High Character - A UMass Hockey Podcast

UMass has a BIG home and home series coming up against rival BC with some huge Hockey East standings implications! Cameron and Evin are here to get you ready for all the action this weekend, plus they do a little dive into the team stats and how they're looking as we approach the end of the season.

UMass was well on their way to two regulation wins this weekend against Vermont, but two disastrous third periods led to two ties and four points on the weekend overall. In this episode, Cameron and Evin discuss everything that happened in the series, and what led to UMass somehow giving up TWO 3-0 third period leads.

UMass is looking to get a Hockey East win streak going as Vermont comes to Amherst for a two game series! Cameron and Evin get you ready for all the action this weekend, and share why they think UMass has a real shot at taking six points.

UMass went down to Providence and got a gutsy win to snap their six game losing streak! The boys definitely bent but didn't break, and there are certainly some aspects of their game that need some work, but it sure feels good to get into the win column again. Cameron and Evin recap this game in what is the happiest episode in a while!

UMass plays their third and final game against Providence this season, and they're looking to right the ship from their previous two performances. Cameron and Evin get you ready for all the action in this one, and also go over some revelations they've had about this UMass team and their performance this season.

We have a brand new type of episode for you guys in this one. Cameron and Evin sat down with the Trademark and Licensing Director for the entire UMass system, Evelin Simmons, to talk about a bunch of different topics such as branding, NIL, replica jerseys, the color maroon, and more! This was a really fun one to record, and we think you guys are going to appreciate some of the things Evelin had to say!

UMass headed up to Lowell and lost a really tough, hard fought game 1-0 versus their rival. This was the first time Lowell has beaten UMass in their last 11 tries (1-8-2) and the boys nearly kept that streak in tact. Cameron and Evin break down everything that happened in this game, and discuss where UMass now sits in the Hockey East picture.

UMass is heading up to Lowell to play Little Brother for the third and final time this season. The boys have the points advantage over Lowell 4-2 so far this year, and they're looking to win the head-to-head matchup Friday night at Tsongas. Cameron and Evin are here to get you ready for all the action, and to let you know what to expect in this rivalry matchup!

Cameron and Evin were lucky enough to visit Toscano Family Ice Forum for the second EVER men's hockey game in the building. Find out what the boys thought about the Huskies' new digs, and here what UConn did well, and where they might have fallen short with the design.

UMass just got swept and dropped 5 of 6 points to #13 UConn, but the weekend wasn't a total loss. Cameron and Evin recap this home and home series where UMass showed their most promising signs since the Denver series. If you want to hear more about Toscano Family Ice Forum, check out our arena review and vlog of the experience coming soon!

Cameron and Evin are joined by Matt from the UConn Hockey Podcast to preview the upcoming home and home series with UConn! The boys go in depth about each team and their seasons thus far, and Matt also shares his experience attending the first game at UConn's new hockey rink, Toscano Family Ice Forum. This collab is a first for High Character in a preview episode, and you're not going to want to miss it!Follow Matt @Uconnhockeypod on Twitter and Instagram!

UMass just lost a home game to last place UNH at home, and has fallen out of the USCHO rankings for the first time in what feels like forever. Cameron and Evin recap this brutal game and have some spirited discussions about some of the game planning, and the direction of the team going forward.

UMass has a Sunday afternoon game against UNH at Mullins, and we are here to get you guys ready for the action! In this episode, Cameron and Evin preview UNH, and share what they think UMass needs to change in order to get a much needed win.

UMass suffered an ugly 6-2 loss at the hands of BU Wednesday night in Boston. Cameron and Evin recap the events that led to this loss, and give their thoughts on what is going wrong with this team this year.

UMass is hitting the road for a clash with #7 BU Wednesday night at Agganis Arena! Cameron and Evin are here to preview all the action, and to give some reasons for optimism going up against such a highly ranked opponent.

Frozen Fenway has come and gone, and what an amazing day it was at America's Most Beloved Ballpark! UMass unfortunately lost 4-2 to BC, and Cameron and Evin have all the details about this game for you. However, the day as whole was an absolutely incredible experience, and it was a day both the boys and the hockey team will never forget!

Frozen Fenway is finally here! UMass will be taking on rival BC at America's Most Beloved Ballpark, Fenway Park! Cameron and Evin are here to not only get you ready for this matchup, but to also preview everything that goes in to playing a hockey game outdoors at a Major League ballpark. This is definitely an episode and game that you won't want to miss!

UMass has kicked off 2023 with a solid 3-0 shutout win over Brown at Mullins! Cameron and Evin break down every part of this game, including the two goal performance from freshman Tyson Dyck!

UMass is finally back home at Mullins for the first time in 2023! Cameron and Evin get you ready for everything you need to know leading into this weird Tuesday night game against Brown, and explain why this is an absolute MUST win for UMass.

UMass has finished in 3rd place in the Kwik Trip Holiday Face-Off in Wisconsin after losing 6-3 to Clarkson and winning 4-1 against Lake Superior State. Some good things happened (like Henry Graham getting his first start and win!) and some bad things happened, and Cameron and Evin are here to break it all down for you!

The winter break is finally over and UMass Hockey is back in action! In this episode, Cameron and Evin preview the Kwik Trip Holiday Face-Off in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where UMass will be playing rare Wednesday and Thursday games. Get ready for all the action this week in what are some sneaky big games for UMass to start the second half!

Cameron and Evin attended the Friendship Four in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and of course, they had to do an arena review! Hear everything they have to say about Northern Ireland's biggest indoor arena, and remember, they are rating this arena strictly on the college hockey experience.

UMass suffered a tough 2-1 loss at the hands of Merrimack on Wednesday night at Mullins. Cameron and Evin first recap what turned out to be a really frustrating game on both sides of the puck. They then wrap up the first half of the season with what UMass has done well, what needs improvement, and where they'd like to see some changes in the second half.

UMass and Merrimack square off in their third and final meeting of the regular season on Wednesday night in Amherst! Cameron and Evin get you ready for all of the action, and discuss their main takeaways from the previous two meetings that are sure to play a role in this one.

UMass and UMass Lowell played to a hard fought 1-1 tie on "Chill The Bill" night in Amherst, but the refs had their fingerprints all over this one. Cameron and Evin break down this wild game, and give their thoughts on the brutal refereeing, UMass' vastly improved performance over the last four games, and their inability to convert in shootout situations.

UMass has the chance to take down little brother Lowell in back to back weekends! Cameron and Evin got you covered with everything you need to know going into this Chill the Bill game in their game preview. Tune in to Episode 52 for a little more information on this matchup, because we previewed a game with UMass Lowell just last week!

UMass came oh so close to taking home the Belpot in the Friendship Four, but Quinnipiac squeaked out a shootout win to take home the trophy as the game ends in a tie. Cameron and Evin break down this wild game in Northern Ireland, and detail UMass' bounce back from their losing streak earlier this year! Sorry for the lower quality audio than you're used to from us. We're working with what we can from London to get this one out to you guys!

UMass has taken game one of the Friendship Four over UMass Lowell in Belfast, Northern Ireland! Cameron and Evin recap the great 2-1 win and look forward to the Friendship Four Championship on Saturday!

The time has finally come! UMass is in Belfast, Northern Ireland getting ready to take on UMass Lowell, and Cameron and Evin have all the info to get you ready for this rivalry matchup. The guys also touch on what they have planned for their trip to Europe. Some big things are happening with High Character over the next week!

UMass has put an end to the losing streak with a nice 4-2 road win against New Hampshire! Cameron and Evin recap the game with what UMass has improved upon, and what still needs some work as we head to the Friendship Four!

UMass has just one game this weekend, and it's a Friday night tilt in New Hampshire! Cameron and Evin break down this upcoming matchup, and discuss what UMass has to do to break their losing streak and head into Belfast on a high.

We are cruising right through the Hockey East arena reviews, and this time we take a look at Agganis Arena, home of the Boston University Terriers! Find out what Cameron and Evin have to say about catching UMass games in Boston, and see where Agganis stacks up with the rest of the field!

Cameron and Evin recap UMass' brutal weekend against BU, in which they were outscored 12-3 and really nothing went right. This is probably the most passionately we've ever spoken about this team, just because we know their potential is so much higher than what they've been showing over the last few weekends. Please take these criticism with a grain of salt. We still love this team, and just want them to play to their fullest potential.

Another weekend, another big time Hockey East home and home series for the Minutemen, this time against 14th ranked BU! Cameron and Evin get you ready with everything you need to know going into this series, including some early season stats that are going to shock you!

In this episode, Cameron and Evin review Schneider Arena, home of the Providence College Friars! Find out what the boys have to say about this nearly 50 year old arena, and get some tips on how to get the most out of watching a game there!

UMass committed way too many mistakes which led to two brutal losses at the hands of the Providence Friars. Cameron and Evin break down everything that went wrong in this series, and look ahead to what the boys need to do to right the ship in next weekend's huge home and home series against BU.

Another weekend, another home and home series versus a Hockey East foe. This time, it's Providence, and Cameron and Evin will get you ready for this Top 15 matchup! UMass has a handled Providence extremely well over the last four seasons, and the boys discuss some of the reasons why they think this year will be no different.

Cameron and Evin give their takes on one of the most infamous arenas in all of Hockey East (for all the wrong reasons). Find out everything that makes this arena such a weird trip if you are an opposing fan, as the boys tell stories from their handful of visits.

Cameron and Evin recap UMass' home and home series with Merrimack, in which each team won a game in overtime! There is a lot to cover from this series, including Merrimack's ability to play UMass very well, Taylor Makar's fantastic start to the season, how the goalie situation is shaping up, and much more.

UMass Hockey is fresh off back to back sweeps as they head into a home and home series with Merrimack! Cameron and Evin get you ready for the first Hockey East action of the season against a team who surprised many last year. Find out their keys to victory as UMass looks to break out the brooms for a third straight weekend!

#6 UMass has just swept Union by a combined score of 14-1, and Cameron and Evin are here to talk all about it! They go in depth on each of the 14 goals, discuss some of the standout players they are seeing so far, and talk about the answers this team has found to a bunch of preseason question marks. The vibes couldn't be any more immaculate than they are right now in Amherst!

The five game homestand roles on as UMass takes on Union in a two game weekend series at Mullins Center! After sweeping #1 Denver last weekend, the boys look to break out the brooms once again! Cameron and Evin break down everything you need to get ready for these games.

UMass Hockey has just swept the number one team in the nation and the defending National Champions in their home opening series! Cameron and Evin recap everything from game two of the series, and the implications it has on this team and the rest of the season! For more coverage of the game one 4-2 victory, head over to the game recap in Episode 38.

In UMass Hockey's highly anticipated home opener face-off, they knocked off defending National Champions, and number one team in the nation, the Denver Pioneers 4-2! Cameron and Evin recap the awesome win in an impromptu game recap episode. The boys couldn't hold in their thoughts on this one and had to get them out to you right away!

The defending National Champions, and number one team in the nation, Denver Pioneers head to Amherst for a home opening weekend series for the ages! Cameron and Evin get you ready for this awesome match up of the last two National Champions, and what to expect as a young Minutemen team takes their shot against the champs.

Cameron and Evin continue their arena review series with the MassMutual Center in Springfield, MA, home to the AIC Yellow Jackets! Hear everything they have to say about this arena as they rate it in five categories. They also include their thoughts on the somewhat new MGM Springfield casino just next door!

The 2022-23 UMass Hockey season has finally begun, and the boys finished in a 2-2 tie with AIC on Opening Night. Cameron and Evin recap everything about this game, give out their awards, and look forward to next weekend's massive series against the reigning Nationals Champions, Denver!

Cameron and Evin get you ready for Opening Night of the 2022-23 UMass Hockey season! They discuss all the turnover for both UMass and AIC this offseason, the strange goaltending situations, and what to expect for a night of hockey at the MassMutual Center in Springfield!

We are just days away from the start of another UMass Hockey season, and Cameron and Evin are talking all about it! The boys cover a large variety of topics about the upcoming season, including the exhibition game versus Sacred Heart, injuries, retired number news, the preseason polls, and their preseason superlative predictions. Also make sure you tune into Episode 30, in which Cameron and Evin detail the entire 2022-23 schedule and what to expect this year! Get yourself pumped up for some UMass Hockey with us!

Cameron and Evin sat down with Amherst native and UMass Hockey legend John Leonard to talk all things UMass hockey, and a little bit about his time in the pros! They discuss some behind the scenes UMass moments, John's NHL draft story, what it's like making the transition from UMass to the pros, and more!