Jim Connelly
Welcome back to Bracketology. Between now and March 22 — Selection Sunday for the men’s Division I NCAA Ice Hockey Championship — we’ll provide in this space an up-to-date prediction of the 16-team NCAA field, seeded into regionals according to the guidelines set out by the NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Committee. As always, … Read more
UPON FURTHER REVIEW PODCAST: Is Penn State is “for real,” including resumé, identity, goaltending tandem, and matching up against different styles of play.
Each week during the season, we look at the big events and big games around Division I men’s college hockey in Tuesday Morning Quarterback. JIM: Paula, I am very excited to tackle TMQ with you this week because right now the Big Ten is on my mind. I got to watch a lot of the … Read more
PODCAST: Penn State, Michigan State, Providence, Western Michigan, St. Thomas, and Cornell swept while UConn won a second straight Connecticut Ice title.
BRACKETOLOGY XTRA: We discuss USCHO’s latest bracketology as a key shift in a regional 4th seed looks to improve attendance.
Between now and March 22 — men’s D1 Selection Sunday — we’ll provide in this space an up-to-date prediction of the 16-team NCAA field.
UPON FURTHER REVIEW PODCAST: This week is another round of “Buy or Sell” on four propositions.
PODCAST: Michigan State sweeps Wisconsin; CCHA chaos; UMass Lowell-BU fight leads to suspensions; Naurato extends at Michigan; 15-day portal.
It was a B1G weekend in college hockey, especially for Michigan State and Michigan, each of which swept their B1G series.
BRACKETOLOGY XTRA: We discuss USCHO’s latest bracketology as four western No. 1 seeds and pretty good attendance highlight this week’s bracket.
Between now and March 22 Bracketolog will provide up-to-date prediction of the 16-team NCAA field seeded into regional sites.
UPON FURTHER REVIEW PODCAST: We discuss No. 1 Michigan losing star freshman goalie Jack Ivankovic and Providence losing senior starter Philip Svedeback.
PODCAST: Michigan dominates Notre Dame, Minnesota Duluth’s surprising offense, Western Michigan’s resurgence, key wins for Quinnipiac and Providence.
Welcome to an all-new season of Bracketology, USCHO’s weekly attempt to seed the NCAA tournament field based on the NPI.
UPON FURTHER REVIEW PODCAST: We take our periodic look at the NPI, comparing the positions on Dec. 1 to where they stand now.
Each week during the season, we look at the big events and big games around Division I men’s college hockey in Tuesday Morning Quarterback. ED: Among all of the changes in D-I men’s hockey this year — CHL eligibility, more NIL money, and roster caps — there is also a new statistical method to select … Read more
PODCAST: St. Cloud State and Arizona State get boosts from tournament wins, RIT and Army gain upsets, plus a look at U.S.A. and Canada WJC disappointments.
UPON FURTHER REVIEW PODCAST: We look at the impact of elite players at international tournaments and consider if the semester break is too long.
PODCAST: Looking at how college hockey’s elite players have been featured in the IIHF World Junior Championship and the Spengler Cup.
As we’re sure everyone is aware, the annual semester break gave us an opportunity to send college hockey’s best onto the international stage. This year, that’s meant that NCAA talent is competing at the World Juniors and the annual Spengler Cup in Switzerland.