USCHO Spotlight

Oct 30 2024 141 ep. 29 mins 235
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USCHO Spotlight features conversation with a coach, player, or journalist who covers the sport with an in-depth interview. It’s a chance to sit down and go deeper with top personalities in college hockey.

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Maine's Barr talks Black Bears, recruiting, recent success, changing landscape: Season 7 Episode 3

Oct 30 2024 23 mins  
Maine head coach Ben Barr joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk Black Bears hockey through the early part of the season, transfer portal, recruiting, factors toward recent success, CHL eligibility, pending legislation, rule changes, and series this coming weekend vs. Merrimack.

Rensselaer's Smith on this season's Engineers, recruiting, changing college hockey landscape: Season 7 Episode 2

Oct 16 2024 21 mins  
Rensselaer head coach Dave Smith joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk this season's Engineers, their opening weekend at Canisius, recruiting, possible CHL eligibility, the transfer portal, RPI's coming weekend against Niagara, and more.

Arizona State's Powers talks Sun Devils, CHL eligibility, roster sizes, series with Michigan: Season 7 Episode 1

Oct 09 2024 19 mins  
Arizona State head coach Greg Powers joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk Sun Devils hockey, joining the NCHC, eligibility and recruiting for CHL players, roster sizes, and the upcoming home opener series with Michigan.

NCAA D-I men's ice hockey committee chair Schulman discusses 2024 selection process: Season 6 Episode 19

Mar 24 2024 21 mins  
Vermont athletic director Jeff Schulman, chair of the NCAA men's Division I ice hockey committee joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk about the process that went into the selection of this year's championship field of 16, attendance, and discussions about going to on-campus sites in the future.This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division

BTN hockey analyst Caponigri talks Big Ten playoffs, NCAA tournament: Season 6 Episode 18

Mar 13 2024 21 mins  
Big Ten Network and ESPN hockey analyst Paul Caponigri joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk about the Big Ten playoffs, the evolution of the conference since its founding, and prospects for its teams in the NCAA tournament.This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men's Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit ncaa

Talking Michigan State, Big Ten playoff picture with veteran college hockey writer Koepke: Season 6 Episode 17

Mar 07 2024 32 mins  
Veteran college hockey writer Neil Koepke joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk about Michigan State and the Big Ten, including a look at this year's Spartans and a capsule analysis of the rest of this college hockey conference.This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men's Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit

Talking NCHC playoff race, CHL eligibility, fighting with college hockey analyst Starman: Season 6 Episode 16

Feb 28 2024 29 mins  
College hockey analyst Dave Starman joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk about the NCHC playoff race, as well as general topics like the discussion of CHL eligibility and fighting in college hockey.This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men's Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit ncaa.com/mfrozenfour

Addressing CHL rumors, talking mens, women's college hockey growth with College Hockey Inc.'s Snee: Season 6 Episode 15

Feb 14 2024 30 mins  
College Hockey Inc. executive director Mike Snee joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to address CHL eligibility rumors, women's college hockey and CHI's new director of women's hockey Sadie Lundquist's hiring, continued expansion, educational efforts, and more.This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men's Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 in

Talking rules and officiating with Big Ten's Piotrowski: Season 6 Episode 14

Feb 07 2024 31 mins  
Big Ten coordinator of ice hockey officials Steve Piotrowski joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to discuss rules and officiating, including video replay, points of emphasis, and possible rule changes for next season.This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men's Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit ncaa.com/mfrozenf

Talking BC, BU, Hockey East with NESN's Tyler Murray: Season 6 Episode 13

Jan 31 2024 21 mins  
NESN play-by-play broadcaster Tyler Murray joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk about last weekend's home-and-home series between Boston College and Boston University, their Beanpot rematch, Hockey East this season, and that conference's playoff race.This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men's Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 in St.