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College Hockey Insider

College Hockey Insider

Mike McMahon reacts and analyzes the latest news around college hockey while bringing readers insider notes from sources around the country.

Mike McMahon

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Show overview

College Hockey Insider has been publishing since 2021, and across the 5 years since has built a catalogue of 69 episodes. That works out to roughly 40 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.

Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 18 min and 45 min — with run-times ranging widely across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 weeks ago, with 23 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2026, with 23 episodes published. Published by Mike McMahon.

Episodes
69
Running
2021–2026 · 5y
Median length
36 min
Cadence
Monthly

From the publisher

Veteran college hockey reporter Mike McMahon is joined by some of the biggest names in college hockey. On top of that, Mike will bring listeners insider news and analysis on all of college hockey's current events. www.collegehockeyinsider.com

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State of the Game Press Conference

Apr 16, 202636 min

Ep. 22: Viva The Frozen Four

Mike and Tyler talk about the Frozen Four, St. Cloud State, Alaska Anchorage’s new opening, and a lot more on this week’s College Hockey Rundown.As mentioned in this episode, Tyler is running a 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon in October to raise money for “Give Kids the World,” a charity that helps send sick children to Disney World. If you would like to contribute to his fundraising, click here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.collegehockeyinsider.com/subscribe

Apr 8, 202658 min

HPR: Previewing the Frozen Four teams

These segments with Shane Malloy were recorded this week and will air this weekend on Hockey Prospect Radio on SiriuxXM NHL Network Radio. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.collegehockeyinsider.com/subscribe

Apr 1, 202640 min

Ep. 21: Reacting to the regionals and Mercyhurst's decision to drop hockey

Mike and Tyler react to the regionals, then talk about the head coach opening at St. Cloud State, and the decision Mercyhurst made last week to drop its men’s hockey program.As mentioned in this episode, Tyler is running a 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon in October to raise money for “Give Kids the World,” a charity that helps send sick children to Disney World. If you would like to contribute to his fundraising, click here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.collegehockeyinsider.com/subscribe

Mar 31, 202656 min

Ep. 20: Breaking down the regionals, and what's happening at Yale?

Tyler gloats about his picks record over Mike … even though Mike has a better overall record.Plus, some talk on the Yale story that broke this week after Keith Allain wrote a letter regarding Yale AD Victoria Chun. Then, they make picks and break down all of the regionals. Mike rants about the process, and more.As mentioned in this episode, Tyler is running a 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon in October to raise money for “Give Kids the World,” a charity that helps send sick children to Disney World. If you would like to contribute to his fundraising, click here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.collegehockeyinsider.com/subscribe

Mar 25, 202657 min

Ep. 19: Picking conference winners, and NPI/bracket talk

This week on the rundown, Mike and Tyler tackle:* The latest on the NPI and at-large situation.* What about potential bracket placement? * Mike and Tyler make picks in all of the conference championships.* In something that has nothing to do with college hockey … if there was one rule in hockey (not just college hockey) that we could change, add, or eliminate, what would it be?As mentioned on this episode, Tyler is running a 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon in October to raise money for “Give Kids the World,” a charity that helps send sick children to Disney World. If you would like to contribute to his fundraising, click here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.collegehockeyinsider.com/subscribe

Mar 17, 202653 min

Talking where things stand in the NPI heading into Saturday night

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.collegehockeyinsider.com/subscribe

Mar 14, 202620 min

Ep. 18: How can the NCAA avoid playoff games during spring break?

This week on the rundown, Mike and Tyler tackle:* What is the latest on the NPI? Who is a lock, who is on the bubble, and who needs to do what?* How can the NCAA avoid playoff games during Spring Break?* Maine announced an opportunity for a jersey patch sponsor. Why are college programs looking at jersey sponsors?* The Chicago Blackhawks said last week they plan to sign Sacha Boisvert when BU’s season ends. Is that weird?* Some crazy scenarios in Hockey East.* In something that has nothing to do with college hockey … who wins the WBC?As mentioned on this episode, Tyler is running a 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon in October to raise money for “Give Kids the World,” a charity that helps send sick children to Disney World. If you would like to contribute to his fundraising, click here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.collegehockeyinsider.com/subscribe

Mar 10, 202649 min

Talking the NPI heading into the weekend

Talking about some NPI scenarios heading into the weekend. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.collegehockeyinsider.com/subscribe

Mar 6, 202623 min

Ep. 17: It should be automatic

This episode is brought to you by the United Collegiate Hockey Cup, the inaugural postseason tournament for college hockey’s independent programs, set for March 5–7 in St. Louis. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the first edition of this new championship event — click here to purchase tickets to the 2025 UCHC.This week on the rundown, Mike and Tyler tackle:* More on Maryville, and the potential for an Independent autobid.* Minnesota State won the CCHA.* What should happen when the lights go out mid-play?* Which teams have locked up spots for the NCAA Tournament?* Olympic reactions?* Best road trip snacks?As mentioned on this episode, Tyler is running a 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon in October to raise money for “Give Kids the World,” a charity that helps send sick children to Disney World. If you would like to contribute to his fundraising, click here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.collegehockeyinsider.com/subscribe

Mar 3, 202656 min

Sunday NPI Update (3/1)

Updating the NPI scenarios on Monday morning.Note: This was a live video on Sunday - for some reason it did not post, but all of the information still applies on Monday morning! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.collegehockeyinsider.com/subscribe

Mar 2, 202624 min

Saturday Morning NPI Update (2/28)

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.collegehockeyinsider.com/subscribe

Feb 28, 202632 min

Coach's Corner Ep. 4: Brendan Riley (Long Island)

This episode is brought to you by the United Collegiate Hockey Cup, the inaugural postseason tournament for college hockey’s independent programs, set for March 5–7 in St. Louis. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the first edition of this new championship event — click here to purchase tickets to the 2025 UCHC.This week, we talk to Long Island coach Brendan Riley about LIU’s season and the upcoming United Collegiate Hockey Cup tournament. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.collegehockeyinsider.com/subscribe

Feb 26, 202617 min

Ep. 16: Brown hires Tom Upton, and Maryville ready to launch

This episode is brought to you by the United Collegiate Hockey Cup, the inaugural postseason tournament for college hockey’s independent programs, set for March 5–7 in St. Louis. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the first edition of this new championship event — click here to purchase tickets to the 2025 UCHC.This week on the rundown, Mike and Tyler tackle:* Brown hired Tom Upton as its next head coach* Maryville is set to launch its D-I hockey program* What does that mean for a new conference?* The NCAA sent out a memo on tampering* Who are locks to make the NCAA Tournament?* Is Gavin McKenna a Hobey Baker candidate?* And, in something that has nothing to do with college hockey, what’s one TV show we could watch on repeat, until the end of time?As mentioned on this episode, Tyler is running a 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon in October to raise money for “Give Kids the World,” a charity that helps send sick children to Disney World. If you would like to contribute to his fundraising, click here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.collegehockeyinsider.com/subscribe

Feb 25, 202646 min

College Hockey Weekend Preview (2/20)

Thank you to everyone who tuned into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.collegehockeyinsider.com/subscribe

Feb 20, 202624 min

Coach's Corner Ep. 3: David Berard (Stonehill) and Keith Fisher (Lindenwood)

This episode is brought to you by the United Collegiate Hockey Cup, the inaugural postseason tournament for college hockey’s independent programs, set for March 5–7 in St. Louis. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the first edition of this new championship event — click here to purchase tickets to the 2025 UCHC.In a special bonus pod this week, we begin a series we’re hoping to do more frequently where we talk to coaches around college hockey. Up first, David Berard (Stonehill) and Keith Fisher (Lindenwood) talk about their seasons to this point, and the upcoming United Collegiate Hockey Cup tournament.We technically started this series years ago, but it slipped onto the back burner. Here are the first two episodes, if you want to go back and give them a listen: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.collegehockeyinsider.com/subscribe

Feb 19, 202629 min

Ep. 15: Brown is moving fast on a new head coach

This episode is brought to you by the United Collegiate Hockey Cup, the inaugural postseason tournament for college hockey’s independent programs, set for March 5–7 in St. Louis. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the first edition of this new championship event — click here to purchase tickets to the 2025 UCHC.This week on the rundown, Mike and Tyler tackle:* The coaching search at Brown.* How did losses impact Dartmouth and Cornell’s NCAA chances?* Reacting to the Mike Richter finalists.* Which coaching jobs might open?* Will the NCAA ever expand the NCAA Tournament?* In our “nothing to do with college hockey” segment, they talk about dream jobs.As mentioned on this episode, Tyler is running a 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon in October to raise money for “Give Kids the World,” a charity that helps send sick children to Disney World. If you would like to contribute to his fundraising, click here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.collegehockeyinsider.com/subscribe

Feb 17, 202649 min

Ep. 14: Free Gavin McKenna?

This episode is brought to you by the United Collegiate Hockey Cup, the inaugural postseason tournament for college hockey’s independent programs, set for March 5–7 in St. Louis. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the first edition of this new championship event — click here to purchase tickets to the 2025 UCHC.This week on the rundown, Mike and Tyler tackle:* The latest on Gavin McKenna and the charges against him after felony charges were dropped and his hearing was moved to March 11.* Michigan and Michigan State split a huge series this weekend. Are both locks for the NCAA Tournament? * What about some teams in the ECAC? Are any locked? And who is close?* Jack Parsons potential to get drafted, and will Providence play newcomer Michael Simpson?* Do coaches still believe that the NCAA needs to raise the roster cap?In our “nothing to do about college hockey” segment, the guys talk about their favorite Winter Olympic sport that’s not hockey. Oh, and they’re having roof issues at home. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.collegehockeyinsider.com/subscribe

Feb 10, 202653 min

Ep. 13: College hockey cowboys?

This episode is brought to you by the United Collegiate Hockey Cup, the inaugural postseason tournament for college hockey’s independent programs, set for March 5–7 in St. Louis. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the first edition of this new championship event — click here to purchase tickets to the 2025 UCHC.This week on the rundown, Mike and Tyler tackle:* Is Division I hockey coming to Oklahoma State?* Which will be the next D-I program to launch?* Brendan Whittet is stepping down at Brown.* Recapping the Michigan State-Penn State series, and talking suspensions in college hockey.* Recapping the CCHA series between Minnesota State and Michigan Tech.* Denver’s crazy weekend and a heck of a performance from Johnny Hicks.* Does BU have a realistic path to the NCAA Tournament?* What about Miami? Their NCAA chances?* Finally, in something that has nothing to do with college hockey, we have Super Bowl picks, coaching stories, and more. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.collegehockeyinsider.com/subscribe

Feb 3, 20261h 9m

Ep. 12: Will players who signed NHL contracts become NCAA eligible?

This episode is brought to you by the United Collegiate Hockey Cup, the inaugural postseason tournament for college hockey’s independent programs, set for March 5–7 in St. Louis. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the first edition of this new championship event — click here to purchase tickets to the 2025 UCHC.This week on the rundown, Mike and Tyler tackle:* Can Penn State still finish as a No. 1 seed with Charlie Cerrato?* Which winning streak has been more impressive, Providence or St. Thomas?* Jersey patches and equipment patches could be coming to college hockey.* What is going on with the eligibility of NBA players who have signed NBA contracts? Could players who have signed NHL entry-level contracts become NCAA eligible?* How likely is it that Hockey East will keep its three NCAA Tournament spots?Plus, in our “something that has nothing to do with college hockey” segment, does pineapple belong on pizza? What about a hot dog? Is it a sandwich? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.collegehockeyinsider.com/subscribe

Jan 28, 202643 min
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