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This Week in … columns; weekly columns on a league, region or gender-division

This Week In The WCHA: Nov. 22, 2001

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The WCHA’s coaches give thanks; the net is all but empty in Mankato; Minnesota-Duluth gets back to what works; and Alaska-Anchorage looks for that little something at the finish. Todd D. Milewski gathers the facts.

This Week in the CCHA: Nov. 15, 2001

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The CCHA is again talking about the “P” word, as — in the wake of a slow start for the league’s powerhouses — the concept of parity rears its ugly head. Also: some unfamiliar faces crowd the scoring leaders, and the Game of the Week features squads on the upswing. Paula C. Weston emotes.

This Week in Hockey East: Nov. 15, 2001

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Boston University shows it can win the close ones; some one-upsmanship between Northeastern fans and Nolan Schaefer; UMass-Amherst explores different rivalries; and Dave Hendrickson‘s most fiendish trivia question ever is answered — three ways.

This Week in the MAAC: Nov. 15, 2001

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Mercyhurst returns to familiar territory, while Sacred Heart has its up and downs, and Fairfield pulls its colletive hair out after an unusual sweep by American International. Jim Connelly reports.

This Week in the ECAC: Nov. 15, 2001

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In the ever-changing ECAC, Cornell makes an impression with a strong weekend, while preseason favorite Harvard suffers a different kind of loss. Also: the Big Green look to fulfill expectations. Becky Blaeser and Jayson Moy report.

This Week in the ECAC West: Nov. 15, 2001

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Hobart puts the ECAC West on notice; Elmira adjusts its style; Neumann sees a lot of rubber fly its way; and Elmira challenges the defending D-III champions. All that’s fit to print, from the pen of Scott Biggar.

This Week in the SUNYAC: Nov. 15, 2001

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The defending national champions take a break — sort of — from SUNYAC play, including a visit to the Great Northern Shootout. Also: the NCAA takes a hard look at the art of the dive, and might want to consider more carefully enforcing another rule. Ed Trefzger rounds up the week’s news.

This Week In The WCHA: Nov. 15, 2001

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The gloves drop — in a big way — in Duluth; Mankato finds an able replacement for its star in net; is it too late already for CC?; SCSU packs ’em in again; and much more from Todd D. Milewski.

This Week in the CHA: Nov. 15, 2001

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USCHO.com’s weekly College Hockey America coverage returns, courtesy of Geof F. Morris. First up: a review of the year to date, including the fortunes of co-leaders and archrivals Niagara and Alabama-Huntsville.

This Week in the MAAC: Nov. 8, 2001

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In a league known for developing young talent, it’s the goaltenders who stand out this season in the early going. Jim Connelly IDs the underclass powers in net, and congratulates a certain Canisius head coach.

This Week in the SUNYAC: Nov. 8, 2001

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It may be early, but it looks like this edition of the Buffalo State Bengals could be the best-ever. How good is that, anyway? Also: some overzealous Oswego fans make a bad call against Plattsburgh. Ed Trefzger hands out bouquets and brickbats.

This Week in Hockey East: Nov. 8, 2001

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Maine’s Mike Morrison gets his turn in net; teammate Tom Reimann defines “two-way player”; Hockey East cracks down on hitting from behind; the Most Sadistic Trivia Question Ever; and guess who has his own radio show? Dave Hendrickson rounds up the week.

This Week In The WCHA: Nov. 8, 2001

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Denver head coach George Gwozdecky may be nearing a milestone, but you wouldn’t hear it from him; No. 1 St. Cloud and preseason favorite Colorado College head in opposite directions; and Minnesota’s Adam Hauser gets to return a favor. Todd D. Milewski reports.

This Week in the CCHA: Nov. 8, 2001

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Two Is the Loneliest Number Before Nov. 2, the Lake Superior State Lakers had slim — but important — breathing room between themselves and the CCHA basement, and the Ferris State Bulldogs were winless. By the time the Lakers left Big Rapids, the Bulldogs were four points richer and Lake State was alone at the … Read more

This Week in the ECAC: Nov. 1, 2001

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The ECAC kicks off the regular season this weekend — and not a moment too soon, either. First up, nationally-ranked Harvard and Dartmouth test one another’s mettle in an early-season tsunami. Also: Becky Blaeser and Jayson Moy return in the Iron Columnists’ picks contest.