S8 E1: Inside the 2025-26 UMD Hockey Season: Preview & Predictions

The Bulldog Insider Podcast is back for Season 8. The 'Insiders' Matt, Zach and Bruce preview the upcoming 2025-26 UMD men's and women's hockey seasons, and answer questions submitted by listeners. Bulldog Insider is co-hosted by Matt Wellens and Zach Schneider. Episodes are edited and produced by Duluth News Tribune digital producer Wyatt Buckner. You can find more Bulldog hockey coverage at duluthnewstribune.com and more episodes of Bulldog Insider wherever you listen to podcasts. 0:00 Intro 3:14 Why will this season be different? 9:16 Potential Impact of 2026 Olympics 18:08 Will a UMD transfer lead in goals again? 22:45 Who will be the MVP on the women's team? 25:07 "Edmund Fitzgerald: 50 Years Below" preview 27:39 Who will make a bigger impact: freshman or transfers? 30:56 Who is the most intriguing freshman? 34:48 Which of the transfers is the most intriguing? 40:25 NCHC Preseason Poll: Where did UMD end up? 51:46 Listener submitted questions 1:05:00 Conclusion & TV Schedule