Big Red HockeyCast

Welcome to Episode 12 of the Big Red HockeyCast! Hosts Amanda Petersen '25 and Emily Klein '27 recap the ECAC Championship weekend and speak to sophomore forward Georgia Schiff about the team's spot in the NCAA tournament, her beginnings in hockey, and much more! And as always, LET'S GO RED!

Recap (0:11) Sin Bin: (02:29) Slapshot (16:48) [Released March 14th, 2024]

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Welcome to Episode 11 of the Big Red HockeyCast! Hosts Anthony Cespe '26 and newcomer Emily Klein '27 recap the Big Red's series win against Quinnipiac. Tune in to hear about how the team did and the games they have this weekend for the ECAC Championships. And as always, LET'S GO RED!

Recap (0:43) [Released March 8th, 2024]

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Welcome to Episode 10 of the Big Red HockeyCast! Hosts Anthony Cespe '26 and Amanda Petersen '25 interview seniors Izzy Daniel '24, Deanna Fraser '24, and Abby Ruggerio to honor all that they have done for this program. Tune in to hear about the impact the team has had on them, how they've grown in their time at Cornell, and how the team is feeling heading into the ECAC Playoffs. And as always, LET'S GO RED!

Sin Bin (3:45) Slapshot (23:30) [Released February 22rd, 2024]

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Welcome to Episode 9 of the Big Red HockeyCast! Hosts Aakshay Gupta '26 and Amanda Petersen '25 interview sophomore forward Avi Adam '26 and discuss her hockey beginnings, her time in juniors, and much more! And as always, GO BIG RED!

Sin Bin (3:45) Slapshot (19:18) [Released February 8th, 2024]

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Welcome to Episode 8 of the Big Red HockeyCast! Hosts Aakshay Gupta '26 and Amanda Petersen '25 interview freshman forward Karel Prefontaine '27 and discuss her recent success on the team, her time on Team Canada, and much more! And as always, GO BIG RED!

Sin Bin (3:18) Slapshot (18:45) [Released February 1st, 2024]

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Welcome to Episode 7 of the Big Red HockeyCast! On this special alumni episode, Jane McNally '26 and Matthew Small '25 got the chance to speak with Cornell alum and current PWHL New York players Micah Zandee-Hart '20 and Jaime Bourbonnais '20! Tune in to learn more about the exciting play going on in the PWHL, some stories about their time at Cornell, and much more! And as always, LETS GO RED!

Sin Bin (3:23) Slapshot (17:35) [Released January 25th, 2024]

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Welcome to Episode 6 of the Big Red HockeyCast! Hosts Aakshay Gupta '26 and guest host Anthony Cespe '26 interview freshman defender Piper Grober '27 and discuss her adjustment to college living, her time on Team Canada, and much more! And as always, GO BIG RED!

Sin Bin (4:35) Slapshot (16:23) [Released December 7th, 2023]

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Welcome to Episode 5 of the Big Red HockeyCast! On this Thanksgiving special, hosts Matthew Small '25 and Amanda Petersen '25 interview newcomer Katie Chan '25 and discuss her red hot start to the season, her experiences in Ithaca, and much more! And as always, GO BIG RED! (and Happy Thanksgiving!!)

Sin Bin (4:20) Slapshot (10:42) [Released November 23rd, 2023]

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Welcome to Episode 4 of the Big Red HockeyCast! Hosts Matthew Small '25 and Aakshay Gupta '26 interview freshman breakout goalie Annelies Bergmann! Tune in to hear about the team's successful weekend, Annelies' experience with Team USA and much more! And as always, GO BIG RED!

Sin Bin (5:33) Slapshot (18:36) [Released November 13th, 2023]

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Welcome to Episode 3 of the Big Red HockeyCast! Hosts Amanda Petersen '25 and Aakshay Gupta '26 interview the last of the team's captains, Izzy Daniel '24 and discuss the Big Red's successful weekend. Tune in to hear about the team's great form and Izzy's experience on the team! And as always, GO BIG RED!

Sin Bin (3:15) Slapshot (15:40) [Released November 9th, 2023]

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Welcome to Episode 2 of the Big Red HockeyCast! Hosts Angie Sessa '26 and Matthew Small '25 interview one of the team's captains, Rory Guilday '25 and discuss the Big Red's successful weekend. Tune in to hear about the team's great form and Rory's experience on the team! And as always, GO BIG RED!

Sin Bin (3:07) Slapshot (12:40) [Released November 2nd, 2023]

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Welcome to Episode 1 of the Big Red HockeyCast! In the first episode of Season 3, Amanda Petersen '25 and Aakshay Gupta '26 interview one of the team's captains, Ashley Messier '25. Tune in to hear about the team's hot start to the season, Ashley's experience on the team and much more! And as always, GO BIG RED!

Sin Bin (4:35) Slapshot (26:50) [Released October 24th, 2023]

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Welcome to Episode 21 of the Big Red HockeyCast! In the last episode of Season 2, Alex Breitenbach '23 and Aakshay Gupta '26 continue our alumni interviews with special guest Alyssa Gagliardi ‘14. Listen to this episode to hear about her time as captain of the Big Red, her experience in and thoughts on women's pro hockey, why she decided to start coaching, and much more!! Stay until the very end to hear a special sign-off from the graduating seniors of the Big Red HockeyCast team, Alex Breitenbach '23 and Sean Cabrera '23!

Sin Bin (1:06) Slapshot (37:13)  [Released May 24th, 2023]

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Welcome to Episode 20 of the Big Red HockeyCast! In this week's episode, Alex Breitenbach '23 kicks off our slate of alumni interviews with special guest Alison Norton '89. Listen to this episode to hear about growing up in Ithaca, her time as captain, why she chose to become the President of the Cornell Women's Hockey Association, and much more!!

Sin Bin (0:55) Slapshot (32:36)  [Released March 31st, 2023]

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Welcome to Episode 19 of the Big Red HockeyCast! In this week's episode, Alex Breitenbach '23 and Aakshay Gupta '26 look back on the Big Red's incredible season. Join us to relive all the fun and say goodbye to the team's five seniors, captain Gillis Frechette, Kaitlyn Isaac, Paige Kenyon, Elana Zingas, and Ellie Zweber!

[Released March 16th, 2023]

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Welcome to Episode 18 of the Big Red HockeyCast! In this week's episode, Alex Breitenbach '23 and Aakshay Gupta '26 discuss the Big Red's perfect weekend, including a 6-2 against RPI and a 3-1 win over Union! Our special guest this episode is Abby Ruggiero '24. Listen to this episode to hear about the team's preparation for the ECAC playoffs, all things Buffalo, her experience as a producer on the podcast, and much more!!

Sin Bin (4:06) Slapshot (22:37)  [Released February 23rd, 2023]

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Welcome to Episode 17 of the Big Red HockeyCast! This week's episode, Matthew Small '25 and Matthew Furman '24 discuss the Big Red's exciting weekend, including a win 4-2 against Brown and senior night! Our special guest this episode is Kaitlin Jockims '25, aka KJ. Listen to this episode to hear about the atmosphere during senior night, the impact the senior's have had on the team, her pregame routine, and much more!!

Sin Bin (2:14) Slapshot (9:26)  [Released February 9th, 2023]

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Welcome to Episode 16 of the Big Red HockeyCast! This week's episode, Matthew Small '25 and Matthew Furman '24 discuss the Big Red's two losses this weekend and how the team can break the losing streak. Our special guest this episode is Mckenna Van Gelder '26, the forward from Ontario. Listen to this episode to hear her reaction to clinching a spot in the ECAC playoffs, her experience in the U18 World Championship, the GOAT debate, and much more!!

Sin Bin (3:23) Slapshot (12:20)  [Released February 9th, 2023]

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Welcome to Episode 15 of the Big Red HockeyCast! This week's episode, Alex Breitenbach '23 and Zorais Naroo '26 discuss the Big Red's weekend funk against two of our Ivy League rivals, Harvard and Dartmouth. Our special guest this episode is Avi Adam '26, the forward from Nova Scotia. Watch this episode to learn about Avi's freshman year growth, her experience on the gold-medal winning U18 Team Canada, and much more!!

Sin Bin (11:40) Slapshot (31:22)  [Released February 2nd, 2023]

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Welcome to Episode 14 of the Big Red HockeyCast! We are finally back to in-person recordings as we start the Spring Semester and it couldn't have come at a better time! The Big Red took a game against #5 Colgate and also recently beat Syracuse. Alex Breitenbach '23 and Jane McNally '26 are joined by our third straight goalie, Belle Mende '25. Watch this episode to learn about Belle's mentality in the net, her mask's backstory, and much more!!

Sin Bin (5:50) Slapshot (17:18)  [Released January 26th, 2023]

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Welcome to Episode 13 of the Big Red HockeyCast! We are happy to start off the New Year following consecutive wins for Cornell Women's Hockey. In this episode Aakshay Gupta is joined by goalie Deanna Fraser '24. Watch this episode to learn about Fraser's recent shutout, her go-to coffee order, and much more!!

Sin Bin (2:48) Slapshot (21:30)  [Released January 12th, 2023]

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Welcome to Episode 12 of the Big Red HockeyCast! Start the holiday celebrations right by listening to this holiday special episode following the tantalizing series against The Ohio State. In this episode Alex Breitenbach and Aakshay Gupta sit down with former Cornell Women's Ice Hockey goalie Lindsay Browning '22. Watch this episode to learn about Lindsay's post-collegiate life with the PWHPA, her best memories with the Big Red, and much more!! 

Sin Bin (8:19) Slapshot (39:53)  [Released December 23rd, 2022]

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Welcome to Episode 11 of the Big Red HockeyCast! In this episode Alex Breitenbach and Matthew Small sit down with Cornell Women's Ice Hockey Georgia Schiff '26. Watch this episode to learn about Georgia's first season with the Big Red, her take on fishbowl or cage, and much more!! Plus listen in for a preview of this weekend's series against last season's NCAA championship winner -- Ohio State.

Sin Bin (2:25) Slapshot (15:56)  [Released December 15th, 2022]

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Welcome to Episode 10 of the Big Red HockeyCast! In this episode Alex Breitenbach, Angie Sessa, and James LaFever sit down with Cornell Women's Ice Hockey player, Rory Guilday '25. Watch this episode to find out what the Nashville roadtrip was like, yet another funny story from Coach, and much more!!

Sin Bin (1:29) Slapshot Round (13:26)  [Released November 24th, 2022]

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Welcome to Episode 9 of the Big Red HockeyCast! In this episode Alex Breitenbach recaps the teams last two games at the Smashville Women's Collegiate Showcase, a special event that took place over the Thanksgiving break in Nashville, TN. The team faced off against red hot #8 Northeastern and #14 Princeton in two hard fought games, so be sure to listen for an in depth analysis. Additionally we are turning back the time for a special interview segment with gold medalist Micah Zandee-Hart '20, which was recorded earlier this year during the 2022 Winter Olympics. 

Recap (0:11) Interview (9:34) Preview (19:10)  [Released December 1st, 2022]

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Welcome to Episode 8 of the Big Red HockeyCast! In this episode Alex Breitenbach and Aakshay Gupta sit down with Cornell Women's Ice Hockey player, Elana Zingas '23. Watch this episode to find out how all it took was an email to be recruited by Cornell, the team's plans for the upcoming Smashville Invitational, and much more!!

Sin Bin (1:29) Slapshot Round (13:26)  [Released November 24th, 2022]

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Welcome to Episode 7 of Big Red HockeyCast! In this episode Alex Breitenbach and Jane McNally sit down with Cornell Women's Ice Hockey player, Gabbie Rud '25. Watch this episode to find out about last weekends comeback over the Big Green, Gabbie's hockey backstory, her opinions on the midwest, and MUCH more.

Sin Bin (6:21), Slapshot Round (16:51)  [Released November 17th, 2022]

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Welcome to Episode 6 of Big Red HockeyCast! In this episode Alex Breitenbach and Aakshay Gupta sit down with Cornell Women's Ice Hockey player, Paige Kenyon '23. Watch this episode to find out about last weekends sweep against St. Lawrence and Clarkson, the evolution of Paige's game, her favorite type of potato, and MUCH more.

Sin Bin (1:57), Slapshot Round (14:31)  [Released November 10th, 2022]

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Welcome to Episode 5 of Big Red HockeyCast! This episode we were joined by defencemen, Alyssa Regalado. We talked everything from her first collegiate hat trick to the huge win over Princeton last Saturday! Make sure to tune in every Thursday to never miss out on any Big Red action!

Sin Bin (5:00), Slapshot Round (13:45)  [Released November 3rd, 2022]

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Welcome to Episode 4 of Big Red HockeyCast! This episode we talked with Lily Delianedis and Captain Izzy Daniel. We talked everything from how the two first met to how they have since become linemates and best friends. Make sure to tune in every Thursday to never miss out on any Big Red action!

Sin Bin (2:45), Slapshot Round (21:30)  [Released October 27th, 2022]

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Welcome to Episode 3 of the Big Red HockeyCast! This episode we were joined by Captain Ashley Messier! We talked everything from growing up in Saskatchewan to the latest Big Red win over Concordia! Make sure to tune in every Thursday to never miss out on any Big Red action!

Sin Bin (1:40), Slapshot Round (12:30)  [Released October 20th, 2022]

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Welcome to Episode 2 of the Big Red HockeyCast! This episode we were joined by IIHF World Championship Silver Medalist, Rory Guilday! We talked everything from playing in Denmark to the latest Big Red win over McGill. Make sure to tune in every Thursday to never miss out on any Big Red action! 

Sin Bin (1:00), Slapshot Round (12:00)  [Released October 13th, 2022]

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Welcome to Season 2 of the Big Red HockeyCast! This season we are working with the Big Red Women's Hockey Team to bring to you exclusive interviews & analysis each week! This episode we were joined by veteran Gillis Frechette '23 to relive some of the biggest moments of her hockey career! Make sure to tune in every Thursday to never miss out on any Big Red action!

Sin Bin (1:10), Slapshot Round (17:55)

[Released October 6th, 2022]

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In the season finale of the Big Red HockeyCast we sat down with Coach Mike Schafer! We discussed everything from his early playing days to being one win away from 500! Make sure you listen to this special episode hosted by Alex Breitenbach '23 and Sean Cabrera '23! Ciao Ciao For Now!!

[Released May 4th, 2022]

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In this special episode of Big Red HockeyCast we are joined by two Alumni, Alex Rauter and Jared Fiegl! This dynamic duo reunited for our longest but most entertaining episode yet! Relive big moments at MSG and hilarious stories from throughout their years at Cornell, by listening to this episode hosted by Alex Breitenbach '23 and Sean Cabrera '23.

Sin Bin [0:00], Slapshot Round [1:19:00]

[Released April 20th, 2022]

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In this week's HockeyCast, Yanni Kaldis '20 joins us to talk everything from meeting Coach Ben Syer to losing sleep over Malinski's wake up-calls! This special episode is hosted by Alex Breitenbach '23, Michael Farkouh '24, and Sean Cabrera '23.

[Released April 13th, 2022]

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This week Anthony Angello joins HockeyCast to reflect on his journey from Cornell to the NHL! We talk everything from the Harvard Rivalry to dinner with Crosby. Hosted by Alex Breitenbach '23 and Sean Cabrera '23.

[Released April 6th, 2022]

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This week Tristan Mullin '21 joins HockeyCast to share amazing stories from his time with the Big Red! He discusses everything from a special recruiting meal to chewing gum in tape sessions with our hosts Alex Breitenbach '23 and Sean Cabrera '23.

[Released March 30th, 2022]

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This week, Alex Green '20 joins HockeyCast to reflect on his time with the Big Red! He discusses everything from pre-game meals to blocking shots with our hosts, Alex Breitenbach '23 and Sean Cabrera '23.

[Released March 23rd, 2022]

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Quarterfinal Recap [00:00], Intermission Report [30:00], Thank You Seniors! [45:00], Thank You BRHC Team [1:00:00]

After a difficult end to the season for the Big Red, we recap last week's ECAC Quarterfinal series before reliving the amazing achievements of the Seniors during their years on the hill! Make sure to tune into this week's episode hosted by Alex Breitenbach '23 and Sean Cabrera '23.

[Released March 16th, 2022]

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With the bye week coming to a close, Sebastian Dirven '23 joins us in this week's sin bin to talk everything from his first college goal to who on the team speaks the best French. Make sure to tune into this week's episode hosted by Alex Breitenbach '23 and Sean Cabrera '23.

Weekend Recap [0:00], Sin Bin [5:00], Slapshot Round [30:00], Weekend Preview [1:08:30]

[Released March 9th, 2022]

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After an almost perfect weekend on the road, we got to hear Liam Motley's side of the story. Mots broke down his favorite playlists, pranks, and moments with the Big Red over his four years. Make sure to tune into this week's episode hosted by Alex Breitenbach '23 and Sean Cabrera '23.

Weekend Recap [0:00], Sin Bin [18:20], Slapshot Round [47:00], Weekend Preview [1:24:30]

[Released March 2nd, 2022]

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After an emotional Senior's Night where the Big Red slayed the Golden Knights, we talked with Coach Sean Flanagan. As a St. Lawrence University alumnus, but Big Red Coach, Flanagan discussed why Lynah is the best place to play in college hockey! Tune in this week with our hosts Alex Breitenbach '23 and Sean Cabrera '23.

Weekend Recap [0:00], Sin Bin [23:00], Slapshot Round [1:07:00], Weekend Preview [1:29:30]

[Released February 23rd, 2022]

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This week we talked with Nate McDonald '22 who broke down the best moments of his career in this week's Sin Bin! We discussed everything from his dad winning the 50/50 at Lynah to having the chance to meet the legend Ken Dryden. Make sure to check out this week's episode hosted by Alex Breitenbach '23 and Sean Cabrera '23.

Weekend Recap [0:00], Sin Bin [14:30], Slapshot Round [53:30], Weekend Preview [1:43:30]

[Released February 16th, 2022]

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Last week we sat down with former Big Red captain, Morgan Barron '21. We discussed everything from the New York Rangers to delicious donairs. Make sure to check out this week's episode hosted by Alex Breitenbach '23 and Sean Cabrera '23.

Weekend Recap [0:00], Sin Bin [15:00], Slapshot Round [54:10], Weekend Preview [1:31:00]

[Released February 9th, 2022]

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After a huge win at home against #1 seed Quinnipiac, we got to chat with former Big Red Captain, Jeff Malott '20. We talked everything from UFC to funny teammates, so make sure to listen in to this week's episode hosted by Alex Breitenbach '23 and Sean Cabrera '23.

Weekend Recap [0:00], Sin Bin [16:15], Slapshot Round [45:30], Weekend Preview [1:16:00]

[Released January 26th, 2022]

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After a short weekend, we used the extra time to catch up with the newest Big Red German, Alec McCrea '19! We discussed his entire career and learned some new words along the way. Hosted by Alex Breitenbach '23 and Sean Cabrera '23.

Weekend Recap [0:00], Sin Bin [12:15], Slapshot Round [56:00], Weekend Preview [1:33:00]

[Released January 19th, 2022]

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The long awaited North Dakota series was everything a Big Red fan could want! We talked with the Big Red's biggest supporter, former captain and coach, Topher Scott '08 this week to break it all down! Hosted by Alex Breitenbach '23, Sean Cabrera '23, and Michael Farkouh '24!