Takeaways from 2025 Hockey Recruiting

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