Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week. They discuss the week's results for the top 20 in the USCHO.com Division I men's ice hockey poll. They highlight the standout performance of Maine, who swept UMass Lowell on the road and solidified their defensive strength; Denver's close wins over Miami, positioning them close to first in the NCHC; and the unexpected struggles of Colorado College and St. Cloud State. The commentary covers key games, impressive individual performances, and the fluctuating standings within conferences. They also delve into the sustainability of Hockey East's dominance in the pairwise rankings and Army's unprecedented 22-goal weekend against Mercyhurst. Times are approximate: 00:15 Introduction and hosts 00:54 Maine's impressive weekend 02:48 Denver's close wins over Miami 06:03 Colorado College's struggles 07:23 BU's offensive surge 09:48 Quinnipiac's winning streak 11:49 UConn's rise in Hockey East 14:29 BC's unusual stumble 17:03 Ohio State's strong season 19:09 St. Cloud state's january drop 20:11 Cornell's setback against Sacred Heart 22:16 Analyzing the PairWise Rankings 23:34 Hockey East's NCAA tournament prospects 26:16 Arizona State's unexpected performance 29:47 Wisconsin's struggles and tournament chances 31:12 Augustana's potential as a spoiler 33:39 ECAC's historical performance in PairWise 37:04 Army's offensive explosion 40:46 Wrapup Find all of our podcasts at USCHO.com/podcasts
