, which teams that are spending the most time in the offensive and defensive zones? Follow Brad Schlossman on X (@SchlossmanGF) and Bluesky (@schlossmangf.bsky.social) Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X (@GFHerald) Follow College Hockey Inc. on X (@collegehockey), Bluesky (@collegehockey), Threads (@collegehockeyinc) and Instagram (@collegehockeyinc) Email the show at info@collegehockeyinc.com!

Conference play is fully underway, and Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) break it all down, including the rash of injuries nationwide, the importance of depth, Alaska Anchorage's OT win at Denver, Jack Stockfish's utility at Holy Cross, the Mike Hastings blueprint, Bemidji State's roster construction, Alexis Cournoyer's Cornell debut, Lawton Zacher's heater for Northeastern, St. Cloud State's firepower, great matchups on tap this weekend, and tons more! Bemidji Pioneer article on Max Hildebrand: https://www.bemidjipioneer.com/sports/beavers-hockey/max-hildebrand-takes-uncommon-path-to-become-bemidji-states-receipt-keeping-ambidextrous-goalie Grand Forks Herald article on Ben Strinden: https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/ben-strinden-has-career-game-on-night-honoring-his-late-father Follow Brad Schlossman on X (@SchlossmanGF) and Bluesky (@schlossmangf.bsky.social) Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X (@GFHerald) Follow College Hockey Inc. on X (@collegehockey), Bluesky (@collegehockey), Threads (@collegehockeyinc) and Instagram (@collegehockeyinc) Email the show at info@collegehockeyinc.com!

With the first portion of the non-conference schedule winding down, Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) chat about Denver's goaltending tandem, Nicholas Bevilacqua's breakout weekend for Bentley, Wisconsin's strong numbers under the hood, Bemidji State's impressive CCHA sweep, UMass' high-scoring duo, Long Island finally breaking through, high-flying Miami, and what Brad saw from Clarkson during his first visit to North Country. Article: Brad Schlossman's travel journal to Clarkson and North Country https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/travel-journal-und-hockey-visits-clarkson-and-north-country Follow Brad Schlossman on X (@SchlossmanGF) and Bluesky (@schlossmangf.bsky.social) Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X (@GFHerald) Follow College Hockey Inc. on X (@collegehockey), Bluesky (@collegehockey), Threads (@collegehockeyinc) and Instagram (@collegehockeyinc) Email the show at info@collegehockeyinc.com!

Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) discuss another newsy week in college hockey, including a new No. 1 team, Quinnipiac as national title contenders, another signature Lindenwood win, Canisius' dynamic scoring duo, Michigan's firepower, an emerging Union team, a heavyweight clash looming for Boston College, Minnesota Duluth's high-flying top line, and more! Follow Brad Schlossman on X (@SchlossmanGF) and Bluesky (@schlossmangf.bsky.social) Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X (@GFHerald) Follow College Hockey Inc. on X (@collegehockey), Bluesky (@collegehockey), Threads (@collegehockeyinc) and Instagram (@collegehockeyinc) Email the show at info@collegehockeyinc.com!

Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) review a wild weekend around the country, including signature victories by unranked teams, impressive early returns on draft-eligible players, first wins for new coaches, standout goaltending performances, a sneak peek of Brad's coverage of the upcoming Minnesota-North Dakota rivalry series, and plenty more. Follow Brad Schlossman on X (@SchlossmanGF) and Bluesky (@schlossmangf.bsky.social) Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X (@GFHerald) Follow College Hockey Inc. on X (@collegehockey), Bluesky (@collegehockey), Threads (@collegehockeyinc) and Instagram (@collegehockeyinc) Email the show at info@collegehockeyinc.com!

Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) look back at an opening weekend in college hockey that lived up to the hype. They discuss Gavin McKenna's impressive series, Penn State's depth around him, Canisius' good start, Michigan Tech's split at Minnesota, Quinnipiac's impressive opener at Boston College, Austin Elliott's victorious collegiate debut, a pair of wins that were a long time coming for Miami, and plenty more. Follow Brad Schlossman on X (@SchlossmanGF) and Bluesky (@schlossmangf.bsky.social) Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X (@GFHerald) Follow College Hockey Inc. on X (@collegehockey), Bluesky (@collegehockey), Threads (@collegehockeyinc) and Instagram (@collegehockeyinc) Email the show at info@collegehockeyinc.com!

After a non-stop offseason of news, it's time to drop the puck on the 2025-26 NCAA Division I men's hockey season. Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) discuss some of the biggest storylines entering the season, including the influx of CHL players and the record number of new head coaches. They also talk about the NCAA's shift away from the PairWise system, the new United Collegiate Hockey Cup, and the Spengler Cup before ending the show with a quick look at each conference. Articles: What's behind college hockey's record-setting number of coaching changes (Grand Forks Herald) - https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/whats-behind-college-hockeys-record-setting-number-of-coaching-changes In a era of change, one college hockey coach has been a fixture (Grand Forks Herald) - https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/in-an-era-of-change-one-college-hockey-coach-has-been-a-fixture The NPI is replacing the PairWise, but what does that mean for college hockey? (USCHO) - https://www.uscho.com/2025/09/29/the-npi-is-going-to-replace-the-pairwise-but-what-does-that-mean-for-college-hockey/ Follow Brad Schlossman on X (@SchlossmanGF) and Bluesky (@schlossmangf.bsky.social) Follow the Grand Forks Herald on X (@GFHerald) Follow College Hockey Inc. on X (@collegehockey), Bluesky (@collegehockey), Threads (@collegehockeyinc) and Instagram (@collegehockeyinc) Email the show at info@collegehockeyinc.com!