Ep.2 The Jarrod Thomas Show Podcast (FT UND Athletic director Bill Chaves)

Show Notes

NCHC TV Contract:

 

The National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) has a current TV deal with CBS Sports Network and has announced its television schedule for the second half of the 2024-25 season, including all three NCHC Frozen Faceoff games. This indicates

a current partnership, but a new deal for the future has not yet been finalized

 

Current TV Schedule: CBS Sports Network will broadcast NCHC games, including the Frozen Faceoff, for the rest of the 2024-25 season. 

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• Future Deal Status: While a current agreement exists, the details of a new TV deal for the future have not been finalized. 
   
• Frozen Faceoff: The NCHC Frozen Faceoff games will be televised on CBS Sports Network. 

Western Michigan won a National Championship without NIL Money:

 

https://987thegrand.com/wmu-hockey-nil-fact-2025/

 

Other NIL Conversation:

 

https://1883collective.com/

 

Brad Berry Dismissel:

 

https://fightinghawks.com/news/2025/3/23/mens-hockey-north-dakota-athletics-announces-change-in-hockey-leadership.aspx

 

Additional Coaching Changes:

 

https://fightinghawks.com/news/2024/12/17/football-fighting-hawks-announce-four-additions-to-2025-staff.aspx

Fighting Hawks announce four additions to 2025 staff - University of North Dakota Athletics

Story Links GRAND FORKS, N.D. – University of North Dakota head football coach Eric Schmidt announced the additions of Shawn Kostich, Donnell Kirkwood Jr., Trevor Olson and Travis Stepps to the 2025 Fighting Hawks staff on Tuesday. "This is a combination of guys who are expert teachers that first and foremost is what I believe we need," said Coach Schmidt.

fightinghawks.com

https://fightinghawks.com/news/2025/3/24/womens-basketball-mallory-bernhard-to-step-down-dennis-hutter-named-next-head-coach.aspx