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Hockey on Campus, 2.27.26

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How did Bentley build a winning team with players from Norway, Hungary, Finland, Sweden, and the Czech Republic?

This episode of Hockey on Campus focuses on the final stretch of the college hockey regular season and celebrates USA Hockey's recent international success. Host Bernie Corbett is joined by regular contributor Adam Woden and features interviews with Union head coach Josh Haji and USA Hockey executive director Pat Kelleher. The show provides analysis of standout teams, playoff races, and national team achievements. Adam Woden selects Bentley University as the team of the week, highlighting their successful season despite losing key veterans. He notes Bentley's international recruiting, mentioning players from Norway, Hungary, Finland, Sweden, and the Czech Republic. The show details how Bentley replaced goaltender Connor Hasley with the tandem of Lucas Sweden and Nicholas Bevilacqua. Josh Haji discusses his Union team's recent performance, including a 4-1 win over Harvard where they blocked 22 shots. He reflects on the program's progress, noting win totals have increased from 14 to 19 over his four seasons. Key Union players mentioned include Ben Tupker, Caden Villegas, and goaltender Kyle Chauvette. Pat Kelleher joins to discuss USA Hockey's dual gold medals at the Olympics, emphasizing the significance of beating Canada in both the women's and men's tournaments. He connects the success to long-term development programs like the American Development Model and the National Team Development Program. Analyst Eddie Olczyk provides his perspective on the men's gold medal game, expressing surprise at a momentum swing following a five-on-three power play. The episode notes the U.S. men's perfect 18-for-18 penalty kill performance during the tournament. A surprising insight is the host's personal recollection of Bentley coach Andy Jones's first game, which he compares to a "special showing of the Rocky movie" due to its intensity. The discussion reveals Union's resilience, with a record of 7-6-3 when their opponent scores first. Josh Haji emphasizes the importance of player fit from the transfer portal, not just statistical performance. The episode underscores how Bentley has built its program by finding "diamonds in the rough" in a vast player pool. The tone is conversational and analytical, blending insider expertise with celebratory reflection on national team triumphs. The style is interview-driven, with the host guiding discussions to extract specific insights, statistics, and personal anecdotes from his guests. College hockey fans tracking playoff races and team building will appreciate the detailed team analyses and coach interview. Listeners interested in the broader hockey landscape will enjoy the extended segment on USA Hockey's Olympic success. Those seeking purely game-by-game recaps or highlights from a single conference might find other segments more relevant.

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A practical look at Atlanta Hockey, goaltending stability, and roster fit.

Hockey on Campus stays with the ordinary work that keeps a college hockey season moving. It tracks Atlanta Hockey's strong follow-up year, the goaltending that stepped in after Connor Hasley, and the coaching calls that shape a roster as February turns to March.

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For the listener who wants the roster math behind a late-season push.

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