Evan and Pat dive into the college hockey recruiting season. They discuss the landscape of hockey recruiting as fall hockey approaches. They explore notable recruits, the effects of the CHL ruling on recruiting, and the trend of players making more realistic commitments. The episode also covers significant commitments in the boys and girls hockey scenes, highlighting key players and their potential impacts on their future teams. Additionally, the show includes a nostalgic segment on memorable hockey experiences and locker room smells.

Topics

00:40 Recruiting Season and College Choices

03:32 Impact of CHL Ruling on Recruiting

05:20 Realistic Commitments and Player Strategies

10:46 BC and BU Commitments

20:41 Northeastern and Other Hockey East Schools

28:17 Dartmouth's Recruiting Strategy

30:25 Dartmouth's Strategic Recruiting Moves

30:50 Harvard's High-End Prep Kid Trend

31:22 Dartmouth's New Market Strategy

33:29 Notable College Commits

33:38 UMass and Other Local Commits

34:16 Notre Dame's Local Talent

34:46 Cornell and UNH Commits

35:21 Quinnipiac and Other Notable Commits

35:48 Transition to Girls' Recruiting

36:52 Big 10 and Local Girls' Commits

39:22 Trends in Girls' College Hockey

43:07 Notable Girls' Commits

48:42 Overtime: Hockey Nostalgia