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D3Hockey News Podcast

By Chris - DIIIHockeyNews

-This podcast is dedicated to allowing fans and listeners access to enjoy 1 on 1 and group interviews with a vast array of Coaches, Players, and Members of the Media within NCAA Division III Men's & Women's Ice Hockey. *NOTE: Myself and this podcast hold zero affiliation with the official NCAA in any way, shape, or form. All relevant links: linktree.com/diiihockeynews anchor.fm/diiihockeynews/support
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S2E13: HC Jennifer Wilson of Lake Forest Women's Hockey & Broadcaster Adam Plager Join the Show!

D3Hockey News PodcastMar 20, 2023

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S2E13: HC Jennifer Wilson of Lake Forest Women's Hockey & Broadcaster Adam Plager Join the Show!

S2E13: HC Jennifer Wilson of Lake Forest Women's Hockey & Broadcaster Adam Plager Join the Show!

Today we're joined by the Head Coach of Lake Forest Women's Hockey Jennifer Wilson and Broadcaster for Lake Forest Men's & Women's hockey Adam Plager! great conversations about LFC this season and some personal get-to-know-you questions & more! All Relevant Links: linktree.com/diiihockeynews
Mar 20, 202357:14
S2E12: Coach Tracy Johnson of St. Olaf Women's Hockey Joins the Show!

S2E12: Coach Tracy Johnson of St. Olaf Women's Hockey Joins the Show!

Today we're joined by Head Coach Tracy Johnson of St. Olaf Women's Hockey who was recently named the 2023 MIAC Coach of Year. Great talk and conversations with fan-submitted questions as well!  All Relevant Links: linktree.com/diiihockeynews
Mar 13, 202335:60
S2E11 - Kevin Haas of Northland College: Winner of the 2023 D3 Broadcaster Bracket Joins the Show!

S2E11 - Kevin Haas of Northland College: Winner of the 2023 D3 Broadcaster Bracket Joins the Show!

Our 2023 winner of the DIIIHockeyNews Broadcaster Bracket Kevin Haas of Northland College Men's & Women's hockey joins the show today to talk about his crazy experience in the tournament this year. We hear about how the overall victory transpired on his end of things and how he pulled off upset after upset. Great conversations all around!  All Relevant Links: LinkTree.com/diiihockeynews
Mar 06, 202344:24
S2-E10: Coach Chris McKelvie of Bethel Men's Hockey & TheBoothBU Join the Show!

S2-E10: Coach Chris McKelvie of Bethel Men's Hockey & TheBoothBU Join the Show!

Today we're joined by Head Coach Chris McKelvie of Bethel Men's hockey and the voices behind Bethel Hockey & Golf Coaches at Bethel, Nick Cocalis & Critter Johnson! Great episode with unique and intriguing conversations as they all bring many traits to the table to discuss. Give this one a listen!  All Relevant Links: Linktree.com
Feb 11, 202301:01:15
S2-E9: Coach Craig Russell of Plymouth State Men's Hockey Joins the show, along with friends of the Pod!

S2-E9: Coach Craig Russell of Plymouth State Men's Hockey Joins the show, along with friends of the Pod!

Today, we're joined with Head Coach Craig Russell of Plymouth State Men's hockey along with Senior Captain Ted Austin and Olivia Petito who's a member of the women's hockey team at Plymouth State. Great episode with lots of great insightful conversations! All Relevant Links: linktree.com
Jan 31, 202301:23:06
S2E8: Friends of the Pod Joe Kile & Anthony Del Tufo Return! Now Members of Salve Regina Men's Hockey!

S2E8: Friends of the Pod Joe Kile & Anthony Del Tufo Return! Now Members of Salve Regina Men's Hockey!

Friends of the podcast (Episode S1-E3) Joe Kile & Anthony Del Tufo return to discuss their transfers from Plattsburgh State to Salve Regina Men's Hockey. They took different paths, but eventually ended up in the same place, Newport, Rhode Island. We discuss all aspects of the transfer process, their suggestions to players considering transferring, and some fun personal questions. Great listen!  All Relevant Links: Linktree.com/diiihockeynews
Jan 11, 202340:03
S2E8: Mark Taylor - Head Coach of Hobart Men's Hockey & 2023 Team USA [University Games]

S2E8: Mark Taylor - Head Coach of Hobart Men's Hockey & 2023 Team USA [University Games]

Today we're joined by longtime Hobart Men's Hockey Head Coach Mark Taylor who is also the 2023 Team USA Men's Hockey Head Coach in the University Games at Lake Placid, NY. We discuss Hobart's current success, remaining perfect with their 13-0 start and holding the #1 ranking, while also diving into the University Games 2023, being that an all-D3 roster is a first for this year.  All Relevant Links: LinkTree.com/diiihockeynews
Jan 05, 202336:56
S2E7: UMass-Boston - Broadcaster Matt Meisenbacher Joins the Show!

S2E7: UMass-Boston - Broadcaster Matt Meisenbacher Joins the Show!

Today we're joined with broadcaster for UMass-Boston Men's & Women's hockey, also winner of the 2022 DIIIHockeyNews Broadcaster Bracket Matt Meisenbacher. We talk about his broadcasting career, the 2022 broadcaster bracket tournament, also some personal get to know you topics. Great talk and a fun insight into the bracket tournament last year!  All Relevant Links: linktree.com/diiihockeynews
Dec 30, 202201:01:27
S2E6: UW-Superior - Longtime Broadcaster Jon Garver Joins the Show!

S2E6: UW-Superior - Longtime Broadcaster Jon Garver Joins the Show!

Today we welcomed longtime broadcaster of the University of Wisconsin - Superior Jon Garver! We talk about his history with the program, this year's WIAC & Superior from his view, and also some fun, personal questions about his broadcasting career and life. Great listen!  All Relevant Links: linktree.com/diiihockeynews 
Dec 19, 202250:20
S2E5: UW-Stevens Point - Longtime Broadcasters Tom Weaver & Shaun McMahon Join the Show!

S2E5: UW-Stevens Point - Longtime Broadcasters Tom Weaver & Shaun McMahon Join the Show!

Today we talked with longtime broadcasters for the University of Wisconsin Stevens-Point Men's Hockey, Tom Weaver & Shaun McMahon. We discuss the Pointers so far this season, the 2022 DIIIHockeyNews Broadcaster Bracket, some funny personal stories and more!  All Relevant Links: Linktree.com/diiihockeynews
Dec 12, 202201:00:17
S2E4: Plattsburgh Men's Hockey! Head Coach Steve Moffat and Goaltender Kyle Alaverdy Join the Show!

S2E4: Plattsburgh Men's Hockey! Head Coach Steve Moffat and Goaltender Kyle Alaverdy Join the Show!

Today we're joined by Head Coach Steve Moffat and graduate senior goaltender Kyle Alaverdy. We talk with Coach about his team's great start this season (best start under the Moffat head-coaching era) and some fun get-to-know-you questions with both Moffat and Kyle. Great episode and listen!  All Relevant Links: Linktree.com/diiihockeynews
Nov 28, 202254:15
S2E3: Elmira Women's Hockey! Head Coach Jake Bobrowski Joins the Show!

S2E3: Elmira Women's Hockey! Head Coach Jake Bobrowski Joins the Show!

Today we're joined by first-year Head Coach Jake Bobrowski of Elmira Women's Hockey. We talk about his early success so far into his first season, life away from Minnesota, some get to know you personal questions, and more! Great listen.  All Relevant Links:  linktree/com/diiihockeynews
Nov 14, 202226:59
S2E2: Bowdoin Men's Hockey! Head Coach Ben Guité Joins the Show!

S2E2: Bowdoin Men's Hockey! Head Coach Ben Guité Joins the Show!

Today we're joined by newly appointed Head Coach of Bowdoin Men's Hockey Ben Guité! Coach Guité has a long history in the AHL & NHL while also coaching at the University of Maine D1. We talk about his past coaches and time in the pros, some personal topics, and then we discuss his jersey and autograph prices! Great person and great listen!  All Relevant Links: LinkTree.com/diiihockeynews
Oct 21, 202227:33
S2E1: Preseason Previews! D3 Men/Women Season Previews/Predictions with Ray Biggs!

S2E1: Preseason Previews! D3 Men/Women Season Previews/Predictions with Ray Biggs!

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 1 of the Show. Ray Biggs joins the show to give his thoughts as well as mine on the upcoming D3 Men's/Women's season! We talk about my top 15's I released, tournament expansion, fan-submitted questions and more! Make sure to give this one a listen!  All Relevant Links:  LinkTree.com/diiihockeynews
Oct 10, 202201:20:48
S1E24: Marian Men's Hockey! Head Coach Clay Van Diest & Captain Blake Kleiner Join the Show!

S1E24: Marian Men's Hockey! Head Coach Clay Van Diest & Captain Blake Kleiner Join the Show!

Today we speak with newly appointed first-year Head Coach of Marian Men's Hockey Clay Van Diest and Team Captain Blake Kleiner. We talk with Coach Van Diest about his hockey playing career at St. Norbert where he played in 2 national championship games (1 win), and 3 frozen fours (2 at Lake Placid). We discuss many other topics such as his coaching philosophy and his overall coaching background. Blake Kleiner talks about Marian as a school and program, while talking to us about his time at Marian. Great listen and you're certain to enjoy! All Relevant Links: LinkTree.com/diiihockeynews
Sep 29, 202251:24
S1E23: Arcadia Men's Hockey! Coach Vincent Pietrangelo & Donnie Feldman Join the Show!

S1E23: Arcadia Men's Hockey! Coach Vincent Pietrangelo & Donnie Feldman Join the Show!

In today's episode, we're joined by Coach Vincent Pietrangelo & Donnie Feldman of Arcadia Men's Hockey! Being a 2nd year program, we talk with Coach about recruiting, growth of the program, facing & getting a win against his old team that he was apart of for 3 years, SUNY Canton Men's Hockey. We get to know Donnie who was named Captain for next year, while also seeing his point of view on the team's progress. All Relevant Links: Linktree.com/diiihockeynews 
Aug 31, 202240:35
S1E22: Hilbert College Women's Hockey - Coach Cole Klubek & Assistant Coaches Seth Van Voorhis + Maddie Norton Join the Show!

S1E22: Hilbert College Women's Hockey - Coach Cole Klubek & Assistant Coaches Seth Van Voorhis + Maddie Norton Join the Show!

In today's episode we have a special program, Hilbert College Women's Hockey. This upcoming 2022-2023 season will be their inaugural season as a program and we talked with their Head Coach Cole Klubek and two Assistant Coaches Seth Van Voorhis & Maddie Norton. We asked Coach Klubek about the start of the program and many questions surrounding it along with his own personal background, while with Seth & Maddie we focused on mainly their personal backgrounds and how they look to make an impact this season and be known for. Great listen all around! All Relevant Links: linktree.com/diiihockeynews
Aug 23, 202247:49
S1E21: Aurora Men's Hockey! Coach Jason Bloomingburg & Gio Procopio Join the Show!

S1E21: Aurora Men's Hockey! Coach Jason Bloomingburg & Gio Procopio Join the Show!

Today we are joined by Coach Jason Bloomingburg & Gio Procopio of Aurora Men's Hockey. Aurora was a surprise to many including myself last year and even became one of my favorite teams to follow. Being a relatively new program, they've shown improvement every year and started last year with an 11-0 record eventually reaching as high as #7 in the USCHO.com Men's D3 Poll. Great episode all around and definitely worth a listen! All Relevant Links: Linktree.com/diiihockeynews
Aug 16, 202254:44
S1E20: Canton Men's Hockey - Coach Alex Boak & Colton Sipperley Join the Show!

S1E20: Canton Men's Hockey - Coach Alex Boak & Colton Sipperley Join the Show!

This episode we're joined by Coach Alex Boak & Colton Sipperley of SUNY Canton Men's Hockey! We discuss many things, on-ice and off-ice, while discussing with Coach his extraordinarily high penalty minute totals during his playing career. Great listen!  All Relevant Links: linktree.com/diiihockeynews
Aug 09, 202245:30
S1E19: Darryl Wolski - Player Agent & Family Advisor: Owner of 2112 Hockey Joins the Show!

S1E19: Darryl Wolski - Player Agent & Family Advisor: Owner of 2112 Hockey Joins the Show!

Today we feature a special guest who isn't the ordinary D3 Coach, Player, or Media Member, but a player agent a family advisor who helps junior and college hockey players both D1 & D3 advance their careers to the pro side of things. We discuss his overall job, player expectations, and stories of various interactions with players and who he's worked with. This is a great and interesting listen.  All Relevant Links:  LinkTree.com/diiihockeynews
Jul 28, 202245:58
S1E18: UW River-Falls Women's Hockey: Callie Hoff & Sami Miller Join the Show!

S1E18: UW River-Falls Women's Hockey: Callie Hoff & Sami Miller Join the Show!

Today I spoke with two players, Callie Hoff & Sami Miller of the University of Wisconsin River-Falls Women's Hockey Team. We discuss their season as a whole, the NCAA tournament selection, bracket process, and their situation this past season involving their bracket placement as a whole. Great content in this one, is a great listen!  All Relevant Links: linktree.com/diiihockeynews  anchor.fm/diiihockeynews/support
Jul 22, 202234:44
S1E17: Wilkes Men's Hockey - Coach Tyler Hynes, Phil Erickson, Billy Berry & Jimmy O'Kane Join the Show!

S1E17: Wilkes Men's Hockey - Coach Tyler Hynes, Phil Erickson, Billy Berry & Jimmy O'Kane Join the Show!

Great episode we have this week as today I spoke with Head Coach Tyler Hynes and players Phil Erickson, Billy Berry, & Jimmy O'Kane of Wilkes Men's Hockey. A newly started program just 4 years ago, fighting for the top spot in their conference already and more. We discuss the hockey side of things and their early fast success as a relatively new program. Also, the most unique story of the podcast so far, small business food truck owners "All Belgium" Billy Berry & Jimmy O'Kane, discuss starting and operating a small business as collegiate athletes and how it all started. Shout out to Ron Berry, Billy's father, who has been a longtime supporter of the DIIIHockeyNews Twitter account and podcast! All Relevant Links: linktree.com/diiihockeynews "All Belgium" website - https://www.allbelgiumwaffles.com/ "All Belgium" Instagrams- Wilkes-Barre: @allbelgiumwbs | Chicago: @allbelgiumchi
Jul 15, 202201:04:42
S1E16: Stevenson Men's Hockey: Jack Goodman & Zach Egber Join the Show!

S1E16: Stevenson Men's Hockey: Jack Goodman & Zach Egber Join the Show!

This episode I spoke with Jack Goodman & Zach Egber of Stevenson Men's Hockey. We discussed their past season and their continuous improvement throughout the years and some fun personal topics.  All Links: linktree.com/diiihockeynews Subscribe to the Podcast: anchor.fm/diiihockeynews/support
Jul 08, 202219:26
S1E15: Colby Men's Hockey: Justin Grillo & Jacob Thousand Join the Show!

S1E15: Colby Men's Hockey: Justin Grillo & Jacob Thousand Join the Show!

This episode we're joined by two members of the Colby Men's Hockey team Justin Grillo & Jacob Thousand. We discuss life at Colby College, last season's review, this upcoming season's outlook, personal questions and much more!  All Relevant links: linktree.com/diiihockeynews  Subscribe Monthly: anchor.fm/diiihockeynews/support
Jun 30, 202243:12
S1E14: Geneseo & Cortland! Friends of the Show - Geneseo's Matt Petizian & Cortland's Luca Durante Join the Show!

S1E14: Geneseo & Cortland! Friends of the Show - Geneseo's Matt Petizian & Cortland's Luca Durante Join the Show!

This week we had our first multi-team podcast episode featuring two All-American goalies and former guests, friends of the show Matt Petizian of Geneseo & Luca Durante of Cortland. We discuss their personal rivalry, outlook on next season, their personal lives and fun non-hockey topics.  Relevant links: linktree.com/diiihockeynews anchor.fm/diiihockeynews/support Petizian's links: www.twitter.com/MattPetizian30 Cooking Instagram: 7_2_family_restaurant Luca's links: www.twitter.com/lucaDgoalie
Jun 17, 202233:18
S1E13: Chatham Women's Hockey - Coach Michael O'Grady & Ally Nolan Join the Show!

S1E13: Chatham Women's Hockey - Coach Michael O'Grady & Ally Nolan Join the Show!

Coach Michael O'Grady & Ally Nolan join the show to discuss the team's record breaking season, their #PrideInThePaw movement, some fun personal non-hockey topics, and much more!  Relevant Links/Donate: linktree.com/diiihockeynews Subscribe: anchor.fm/support/diiihockeynews
Jun 03, 202233:23
S1E12: Babson Hockey - Coach Jamie Rice and Ryan Campbell Join the Show!

S1E12: Babson Hockey - Coach Jamie Rice and Ryan Campbell Join the Show!

Coach Jamie Rice and Senior Defenseman Ryan Campbell of Babson Men's hockey join the show to discuss many topics such as the season and the overall Babson culture. Plus we discuss Coach Rice's strong popularity amongst the listeners. All Relevant Links: Linktree.com/diiihockeynews 
May 28, 202201:20:55
S1E11: St Olaf Men's Hockey: Coach Eddie Effinger, Ash Altmann, & Troy Bowditch Join the Show!

S1E11: St Olaf Men's Hockey: Coach Eddie Effinger, Ash Altmann, & Troy Bowditch Join the Show!

We're joined by Coach Eddie Effinger and players Ash Altmann & Troy Bowditch of St. Olaf Men's Hockey to recap their season after making the team's 2nd ever NCAA Tournament appearance & winning the MIAC. We discuss the hockey season and some fun personal topics and more!  Relevant Links: Linktree.com/diiihockeynews
May 23, 202259:58
S1E10: Alessio Luciani & Sam Ruffin of the 2022 National Champion Adrian College Bulldogs Join the Show!

S1E10: Alessio Luciani & Sam Ruffin of the 2022 National Champion Adrian College Bulldogs Join the Show!

This week we talk with Alessio Luciani & Sam Ruffin of Adrian College. We discuss their Frozen Four trip to Lake Placid, how Coach Adam Krug apparently likes running power play in practice to make himself think he still has it (per source), personal stories, and more!  Relevant Links: Linktree.com/diiihockeynews
May 14, 202228:05
S1E9: Geneseo's Goalie Matt Petizian & Defenseman Matt Doran Join the Show!

S1E9: Geneseo's Goalie Matt Petizian & Defenseman Matt Doran Join the Show!

This episode we were joined by Junior goalie Matt Petizian & Senior defenseman Matt Doran of the 2022 Men's D3 National Runner-up Geneseo Hockey. We discussed things from their Lake Placid Frozen Four trip, fan-submitted questions, and personal funny stories. As well as Petizian's cooking Instagram account.  Links from Episode::  Linktree.com/diiihockeynews  Geneseo Hockey Day in the Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=xP8eDwH_Ocw Matt Petizian's Cooking Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/7_2_family_restaurant/
May 08, 202240:49
S1E8: UW-Eau Claire Women's Hockey: Coach Erik Strand & Sami Scherling Join the Show!

S1E8: UW-Eau Claire Women's Hockey: Coach Erik Strand & Sami Scherling Join the Show!

This episode Coach Erik Strand & player Sami Scherling of the Wisconsin Eau-Claire Women's hockey team join the show! Coach Strand and I discuss his early support for my Twitter account years ago and why he was such an influence and reason for the success of this account and now podcast. I speak with Coach and Sami about many topics, personal and hockey related, hope you enjoy! Links & Donation: linktree.com/diiihockeynews anchor.com/support/diiihockeynews
Apr 30, 202248:20
S1E7: Cortland Men's Hockey: Coach Joe Cardarelli & All-American Goalie Luca Durante Join the Show!

S1E7: Cortland Men's Hockey: Coach Joe Cardarelli & All-American Goalie Luca Durante Join the Show!

Cortland Men's Hockey Coach Joe Cardarelli and Goalie Luca Durante come on the show to discuss their 2nd most winning season in team history and their SUNYAC semifinal run. We also discuss some personal topics relating to hockey, life and more!  Links + Donate: - linktree.com/diiihockeynews  Subscribe to the Pod: - anchor.fm/support/diiihockeynews
Apr 26, 202248:05
S1E6: Coach Greg "Boom" May of Augsburg Men's Hockey talks with us, PLUS: Players Austin Dollimer, Grant Reichenbacher, & Gavin Holland Join the Show!

S1E6: Coach Greg "Boom" May of Augsburg Men's Hockey talks with us, PLUS: Players Austin Dollimer, Grant Reichenbacher, & Gavin Holland Join the Show!

Today we are joined by Coach Boom May and players Austin Dollimer, Grant Reichenbacher, & Gavin Holland of Augsburg Men's Hockey. We discuss their amazing Frozen Four run (first for Augsburg since 1998), Coach May's excellent 25-5 first season recap, we also discuss with the players their pre game routine's and their Lake Placid experience, plus much more! Links + Donations below: linktree.com/diiihockeynews
Apr 23, 202201:01:51
S1E5: Ted Austin & Olivia Petito: Players of Plymouth State Men's/Women's hockey Join the show!

S1E5: Ted Austin & Olivia Petito: Players of Plymouth State Men's/Women's hockey Join the show!

In this episode we speak with Ted Austin and Olivia Petito. Ted is a member of the Plymouth State Men's hockey team and will be a senior captain next year. Olivia is a goalie on the Plymouth State Women's hockey team and will be a 5th year grad student next year. In this episode we discuss topics such as mental health, covid season of 2020, favorite pregame music and much more!  Donate and view all links such as social media etc at the links below! https://linktr.ee/diiihockeynews
Apr 18, 202259:34
S1E4: Coach Adam Krug of the 2022 D3 Men's National Champions Adrian College joins the the show!

S1E4: Coach Adam Krug of the 2022 D3 Men's National Champions Adrian College joins the the show!

In today's episode we are joined by Coach Adam Krug of Adrian College. His Adrian team went 31-1 this year and won the 2022 Men's D3 Men's Ice Hockey National Championship. We discuss things such as their season as a whole, his team's past scrutiny, and how the Frozen Four trip to Lake Placid went for them. Donate and view all links such as social media etc at the links below! https://linktr.ee/diiihockeynews
Apr 13, 202254:06
S1E3: Anthony Del Tufo & Joe Kile - Plattsburgh State Men's Hockey Joins the Show!

S1E3: Anthony Del Tufo & Joe Kile - Plattsburgh State Men's Hockey Joins the Show!

In this episode I talk with two members of the Plattsburgh State Men's Hockey team, Goalie Anthony Del Tufo & Forward Joe Kile. We discuss various topics such as the cancelled 2020 SUNYAC hockey season, Joe's blog-written letter to the SUNYAC, the D3 transfer process, both players favorite places to play, and more!  Joe's letter: https://jkile001.medium.com/dear-sunyac-2b6e8ed26a6d  Donate and view all links such as social media etc at the links below! https://linktr.ee/diiihockeynews DISCLAIMER: As of June 23, 2022... Both Anthony and Joe have transferred from Plattsburgh State, this episode was recorded while they were still active & enthusiastic members within the team and school.
Apr 08, 202201:11:39
S1E2: Coach Bill Mandigo & Madie Leidt of the 2022 Women's D3 National Champions Middlebury

S1E2: Coach Bill Mandigo & Madie Leidt of the 2022 Women's D3 National Champions Middlebury

Today, we are joined by Coach Bill Mandigo & Senior Captain Madie Leidt of the Middlebury Women's hockey team to discuss their record-breaking perfect 27-0 championship season.   Donate and view all links such as social media etc at the links below! https://linktr.ee/diiihockeynews
Apr 06, 202241:16
S1E1: 2022 Men's D3Hockey Frozen Four: Weekend In Review (feat. Ray Biggs)

S1E1: 2022 Men's D3Hockey Frozen Four: Weekend In Review (feat. Ray Biggs)

Today in the very first episode of the "D3Hockey Podcast" we welcome the popular well-known broadcaster in Division III hockey Ray Biggs. We discuss various topics with the main topic being the weekend spent in Lake Placid for the 2022 Men's Frozen Four Division III Hockey Championship.  Donate and view all links such as social media etc at the links below! https://linktr.ee/diiihockeynews
Apr 02, 202201:00:31