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NCHC picks: Dec. 21

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Matthew and I were a respectable 3-1 last week, only missing the second Denver-Colorado College game. On the year, I am now 46-32-13 (.578), while Matthew is 43-35-13 (.544). We have final series of the first half on the docket, so let’s see how we do. Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 21-22 No. 16 Arizona State at Omaha … Read more

Athletic fellows program breaking ice, building bridges, positive memories at Princeton

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For roughly a quarter-century, the Princeton athletic fellows program has encouraged faculty and staff to involve themselves with the sports teams as far as the NCAA allows. In return, they help student-athletes to balance a demanding double life and make meaningful time for other enriching aspects of college (photo submitted: Cathy Phillips).

2020 IIHF World Junior Championship preview with NHL Network analyst Dave Starman: USCHO Spotlight Season 2 Episode 11

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Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by hockey analyst Dave Starman, who will be on the call for all of the Team USA games on NHL Network, for a preview of the 2020 IIHF World Juniors Championship.

In case you missed it, catch our conversation with USA head coach Scott Sandelin on last week’s episode: https://www.uscho.com/2019/12/10/2020-iihf-world-junior-championship-preview-with-usa-coach-scott-sandelin-uscho-spotlight-season-2-episode-10/

This episode of USCHO Spotlight is sponsored by the 2020 NCAA Frozen Four, April 9 and 11 in Detroit. Visit ncaa.com/frozenfour for tickets.

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Penn State, Notre Dame split; Minnesota State’s streak snapped: Weekend Review podcast Season 2 Episode 11

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As college hockey heads into the semester break, hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger look at the big games of December 13-15, 2019, starting with the Game of the Week, a 3-0 shutout of Penn State by Notre Dame, earning the Fighting Irish a weekend split and a win after six straight losses.

Also in this episode: Northern Michigan snaps Minnesota State’s 10-game winning streak, opening the door for North Dakota as a projected new No. 1; Denver sweeps Colorado College for the first half of the Battle for the Gold Pan; Army gets 5-of-6 points for first place in Atlantic Hockey; Northeastern survives Dartmouth; Clarkson takes 3-of-4 from Michigan Tech; Arizona State and Michigan State split.

Finally, we note the passing of legendary former Minnesota coach Doug Woog.

This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Frozen Four, April 9-11 in Detroit. Visit ncaa.com/frozenfour to get your tickets today.

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Hockey East picks: Dec. 13-14

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As the first half officially comes to an end, there are just two games left on top for Hockey East teams. Jim last week: 7-6-0 Dave last week: 8-5-0 Jim to date: 68-42-16 Dave to date: 73-37-16 Friday, December 13 Merrimack at Union Here are two teams that have struggled throughout the entire first half. … Read more

Pickin’ the Big Ten: Dec. 13-15

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It’s so strange that just last week, Drew Claussen was hoping that your Thanksgiving had been a good one. This week, I’m wishing you a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and a Happy Kwanzaa! These are the last games for Big Ten teams until Ohio State hosts Colgate Dec. 27-28. Drew and I will have a … Read more