The Hockey House
by Mackenzie Murphy
A college hockey podcast highlighting the best of non-NCAA hockey in the United States. Showcasing the best of the ACHA and AAU College Hockey. New episodes every Friday.
Podcast episodes
Hockey House Episode 147: Utah State | Zach Pires & Brendan Woolcot
The boys recap a wild two weeks in club hockey— a massive M1 upset, rock/paper/scissorts right off the draw and... tortilla jerseys?Utah State captains Zach Pires and Brendan Woolcot join the show (32:14) to share their experiences playing college hockey in Logan, UT. Timestamps: (00:00) Condolences: Henry Bradford and the University of Oregon (08:07) Florida Gulf Coast Shocks Liberty (16:20) UCF vs. Miami Showdown (17:10) Maryville vs. Missouri State Battle (17:57) Texas Tech's Tortilla Jersey (22:25) Rock Paper Scissors (23:52) NIU's Cornfield Photo Shoot (24:32) Texas State President's Hockey Cameo (30:30) Saginaw Valley State's Tough Start (32:14) Interview with Utah State Aggies (43:03) Building Community Bonds (45:12) NHL in Utah: A New Era (50:39) Eccles Ice Center: A Home Advantage (51:36) New Coach, New Culture (01:03:32) Travel Tales: Driving to Games (01:05:02) Bus Adventures to Oregon (01:19:42) UB Hockey Team's Struggles (01:21:43) Roger Williams University Adds NCAA Hockey Follow us on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hockeyhousepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hockeyhousepod?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/hockeyhousepod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hockeyhousepod
Hockey House Episode 146: Ohio | Andrew Wells & Sam Turner
Ohio Hockey legends Andrew Wells and Sam Turner join the show this weekend to recap their glory days on Court Street. The boys look back on a memorable five seasons with Bobcats that included four trips to the ACHA National Championships. Timestamps: (01:18) Fitzy's Retirement From Pro Hockey (04:42) Arkansas vs. Oklahoma: A Thrilling Weekend (07:10) Championship Rings and South Carolina's Sweep (14:22) NAU's Stunning Jersey Set (15:58) Debate on Kachina Jerseys and 90s Nostalgia (23:06) Interview with Andrew Wells and Sam Turner (33:42) Facing Liberty: Midnight Madness (35:46) Freshman Year Memories (36:51) Sophomore Year: Pandemic Struggles (40:46) Coaching Change and Road Trip Chaos (44:36) Zamboni Mishaps and Dad's Weekend (49:32) Bird Arena Brawls and Atmosphere (52:33) Nationals: Upsets and Overtime Wins (54:45) Turner's Coast-to-Coast Play (01:05:46) The CSCHL Tournament and Longest Game in ACHA History (01:07:06) Favorite Jerseys and Special Moments (01:09:28) The Infamous Jeff Hill (01:10:33) Sunday Baseball Tradition (01:11:29) NFL Sundays and Traditions (01:15:57) Game of the Week: Pitt vs. WVU Follow us on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hockeyhousepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hockeyhousepod?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/hockeyhousepod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hockeyhousepod
Hockey House Episode 145: Louisville | Jonathan Cohen and Joshua Koenes
Louisville junior defenseman Jonathan Cohen and statistician/team manager Joshua Koenes join the show this week to recap an eventful offseason for the Cardinals. The boys talk about the preparation leading into their final season in ACHA M2 and look back on some fond memories in Derby City. The boys then finish the episode by drafting the first ever "Club Hockey Bingo Boards" in preparation for the 2024-25 season. Timestamps: (00:00) In Memoriam: Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau (09:44) New Jerseys and Team Updates (21:43) Louisville Interview (36:45) Recruitment and Kentucky Derby Experience (38:59) Excitement for New Competition (40:38) Preparing for the Jump to ACHA M1 (41:31) Unexpected Duties and Crazy Experiences (43:56) Military Appreciation Jersey Reveal (45:38) Club Hockey Bingo Draft (01:04:11) CCM Sale and Hockey Equipment Costs Follow us on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hockeyhousepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hockeyhousepod?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/hockeyhousepod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hockeyhousepod
Hockey House Episode 144: Offseason Check In
We're powering through August! Murph and Herm catch up and discuss some big career changes, top coaching moves, and off-season happenings in this episode. Timestamps: (00:48) Herm's Career Update (03:51) Weekend Adventures in New York City (06:11) Murph's Moving to Boston (08:50) Coaching Changes in ACHA (15:26) ACHA National Championships Announcement (22:51) ECHL Tryouts and Contracts (24:41) International and National Player Highlights (29:51) Backyard Sports and ACHA Comparisons (36:13) Photo of the Year Updates (37:49) CHL Players and NCAA Lawsuit (40:18) Shoutout to Zach Goldenberg and Season Preview Follow us on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hockeyhousepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hockeyhousepod?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/hockeyhousepod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hockeyhousepod
Hockey House Episode 143: NC State | Tim Healy
After spending the week in the headlines for the emergence of the new ACHA M1 ACCHL conference, longtime friend of the podcast and NC State Head Coach Tim Healy joins the show to discuss the jump to a higher division, their new conference, and an upcoming outdoor game vs. South Carolina. Timestamps: (02:43) ACCHL Expansion Announcement (06:01) Exciting Outdoor Games in Charlotte (08:34) Interview with NC State Ice Pack Head Coach Tim Healy (16:29) Impact of Outdoor Games and Future Plans (24:49) NC State Ice Pack Branding and Fan Engagement (26:24) Coaching Youth Hockey and Family Involvement (27:04) Favorite Ages to Coach and Coaching Philosophy (27:52) Conference Realignment and Future Matchups (29:06) Louisville's Custom Derby City Hats (31:01) ACHA Realignments and New Teams (36:43) New Coaches and Winter World University Games (45:22) 611 Thoughts: NCAA Scholarship Rule Changes and Impact Follow us on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hockeyhousepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hockeyhousepod?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/hockeyhousepod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hockeyhousepod