Podcast

This Week in Hockey East

Hockey, Sports

Welcome to This Week in Hockey East, the official podcast of Hockey East!

Each Thursday, we take an inside look to bring you all the latest news and notes that you need to know from across Hockey East.

Watch us on NESN on Fridays at 6:30pm!

Episodes
42
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
24 min
On air since
2024
Latest episode
5 days ago

Episodes

42 episodes, newest first

  1. PROVIDENCE WATCH, BREAKOUT PLAYERS, AND SCOTT BOREK

    Season 4, Episode 2

    Show notes

    This Week in Hockey East is back with hosts Bridgette Proulx and Eric Gallanty! This week, they preview upcoming NESN matchups, highlight players to watch, and take an in-depth look at how the No. 5 Providence Friars are performing so far.

    Plus, Merrimack head coach Scott Borek joins the show to reflect on last season’s championship-winning run, discuss the resilience and commitment of this year’s team, and share his outlook on the Warriors’ competitiveness.

    🔔 Subscribe to the Hockey East YouTube channel for more highlights, interviews, and coverage of your favorite teams!

    25 min
  2. HOT STARTS & EARLY-SEASON SURPRISES

    Season 4, Episode 1

    Show notes

    The season is heating up in Hockey East! Hosts Bridgette Proulx and Eric Gallant break down Merrimack’s strong start, BU’s overtime thriller, early-season standouts in women’s hockey, and the biggest storylines across the league.

    Plus, an interview with Commissioner Metcalf to talk about 25 years of Hockey East women’s hockey, NHL Draft perspectives, and rule changes.

    🔔 Subscribe to the Hockey East YouTube channel for more highlights, interviews, and coverage of your favorite teams!

    25 min
  3. No joke, It's the third season finale - This Week in Hockey East

    Season 3, Episode 23

    Show notes

    In the Season 3 finale of This Week in Hockey East, Eric and Bridgette recap the year that was and are joined by Commissioner Steve Metcalf.

    24 min
  4. Mission Merrimack Complete! - This Week in Hockey East

    Season 3, Episode 22

    Show notes

    After Merrimack's first-ever Hockey East title, Eric and Bridgette preview the NCAA Regionls and look back on a historic season in Hockey East.

    24 min
  5. Time for a Garden Party - This Week in Hockey East

    Season 3, Episode 21

    Show notes

    The 2026 Hockey East Men's Championship weekend is here, featuring Merrimack, Boston College, Massachusetts, and UConn. Who will take home the Lamoriello Trophy? Plus, the Northeastern women head to the Frozen Four.

    24 min
  6. Who advances to TD Garden? - This Week in Hockey East

    Season 3, Episode 20

    Show notes

    The UConn women claim the Bertagna Trophy, the national tournament begins, and the men's teams vie for a trip to TD Garden - This Week in Hockey East.

    24 min
  7. Dog Fight at Women's Championship (Again)! - This Week in Hockey East

    Season 1, Episode 19

    Show notes

    This Week in Hockey East, a women's team will claim the Hockey East crown, Eric and Bridgette dive into what every men's team needs to do for to make the NCAA Tournament, and the women's major awards are announced.

    24 min
  8. The Women's Tournament Starts Now! - This Week in Hockey East

    Season 3, Episode 16

    Show notes

    The Hockey East Women's Tournament begins Wednesday and Eric and Bridgette break down key match ups and what top teams need to do to win the 2026 Bertagna Trophy. Plus, Providence is on the verge of a program-first, NPI battles abound, and we look back at a record-breaking 2026 Olympic Winter Games for Hockey East.

    24 min
  9. NCAA Records and Women's Playoffs! - This Week in Hockey East

    Season 3, Episode 13

    Show notes

    In the biggest weekend of the Hockey East season so far, Eric and Bridgette talk about the pivotal BC vs. UConn men's series, the NCAA-best streaks by Merrimack, and the women's regular season wraps up.

    24 min
  10. Beanpot Champs and the Hottest Team in the Country! - This Week in Hockey East

    Season 3, Episode 16

    Show notes

    This Week in Hockey East, we look at the hottest team in the NCAA, the Beanpot championship, and the women's playoff picture is coming into the view.

    24 min
  11. Huskies Have the Regular Season Crown in Sight - This Week in Hockey East

    Season 3, Episode 13

    Show notes

    This Week in Hockey East we look at four NESN games, the history set to be made at the men's Beanpot, and Northeastern women are just two games away from securing their sixth regular season title.

    24 min
  12. Will UMass Ever Give Up Another Goal? - This Week in Hockey East

    Season 3, Episode 14

    Show notes

    This Week in Hockey East, we look at four NESN games, winning streaks from UMass and Providence, a huge top-15 women's series, and the NCAA Tournament picture looks better for Hockey East each week.

    24 min
  13. The Best Season In Program History - This Week in Hockey East

    Season 3, Episode 13

    Show notes

    This Week in Hockey East, Eric and Bridgette break down Holy Cross's record-setting season, the Women's Beanpot, a top-dog battle between UConn and Northeastern, and wild movements in the men's league. Plus, Providence head coach Nate Leaman joins the show.

    24 min
  14. Catamounts Are Rolling in 2026! - This Week in Hockey East

    Season 3, Episode 12

    Show notes

    This Week in Hockey East is back with a packed episode featuring Vermont head coach Steve Wiedler, who joins the show to discuss the Catamounts’ season, program culture, and the challenges of competing in Hockey East. The crew also breaks down upcoming NESN matchups, highlighting key storylines and players to watch as conference play heats up. Plus, in-depth Women’s Beanpot analysis, including takeaways from the tournament, standout performances, and what it all means moving forward. Don’t miss another week of insight, interviews, and everything Hockey East. 🏒

    24 min
  15. Top 10 Draft Picks Join Hockey East for the Second Half - This Week in Hockey East

    Season 3, Episode 11

    Show notes

    With the second half of the season in full swing, Bridgette and Eric review key additions to the men's league, important non-conference wins, and women's positioning for national tournament spots. Also, UConn's Joey Muldowney joins the show off a second-place finish at the Spengler Cup with the U.S. Collegiate Selects.

    24 min
  16. International Tournaments, and Holiday Break Superlatives! - This Week in Hockey East

    Season 3, Episode 10

    Show notes

    Eric and Bridgette break down the entire first half of the season, look at UNH's opportunity to seize NPI positioning, and hand out first-half superlatives for the men's league. Also discussed is holiday break tournaments and the end of Matthews Arena.

    24 min
  17. First half superlatives on This Week in Hockey East

    Season 3, Episode 9

    Show notes

    Eric and Bridgette look at three NESN games this week, including the final women's game at Matthews Arena. Vinny Borgesi joins the show to talk Spengler Cup and we hand out first-half superlatives on This Week in Hockey East.

    24 min
  18. Turkey Day Special - This Week in Hockey East

    Season 3, Episode 8

    Show notes

    On a special Thanksgiving edition of This Week in Hockey East, we have four NESN games to be thankful for, a bountiful feast of non-conference games, and Northeastern defender Jules Constantinople joins the show.

    24 min
  19. James Hagens Joins - This Week In Hockey East

    Season 3, Episode 7

    Show notes

    Boston Bruins top 10 draft pick James Hagens joins Eric and Bridgette to talk draft day memories, his evolving game, and what’s fueling BC’s four-game win streak. Plus, a huge preview a of the slate of league games before the Thanksgiving break!

    24 min
  20. How Good is Lawton Zacher? - This Week in Hockey East

    Season 3, Episode 6

    Show notes

    Eric and Bridgette talk about the hottest goaltender in college hockey, Northeastern's Lawton Zacher, do a deep dive on UMass at Boston College, and Holy Cross head coach Katie Lachapelle joins the show.

    24 min