'Til The Rafters Ring Podcast
'Til the Rafters Ring is a podcast focused on University of Maine hockey. Each weekly episode recaps the previous weekend's games and analyzes season trends, while also exploring Maine hockey history and alumni news. The show includes previews of upcoming matchups and interviews with players, coaches, and guests.
Episodes
Episode 24: Breaking Down The '26-27 Black Bears Roster
Timestamps:00:29: Intro / Reacting to the Six Freshmen13:00: Depth at Center19:30: First Line Predictions30:00: Boija the X-Factor46:54: Frozen Apple Incoming! / Outro This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tiltheraftersring.substack.com
Exclusive Interview: Derek Damon
Timestamps:00:29: Intro / Growing up in Bangor13:00: Recruiting to UMaine38:30: Pro Ranks Between America and Europe43:00: Transitioning to Coaching48:56: Early Impressions of this Year’s Freshmen / Outro This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tiltheraftersring.substack.com
2026/27 Season Schedule Release Reaction
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Episode 23: Portalmania
Timestamps:Intro / Nadeau & Djurasevic Depart: 00:28Portalmania: 08:39Turnover the New Norm?: 15:21New Transfer Reactions: 35:32 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tiltheraftersring.substack.com
Episode 22: Season in Review, Boija's Back, & NCAA Predictions
Timestamps:Intro / Season in Review: 00:28Player Awards: 32:40NIL Landscape: 1:07:04Regional Predictions / Outro: 1:23:00 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tiltheraftersring.substack.com
Episode 21: The Road Ends at BC
Timestamps:00:28: Intro / Quick BC Takes18:18: Where is the Barr Now?30:25: Quick HE / Bracket Takes & Outro This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tiltheraftersring.substack.com
Episode 20: Woes in Burlington...Onto the Playoffs
Timestamps:00:28: Intro / UVM Review12:29: Cultural Questions Rear Their Head Again19:12: Finding Consistency in the Net22:41: Hockey East Accolades for Holt & Fowler32:44: BC Preview56:11: Mailbag / Outro This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tiltheraftersring.substack.com
Episode 19: Wrapping Up the Regular Season
Timestamps:Intro / Northeastern Sweep, Four in a Row: 00:28HE Standings Roundup and Playoff Implications: 17:01UVM Preview: 23:11Mailbag / Poirier Situation: 30:33Jersey Advertisements / Outro: 38:17 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tiltheraftersring.substack.com
Episode 18: "Home–and–Home" with the Huskies
Timestamps:00:28: Intro / Merrimack Review07:53: Josh Nadeau’s massive weekend19:05: Brandon Holt’s Impact29:24: Northeastern Preview46:17: Keys to the Weekend / Outro This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tiltheraftersring.substack.com
Episode 17: Previewing The Final Regular Season Homestand
Timestamps:Intro / UConn Review: 00:28How Much Does the Scoreboard Matter from Here?: 07:17Mailbag: 35:20Merrimack Preview / Outro: 51:54 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tiltheraftersring.substack.com
Episode 16: Back at Home Against a Streaking UConn
Timestamps:Intro / Another Loss at BU: 00:28UConn Preview: 41:56Olympic Chit Chat/Outro: 57:58 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tiltheraftersring.substack.com
Episode 15: Gut Check Game at Agganis
Timestamps:Intro / Providence Review: 00:28BU Preview: 35:35Mailbag/Outro: 51:29 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tiltheraftersring.substack.com
Episode 14: Heading Home
Timestamps:Intro / Lowell Review: 00:28Penalty Issues?: 18:49Providence Preview: 44:16Mailbag/Outro: 56:46 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tiltheraftersring.substack.com
Episode 13: Trekking to Tsongas
Timestamps:Intro / Bye Week Reflections: 00:28Hockey East Roundup: 06:12Lowell Preview: 13:37 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tiltheraftersring.substack.com
Episode 12: Bye Week Blues
Timestamps:Intro / Providence Thoughts: 00:28Goaltending Troubles Resume: 31:41What Could the Rest of the Year Look Like?: 44:51What Constitutes a Positive End to the Season?: 50:36 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tiltheraftersring.substack.com
Episode 11: The Push to Providence
Timestamps:Intro / Denver Recap: 00:28Black Bears at the Olympics 34:07Providence Preview: 48:31The Hockey East Gauntlet: 1:00:31 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tiltheraftersring.substack.com
Episode 10: Previewing Denver & New Year's Resolutions
Timestamps:Intro / Quick Recap of Pre-Break Games: 00:28Denver Preview: 03:27Who Will We See in Goal?: 16:47Maine vs. Denver History: 38:39New Year’s Resolutions: 50:57 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tiltheraftersring.substack.com
Episode 9: UNH Post Mortem, Onto Lowell & Lindenwood
Timestamps:Intro / Reality Check Weekend: 00:28Saturday’s lineup changes: 11:49Questions in the Goal Crease: 28:40A Crisis of Culture: 38:02The Path Forward: 1:08:37Lowell / Lindenwood Preview: 1:16:26 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tiltheraftersring.substack.com
Episode 8: UNH Preview, Talking Border Battle History
Timestamps:Intro / What the Rivalry Means: 00:28Favorite Memories vs. UNH: 07:23Previewing this year’s Border Battle: 40:37Predictions / Mailbag: 53:57 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tiltheraftersring.substack.com
Episode 7: Talking Through the BC Split & Assessing the First Third of the Season.
Intro / BC Saturday Takeaways: 00:27Overviewing the Season To Date: 26:49Mailbag: 42:10 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tiltheraftersring.substack.com
Maine 3 Boston College 7: Post-Game Show
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Episode 6: Disappointing Home Split, Looking Ahead to Another Opportunity at Conte
Timestamps:Intro / Big Takeaways from Home Split vs. UVM: 00:28Vermont’s 1-3-1: 20:04Previewing BC: 44:13Mailbag / Outro: 1:00:04 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tiltheraftersring.substack.com
Episode 5: Split On the Road, Heading Home Against the Catamounts
Timestamps: Intro / Big Takeaways from Last Weekend at UMass: 00:28Penalty Struggles Continue: 11:30Previewing UVM: 24:46Mailbag / Outro: 36:49 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tiltheraftersring.substack.com
Episode 4: Wrapping up BU, Big Road Test Take Two
Timestamps:Intro / Final Thoughts from the BU Sweep: 00:30Alumni Roundup: 18:58UMass Preview: 23:24Mailbag / Outro: 41:21 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tiltheraftersring.substack.com
Post-Game Show - November 1st, 2025 - BU 5 Maine 8
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Episode 3: Coach Barr Joins the Show! Colgate Review, BU Preview
Timestamps:Intro / Colgate Takeaways: 00:30Finding Their Identity 14:34Breazeale & Renny Return to Maine: 38:33Coach Barr Guest Appearance: 43:45BU Preview: 53:28Hockey East Expectations: 1:19:55Mailbag / Outro: 1:28:13Disclaimer: We had some technical difficulties during our interview with Coach Barr and had to resort to a lower-quality backup recording. Please bear with us as we continue to deve
Episode 2: We're on to Colgate
TimestampsIntro / Big Takeaways from Quinnipiac Weekend (00:28)Rousseau’s First Big Test (31:27)Bradly Scores a Michigan! (37:19)Colgate Preview (41:10)Is This a Must-Sweep Weekend? (57:27)Mailbag: Does Maine Need a Third Jersey (1:04:15) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tiltheraftersring.substack.com
Episode 1: Maiden Voyage, Holy Cross Weekend Review, QPac Preview
Dmitri and Cameron react to Maine's Opening Weekend sweep of Holy Cross, look ahead to a challenging series at Quinnipiac, discuss recent alumni's progress in the pros, and even get a little Bananas. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tiltheraftersring.substack.com
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