<description>On the Season 8 finale of the #ChavesPod, Bill and Alex are joined by Heather Weems of the NCHC for a big-picture conversation on all things college hockey, from age-based eligibility to changes coming to the new-look NCHC (2:49). After an update from the Summit League Outdoor Track and Field Championships and a look at the summer plans around UND Athletics (38:46), it’s a prediction-heavy B-Side (44:17), as the fate of Spurs, Arsenal, and the FIFA World Cup are debated.</description>

On the Season 8 finale of the #ChavesPod, Bill an…

On the Season 8 finale of the #ChavesPod, Bill and Alex are joined by Heather Weems of the NCHC for a big-picture conversation on all things college hockey, from age-based eligibility to changes coming to the new-look NCHC (2:49). After an update from the Summit League Outdoor Track and Field Championships and a look at the summer plans around UND Athletics (38:46), it’s a prediction-heavy B-Side (44:17), as the fate of Spurs, Arsenal, and the FIFA World Cup are debated.

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Bill Chaves Pod_EP 196

<description>This week, Bill and Alex begin the show by addressing the difficult decision to discontinue men’s and women’s tennis at UND (1:29). The two then touch on the UND Champions Ball before checking in with golf, softball, and track and field, as well as dissecting a slew of NCAA news (17:17). To close, it’s a slightly-less melancholy B-Side this week (26:58), as Spurs pull themselves out the relegation zone with only three matches left.</description>

This week, Bill and Alex begin the show by addres…

This week, Bill and Alex begin the show by addressing the difficult decision to discontinue men’s and women’s tennis at UND (1:29). The two then touch on the UND Champions Ball before checking in with golf, softball, and track and field, as well as dissecting a slew of NCAA news (17:17). To close, it’s a slightly-less melancholy B-Side this week (26:58), as Spurs pull themselves out the relegation zone with only three matches left.

Bill Chaves Pod_EP 195

<description>This week, Bill and Alex are joined by the always inspiring Val Sussex of the UND Champions Club to help build the excitement around this Saturday’s Champions Ball and other upcoming alumni and fan events (1:43). The guys then look back over the Frozen Four, football’s spring wrap-up scrimmage, and the drama on the final day of the regular season for men’s tennis (28:45). To close, it’s a sad B-Side this week (42:31), as Spurs and the Red Sox continue to discover new ways to avoid victory.</description>

This week, Bill and Alex are joined by the always…

This week, Bill and Alex are joined by the always inspiring Val Sussex of the UND Champions Club to help build the excitement around this Saturday’s Champions Ball and other upcoming alumni and fan events (1:43). The guys then look back over the Frozen Four, football’s spring wrap-up scrimmage, and the drama on the final day of the regular season for men’s tennis (28:45). To close, it’s a sad B-Side this week (42:31), as Spurs and the Red Sox continue to discover new ways to avoid victory.

Bill Chaves Pod_EP 194

<description>This week, Bill and Alex welcome Tim Keener, the president of Las Vegas Events, to discuss how the 2026 Frozen Four landed in Vegas as well as what traveling fans can expect in and around the big event at T-Mobile Arena (1:33). The guys then discuss NoDak’s standout weekend at the Sioux Falls Regional before talking weather postponements for softball, a push to the finish for tennis, and Fighting Hawks Sports Partnerships’ first step toward potential commercial branding on uniforms and apparel (17:56). On the B-Side (39:17), Spurs put their faith in De Zerbi, while the Red Sox stumble out of the gates.
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This week, Bill and Alex welcome Tim Keener, the …

This week, Bill and Alex welcome Tim Keener, the president of Las Vegas Events, to discuss how the 2026 Frozen Four landed in Vegas as well as what traveling fans can expect in and around the big event at T-Mobile Arena (1:33). The guys then discuss NoDak’s standout weekend at the Sioux Falls Regional before talking weather postponements for softball, a push to the finish for tennis, and Fighting Hawks Sports Partnerships’ first step toward potential commercial branding on uniforms and apparel (17:56). On the B-Side (39:17), Spurs put their faith in De Zerbi, while the Red Sox stumble out of the gates.
 

Bill Chaves Pod_EP 193

<description>This week, Bill and Alex spend time with old friend Jayson Hajdu of College Hockey Inc. to break down the state of college hockey and the upcoming NCAA Tournament (1:10). The guys then chat more hockey before discussing softball’s upcoming home opener, Jadyn Keeler’s latest All-American effort, and football’s start to spring practice (18:38). On the B-Side (43:42), Spurs might be going down, the Red Sox are poised to begin, and March Madness remains undefeated.</description>

This week, Bill and Alex spend time with old frie…

This week, Bill and Alex spend time with old friend Jayson Hajdu of College Hockey Inc. to break down the state of college hockey and the upcoming NCAA Tournament (1:10). The guys then chat more hockey before discussing softball’s upcoming home opener, Jadyn Keeler’s latest All-American effort, and football’s start to spring practice (18:38). On the B-Side (43:42), Spurs might be going down, the Red Sox are poised to begin, and March Madness remains undefeated.

Bill Chaves Pod_EP 192

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University of North Dakota Director of Athletics Bill Chaves and MidcoSN's Alex Heinert sit down every week and discuss the latest with UND Athletics, intercollegiate issues, as well as some good ol’ fashioned sports talk.

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