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High Character - A UMass Hockey Podcast2024-25 Schedule Preview with Nathan StraussCameron and Evin are joined by one of the voices of the Minutemen (and good friend of the pod) Nathan Strauss to break down the 2024-25 schedule, matchup by matchup! The boys discuss what they expect out of each game/series, and Cameron and Evin will give their predictions for each game and a final record prediction at the end. This is a BEAST of an episode, and if you're a college hockey nerd, this is definitely going to be a fun listen!
2024-09-301h 53High Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 99: Series Recap - 11/16/23 @ and 11/18/23 vs. #5 Providence (TWO 3RD PERIOD COMEBACKS = SWEEP)UMass Hockey has just swept the number 5 team in the country and took 5 out of 6 Hockey East points while doing it! Cameron and Evin break down everything that happened in this wild series, from two third period comebacks, strange penalties, a freak injury, and everything in between. This one is a must listen folks!
2023-11-201h 18High Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 98: Series Recap - 11/10/23 and 11/11/23 vs. Vermont (Disappointing Split)UMass hosted Vermont for two games at the Mullins Center, and was only able to come away with a split. Cameron and Evin recap everything that led the Minutemen to the win and the loss, and discuss how they feel about the team as they head into a massive home and home series against Providence.
2023-11-131h 22High Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 97: Game Recap - 11/3/23 vs. Northeastern (Homecoming Overtime Win!)Cameron and Evin are here to recap #18 UMass' overtime win against Northeastern, LIVE from the Homecoming tailgate! They discuss UMass' slow start to this one, some very interesting quotes from Coach Carvel, the upcoming series against Vermont, and some breaking news towards the end of the episode. You're not going to want to miss this one!
2023-11-0553 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 96: Series Recap - 10/27/23 @ and 10/28/23 vs. #9 BU (Tough Results, but Promising Play)Cameron and Evin recap everything that happened in UMass and BU's ranked home and home matchup to open Hockey East play! UMass picked up only 1 point with a loss and a tie/shootout loss, but they looked incredible on Saturday and hope to carry that momentum into next week.
2023-10-301h 33High Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 95: Series Recap - 10/20/23 and 10/21/23 @ #19 Minnesota St. (SWEEP REVENGE)UMass traveled to Mankato and SWEPT Minnesota State, getting revenge for their sweep at Mullins Center during the National Championship banner raising weekend! Cameron and Evin are here to break all of it down, including the dominant defense, Michael Hrabal's heroics, and all the freshman contributions! The good vibe episodes are ALL the way back, so kick back and enjoy some awesome UMass Hockey conversations!
2023-10-231h 23High Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 94: Series Recap - 10/13/23 and 10/14/23 vs. #6 Michigan (6 THIRD PERIOD GOALS TO STUN #6)Cameron and Evin recap the WILD home series vs. #6 Michigan! This series finished as a split, and UMass' game two win will go down as one of the all time best games/comebacks in program history! Relive all the action from a fun weekend at Mullins, and stick around to hear a preview of the upcoming series with Minnesota State!
2023-10-161h 33High Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 93: Game Recap - 10/7/23 vs. AIC (Opening Night Victory!)Cameron and Evin recap UMass' 5-3 Opening Night win over local rival AIC! Find out what they liked about the team in their first game together, some things they thought could be improved upon, and overall how the team looks as they head towards a BIG matchup with Michigan!
2023-10-1041 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 92: 2023-24 Season Preview with Greg CarvelCameron and Evin sit down with UMass Hockey Head Coach Greg Carvel for the second time! In this episode, they discuss what went wrong last season, and preview what we should be expecting this season. Coach was very candid in his answers, and he gave some great insight into the program and the locker room. You don't want to miss this conversation with one of the country's best hockey coaches!
2023-10-0650 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 91: 2023-24 Schedule PreviewCameron and Evin go through the 2023-24 UMass Hockey schedule matchup by matchup and preview how they think UMass will fare this season! They give a prediction for each series and their final record prediction at the end, and there will be some agreements, some disagreements, and even a few hot takes about how this year will go.
2023-09-1955 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 90: WE'RE BACK + 2023-24 #NewMass NewcomersThe 2023-24 UMass Hockey season is right around the corner and High Character is BACK. Cameron and Evin catch up on how their off-seasons went, and get you up to speed on all the new faces we will see in the program this year! We hope you enjoy it and we can't wait to spend another season talking about UMass Hockey!
2023-09-151h 16High Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 89: 2023 Hockey East Opening Round Recap (The Season is Over)A difficult season for UMass Hockey has come to a disappointing end at the hands of BC in the opening round of the Hockey East playoffs. Cameron and Evin are here to recap the game, wrap up the season, look towards what might be different next season, and discuss some broad UMass concerns that they wanted to get off their chests.
2023-03-101h 15High Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 88: 2023 Hockey East Opening Round PreviewThe Hockey East playoffs are finally here, and UMass is heading out to Conte Forum in Newton to take on rival BC in the opening round! Cameron and Evin get you ready for this playoff matchup, and detail what UMass needs to do differently against this BC team to advance to the quarterfinals.
2023-03-0723 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 87: Arena Review - Alfond Arena (Maine)The last High Character arena review of the season is here, and this was a fun one. Cameron and Evin share their thoughts on Alfond Arena, home of the Maine Black Bears, and they explain why this building is maybe the most unique in all of college hockey.
2023-03-0728 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 86: Series Recap - 3/3/23 and 3/4/23 @ Maine (Sweep up North!)UMass traveled up to Orono and swept Maine out of the building in the final series of the regular season! Cameron and Evin break down this awesome showing from UMass, and what they hope can carry over into a potential Hockey East playoff run.
2023-03-0650 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 85: Series Preview - 3/3/23 and 3/4/23 @ MaineUMass has just one series left in the regular season as they travel up to Orono to take on the Maine Black Bears. This series has some big playoff seeding implications, and Cameron and Evin are here to get you ready for all the action on the ice!
2023-03-0227 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 84: Arena Review - Matthews Arena (Northeastern)This is one of the most polarizing arena reviews yet, as Cameron and Evin share their thoughts on Matthews Arena, the oldest arena in all of Hockey East. Do you love the history of this place, or is it a dump in your opinion?
2023-03-0226 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 83: Series Recap - 2/24/23 vs. and 2/25/23 @ #15 Northeastern (Senior Weekend Split)UMass split their home and home series with #15 Northeastern, winning during their Senior Night celebration on Friday, and losing in Boston on Saturday. There were a lot of things to be happy about with this series, and Cameron and Evin break all of it down, while also giving some reasons to be optimistic as we head towards the Hockey East playoffs!
2023-02-2843 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 82: Series Preview - 2/24/23 vs. and 2/25/23 @ #15 NortheasternUMass plays their second to last series of the year, and their last home game of the year, against #16 Northeastern this weekend. Cameron and Evin get you ready for all of the action, including some shocking stats about the UMass vs. Northeastern matchups over the last few seasons. Plus Friday is Senior Night at Mullins, so make sure you get out to the game to show your support for our seniors!
2023-02-2320 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 81: Series Recap - 2/17/23 @ and 2/18/23 vs. BC (Things Are Rough)Not much went right this weekend as BC swept UMass in the home and home and took all six points, points that UMass really needed to get a home Hockey East playoff game. Cameron and Evin recap the series and try to explain what's so different about this season compared to years past.
2023-02-1952 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 80: Series Preview - 2/17/23 @ and 2/18/23 vs. BCUMass has a BIG home and home series coming up against rival BC with some huge Hockey East standings implications! Cameron and Evin are here to get you ready for all the action this weekend, plus they do a little dive into the team stats and how they're looking as we approach the end of the season.
2023-02-1723 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 79: Series Recap - 2/10/23 and 2/11/23 vs. Vermont (3rd Period Deja Vu)UMass was well on their way to two regulation wins this weekend against Vermont, but two disastrous third periods led to two ties and four points on the weekend overall. In this episode, Cameron and Evin discuss everything that happened in the series, and what led to UMass somehow giving up TWO 3-0 third period leads.
2023-02-1453 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 78: Series Preview - 2/10/23 and 2/11/23 vs. VermontUMass is looking to get a Hockey East win streak going as Vermont comes to Amherst for a two game series! Cameron and Evin get you ready for all the action this weekend, and share why they think UMass has a real shot at taking six points.
2023-02-0921 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 77: Game Recap - 2/3/23 @ Providence (Gutsy Road Win)UMass went down to Providence and got a gutsy win to snap their six game losing streak! The boys definitely bent but didn't break, and there are certainly some aspects of their game that need some work, but it sure feels good to get into the win column again. Cameron and Evin recap this game in what is the happiest episode in a while!
2023-02-0448 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 76: Game Preview - 2/3/23 @ ProvidenceUMass plays their third and final game against Providence this season, and they're looking to right the ship from their previous two performances. Cameron and Evin get you ready for all the action in this one, and also go over some revelations they've had about this UMass team and their performance this season.
2023-02-0327 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 75: Answering UMass Twitter's Hot Button Questions (with Evelin Simmons)We have a brand new type of episode for you guys in this one. Cameron and Evin sat down with the Trademark and Licensing Director for the entire UMass system, Evelin Simmons, to talk about a bunch of different topics such as branding, NIL, replica jerseys, the color maroon, and more! This was a really fun one to record, and we think you guys are going to appreciate some of the things Evelin had to say!
2023-02-0154 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 74: Game Recap - 1/27 @ #18 Lowell (Lowell's First Win Over UMass in 11 Tries)UMass headed up to Lowell and lost a really tough, hard fought game 1-0 versus their rival. This was the first time Lowell has beaten UMass in their last 11 tries (1-8-2) and the boys nearly kept that streak in tact. Cameron and Evin break down everything that happened in this game, and discuss where UMass now sits in the Hockey East picture.
2023-01-3026 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 73: Game Preview - 1/26/23 @ #18 LowellUMass is heading up to Lowell to play Little Brother for the third and final time this season. The boys have the points advantage over Lowell 4-2 so far this year, and they're looking to win the head-to-head matchup Friday night at Tsongas. Cameron and Evin are here to get you ready for all the action, and to let you know what to expect in this rivalry matchup!
2023-01-2720 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 72: Arena Review - Toscano Family Ice Forum (UConn)Cameron and Evin were lucky enough to visit Toscano Family Ice Forum for the second EVER men's hockey game in the building. Find out what the boys thought about the Huskies' new digs, and here what UConn did well, and where they might have fallen short with the design.
2023-01-2637 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 71: Series Recap - 1/20/23 vs. and 1/21/23 @ #13 UConn (Some Good, Some Bad versus UConn)UMass just got swept and dropped 5 of 6 points to #13 UConn, but the weekend wasn't a total loss. Cameron and Evin recap this home and home series where UMass showed their most promising signs since the Denver series. If you want to hear more about Toscano Family Ice Forum, check out our arena review and vlog of the experience coming soon!
2023-01-2449 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 70: Series Preview - 1/20/23 vs. and 1/21/23 @ #13 UConn (with Matt from the UConn Hockey Podcast)Cameron and Evin are joined by Matt from the UConn Hockey Podcast to preview the upcoming home and home series with UConn! The boys go in depth about each team and their seasons thus far, and Matt also shares his experience attending the first game at UConn's new hockey rink, Toscano Family Ice Forum. This collab is a first for High Character in a preview episode, and you're not going to want to miss it!Follow Matt @Uconnhockeypod on Twitter and Instagram!
2023-01-1937 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 69: Game Recap - 1/15/23 vs. UNH (UNH Tops UMass)UMass just lost a home game to last place UNH at home, and has fallen out of the USCHO rankings for the first time in what feels like forever. Cameron and Evin recap this brutal game and have some spirited discussions about some of the game planning, and the direction of the team going forward.
2023-01-1846 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 68: Game Preview - 1/15/23 vs. UNHUMass has a Sunday afternoon game against UNH at Mullins, and we are here to get you guys ready for the action! In this episode, Cameron and Evin preview UNH, and share what they think UMass needs to change in order to get a much needed win.
2023-01-1521 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 67: Game Recap - 1/11/23 @ #7 BU (What Is Going On?)UMass suffered an ugly 6-2 loss at the hands of BU Wednesday night in Boston. Cameron and Evin recap the events that led to this loss, and give their thoughts on what is going wrong with this team this year.
2023-01-1336 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 66: Game Preview - 1/11/23 @ #7 BUUMass is hitting the road for a clash with #7 BU Wednesday night at Agganis Arena! Cameron and Evin are here to preview all the action, and to give some reasons for optimism going up against such a highly ranked opponent.
2023-01-1117 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 65: Frozen Fenway Recap (UMass Strikes Out Against BC)Frozen Fenway has come and gone, and what an amazing day it was at America's Most Beloved Ballpark! UMass unfortunately lost 4-2 to BC, and Cameron and Evin have all the details about this game for you. However, the day as whole was an absolutely incredible experience, and it was a day both the boys and the hockey team will never forget!
2023-01-0933 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 64: Frozen Fenway PreviewFrozen Fenway is finally here! UMass will be taking on rival BC at America's Most Beloved Ballpark, Fenway Park! Cameron and Evin are here to not only get you ready for this matchup, but to also preview everything that goes in to playing a hockey game outdoors at a Major League ballpark. This is definitely an episode and game that you won't want to miss!
2023-01-0628 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 63: Game Recap - 1/3/23 vs. Brown (Pav Shuts Down Brown)UMass has kicked off 2023 with a solid 3-0 shutout win over Brown at Mullins! Cameron and Evin break down every part of this game, including the two goal performance from freshman Tyson Dyck!
2023-01-0527 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 62: Game Preview - 1/3/23 vs. BrownUMass is finally back home at Mullins for the first time in 2023! Cameron and Evin get you ready for everything you need to know leading into this weird Tuesday night game against Brown, and explain why this is an absolute MUST win for UMass.
2023-01-0320 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 61: Kwik Trip Holiday Face-Off Recap (Some Good, Some Bad in Wisconsin)UMass has finished in 3rd place in the Kwik Trip Holiday Face-Off in Wisconsin after losing 6-3 to Clarkson and winning 4-1 against Lake Superior State. Some good things happened (like Henry Graham getting his first start and win!) and some bad things happened, and Cameron and Evin are here to break it all down for you!
2022-12-3059 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 60: Kwik Trip Holiday Face-Off PreviewThe winter break is finally over and UMass Hockey is back in action! In this episode, Cameron and Evin preview the Kwik Trip Holiday Face-Off in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where UMass will be playing rare Wednesday and Thursday games. Get ready for all the action this week in what are some sneaky big games for UMass to start the second half!
2022-12-2824 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 59: Arena Review - SSE Arena (Friendship Four)Cameron and Evin attended the Friendship Four in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and of course, they had to do an arena review! Hear everything they have to say about Northern Ireland's biggest indoor arena, and remember, they are rating this arena strictly on the college hockey experience.
2022-12-2729 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 58: Game Recap - 12/7/22 vs. #11 Merrimack + First Half Wrap UpUMass suffered a tough 2-1 loss at the hands of Merrimack on Wednesday night at Mullins. Cameron and Evin first recap what turned out to be a really frustrating game on both sides of the puck. They then wrap up the first half of the season with what UMass has done well, what needs improvement, and where they'd like to see some changes in the second half.
2022-12-0958 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 57: Game Preview - 12/7/22 vs. #11 MerrimackUMass and Merrimack square off in their third and final meeting of the regular season on Wednesday night in Amherst! Cameron and Evin get you ready for all of the action, and discuss their main takeaways from the previous two meetings that are sure to play a role in this one.
2022-12-0722 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 56: Game Recap - 12/3/22 vs. #16 Lowell (Ref Show in Amherst)UMass and UMass Lowell played to a hard fought 1-1 tie on "Chill The Bill" night in Amherst, but the refs had their fingerprints all over this one. Cameron and Evin break down this wild game, and give their thoughts on the brutal refereeing, UMass' vastly improved performance over the last four games, and their inability to convert in shootout situations.
2022-12-0449 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 55: Game Preview - 12/3/22 vs. #16 LowellUMass has the chance to take down little brother Lowell in back to back weekends! Cameron and Evin got you covered with everything you need to know going into this Chill the Bill game in their game preview. Tune in to Episode 52 for a little more information on this matchup, because we previewed a game with UMass Lowell just last week!
2022-12-0214 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 54: Friendship Four Game 2 Recap (Bedlam in Belfast)UMass came oh so close to taking home the Belpot in the Friendship Four, but Quinnipiac squeaked out a shootout win to take home the trophy as the game ends in a tie. Cameron and Evin break down this wild game in Northern Ireland, and detail UMass' bounce back from their losing streak earlier this year! Sorry for the lower quality audio than you're used to from us. We're working with what we can from London to get this one out to you guys!
2022-11-2858 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 53: Friendship Four Game 1 Recap (New Continent, Same Little Brother)UMass has taken game one of the Friendship Four over UMass Lowell in Belfast, Northern Ireland! Cameron and Evin recap the great 2-1 win and look forward to the Friendship Four Championship on Saturday!
2022-11-2634 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 52: Friendship Four PreviewThe time has finally come! UMass is in Belfast, Northern Ireland getting ready to take on UMass Lowell, and Cameron and Evin have all the info to get you ready for this rivalry matchup. The guys also touch on what they have planned for their trip to Europe. Some big things are happening with High Character over the next week!
2022-11-2326 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 51: Game Recap - 11/18/22 @ UNH (Back in the Win Column)UMass has put an end to the losing streak with a nice 4-2 road win against New Hampshire! Cameron and Evin recap the game with what UMass has improved upon, and what still needs some work as we head to the Friendship Four!
2022-11-1931 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 50: Game Preview - 11/18/22 @ UNHUMass has just one game this weekend, and it's a Friday night tilt in New Hampshire! Cameron and Evin break down this upcoming matchup, and discuss what UMass has to do to break their losing streak and head into Belfast on a high.
2022-11-1837 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 49: Arena Review - Agganis Arena (BU)We are cruising right through the Hockey East arena reviews, and this time we take a look at Agganis Arena, home of the Boston University Terriers! Find out what Cameron and Evin have to say about catching UMass games in Boston, and see where Agganis stacks up with the rest of the field!
2022-11-1722 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 48: Series Recap - 11/11/22 vs. and 11/12/22 @ #14 BU (When It Rains, It Pours)Cameron and Evin recap UMass' brutal weekend against BU, in which they were outscored 12-3 and really nothing went right. This is probably the most passionately we've ever spoken about this team, just because we know their potential is so much higher than what they've been showing over the last few weekends. Please take these criticism with a grain of salt. We still love this team, and just want them to play to their fullest potential.
2022-11-131h 23High Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 47: Series Preview - 11/11/22 vs. and 11/12/22 @ #14 BUAnother weekend, another big time Hockey East home and home series for the Minutemen, this time against 14th ranked BU! Cameron and Evin get you ready with everything you need to know going into this series, including some early season stats that are going to shock you!
2022-11-1034 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 46: Arena Review - Schneider Arena (Providence)In this episode, Cameron and Evin review Schneider Arena, home of the Providence College Friars! Find out what the boys have to say about this nearly 50 year old arena, and get some tips on how to get the most out of watching a game there!
2022-11-0935 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 45: Series Recap - 11/4/22 @ and 11/5/22 vs. #14 Providence (Too Many Miscues Lead to Brutal Weekend)UMass committed way too many mistakes which led to two brutal losses at the hands of the Providence Friars. Cameron and Evin break down everything that went wrong in this series, and look ahead to what the boys need to do to right the ship in next weekend's huge home and home series against BU.
2022-11-061h 26High Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 44: Series Preview - 11/4/22 @ and 11/5/22 vs. #14 ProvidenceAnother weekend, another home and home series versus a Hockey East foe. This time, it's Providence, and Cameron and Evin will get you ready for this Top 15 matchup! UMass has a handled Providence extremely well over the last four seasons, and the boys discuss some of the reasons why they think this year will be no different.
2022-11-0428 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 43: Arena Review - Lawler Rink (Merrimack)Cameron and Evin give their takes on one of the most infamous arenas in all of Hockey East (for all the wrong reasons). Find out everything that makes this arena such a weird trip if you are an opposing fan, as the boys tell stories from their handful of visits.
2022-11-0233 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 42: Series Recap - 10/28/22 vs. and 10/29/22 @ Merrimack (The Overtime Series)Cameron and Evin recap UMass' home and home series with Merrimack, in which each team won a game in overtime! There is a lot to cover from this series, including Merrimack's ability to play UMass very well, Taylor Makar's fantastic start to the season, how the goalie situation is shaping up, and much more.
2022-10-301h 03High Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 41: Series Preview - 10/28/22 vs. and 10/29/22 @ MerrimackUMass Hockey is fresh off back to back sweeps as they head into a home and home series with Merrimack! Cameron and Evin get you ready for the first Hockey East action of the season against a team who surprised many last year. Find out their keys to victory as UMass looks to break out the brooms for a third straight weekend!
2022-10-2828 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 40: Series Recap - 10/21/22 and 10/22/22 vs. Union (14 GOAL WEEKEND)#6 UMass has just swept Union by a combined score of 14-1, and Cameron and Evin are here to talk all about it! They go in depth on each of the 14 goals, discuss some of the standout players they are seeing so far, and talk about the answers this team has found to a bunch of preseason question marks. The vibes couldn't be any more immaculate than they are right now in Amherst!
2022-10-231h 08High Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 39: Series Preview - 10/21/22 and 10/22/22 vs. UnionThe five game homestand roles on as UMass takes on Union in a two game weekend series at Mullins Center! After sweeping #1 Denver last weekend, the boys look to break out the brooms once again! Cameron and Evin break down everything you need to get ready for these games.
2022-10-2118 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 38: Game Recap - 10/15/22 vs. #1 Denver (UMASS SWEEPS #1)UMass Hockey has just swept the number one team in the nation and the defending National Champions in their home opening series! Cameron and Evin recap everything from game two of the series, and the implications it has on this team and the rest of the season! For more coverage of the game one 4-2 victory, head over to the game recap in Episode 38.
2022-10-1644 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 37: Game Recap - 10/14/22 vs. #1 Denver (#1 HAS FALLEN)In UMass Hockey's highly anticipated home opener face-off, they knocked off defending National Champions, and number one team in the nation, the Denver Pioneers 4-2! Cameron and Evin recap the awesome win in an impromptu game recap episode. The boys couldn't hold in their thoughts on this one and had to get them out to you right away!
2022-10-1540 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 36: Series Preview - 10/14/22 and 10/15/22 vs. #1 DenverThe defending National Champions, and number one team in the nation, Denver Pioneers head to Amherst for a home opening weekend series for the ages! Cameron and Evin get you ready for this awesome match up of the last two National Champions, and what to expect as a young Minutemen team takes their shot against the champs.
2022-10-1424 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 35: Arena Review - MassMutual Center (AIC)Cameron and Evin continue their arena review series with the MassMutual Center in Springfield, MA, home to the AIC Yellow Jackets! Hear everything they have to say about this arena as they rate it in five categories. They also include their thoughts on the somewhat new MGM Springfield casino just next door!
2022-10-1322 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 34: Game Recap - 10/8/22 @ AIC (Opening Night Draw)The 2022-23 UMass Hockey season has finally begun, and the boys finished in a 2-2 tie with AIC on Opening Night. Cameron and Evin recap everything about this game, give out their awards, and look forward to next weekend's massive series against the reigning Nationals Champions, Denver!
2022-10-0936 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 33: Game Preview - 10/8/22 @ AICCameron and Evin get you ready for Opening Night of the 2022-23 UMass Hockey season! They discuss all the turnover for both UMass and AIC this offseason, the strange goaltending situations, and what to expect for a night of hockey at the MassMutual Center in Springfield!
2022-10-0718 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 32: 2022-23 Season PreviewWe are just days away from the start of another UMass Hockey season, and Cameron and Evin are talking all about it! The boys cover a large variety of topics about the upcoming season, including the exhibition game versus Sacred Heart, injuries, retired number news, the preseason polls, and their preseason superlative predictions. Also make sure you tune into Episode 30, in which Cameron and Evin detail the entire 2022-23 schedule and what to expect this year! Get yourself pumped up for some UMass Hockey with us!
2022-10-061h 20High Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 31: John LeonardCameron and Evin sat down with Amherst native and UMass Hockey legend John Leonard to talk all things UMass hockey, and a little bit about his time in the pros! They discuss some behind the scenes UMass moments, John's NHL draft story, what it's like making the transition from UMass to the pros, and more!
2022-09-2230 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 30: 2022-23 Schedule PreviewCameron and Evin break down the entire 2022-23 UMass Hockey schedule! They go game by game to discuss how teams will match up with UMass, and have conversations about special events, Hockey East expectations, and more!
2022-09-011h 13High Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 29: Coach Greg CarvelThe High Character guys sat down with UMass Hockey Head Coach Greg Carvel to talk all things #NewMass! They discuss Coach Carvel's first moments as the UMass Coach, former championship winning teams and players, and the pros and cons to this year's young roster. You don't want to miss this conversations with one of the country's best coaches!Credit to Rick Guzzo for the awesome intro music.
2022-08-2242 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 28: WE'RE BACK + #NewMass NewcomersCameron and Evin are BACK and pumped to start talking about the 2022-23 UMass Hockey season! In this episode, they discuss what they've been up to over the summer, and introduce all the newcomers to the program. There are 8 freshmen, 4 transfers, and 3 new coaches, so there is a lot to discuss!
2022-08-0952 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 27: NCAA Regional Semifinal Recap (The Season is Over)Cameron and Evin recap UMass Hockey's wild overtime loss to Minnesota in the NCAA Regional Semifinal game. Find out what they have to say about this game, this season as a whole, the senior class, and the direction of the podcast going forward.
2022-03-2641 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 26: NCAA Regional Semifinal PreviewIn this episode, Cameron and Evin preview UMass Hockey's upcoming NCAA Regional Semifinal game against the 2 seed Minnesota! Find out what they think is working right for UMass at this point in the season, what could be improved upon, and what aspects of Minnesota's game could possibly be exploited by the right game plan.
2022-03-2424 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 25: UMass Hockey's Postseason HistoryTo celebrate UMass playing in the national tournament this week, Cameron and Evin take you back through UMass Hockey's postseason history! Although there wasn't much postseason history before Coach Carvel's tenure, the recent history they have been writing is as impressive as it gets!
2022-03-2347 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 24: 2022 HOCKEY EAST CHAMPIONSUMass is your 2022 Hockey East Champion, and we are here to talk all about it! Cameron and Evin recap UMass' 2-1 Championship winning performance against UConn! They touch on the goals from Bobby and Bohlinger, the stellar play from Murray and the team as a whole, and the emotional experience of playoff overtimes. What a night it was at the TD Garden!
2022-03-2043 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 23: Hockey East Semifinal Recap and Championship PreviewCameron and Evin recap UMass' scrappy 3-1 win over UMass Lowell in the Hockey East Semifinal at TD Garden, and what went right for the Minutemen that led them to advancing. They also. look towards Saturday's championship game versus UConn, and discuss what it will take to knock off a Huskies team that is fighting for their season to continue.
2022-03-1942 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 22: Hockey East Semifinal PreviewCameron and Evin preview the upcoming Hockey East Semifinal game against UMass Lowell at the TD Garden! They discuss the previous three games between these two squads, the impressive goaltending matchup, and the excitement of playing a playoff game at a neutral site.
2022-03-1721 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 21: Jake GaudetCameron and Evin sat down with former Minutemen captain and 2021 National Champion Jake Gaudet to talk all things UMass! Jake had some awesome insights on himself, Coach Carvel, and the team as a whole during his four years with the program. This is our first of hopefully many player interviews we'll have on High Character, and we're so pumped it got to be Jake!
2022-03-1628 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 20: Hockey East Quarterfinal Recap (Murray Magic)Cameron and Evin breakdown UMass' Hockey East Quarterfinal win vs. Providence! They talk about the defining moments of the win, including an absolutely stellar performance by Matt Murray! They also discuss the other Hockey East Quarterfinal outcomes with a look towards next weekend's semifinals at the Garden.
2022-03-1338 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 19: Hockey East Quarterfinal PreviewCameron and Evin preview UMass' first postseason game of the year vs. Providence! Find out their keys to the game and what they think it will take for UMass to move on the the semifinals at the Garden!
2022-03-1126 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 18: Arena Review - Conte Forum (Boston College)Cameron and Evin sit down to review Conte Forum, home of the Boston College Eagles! Find out why they both think this arena is on a far end of the spectrum compared to the previous three reviews.
2022-03-0924 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 17: Series Recap - 3/4/22 @ and 3/5/22 vs. BC (Worst Possible Weekend)Cameron and Evin recap the brutal weekend series with BC, where the hopes of a Hockey East Regular Season Championship were washed away.
2022-03-0650 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 16: Series Preview - 3/4/22 @ and 3/5/22 vs. BCCameron and Evin preview the last series of the regular season, a home and home vs. rival BC! Find out what the boys have to say about the hockey, as well as the UMass fan takeover of Conte Forum and the senior night festivities at Mullins!
2022-03-0325 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 15: Arena Review - Gutterson Fieldhouse (Vermont)Cameron and Evin give their thoughts about Gutterson Fieldhouse, home of the Vermont Catamounts! They talk about The Gut's unique features, the fantastic surrounding area, and how their ratings might change if the Vermont hockey team was having a better season.
2022-03-0228 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 14: Series Recap - 2/25/22 and 2/26/22 @ Vermont (Burlington Blowouts)Cameron and Evin recap UMass' tremendous series vs. Vermont up in Burlington! Listen to what the boys have to say about all 13 UMass goals, the improvements in special teams play and depth scoring, Philip Lagunov's reunion with UMass, and more!
2022-02-2756 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 13: Series Preview - 2/25/22 and 2/26/22 @ VermontCameron and Evin preview the upcoming weekend series up in Burlington and discuss its playoff seeding implications around Hockey East.
2022-02-2520 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 12: Arena Review - XL Center (UConn)Cameron and Evin review the XL Center in Hartford, home to the UConn Huskies! Find out what they think about the biggest arena in Hockey East, the unreal food selection, and the downfalls of having a home arena away from campus.
2022-02-2328 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 11: Series Recap - 2/18/22 @ and 2/19/22 vs. #20 UConn (Road Teams Prevail in Hard Fought Series Split)Cameron and Evin recap the series split between UMass and UConn! The boys breakdown each game, give out their awards, and discuss whether a not a change may be afoot with the top forward line.
2022-02-2059 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 10: Series Preview - 2/18/22 @ and 2/19/22 vs. #20 UConnCameron and Evin preview the big upcoming home and home series with UConn! Find out what they think UMass' keys to victory are in this series that has massive Hockey East playoff implications.
2022-02-1821 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 9: Eli SlovinCameron and Evin sit down to talk with Eli Slovin, one of the voices of the Mullins Center and known around UMass Twitter as the "Director of Vibes." Hear what Eli has to say about growing up so close to UMass, his role within UMass Athletics, and his love for the hockey program and school as a whole.
2022-02-171h 07High Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 8: Series Recap - 2/11/22 and 2/12/22 vs. Maine (Four Point Effort in Ben Barr's Return to UMass) Cameron and Evin recap the two game series vs. Maine at Mullins! Find out what they had to say about the brutal OT loss, the solid regulation win, and the concerns that this team faces in the last three weeks of the regular season and beyond.
2022-02-1349 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 7: Series Preview - 2/11/22 and 2/12/22 vs. MaineCameron and Evin discuss the upcoming weekend series with Maine, the reunion of former UMass assistant coach Ben Barr, and what changes they want to see from UMass on the defensive side of the puck.
2022-02-1115 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 6: UMass Reindeer Cameron and Evin sit down with UMass Reindeer (Quinn) to talk about the origin of the reindeer, Quinn's quick path to fame in the UMass community, his favorite memories so far with UMass Athletics, and much more!
2022-02-0924 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 5: Series Recap - 2/4/22 and 2/5/22 vs. LIU (UMass Sweeps a New Non-Conference Foe)Cameron and Evin breakdown UMass' weekend sweep of LIU in Amherst! Hear about Bobby T's 5 (!) point game on Friday night, all 9 UMass goals, and what this series means for UMass down the home stretch of the regular season.
2022-02-0642 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 4: Series Preview - 2/4/22 and 2/5/22 vs. LIUCameron and Evin breakdown the upcoming weekend series vs. LIU, what to expect in a late season non-conference matchup, and what might not be such a straightforward goalie decision for UMass.
2022-02-0418 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 3: Arena Review - Tsongas Center (UMass Lowell)Cameron and Evin discuss and review the Tsongas Center in Lowell, Massachusetts, home to the UMass Lowell River Hawks.
2022-02-0226 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 2: Game Recap - 1/30/22 @ #14 Lowell (Massive Come From Behind Road Win)Cameron and Evin breakdown UMass' wild 4-3 victory over Lowell at the Tsongas Center, talk about contributions from some guys who have been doing it all season, and discuss Taylor Makar's awesome return to the lineup.
2022-01-3137 minHigh Character - A UMass Hockey PodcastEpisode 1: Game Recap - 1/28/22 vs. #17 Providence (Winter Storm Bobby [T])Cameron and Evin welcome you to the new podcast, discuss the 2-1 loss to Providence, and share the details of a night that didn't seem like it could get any worse.
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