USCHO Weekend Review

USCHO Weekend Review

Each Monday during college hockey season, USCHO Weekend Review gives you a quick summary of the games of the weekend and the news of the previous week. We’ll look at the big games, the playoff races, and top performers of the weekend.

Episodes

May 20, 2025 39 mins
Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review news from the AHCA convention and other offseason updates.

They discuss the highlights of the Frozen Four in St. Louis, notably Western Michigan's championship win. They delve into the underdog status of Western Michigan, their impressive post-New Year’s performance, and standout coaching strategies.

Another major topic is the N...
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The USCHO crew breaks down Saturday's national championship game, a 6-2 victory for Western Michigan over Boston University to give the Broncos their first national championship.
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It's national championship day in St. Louis as Boston University and Western Michigan are set to square for the national title beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET. The USCHO Weekend Review Crew - Ed Trefzger, Jim Connelly and Derek Schooley - are joined by Arizona State coach Greg Powers to break down the final and try to figure out what each team needs to do to have an edge in this game.
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Join USCHO as the Weekend Review crew of Ed Trefzger, Jim Connelly and Derek Schooley along with St. Lawrence coach Brent Brekke discuss the annual State of the Game press conference that was held as part of the 2025 Frozen Four in St. Louis. Topics include roster limits, NIL, recruiting challenge, NCAA regional sites and the transfer portal.
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USCHO's Ed Trefzger, Jim Connelly and Derek Schooley are joined by Arizona State coach Greg Powers to recap Thursday's national semifinals at the 2025 Frozen Four in St. Louis. Owen Michaels scored twice as Western Michigan beat Denver, 3-2 in double overtime. Mikhail Yegorov made 32 save for Boston University as they beat Penn State, 3-1.
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The USCHO Weekend Review crew of Ed Trefzger, Jim Connelly and Robert Morris coach Derek Schooley are joined by St. Lawrence coach Brent Brekke to preview Thursday's NCAA Semifinal matchups between Denver and Western Michigan (5 p.m. ET, ESPN2) and Boston University and Penn State (8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN 2). They also look at the Frozen Four through the eyes of the fan and give you their picks on which two teams will emerge.
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USCHO hosts Ed Trefzger, Jim Connelly and Robert Morris coach Derek Schooley are joined by St. Lawrence coach Brent Brekke during Practice Day at the 2025 Frozen Four. Included in the broadcast are discussion of current issues like NIL, portal and roster size as well as a feature on BU captain Shane Lachance and his well-known grandfather, Jack Parker.
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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review the weekend's NCAA men's D-I regionals and news of the week.

They recap the regionals, looking especially at the winners: Boston University, Denver, Western Michigan, and Penn State. They also consider controversial penalties and look at ice issues and attendance statistics. They discuss coaching changes at North Dakota with Da...
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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.

We begin with the unexpected firing of North Dakota head coach Brad Berry following his team's loss in the NCHC semifinals. The discussion highlights Berry's impressive career and the pressures inherent in coaching at North Dakota. We then shift focus to the NCAA Men's Division I Tourn...
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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review the championship games of the weekend and look at the 2025 NCAA men's D-I hockey brackets.

Notable tournament outcomes include Maine's victory in Hockey East, Cornell's success in the ECAC, and Western Michigan's NCHC title. They discuss the implications of the bracket setup, team matchups, and potential underdog threats. The e...
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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.

We look at quarterfinal results in Hockey East, NCHC, and ECAC Hockey, including Northeastern's upset of Boston College, North Dakota's road sweep of Omaha, and Cornell's sweep of Colgate.

In semifinal results, we look at the AHA and Bentley's sweep at Sacred Heart and Holy Cross winnin...
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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.

In this episode, key games and outcomes in the Big Ten, Atlantic Hockey, CCHA, ECAC, Hockey East, and NCHC are examined, with special attention given to underdog victories and their implications for the upcoming semifinals and NCAA tournament. The hosts also delve into the complexities...
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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.

Three more conferences – Big Ten, ECAC, and NCHC – decided their regular season champions over the weekend. Michigan State and Minnesota share the Big Ten regular season title, Quinnipiac wins the ECAC, and Western Michigan clinches its first-ever NCHC league title. They preview upcomi...
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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) with Dan Rubin (@DanRubin12) sitting in for Derek Schooley review games of the weekend and news of the week.

They start with Michigan State's struggles against Penn State and Minnesota's surge in the Big Ten. They highlight the Pairwise implications for teams like Quinnipiac, UMass Lowell, and Penn State, as well as Western Michigan's first regulation loss in the NCHC...
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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.

They discuss Boston College's recent struggles, Western Michigan's strong season, and various league updates, including the AHA, Big Ten, CCHA, ECAC, Hockey East, and NCHC. The hosts analyze the impact of recent games, playoff potentials, and side issues like video replay in college ho...
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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.

Highlights include Minnesota State's pivotal sweep over Augustana in the CCHA, Boston College extending its winning streak to nine games, and Western Michigan's strong performance against St. Cloud State. Additional discussions cover Ohio State's dominance over Notre Dame in the Big Te...
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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.

Major topics include Minnesota's sweep over Wisconsin, positioning them closely behind Michigan State in the Big Ten. The hosts discuss Arizona State's impressive performance in the NCHC and the unexpected success of newcomers like Augustana in the CCHA. Additionally, they cover result...
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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.

The spotlight starts on Boston College's sweep over Boston University in a home-and-home series, highlighted by a strange protocol penalty involving BU's goaltender Mikhail Yegorov. The crew also covers Michigan State's dominant weekend against Minnesota, discussing significant outcome...
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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.

They look at Boston College's impressive three-win week leading up to challenging games ahead, Western Michigan's excellent form, and BU's return to form are examined in depth. The analysis extends to the disappointing weekend for Providence and the need for a quick recovery. They also...
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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.

They discuss the week's results for the top 20 in the USCHO.com Division I men's ice hockey poll. They highlight the standout performance of Maine, who swept UMass Lowell on the road and solidified their defensive strength; Denver's close wins over Miami, positioning them close to firs...
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