USCHO Spotlight

About USCHO Spotlight

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.

Publisher

USCHO

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Sept 2018

Latest episode

5 Feb 2025

Latest episodes

146 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Feb 2025

   Augustana's Raboin discusses building a new program, early success of Vikings: Season 7 Episode 8

   Augustana men's hockey head coach Garrett Raboin joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) discussing challenges and successes of starting a Division I college hockey program from scratch and into its second year. Raboin discusses the unique journey of assembling a team, the benefits brought by the transfer portal, and the impact of a strong goaltender. He also reflects on his coaching influences and experiences, including his role in two gold medal-winning World Junior teams. The conversation touches on building a program culture, the strategic fit within the CCHA, and the advantages of a smaller yet vibrant home arena. Raboin emphasizes the importance of regional and international recruitment and looks ahead to the team's ongoing development and upcoming pivotal games. This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Men's Division I Frozen Four, April 10 and 12 in St. Louis. Get your tickets now at ncaa.com/frozenfour

2. 

   8 Jan 2025

   Talking USA gold, recapping IIHF World Juniors with FloHockey's Peters: Season 7 Episode 7

   FloHockey content manager and veteran prospects and NHL analyst Chris Peters joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to recap USA's gold at the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship and to look at international hockey in general.

3. 

   11 Dec 2024

   USA Hockey's Vanbiesbrouck previews 2025 IIHF WJC team: Season 7 Episode 6

   USA Hockey's John Vanbiesbrouck previews the 2025 IIHF WJC team, offering insights into the upcoming tournament in Ottawa.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.6 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 48 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

64

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

81

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Books guests

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