Evan and Pat delve into the current state of fall hockey, particularly focusing on high school leagues like Connecticut's Cutting Edge Management (CEM). They discuss the potential future of fall hockey and whether more teams will adopt a model where school teams play together. The conversation shifts to college recruiting updates for both boys and girls, highlighting several key commitments. The episode concludes with a fun 'Overrated or Underrated' segment, covering topics like playoff beards, NHL team names without 'S', and NHL mascots.

Topics

01:04 Fall Hockey Season Overview

01:42 Connecticut's Cutting Edge Management (CEM) League

03:48 Challenges and Benefits of Fall Hockey

08:34 Girls' Hockey and Multi-Sport Athletes

12:53 Future of Prep School Hockey Seasons

25:28 Recent College Recruiting Highlights

29:15 Big Names in Hockey Recruitment

29:41 Hockey East Dominance

33:13 Notable Recruits and Commitments

39:05 Princeton's Strong Recruitment

41:11 Setting the Record Straight

41:42 Overtime: Overrated or Underrated

Evan is joined by Dan Fontas, the new head coach of the Cushing Boys Hockey team. They discuss Dan's transition from head coach of the Varsity B team to his new role, his coaching philosophy, and the importance of relationship-building with players. They also delve into the challenges and changes in recruiting, impacted by recent CHL rulings, and the future of fall hockey for prep schools. The episode wraps up with anecdotes from Dan's own career, including his transition from player to coach and the influences that shaped his coaching style. The show ends with a fun segment called 'Overtime,' where they react to famous hockey-related quotes.

Topics

00:57 Meeting Dan Fontas: A Funny Encounter

01:51 Recruitment and Promotion Insights

05:09 Challenges and Changes in Prep Hockey

09:23 Varsity B Coaching Experience

15:34 Dan's Personal Hockey Journey

23:22 Coaching Philosophy and Influences

29:01 Commitment Beyond Hockey

29:26 Impact of Coaching Relationships

30:32 Evolution of Coaching Styles

32:00 Increased Skill Levels in Modern Players

35:58 The Future of Prep and Fall Hockey

43:22 Overtime: Fun and Insightful Hockey Quotes

Evan and Pat dive into the college hockey recruiting season. They discuss the landscape of hockey recruiting as fall hockey approaches. They explore notable recruits, the effects of the CHL ruling on recruiting, and the trend of players making more realistic commitments. The episode also covers significant commitments in the boys and girls hockey scenes, highlighting key players and their potential impacts on their future teams. Additionally, the show includes a nostalgic segment on memorable hockey experiences and locker room smells.

Topics

00:40 Recruiting Season and College Choices

03:32 Impact of CHL Ruling on Recruiting

05:20 Realistic Commitments and Player Strategies

10:46 BC and BU Commitments

20:41 Northeastern and Other Hockey East Schools

28:17 Dartmouth's Recruiting Strategy

30:25 Dartmouth's Strategic Recruiting Moves

30:50 Harvard's High-End Prep Kid Trend

31:22 Dartmouth's New Market Strategy

33:29 Notable College Commits

33:38 UMass and Other Local Commits

34:16 Notre Dame's Local Talent

34:46 Cornell and UNH Commits

35:21 Quinnipiac and Other Notable Commits

35:48 Transition to Girls' Recruiting

36:52 Big 10 and Local Girls' Commits

39:22 Trends in Girls' College Hockey

43:07 Notable Girls' Commits

48:42 Overtime: Hockey Nostalgia