With the Christmas break upon us, we’ve asked Brad Schlossman to give us his best of the best at the unofficial halfway point of the college hockey season. You’ll hear his midseason choices for the Hobey Baker and Mike Richter Awards, his east and west first-team All-Americans, and his rookie of the year and coach of the year. Disagree with any of his choices? We’d love to hear your picks on social media!

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It’s a packed episode this week, with Brad and Jayson taking a look at the midseason conference leaders as well as a deep dive into some fancy stats. What can be learned from team and individual analytics at this point of the season?

Then the guys take their tour around the country to discuss LIU’s lethal power play, why Air Force could be primed for a second-half surge, recent hits to Minnesota’s forward depth, Minnesota State’s dominant first half, Brett Chorske’s consistency for Colgate, Boston College’s PK run, a pair of first-year NCHC snipers, and tons more!

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Schloss gives his first-hand impressions of a red-hot Bemidji State team that continues to make noise in non-conference play. Then the guys unpack all the news around the country, including grueling road trips, Liam McLinskey and Holy Cross hitting their stride, Michigan State’s dominant start to the season, LSSU standout Connor Milburn, Princeton’s weekend sweep, the depth of Hockey East, a Denver-Western Michigan preview, and more!

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Another unpredictable week in college hockey included a flurry of offense between Michigan-Penn State, Arizona State handing Denver its first losses, Minnesota State’s statement sweep, Pierce Charleson’s big night for Niagara, Aidan Thompson and Brett Chorske extending point streaks, and more.

The guys also talk Bentley’s run of shutouts, the Friendship Four, some juicy non-conference matchups, and Schlossman’s personal line of demarcation when talking PairWise.

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Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) discuss a busy week in the men’s college hockey world, including the news that college hockey is coming to Texas (for one game, at least). Then they go across the nation to talk Governor’s Cup, LIU’s marathon road trip finally nearing its end, Guy Blessing elevating his play for Air Force, an offensive eruption for Wisconsin that might have been inevitable in hindsight, Bemidji State’s non-conference win over Minnesota, a nice story emerging between the pipes for Quinnipiac, UConn trying to build on an OT win over BC, Denver staying undefeated, Western Michigan’s terrific goaltending tandem, and tons more!

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These are busy days in men’s college hockey and Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) are back to break it all down.

First, they discuss Schloss’ latest article taking a look at an NCAA rule unique to college hockey that may or may not under consideration for change.

Then they unpack all the happenings on the ice, including a spate of injuries nationwide, Alaska’s successful run through a gauntlet of a road trip, some expected goals data that may surprise you, Robert Morris’ strong start, a challenging portion of Michigan Tech’s schedule, Dartmouth getting by without its top returning scorer, a compelling UMass-Lowell vs. Vermont matchup, a pair of NCHC juggernauts in the state of Colorado, plus tons more!

Rundown (time stamps approximate due to editing):

• 1:05 – College hockey’s deferred enrollment rule
• 8:15 – AIC’s final year of NCAA Division I hockey
• 11:00 – Schlossman’s thoughts on Minnesota Duluth
• 12:45 – Early-season injuries across the country
• 17:10 – Independents
• 19:55 – Atlantic Hockey
• 23:50 – Big 10
• 28:20 – CCHA
• 31:40 – ECAC Hockey
• 34:20 – Hockey East
• 39:15 – NCHC

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The college hockey landscape shifted in a massive way this week when the NCAA Division I Council voted to make Canadian Hockey League (or major junior) players eligible for NCAA Division I hockey. College Hockey Inc. Executive Director Sean Hogan joins the pod to walk us through the news, its impact on college hockey, the yet-to-be-answered questions, how it affects College Hockey Inc.’s mission, and more. Then Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) joins the show from Duluth to give his thoughts to the rule change, the reactions he’s seeing on either side of the border, where college coaches go from here, how it might impact U.S. junior hockey leagues, and plenty more.

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Happy Halloween! Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) are back for a scary-fun episode and recall some tales from the road before diving into a new treat courtesy of College Hockey News.

The guys then talk show favorites, Boston University’s bounce-back, LIU’s win in South Bend, a resilient Air Force squad, Union’s historic start to the season, unbeaten Ohio State, St. Cloud State’s knack for one-goal wins, and tons more.

Rundown (time stamps approximate due to editing):

• 1:15 – Scary tales from the road
• 5:00 – College hockey TOI leaders
• 8:35 – First-hand impressions of Boston University
• 12:15 – Other takeaways from last weekend
• 27:00 – Upcoming matchups of note

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Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) return with reaction to NHL Central Scouting’s Preliminary Rankings, injury news out of Providence, a massive performance by a Union freshman, Garrett Raboin’s homecoming, offensive fireworks from Maine and Minnesota, plus Schlossman’s takeaways from Minnesota State last weekend, and tons more.

Rundown (time stamps approximate due to editing):

• 4:00 – NHL Central Scouting Preliminary Ranks
• 7:25 – First-hand impressions of Minnesota State
• 10:25 – Headlines from last weekend
• 17:41 – Upcoming matchups of note

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Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) reflects on the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game in Grand Forks, and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) reports back from the Ice Breaker Tournament in Las Vegas.

Then the guys dive into some of the biggest developments from last weekend, including Lindenwood’s benchmark victory, emerging young goaltenders, the importance of Michael Hage’s fast start for Michigan, and Schlossman’s UDFA netminder to watch. They also look ahead to the upcoming weekend, including conference openers in the Big Ten and Hockey East.

Rundown (time stamps approximate due to editing):

• 2:25 – U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game, Ice Breaker Tournament
• 8:55 – Headlines from last weekend
• 23:00 – Upcoming matchups to watch

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We ask Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) to unpack the ongoing CHL-NCAA eligibility story, including where it’s currently at and where it might be heading (and when, for that matter).

Then the guys dive into the start of the men’s college hockey season, including encouraging starts for first-year head coaches, an EBUG sighting at Merrimack, Luke Ashton’s impressive NCAA debut, compelling non-conference matchups, a significant early injury in Duluth, and plenty more.

Come for Brad’s knowledge, stay for the glitch in the 2014-15 lobe of Jayson’s brain.

Rundown (time stamps approximate due to editing):

• 5:00 – CHL players and NCAA eligibility
• 14:30 – Independents
• 17:25 – Atlantic Hockey
• 21:00 – Big Ten
• 23:55 – CCHA
• 29:30 – ECAC Hockey
• 30:36 – Hockey East
• 34:20 – NCHC

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