BRACKETOLOGY XTRA PODCAST: Three Hockey East teams in the bracket reduces chaos
BRACKETOLOGY XTRA: We discuss USCHO’s latest bracketology as Hockey East’s three participants this week makes the bracket easier to create.
Jim Connelly
UPON FURTHER REVIEW: Is Penn State for real?
UPON FURTHER REVIEW PODCAST: Is Penn State is “for real,” including resumé, identity, goaltending tandem, and matching up against different styles of play.
TMQ: Penn State is rolling — but can B1G really win it all?
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
WEEKEND REVIEW: Weekend sweeps propel hot teams up NPI, league standings
PODCAST: Penn State, Michigan State, Providence, Western Michigan, St. Thomas, and Cornell swept while UConn won a second straight Connecticut Ice title.
BRACKETOLOGY XTRA PODCAST: When does shifting brackets for attendance make sense?
BRACKETOLOGY XTRA: We discuss USCHO’s latest bracketology as a key shift in a regional 4th seed looks to improve attendance.
BRACKETOLOGY: Shifting teams necessary to protect 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: Let’s play college hockey ‘Buy or Sell’ round two
UPON FURTHER REVIEW PODCAST: This week is another round of “Buy or Sell” on four propositions.
WEEKEND REVIEW: Michigan State has a statement weekend, fists fly in Hockey East, 15-day portal
PODCAST: Michigan State sweeps Wisconsin; CCHA chaos; UMass Lowell-BU fight leads to suspensions; Naurato extends at Michigan; 15-day portal.
MONDAY 10: B1G weekends for Michigan St., Michigan
It was a B1G weekend in college hockey, especially for Michigan State and Michigan, each of which swept their B1G series.
BRACKETOLOGY XTRA PODCAST: Four western No. 1 seeds, good attendance in this week’s bracket
BRACKETOLOGY XTRA: We discuss USCHO’s latest bracketology as four western No. 1 seeds and pretty good attendance highlight this week’s bracket.
BRACKETOLOGY: All eyes on attendance when building brackets
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: How do you respond when you lose your top goalie?
UPON FURTHER REVIEW PODCAST: We discuss No. 1 Michigan losing star freshman goalie Jack Ivankovic and Providence losing senior starter Philip Svedeback.
WEEKEND REVIEW: Michigan, Minnesota Duluth, Western Michigan, Providence among big weekends
PODCAST: Michigan dominates Notre Dame, Minnesota Duluth’s surprising offense, Western Michigan’s resurgence, key wins for Quinnipiac and Providence.
Bracketology: First crack at predicting the NCAA field
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: Comparing positions in the NPI from Dec. 1 to now
UPON FURTHER REVIEW PODCAST: We take our periodic look at the NPI, comparing the positions on Dec. 1 to where they stand now.
TMQ: NPI, and with it postseason scenarios, crystalize
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
WEEKEND REVIEW: St. Cloud, Arizona State take tournament titles, WJC recap
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: Players leaving for the WJC or Spengler Cup in a long semester break
UPON FURTHER REVIEW PODCAST: We look at the impact of elite players at international tournaments and consider if the semester break is too long.
WEEKEND REVIEW: College hockey players on the big stage at WJC, Spengler Cup
PODCAST: Looking at how college hockey’s elite players have been featured in the IIHF World Junior Championship and the Spengler Cup.
TMQ: Late December means plenty of hockey with World Juniors, Spengler Cup, holiday tournaments
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.