Looking at sweeps, upsets in mostly non-conference weekend: Season 7 Episode 3

10/22/24 • 35 min

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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.
We recap No. 9 Maine's dramatic sweep of No. 7 Quinnipiac and Augustana's surprising victories over No. 12 Omaha. The discussion includes North Dakota's struggles, Michigan's split series with St. Cloud, and Alaska's surprising win against Notre Dame. Highlights also feature Denver Pioneers' banner-raising ceremony and consecutive wins over Northeastern, Ohio State's strong defensive start, and Western Michigan's offensive prowess. Robert Morris' sweep over Miami and the comparative performance of conferences like Atlantic Hockey and Big Ten are also analyzed, underscoring the competitive and unpredictable nature of the season.
Times are approximate:
00:00 Introduction and Hosts
00:32 Maine vs. Quinnipiac Recap
04:00 Augustana's Impressive Start
06:08 Minnesota State vs. North Dakota
09:24 Michigan vs. St. Cloud Series
11:42 Alaska's Upset Over Notre Dame
13:45 Challenges for Alaska and Independent Teams
17:05 Challenges of Alaska Trips
18:40 Denver Pioneers' Banner Raising
20:31 The Difficulty of Sweeping Series
24:57 Ohio State's Impressive Start
28:02 Western Michigan's Strong Performance
30:27 Robert Morris' Successful Weekend
34:15 Conference Performance and Wrap-Up

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A great BC/Michigan State series at Munn, the Icebreaker, an upset win for Lindenwood: Season 7 Episode 2

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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.
In this episode, we start with the top-billed Boston College vs. Michigan State series, Omaha's icebreaker victory in Las Vegas and disappointing attendance. Other notable performances included Michigan's series at Arizona State, which included a humorous social media exchange.
We also look at surprise victories like Lindenwood's over Wisconsin, Merrimack's bounce-back win against Minnesota State, and we touch on teams with strong starts like Notre Dame, Ohio State, and St. Cloud State.
A discussion on rule changes surrounding face-offs and major or minor penalties concludes the episode.
Times are approximate:
00:15 Introduction and Hosts
00:25 Boston College vs. Michigan State Recap
05:04 Omaha's Icebreaker Win in Las Vegas
12:08 Michigan vs. Arizona State Highlights
21:00 Biggest Upsets and Disappointments
27:00 Early Season Successes
33:52 Officiating Changes and Challenges
37:43 Conclusion and Sign-Off

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Denver sweeps, BC comes from behind, North Dakota splits with BU: Season 7 Episode 4

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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.
They discuss Denver's impressive 6-0 start and dominant performance over Wisconsin, raising concerns about the Badgers' ability to recover. Boston College's comeback victory over Western Michigan, driven by standout players Ryan Leonard and Gabe Perreault, is highlighted, along with the increasing fan engagement under coach Greg Brown.
The episode also reviews key performances by Ohio State, Maine, and Long Island University, noting Denver's persistence. The challenges faced by independent teams in scheduling are also covered. Additionally, the hosts provide analysis on the performance of various NCAA hockey conferences in non-conference play, predicting potential NCAA tournament bids and the significance of non-conference records.
Times are approximate:
00:15 Introduction and hosts
00:27 Denver's dominance and Wisconsin's struggles
02:48 Upcoming challenges for Denver
08:32 Boston College's comeback victory
14:56 North Dakota vs. Boston University
17:39 Maine's win, tie at Northeastern
21:37 Fact-checking
21:49 LIU's first win over a Big Ten team
25:48 Ohio State's unexpected success
29:21 Big Ten Teams on the Rise
32:32 Analyzing Non-Conference Records
37:32 The Struggles of independent teams
42:03 Concluding Thoughts and Future Predictions