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
December 17, 2025 • 21 mins
Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at sometimes controversial or overlooked topics in our midweek episode called Upon Further Review.
In this episode, we look at five categories of superlatives: team of the first half, biggest plot twist, most worrisome big brand, most under-the-radar team, and prediction we each feel best about for 2026.
This episode is sponsored ...
In this episode, we look at five categories of superlatives: team of the first half, biggest plot twist, most worrisome big brand, most under-the-radar team, and prediction we each feel best about for 2026.
This episode is sponsored ...
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December 15, 2025 • 38 mins
Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the past week.
First, they discuss the emotional farewell to Matthews Arena, highlighting its historical significance and the challenges faced in replacing such an iconic venue. The conversation shifts to the implications for Northeastern's hockey team during the construction of a new arena, inc...
First, they discuss the emotional farewell to Matthews Arena, highlighting its historical significance and the challenges faced in replacing such an iconic venue. The conversation shifts to the implications for Northeastern's hockey team during the construction of a new arena, inc...
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December 10, 2025 • 27 mins
Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at sometimes controversial or overlooked topics in our midweek episode called Upon Further Review.
In this episode, we look at teams that are ranked in the USCHO poll much lower than in the NPI and also the opposite, the teams poll voters love but the computer doesn't. We give our take on which is closer at assessing the teams at...
In this episode, we look at teams that are ranked in the USCHO poll much lower than in the NPI and also the opposite, the teams poll voters love but the computer doesn't. We give our take on which is closer at assessing the teams at...
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December 8, 2025 • 30 mins
Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the past week.
They start with the weekend's Michigan vs. Michigan State series, with both visiting teams securing wins, while looking at Wisconsin's dominance and Dartmouth's 10-0 start.
In the second segment, they look at the performance of various teams in the NPI, and the gap between percepti...
They start with the weekend's Michigan vs. Michigan State series, with both visiting teams securing wins, while looking at Wisconsin's dominance and Dartmouth's 10-0 start.
In the second segment, they look at the performance of various teams in the NPI, and the gap between percepti...
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December 3, 2025 • 25 mins
Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at sometimes controversial or overlooked topics in our midweek episode called Upon Further Review.
This time we play "buy or sell" on eight propositions:
This time we play "buy or sell" on eight propositions:
- Michigan is the best team in college hockey.
- This year’s Hobey Baker winner currently plays for Minnesota Duluth.
- Western Michigan will return to this season's Frozen Four in L...
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December 1, 2025 • 28 mins
Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the past week.
Dartmouth continued its perfect start, moving to 8–0–0 with wins over Vermont and Merrimack. With Brown, Yale, Army, and New Hampshire ahead, a 12–0–0 pre-break record is suddenly realistic.
It was a light week nationally, but several top teams impressed:
Dartmouth continued its perfect start, moving to 8–0–0 with wins over Vermont and Merrimack. With Brown, Yale, Army, and New Hampshire ahead, a 12–0–0 pre-break record is suddenly realistic.
It was a light week nationally, but several top teams impressed:
- No. 1 Michigan swept H...
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November 26, 2025 • 18 mins
Jim Connelly and Derek Schooley look around college hockey and tell us what they are thankful for this holiday season.
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November 24, 2025 • 25 mins
This week on Weekend Review, Jim Connelly fills in for host Ed Trefzger and he and Derek Schooley talk about key moments from the weekend in college hockey including:
- Wisconsin’s two-game sweep of then-No. 1 Michigan State
- An impressive weekend for Princeton’s Kai Daniells
- Michigan’s offense: Can anyone stop it?
- Some key sweeps around the country
- And an early look at the NPI rankings with Thanksgiving approaching
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- Wisconsin’s two-game sweep of then-No. 1 Michigan State
- An impressive weekend for Princeton’s Kai Daniells
- Michigan’s offense: Can anyone stop it?
- Some key sweeps around the country
- And an early look at the NPI rankings with Thanksgiving approaching
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November 17, 2025 • 28 mins
Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the past week.
They highlight Dartmouth's 6-0 start, Michigan State's nine-game winning streak, and RIT's surprising recovery for its own nine-game streak after an early season sweep by Sacred Heart.
The episode also touches upon the challenges of polling and rankings early in the season, and the...
They highlight Dartmouth's 6-0 start, Michigan State's nine-game winning streak, and RIT's surprising recovery for its own nine-game streak after an early season sweep by Sacred Heart.
The episode also touches upon the challenges of polling and rankings early in the season, and the...
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November 12, 2025 • 19 mins
Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at sometimes controversial or overlooked topics in our midweek episode called Upon Further Review.
In this episode, they discuss the impact of injuries on teams just five or six weeks into the season. The conversation covers significant injuries to key players, the House vs. NCAA settlement impact, roster limitations, and Designa...
In this episode, they discuss the impact of injuries on teams just five or six weeks into the season. The conversation covers significant injuries to key players, the House vs. NCAA settlement impact, roster limitations, and Designa...
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November 10, 2025 • 28 mins
Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the past week.
The discussion opens with Michigan State’s victories over Penn State. The conversation moves to the NCHC, where Denver, Minnesota Duluth, and North Dakota secured sweeps, sparking a discussion about the dominance of NCHC teams this season. Specific attention is given to Minnesota ...
The discussion opens with Michigan State’s victories over Penn State. The conversation moves to the NCHC, where Denver, Minnesota Duluth, and North Dakota secured sweeps, sparking a discussion about the dominance of NCHC teams this season. Specific attention is given to Minnesota ...
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November 5, 2025 • 21 mins
Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at sometimes controversial or overlooked topics in our midweek episode called Upon Further Review.
Topics include the disparities between top and bottom teams, surprising standouts like Wisconsin and Union, and the impact of new CHL eligibility rules on smaller programs. The hosts discuss how older, experienced players from CHL a...
Topics include the disparities between top and bottom teams, surprising standouts like Wisconsin and Union, and the impact of new CHL eligibility rules on smaller programs. The hosts discuss how older, experienced players from CHL a...
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November 3, 2025 • 30 mins
Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the past week.
Topics include Western Michigan's defensive struggles, Boston University's potential goaltending issues, Denver's inconsistent performance, and Wisconsin's impressive no-loss record. The trio also explores preliminary out-of-conference records, highlighting the Big 10 and NCHC's s...
Topics include Western Michigan's defensive struggles, Boston University's potential goaltending issues, Denver's inconsistent performance, and Wisconsin's impressive no-loss record. The trio also explores preliminary out-of-conference records, highlighting the Big 10 and NCHC's s...
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October 29, 2025 • 18 mins
Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at sometimes controversial or overlooked topics in our midweek episode called Upon Further Review.
The early 2025-26 season has seen 11 upsets of ranked teams in the first four weeks, up from just two during the same period last season. Meanwhile, mild upsets have become the norm. We discuss why this is happening and whether it's...
The early 2025-26 season has seen 11 upsets of ranked teams in the first four weeks, up from just two during the same period last season. Meanwhile, mild upsets have become the norm. We discuss why this is happening and whether it's...
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October 27, 2025 • 29 mins
Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the past week.
Key games included Sacred Heart's OT win against Ohio State, Clarkson's victory over North Dakota, and Merrimack's win against Quinnipiac.
The hosts note the increasing balance in college hockey, with 11 top 10 teams losing to unranked opponents in the first four weeks compared to ...
Key games included Sacred Heart's OT win against Ohio State, Clarkson's victory over North Dakota, and Merrimack's win against Quinnipiac.
The hosts note the increasing balance in college hockey, with 11 top 10 teams losing to unranked opponents in the first four weeks compared to ...
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October 22, 2025 • 16 mins
Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at sometimes controversial or overlooked topics in our midweek episode called Upon Further Review.
College hockey is experiencing a massive facilities arms race, with programs investing heavily in new arenas. Recent projects range from Union's $55 million M&T Bank Center to Northeastern's planned $300-350 million replacement ...
College hockey is experiencing a massive facilities arms race, with programs investing heavily in new arenas. Recent projects range from Union's $55 million M&T Bank Center to Northeastern's planned $300-350 million replacement ...
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October 20, 2025 • 28 mins
Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the past week.
The discussion starts with a look at three teams from the state of Michigan doing well: Michigan State's rise to the No. 1 spot in the polls after sweeping Boston University on the road, plus Western Michigan and Michigan, both off to strong starts.
Discussions extend to analyzin...
The discussion starts with a look at three teams from the state of Michigan doing well: Michigan State's rise to the No. 1 spot in the polls after sweeping Boston University on the road, plus Western Michigan and Michigan, both off to strong starts.
Discussions extend to analyzin...
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October 15, 2025 • 14 mins
Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at sometimes controversial or overlooked topics in our midweek episode called Upon Further Review.
They delve into the importance of early-season non-conference games, highlighting the performances of different college hockey conferences in non-league play.
They also touch upon the continued growth of Maine and the significant tur...
They delve into the importance of early-season non-conference games, highlighting the performances of different college hockey conferences in non-league play.
They also touch upon the continued growth of Maine and the significant tur...
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October 13, 2025 • 24 mins
Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the past week.
Key highlights include major upsets with top-ranked Western Michigan losing to Ferris State, Michigan narrowly defeated at home by New Hampshire, and Penn State falling to Clarkson, all on Thursday evening.
The trio also examines notable games involving Boston College at Minnesota,...
Key highlights include major upsets with top-ranked Western Michigan losing to Ferris State, Michigan narrowly defeated at home by New Hampshire, and Penn State falling to Clarkson, all on Thursday evening.
The trio also examines notable games involving Boston College at Minnesota,...
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October 8, 2025 • 14 mins
Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at a sometimes controversial topic in our midweek episode called Upon Further Review.
In the inaugural episode, we discuss the eligibility of CHL major junior players in NCAA hockey, the potential impact on recruitment, and how it's reshaping the player pool. Derek shares insights from his experience recruiting CHL players and hi...
In the inaugural episode, we discuss the eligibility of CHL major junior players in NCAA hockey, the potential impact on recruitment, and how it's reshaping the player pool. Derek shares insights from his experience recruiting CHL players and hi...
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