TMQ: How much should we put into strong starts for teams and individuals?
Omaha and Quinnipiac are both 6-0 and both feature players near the top of the goal-scoring rankings.
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TMQ: Once again, NCHC, Hockey East standing out early
The NCHC went 11-2-1 in nonconference play last weekend, while Hockey East has gone 5-2-2 against NCHC teams so far in 2015-16.
TMQ: Who’s No. 1? Take your pick this early in the season
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.
TMQ: Navigating the regionals aftermath, and a friendly wager on the Frozen Four
The two national semifinals are polar opposites in terms of the pedigrees of the teams involved.
TMQ: A wide-open NCAA tournament field shows some vulnerable No. 1 seeds
Jim Connelly and Matthew Semisch see the chance for some upsets in the regionals in this week’s Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Beyond the trophy, St. Cloud State has most to play for at NCHC’s Frozen Faceoff
The Huskies are the only team in the field not yet secure of an NCAA tournament spot entering the semifinals.
TMQ: It’s the season of the NCHC, but let’s not go too far
The league could get six of its eight teams in the NCAA tournament, but Jim Connelly warns Matthew Semisch about overemphasizing this season’s accomplishments.
TMQ: Working overtime (and then some), a compelling Big Ten finish and ranking the upsets
Niagara was last in the PairWise Rankings until it beat Holy Cross in a best-of-three Atlantic Hockey series.
TMQ: Perilous playoff paths, defense vs. offense and Hobey’s freshman bias
Which of the Eastern leagues’ regular season champions will have the toughest road to a playoff title?
TMQ: Appreciating Quinnipiac, assessing the top coaches and picking dark horses
The Bobcats clinched at least a share of the ECAC Hockey title and the No. 1 playoff seed.
TMQ: No dominant team means NCAA tournament should be open season
In Tuesday Morning Quarterback: Even the best teams in college hockey right now aren’t much better than a team that might qualify for the NCAA tournament as a 15 or 16 overall seed.
TMQ: For Harvard and UMass-Lowell, how long can the struggles stretch?
The Crimson and the River Hawks are both are 2-7 in their last nine games.
TMQ: Let’s just call the top three teams Nos. 1A, 1B and 1C
Minnesota State, North Dakota and Boston University have proven to be the three teams in the mix for the top spot.
TMQ: Another change at No. 1, while the preseason favorite disappears from the rankings
North Dakota took over the top spot after Minnesota State stumbled. Minnesota, meanwhile, is out of the rankings for the first time in nearly four years.
TMQ: WCHA, NCHC dominate top of PairWise; are they the two best conferences?
The two leagues combine for the top six spots in the PairWise Rankings, with Minnesota State leading the way.
TMQ: On stumbles, milestones and new faces in Bracketology
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.
TMQ: Holiday story lines, second-half turnarounds and World Juniors disappointment
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.
TMQ: Examining the first half’s balance of power in college hockey
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.
TMQ: No more surprises when it comes to Harvard’s success this season
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.
TMQ: Finding the beauty in no one dominant team stepping forward
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.