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NCHC: Where Are They Now

by Michael Weisman

Summer series every Thursday featuring former NCHC players talking about their college and professional careers, other interests and what they might do after their hockey career ends.

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Episodes

  1. Former UND & Omaha Coach Dean Blais

    We caught up with former North Dakota and Omaha head coach Dean Blais to talk about the recent John MacInnes Award he won from the AHCA (but wasn't able to receive in person), his long coaching career at all levels, and where he's at now.

  2. Season 4, Episode 1 - UMD's Dominic Toninato

    Former Minnesota Duluth captain Dominic Toninato (2013-17) is coming off his second season in the pros. He talks about being traded to the Florida Panthers this offseason, how he found out about it, what it was like growing up in Duluth as a Bulldogs fan, and watching his alma mater win...

  3. Season 3, Episode 4 - UMD's Alex Iafallo

    Former Minnesota Duluth All-American and Los Angeles Kings forward Alex Iafallo (2013-17) is coming off his first NHL season. He talks about the process of selecting an NHL team as a free agent, what it was like playing on the Kings' top line as a rookie, following the Bulldogs' 2018 title run…

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  4. Season 3, Episode 3 - SCSU's Charlie Lindgren

    Former St. Cloud State goaltender Charlie Lindgren (2013-16) is coming off his second season with the Montreal Canadiens, splitting time between the NHL and AHL. He talks about his decision to turn pro after his junior season, his NHL debut and first NHL shutout, and signing a three-year…

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  5. Season 3, Episode 2 - WMU's Chase Balisy

    Former Western Michigan captain Chase Balisy (2010-14) recently completed his fourth professional season, which included his NHL debut. He talks about what it was like to make his NHL debut with the Florida Panthers after three seasons in the AHL, how he almost missed the phone call for his...

  6. Season 3, Episode 1 - Miami's Blake Coleman

    Former Miami assistant captain Blake Coleman (2011-15) is coming off his first full NHL season with the New Jersey Devils. He talks about what led to his breakout season with the Devils, what it was like to make and play in the playoffs, and his experience at the 2018 IIHF World Championship on…

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  7. Season 2, Episode 7 - CC's Gustav Olofsson

    Former Colorado College defenseman Gustav Olofsson (2013-14) is entering his fourth professional season in 2017-18, all with the Minnesota Wild organization. He talks about overcoming injuries early in his pro career, seeing more time on Minnesota's blue line this past season, and his two-year...

  8. Season 2, Episode 6 - Denver's Danton Heinen

    Former Denver star forward Danton Heinen (2014-16) is coming off his first professional season in the Boston Bruins organization. He talks about making Boston's opening day roster and his NHL debut, why he was sent down to the AHL, and what he needs to do to become a mainstay in Boston this…

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  9. Season 2, Episode 5 - SCSU's Kevin Gravel

    Former St. Cloud State captain Kevin Gravel (2010-14) recently re-signed with the Los Angeles Kings after a breakout season in the NHL. He talks about being a regular on the Kings blue line this past season, why he needed to go shopping immediately after his first NHL call-up, and what it's like...

  10. Season 2, Episode 4 - UMD's Andy Welinski

    Former Minnesota Duluth captain Andy Welinski (2012-16) recently completed his first professional season with the San Diego Gulls in the AHL. He talks about the transition to professional hockey, what it's like playing hockey in San Diego and what he needs to do to make the Anaheim Ducks roster...

  11. Season 2, Episode 3 - UND's Drake Caggiula

    Former North Dakota All-American Drake Caggiula (2012-16) recently completed his first professional season with the Edmonton Oilers. He talks about his free agency experience, why he signed with the Oilers and what Edmonton's Stanley Cup playoff run was like on the third episode of season two of...

  12. Season 2, Episode 2 - Miami's Sean Kuraly

    Former Miami captain Sean Kuraly (2012-16) recently completed his first professional season with both the Boston Bruins and Providence Bruins. He talks about bouncing between the AHL and NHL, his Stanley Cup Playoff experience with Boston, and who he faced that made him a bit star-struck on the...

  13. Season 2, Episode 1 - WMU's Lukas Hafner

    Former Western Michigan goaltender Lukas Hafner (2012-16) recently completed his first season in the pro ranks and hoisted the Kelly Cup as ECHL champions with the Colorado Eagles. He talks about his journey during his first professional season, playing for three different teams and being shipped...

  14. Episode 7 - WMU's Jordan Oesterle

    Former Western Michigan blue line standout Jordan Oesterle recently completed his second season in the pro ranks and re-signed with the Edmonton Oilers this summer. He discussed his extended stay in the NHL to close this past season and how his new contract came about on Episode 7 of the NCHC's...

  15. Episode 6 - UND's Rocco Grimaldi

    Former North Dakota standout Rocco Grimaldi completed his second season in the NHL and was traded to the Colorado Avalanche this summer. He discussed his growth and style of play at the pro level, as well as his thoughts on his new team on Episode 6 of the NCHC's Where Are They Now. Grimaldi also...

  16. Episode 5 - Omaha's Josh Archibald

    Former Omaha standout and inaugural NCHC Player of the Year Josh Archibald made his NHL debut this past season and also hoisted the Stanley Cup. He shares what that experience was like and how he hopes that will help him make the Pittsburgh Penguins roster next season on Episode 5 of the NCHC's...

  17. Episode 4 - Miami's Austin Czarnik

    Former two-time Miami captain Austin Czarnik led the AHL in rookie scoring this past season. He shares the secret to his success and his drive to make the Boston Bruins roster next season on Episode 4 of the NCHC's Where Are They Now. Czarnik also discusses his decision to attend Miami, winning…

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  18. Episode 3 - CC's Jaccob Slavin

    Former Colorado College standout Jaccob Slavin made his NHL debut last season, playing much of the year for Carolina. He shares that experience and his plans for year two in the NHL on Episode 3 of the NCHC's Where Are They Now. Slavin also discusses his two seasons at CC, his tough decision to...

  19. Episode 2 - SCSU's Nic Dowd

    Former St. Cloud State captain Nic Dowd made his NHL debut with the L.A. Kings this past season. He shares what that meant to him and his desire to make the Kings roster next season on Episode 2 of the NCHC's Where Are They Now. Dowd also discusses how he got his start in hockey growing up in...

  20. Episode 1 - Denver's David Makowski

    Former Denver captain David Makowski won the ECHL's Kelly Cup in June with the Allen Americans, though had to watch the finals from the bench. He explains why in episode 1 of the NCHC's Where Are They Now series. He also talks about growing up in St. Louis, playing for Tampa Bay Lightning head...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Summer series every Thursday featuring former NCHC players talking about their college and professional careers, other interests and what they might do after their hockey career ends.

HOSTED BY

Michael Weisman

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Summer series every Thursday featuring former NCHC players talking about their college and professional careers, other interests and what they might do after their hockey career ends.

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