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2026-20 - Bentley

·1 hr 12 min·5 clips

Jeremy Wilmer scores a spin-a-rama goal to win the Frozen Four for Western Michigan.

This episode of the College Hockey News Insiders Podcast is hosted by Adam Loden and Mike McMahon, who provide weekly analysis of the college hockey landscape. They open by noting the approaching postseason and discussing a major recent snowstorm in the Northeast. The hosts compare their personal snow totals and recall the historic Blizzard of 1978, which impacted the Beanpot tournament. Mike McMahon reports receiving about 18 inches of snow, while noting some areas saw up to 30 inches. Adam Loden connects the recent storm to the famous 1978 blizzard that stranded attendees at the Beanpot. Loden shares a personal childhood memory of his father being stuck during that storm on Long Island. The conversation lightly touches on the contrast between Northeastern winters and the perception of snowfall in Denver, where Loden now lives. A surprising historical detail is that fans and participants had to sleep at the Boston Garden due to the 1978 blizzard. Loden recalls the novelty of massive snowdrifts that lasted for an extended period during his youth. The hosts' personal anecdotes provide a relatable, off-ice entry point before diving into hockey specifics. The tone is casual and conversational, blending weather small talk with nostalgic reflections. The episode maintains an informal, insider style typical of sports talk radio. Listeners who enjoy the hosts' camaraderie and tangential personal stories would appreciate this opening segment. Those seeking immediate, in-depth hockey analysis might find the initial weather discussion less engaging.

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