Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week. They celebrate Team USA's thrilling back-to-back gold medal win at the World Juniors, highlighted by Teddy Stiga's overtime goal. The discussion includes admiration for David Carle's coaching achievements and an analysis of the dominance and future potential of the U.S. team. The trio also covers significant college hockey events including conference upsets, standout performances in holiday tournaments, and dramatic outdoor games at Wrigley Field. They delve into the standings, team dynamics, and potential NCAA tournament entries, offering insights and predictions for the rest of the season. Times are approximate: 00:15 Introduction and hosts 00:26 World Junior Championship recap 00:51 Team USA's key players and moments 02:45 David Carle's coaching legacy 03:37 USA Hockey's Development Success 04:53 Boston College and Boston University contributions 06:06 Finland's performance and turning points 08:00 Broadcast team and analysts 08:55 Modern defensemen in hockey 12:34 Goalies and the bronze medal game 16:42 College hockey upsets and highlights 18:45 Quinnipiac's struggles and ECAC overview 22:20 Hockey East teams on the rise 22:57 Dartmouth and Merrimack: A tale of two teams 23:23 The challenge of maintaining success 24:58 Denver vs. Maine: A defensive battle 28:12 Outdoor hockey at Wrigley Field 34:16 In-Season tournament champions 38:05 Arizona State's impressive run 41:31 UMass Lowell's comeback season 43:53 Wrapping up Find all of our podcasts at USCHO.com/podcasts
