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Bracketology: What teams are in the NCAA tournament, what teams are not with men’s college hockey playoffs starting

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We promised it last week, that in this week’s Bracketology, Jayson and I would try to find some sort of agreement on a field, just like being on the NCAA committee.

If we’re able to do that (spoiler: we’re not), we’ll attempt to put together what we think the regionals should look like.

ECAC Hockey commissioner Steve Hagwell on this season, NCAA tournament, 2020-21 overtime: USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast Season 3 Episode 15

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A conversation with incoming Hockey East commissioner Steve Metcalf: USCHO Spotlight college hockey podcast season 2 episode 20

No men’s D-I hockey conference was more impacted by COVID-19 than ECAC Hockey, which saw eight of its 12 teams elect not to play this season.

Commissioner Steve Hagwell joins hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger for a wide-ranging discussion, including how the remaining four teams have adapted, what short- and long-term outcomes there may be from pandemic protocols and student-athlete transfers, about the 2020-21 overtime changes, room for future growth of college hockey, and his conference’s NCAA bid prospects.

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Niagara opens men’s college hockey postseason with a come-from-behind, 3-2 win over Mercyhurst to advance to AHA quarterfinals

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Walker Sommer’s goal with 4:07 remaining in regulation completed a comeback from 2-0 down as Niagara advanced to the Atlantic Hockey quarterfinals with a 3-2 victory over Mercyhurst. NIAGARA WINS!!! Walker Sommer scores the game-winner to send the Purple Eagles to the @Atlantic_Hockey quarterfinals!#uncommon pic.twitter.com/HvDNkfhknT — Niagara University Men's Hockey (@NiagaraMHKY) March 9, 2021 In … Read more

Wisconsin goes worst to first; who are locks for the NCAAs (and who could spoil): Weekend Review college hockey podcast Season 3 Episode 16

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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 and Ed Trefzger look back at the weekend’s games and the week’s news, including:

• Wisconsin sweeps Michigan State to clinch the Big Ten regular-season title and goes from worst to first;

• Boston College downs Northeastern to take Hockey East’s top seed, while Boston University clinches second;

• St. Cloud will face Colorado College in the NCHC Frozen Faceoff after defeating Minnesota Duluth (who gets Western Michigan);

• Holy Cross and Merrimack see their seasons end due to COVID-19 protocols;

• Atlantic Hockey starts its playoffs;

• For some, women’s seedings cause concern for men’s tournament selections;

• Plus, who are the locks and near locks for the NCAA tournament – and who could spoil?

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Atlantic Hockey Picks: March 8-9

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At A Glance: Last week’s record: 3-1 Overall Record: 69-34-2   This Week’s Picks*: *All games are subject to change. Atlantic Hockey Tournament First Round (single elimination) Monday, March 8 Niagara at Mercyhurst Dan: There’s something about this matchup I don’t like for Mercyhurst, especially in a single-elimination game. Plus a team that plays with … Read more