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The Bill Chaves Podcast

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University Of North Dakota
Hockey
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UND Athletics
Summit League
UND (university Of North Dakota)
Grand Forks
Football
Friendship Four
Missouri Valley Football Conference
Alerus Center
Hall Of Fame
National Collegiate Hockey Conference
Nashville, United States
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UND
College Hockey Inc
Las Vegas
Champions Ball
Champions Club

Presented by Midco Sports Network. 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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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 fro... more

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 d... more

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 Froz... more

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 ... more

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 opene... more

This week, Bill and Alex spend time with REA GM Jody Hodgson to discuss what to expect on site ahead of Saturday’s NCHC Frozen Faceoff semifinal in Grand Forks (1:13). The hockey talk continues with a recap of UND’s quarterfinal victory over Omaha, f... more

This week, Bill and Alex are joined by UND Track and Field’s Jim Vahrenkamp to preview this weekend’s Summit League Indoor Track and Field Championships and to discuss what goes into hosting the competition (1:18). That’s followed by a look around UN... more

This week, Bill and Alex are joined by new Pride of the North director Josh Gillen to discuss his approach to leading the program, the story behind the infamous skating tuba player at the REA, and the impact a student band can have on events campus-w... more

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Recent Guests

Val Sussex
Former player, coach, color analyst for UND Women's Basketball; Director of the UND Champions Club
University of North Dakota
Episode: Bill Chaves Pod_EP 194
Tim Keener
President of Las Vegas Events
Las Vegas Events
Episode: Bill Chaves Pod_EP 193
Jayson Hajdu
Senior director of communications at College Hockey Inc
College Hockey Inc
Episode: Bill Chaves Pod_EP 192
Jody Hodgson
General Manager, Ralph Engelstad Arena
Ralph Engelstad Arena / University of North Dakota
Episode: Bill Chaves Pod_EP 191
Jim Vahrenkamp
Director of cross-country and track and field at UND
University of North Dakota
Episode: Bill Chaves Pod_EP 190
Josh Gillen
Director of the Pride of the North marching bands at UND
UND Pride of the North
Episode: Bill Chaves Pod_EP 189
Jordan Stevens
Head coach of UND Softball
University of North Dakota
Episode: Bill Chaves Pod_EP 188
Nicole Letofsky
Associate Athletic Director of Marketing and Athletic Communications
University of North Dakota
Episode: Bill Chaves Pod_EP 187
Ty Halpin
NCAA Director of Championships and Alliances, involved with ice hockey rules
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Episode: Bill Chaves Pod_EP 186

Hosts

Bill Chaves
Director of Athletics, University of North Dakota (UND); widely appears as host discussing UND athletics, NCAA governance, and event hosting.
Alex Heinert
Co-host and Midco SN personality; provides analysis, interviews, and behind-the-scenes context for UND athletics and college sports governance.

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Bill Chaves Pod_EP 181
Q: How does the arena balance promotions with the need to keep prices affordable?
Bill and Jody explain holding concession prices steady while adding value-throughput and special promotions to maintain a family-friendly environment during big events.
Bill Chaves Pod_EP 181
Q: What changes are you most excited about this season at the Ralph Englestad Arena?
Jody discusses the new concessions setup, 96 POS locations, cash to non-cash payment adoption, and a focus on delivering a quality fan experience with legacy promotions like theme nights and NIL-funded initiatives.
Bill Chaves Pod_EP 190
Q: What is your role during the broadcast and how will the coverage be structured?
Bill explains he will contribute to the web stream on Midco Sports Plus alongside other Grand Forks alumni, providing commentary and context for the events across both days.
Bill Chaves Pod_EP 188
Q: What are you most excited about for the upcoming season?
Getting the team back on the field and evaluating how the season unfolds; with a lot of returning players and a strong pitching staff, there's optimism about growth, adaptability, and competing across a variety of environments and opponents.
Bill Chaves Pod_EP 188
Q: How has the addition of Albrecht Field changed recruiting and program opportunities for UND softball?
The facility acts as a community asset and a recruiting differentiator, expanding dialogue with prospective athletes and opening doors to regions and programs previously harder to access; it provides a high-quality environment that enhances development and visibility.

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What is The Bill Chaves Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on university athletics, with a heavy emphasis on hockey, particularly at UND, alongside wider intercollegiate issues, event hosting, fundraising, and fan engagement. Episodes typically mix practical athletics administration updates (team performance, season outlooks, scheduling, venue operations) with governance topics (NCAA rules, conference dynamics, NIL, and league realignment), plus occasional forays into cross-sport commentary and light pop-culture sports banter. A distinguishing trait is the recurring focus on event planning and hosting major college championships, often featuring guestsWho lead or oversee those initiatives, along with insiders from marketing, donor relations, and athletic administration. This blend ... more

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