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USCHO Edge: Getting difficult to find value in games pitting nationally-ranked ranked teams against each other

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We are four weeks into the USCHO Edge column and I’m beginning to see a trend: for the most part, the oddsmakers are doing a better job at setting lines. Last weekend, four of the five games we handicapped were won by the favorites and the fifth was taken by an even-money (+100) underdog, Notre … Read more

Michigan, St. Cloud State are big favorites while other top games are close: USCHO Edge podcast Season 1 Episode 4

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USCHO Edge hosts Jim Connelly, Dan Rubin, and Ed Trefzger analyze five games among top 20 D-I college hockey teams, looking at money lines and over/under as well as giving an in-depth look at the matchups. We also discuss whether major penalties and high power-play percentages are affecting over/under.

This week’s games:

• No. 1 Minnesota at No. 11 Ohio State

• No. 9 Boston University at No. 18 UMass Lowell

• No. 17 Western Michigan at No. 4 Michigan

• No. 16 Penn State at Wisconsin

• No. 2 St. Cloud State at Bemidji State

This college hockey podcast is sponsored by DCU – Digital Federal Credit Union – at dcu.org.

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This Week in Atlantic Hockey: Even after picking up sweep over Lindenwood, AIC team still ‘a work in progress’

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It was mostly splitsville in Atlantic Hockey last week, with both conference series (Rochester Institute of Technology at Air Force and Sacred Heart at Niagara) ending in splits. In each case, the home team won the first game, with the visitors coming back the next day to get their three points. Mercyhurst and Clarkson also … Read more

That Minnesota-North Dakota weekend, what’s ahead with writers Myers and Schlossman: USCHO Spotlight Season 5 Episode 4

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Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by Jess Myers and Brad Schlossman of The Rink Live to relive last weekend’s Minnesota-North Dakota series and what’s ahead for both teams, plus a look around the NCHC and Big Ten and the rest of D-I men’s college hockey.

This college hockey podcast is sponsored by DCU – Digital Federal Credit Union – at dcu.org.

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This Week in NCHC Hockey: After three years at Colorado College, Cruikshank filling major role, playing top minutes for St. Cloud State

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As he recalls it, on the day he learned current St. Cloud State forward Grant Cruikshank entered the transfer portal ahead of his fifth season of eligibility, Huskies coach Brett Larson met Cruikshank for lunch. Larson had been close to securing Cruikshank’s commitment before, but SCSU came up second to Minnesota after Cruikshank finished a … Read more

This Week in CCHA Hockey: Experienced Bemidji State transfers making impact with Beavers, have ‘all been a joy to coach’

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Few teams lost quite as many impact players over the offseason as Bemidji State. Aside from the Sillinger brothers (Owen and Lukas) – the team’s joint leading goal scorers with 17 apiece – the Beavers also lost a big chunk of their leadership group. Fifth-year senior captain Ethan Somoza – an older, hard-working veteran who … Read more

This Week in Big Ten Hockey: Penn State firing on all cylinders as Nittany Lions finding way back to scoring in bunches

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The college hockey season is a six-month-long debate, but Penn State has already crafted an impressive opening statement. Averaging 5.17 goals per game through their first three series – six games, all wins – with all but three goals coming at even strength, the Nittany Lions are playing hockey that looks a lot more Penn … Read more

This Week in ECAC Hockey: Rensselaer ‘Godfather’ Hallbauer enjoying uber-veteran status in last season of NCAA hockey

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Kyle Hallbauer knows all of the jokes. He’s old enough to remember when the members of One Direction weren’t heading in different directions. He was around when the Titanic sank, but at least THAT was the movie and not real life. His nickname in the locker room is “Grandpa” and the “Godfather.” This past weekend, … Read more

This Week in Hockey East: Surging offense has UConn ranked in top 10 for first time in team history

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When he transferred to Connecticut over the summer, Andrew Lucas knew he was joining a hungry men’s hockey team. The Huskies were coming off a season where they missed an NCAA tournament appearance by one overtime goal. Lucas, meanwhile, was at Vermont, playing well but for a struggling team. The junior forward has been pretty … Read more

Nomination period now open through Dec. 23 for 2023 Hockey Humanitarian Award

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The Hockey Humanitarian Award is presented annually to college hockey’s “finest citizen” and seeks to recognize college hockey players, male or female, who contribute to local and/or global communities in a true humanitarian spirit. Each year, the Hockey Humanitarian Award Foundation receives many submissions from sports information directors and hockey coaches across men’s and women’s … Read more

NCHC suspends Minnesota Duluth’s Howard two games after major cross checking penalty Oct. 22 against Wisconsin

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The NCHC has issued a two-game suspension to Minnesota Duluth freshman forward Isaac Howard, in accordance with the conference’s supplemental discipline policy. The suspension stems from an illegal hit during the Bulldogs game against Wisconsin on Oct. 22 at Amsoil Arena. During last Saturday night’s game, Howard was assessed a major penalty for cross checking … Read more

Epic weekend at Minnesota, big sweeps for St. Cloud, Wisconsin, Denver: Weekend Review Season 5 Episode 5

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Hockey East selects Metcalf, conference races stay hot, PairWise odds: Weekend Review college hockey podcast Season 2 Episode 19

Hosts Jim Connelly, Derek Schooley, and Ed Trefzger look at the games of the past weekend and the news of the week in D-I college hockey.

This podcast is sponsored by DCU – Digital Federal Credit Union – at dcu.org

Topics include:

• Epic weekend series in Minnesota between the Gophers and North Dakota
• St. Cloud State improves to 6-0-0 with a two-game sweep of Minnesota State
• Denver sweeps Providence in regulation and OT
• Wisconsin sweeps Minnesota Duluth as Bulldogs lose four straight
• Big upset in Orono as Maine shocks Quinnipiac on Saturday night, 4-0
• Ivies will get underway this weekend
• Having video is great, but what about a package for all of college hockey?
• COVID is still quietly lingering in the background

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Monday 10: Thrilling North Dakota-Minnesota split highlights weekend slate of top-20 college hockey matchups

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Each week, USCHO.com will pick the top 10 moments from the past weekend in our Monday 10 feature. 1. North Dakota-Minnesota series goes both ways in OT Fans at 3M Arena at Mariucci for either of the North Dakota-Minnesota games this weekend got more than they bargained for, both figuratively and literally. Figuratively because each … Read more

SATURDAY RECAP: No. 1 Minnesota downed in OT by North Dakota, St. Cloud State sweeps No. 2 Minnesota State, Maine upsets No. 3 Quinnipiac

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After losing in overtime Friday night to top-ranked Minnesota, No. 7 North Dakota turned the tables on the Gophers Saturday night. Just a night removed from what many called an instant classic, the sequel proved to be even better for the crowd at 3M Arena at Mariucci as Mark Senden struck 2:21 into overtime to … Read more

Minnesota Duluth’s Kaiser suspended one game by NCHC for high sticking major penalty against Wisconsin

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The NCHC announced Saturday that it has issued a one-game suspension to Minnesota Duluth junior defenseman Wyatt Kaiser, in accordance with the conference’s supplemental discipline policy. The suspension stems from a stick infraction during the Bulldogs’ game against Wisconsin Oct. 21 at Amsoil Arena. During Friday night’s game, Kaiser was assessed a major penalty for … Read more

FRIDAY RECAP: Top-ranked Minnesota rallies late to topple North Dakota, St. Cloud State downs Minnesota State, Denver upends Providence, Fantilli’s hat trick lifts Michigan past Lake Superior State

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Matthew Knies was the overtime hero as No. 1-ranked Minnesota rallied late for a 3-2 overtime victory against No. 7 North Dakota Friday night at 3M Arena at Mariucci. Playing in front of an over-capacity crowd of 10,418, the Gophers tied the game with the goalie pulled when Mason Nevers jumped off the bench and … Read more