Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.

The spotlight starts on Boston College's sweep over Boston University in a home-and-home series, highlighted by a strange protocol penalty involving BU's goaltender Mikhail Yegorov. The crew also covers Michigan State's dominant weekend against Minnesota, discussing significant outcomes for the Big Ten standings.

They also note UMass Lowell's comeback weekend against Providence and Arizona State's split series with Colorado College. The podcast also highlights UConn's victory in the Connecticut Ice Tournament and Western Michigan's continued dominance. Detailed discussions focus on the implications of recent games for PairWise Rankings and potential tournament placements. The episode also explores the challenges for teams on the bubble and the intense competition within various tiers as the season progresses.

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00:15 Introduction and sponsorship
00:38 BC vs BU: A weekend recap
01:37 Strange Protocol Penalty Incident
03:16 BU's goaltending
05:36 Michigan State's dominant performance
07:00 Big Ten standings and future outlook
08:45 UMass Lowell's Dramatic Weekend
10:40 Providence's Struggles and Upcoming Challenges
12:22 Arizona State vs. Colorado College Thriller
18:51 Western Michigan's Dominance
24:04 Cornell and Dartmouth's Heated Clash
31:15 Pairwise Rankings Analysis
43:30 Wrap-up

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.

They look at Boston College's impressive three-win week leading up to challenging games ahead, Western Michigan's excellent form, and BU's return to form are examined in depth. The analysis extends to the disappointing weekend for Providence and the need for a quick recovery. They also touch on Minnesota State’s prospects, Arizona State’s climb, and the Cinderella story of Stonehill's upset win. The episode concludes with a buy-or-sell segment on potential NCAA rule changes, including a fifth-year eligibility discussion and whether a Major Junior player could win next year's Hobey Baker Award.

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00:15 Introduction
01:12 Boston College's impressive week
03:11 Providence's tough weekend
05:19 Western Michigan's winning streak
11:31 Arizona State's surprising success
18:01 UConn's rise in Hockey East
20:51 Stonehill's upset victory
24:35 Historic Weekend for Army hockey
26:38 Celebrating the Army/Air Force rivalry
28:35 Buy or Sell: NCAA tournament predictions
32:19 Debating conference strengths
35:31 Perennial powers in the NCAA tournament
38:37 CHL Players and the Hobey Baker Award
41:29 Fifth Year eligibility?
47:24 Conclusion and wrap-up

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.

They discuss the week's results for the top 20 in the USCHO.com Division I men's ice hockey poll. They highlight the standout performance of Maine, who swept UMass Lowell on the road and solidified their defensive strength; Denver's close wins over Miami, positioning them close to first in the NCHC; and the unexpected struggles of Colorado College and St. Cloud State. The commentary covers key games, impressive individual performances, and the fluctuating standings within conferences. They also delve into the sustainability of Hockey East's dominance in the pairwise rankings and Army's unprecedented 22-goal weekend against Mercyhurst.

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00:15 Introduction and hosts
00:54 Maine's impressive weekend
02:48 Denver's close wins over Miami
06:03 Colorado College's struggles
07:23 BU's offensive surge
09:48 Quinnipiac's winning streak
11:49 UConn's rise in Hockey East
14:29 BC's unusual stumble
17:03 Ohio State's strong season
19:09 St. Cloud state's january drop
20:11 Cornell's setback against Sacred Heart
22:16 Analyzing the PairWise Rankings
23:34 Hockey East's NCAA tournament prospects
26:16 Arizona State's unexpected performance
29:47 Wisconsin's struggles and tournament chances
31:12 Augustana's potential as a spoiler
33:39 ECAC's historical performance in PairWise
37:04 Army's offensive explosion
40:46 Wrapup

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.

They celebrate Team USA's thrilling back-to-back gold medal win at the World Juniors, highlighted by Teddy Stiga's overtime goal. The discussion includes admiration for David Carle's coaching achievements and an analysis of the dominance and future potential of the U.S. team. The trio also covers significant college hockey events including conference upsets, standout performances in holiday tournaments, and dramatic outdoor games at Wrigley Field. They delve into the standings, team dynamics, and potential NCAA tournament entries, offering insights and predictions for the rest of the season.

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00:15 Introduction and hosts
00:26 World Junior Championship recap
00:51 Team USA's key players and moments
02:45 David Carle's coaching legacy
03:37 USA Hockey's Development Success
04:53 Boston College and Boston University contributions
06:06 Finland's performance and turning points
08:00 Broadcast team and analysts
08:55 Modern defensemen in hockey
12:34 Goalies and the bronze medal game
16:42 College hockey upsets and highlights
18:45 Quinnipiac's struggles and ECAC overview
22:20 Hockey East teams on the rise
22:57 Dartmouth and Merrimack: A tale of two teams
23:23 The challenge of maintaining success
24:58 Denver vs. Maine: A defensive battle
28:12 Outdoor hockey at Wrigley Field
34:16 In-Season tournament champions
38:05 Arizona State's impressive run
41:31 UMass Lowell's comeback season
43:53 Wrapping up

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.

They discuss Michigan State's successful weekend against No. 1 Minnesota, likely placing them at the top of the rankings. They also explore North Dakota's turnaround after sweeping St. Cloud State and their challenges to move up in the PairWise Rankings. The episode highlights the intense rivalry between Colorado College and Denver, and praises Wisconsin's performance against Michigan. Additionally, the hosts analyze Hockey East's strong presence within the PairWise Rankings, with seven teams in contention for the NCAA tournament, despite potential cannibalization in the second half of the season.

The hosts discuss the most surprising NCAA hockey teams from the first half of the season, highlighting standout performances from Long Island, Stonehill, Bentley, Lindenwood, and Augustana. They also preview upcoming holiday tournaments, including the Great Lakes Invitational, Kwik Trip Holiday Face Off, Ledyard Bank Classic, Coachella Valley Cactus Cup, and Desert Hockey Classic.

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00:15 Introduction and hosts
00:25 Michigan State vs. Minnesota Recap
02:32 Minnesota's shootout struggles
04:49 North Dakota's comeback
08:05 Colorado College vs. Denver in the Gold Pan
11:27 Wisconsin's resurgence
14:19 Hockey East PairWise dominance
15:30 Biggest surprises of the season
21:37 Upcoming holiday tournaments
32:15 Final thoughts and holiday wishes

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.

Derek speaks about fans at RIT ranking him last among USCHO podcast hosts and the recent U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame dinner in Pittsburgh. The hosts analyze recent game results, with a focus on Michigan State, Wisconsin, Denver, and Minnesota. They commend Minnesota for likely becoming the new No. 1 team and delve into the Big Ten and Hockey East standings. The episode also includes a review of an unexpected game cancellation for AIC due to goalie injuries and the ongoing debate over appropriate roster sizes in college hockey. Finally, they play a segment of "Buy or Sell" regarding conference strengths and NCAA tournament predictions.

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00:15 Introduction and Hosts' Banter
03:15 Weekend game highlights
05:07 Wisconsin's performance
07:30 Denver and Western Michigan recap
10:13 Minnesota's dominance
15:34 Providence and Colorado College
19:51 Other key games
28:46 Roster sizes and discussion of AIC's possible forfeit
39:47 Buy or Sell (or Hold?)
47:03 Conclusion and Sign-off

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.

USCHO Weekend Review: Exciting Tournament Outcomes, Pairwise Analysis, and Key Matchups
They look at two Thanksgiving tournaments with Boston University winning the Friendship Four and UMass Lowell claiming the Adirondack Invitational. The episode also covers significant games from Bemidji, Cornell-Quinnipiac, and Big Ten teams, evaluates current PairWise standings, and speculates on conference representations in the NCAA tournament. The hosts also touch on the implications of new CHL recruitments and upcoming roster regulations from the House vs. NCAA settlement.

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00:15 Introduction and hosts
00:30 BU's Friendship Four victory
03:06 Adirondack Invitational recap
08:14 Michigan State's dominance
09:32 Minnesota's weekend performance
12:06 Michigan vs. Western Michigan
13:46 Cornell vs. Quinnipiac at MSG
17:04 Princeton upsets Ohio State
19:16 Bemidji State's historic wins
23:41 Arizona State's journey in the NCHC
24:38 Travel challenges in college hockey
26:36 Cyber Monday and Pairwise Rankings
28:19 Hockey East Teams in the NCAA Tournament
31:40 NCHC and Big Ten tournament prospects
34:53 ECAC and CCHA Teams' tournament chances
40:01 Atlantic Hockey's tournament bid
41:48 Impact of CHL prospects on college hockey
44:43 Roster Size and House vs. NCAA
46:31 Conclusion and wrap-up

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.

Highlights include Arizona State's surprising sweep of No. 1 Denver, making that the story of the season so far, and the anticipated rise of Michigan State to the top of the USCHO Men's Division I Ice Hockey Poll. They also delve into Michigan's offense but also defensive struggles against Penn State, St. Cloud State's under-the-radar performance, and Western Michigan's strong start. Additionally, the hosts analyze the prospects of teams like Providence, Bentley, and Minnesota State, and preview the Friendship Four tournament in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Times are approximate:

00:15 Introduction and hosts
00:34 Arizona State's stunning sweep of Denver
04:13 Michigan State's rise to No. 1
06:37 Minnesota's case for the top spot
08:38 Boston College's comeback challenges
12:15 Michigan's defensive struggles?
14:29 St. Cloud state's quiet success
18:38 Cornell's early season
21:06 Western Michigan's strong start
24:29 Providence's overtime challenges
27:46 Bentley's impressive shutout streak
31:16 Minnesota State's overlooked success
37:34 College hockey in Northern Ireland
40:30 Connecticut Ice tournament
42:36 Conclusion and wrap-up

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.

No. 1 Denver continues its winning streak, while Boston College faces challenges ahead without their top goaltender on Tuesday. Minnesota splits with Bemidji State, and Michigan State likely rises to No. 2 in the USCHO poll. They look at Dartmouth's win over Cornell, and Colorado College's weekend results at Western Michigan. The discussion shifts to AIC's surprising move to Division II, pondering the implications for the program and college hockey expansion.

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00:15 Introduction and Hosts
00:26 Denver's dominance and North Dakota's struggles
03:18 Boston College's loss at UConn, Fowler suspension
08:51 Minnesota vs. Bemidji State split
12:44 Michigan State's impressive streak
14:53 Dartmouth's surprising performance
16:35 Colorado College and Western Michigan showdown
17:55 NCHC Standings and Team Analysis
21:32 Balancing league schedules: challenges and solutions
26:34 Providence vs. UMass
28:37 Wisconsin's turnaround
31:18 Quinnipiac's prospects at 5-5-0
32:36 AIC's announced drop to D-II
42:24 The broader impact on college hockey
45:22 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.

They delve into Denver's dominant 10-0 start, including their significant wins against nationally-ranked teams. They also discuss Colorado College's continued unbeaten streak and series between Boston College and Maine, swept by BC. They review other key matchups and sweeps in college hockey, highlighting notable performances from teams like Michigan State and Providence, and difficulties for Quinnipiac. The show wraps up with a discussion on the NCAA's decision allowing Major Junior players' eligibility and its potential impact on college hockey recruiting and team dynamics.

Times are approximate:

00:15 Introduction and hosts
00:24 Denver's dominance
06:19 Colorado College's strong start
08:11 Boston College's late comeback vs. Maine
14:01 Other weekend highlights and analysis
18:53 North Dakota's recovery from last weekend
20:56 Michigan State's test for Ohio State
24:57 Minnesota's 3-2, 3-2 (OT) wins over struggling Wisconsin
28:48 Quinnipiac's surprising losses at home
32:14 Major Junior eligibility decision update
41:39 Conclusion and wrap-up

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.

They note weekend sweeps by Michigan and Cornell, Denver's continued dominance, and Minnesota's big six Big Ten points over Penn State. They also take a look at strong starts by Maine, Ohio State, and UMass Lowell, Providence's six-point weekend, and Bentley's sweep of preseason AHA favorite Sacred Heart.

In their second segment, they turn to this week's expected CHL eligibility decision by the NCAA D-I council and its impact.

Times are approximate:

00:15 Introduction and Hosts
00:31 Michigan vs BU Recap
00:57 Michigan's Performance Analysis
03:58 Cornell vs North Dakota Recap
07:56 Denver's Dominance
13:18 Minnesota vs Penn State Recap
17:39 Surprising Starts
20:32 UMass Lowell's Strong Start
22:16 Providence's Six-Point Weekend
23:54 New Hampshire's Struggles
26:09 Bentley's Impressive Sweep
28:11 CHL Eligibility Changes
33:46 Impact on Junior Hockey Leagues
38:24 Recruiting Landscape Shifts
40:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts