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The hosts analyze the impact of recent games, playoff potentials, and side issues like video replay in college hockey.<\/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. A flash sale on tickets is going on through Sunday, February 23. 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