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Additional discussions cover Ohio State&#8217;s dominance over Notre Dame in the Big Ten, surprising developments in Atlantic Hockey, and potential Hobey Baker Award candidates such as Ryan Leonard, Isaac Howard, and others. The episode also delves into standout goaltenders for the Richter Award, emphasizing the importance of sufficient playing time for award consideration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Men&#8217;s Division I Frozen Four, April 10 and 12 in St. Louis. 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