Watching conference regular-season races, looking at movement along the PairWise bubble: Season 7 Episode 19

02/24/25 • 46 min

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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) with Dan Rubin (@DanRubin12) sitting in for Derek Schooley review games of the weekend and news of the week.
They start with Michigan State's struggles against Penn State and Minnesota's surge in the Big Ten. They highlight the Pairwise implications for teams like Quinnipiac, UMass Lowell, and Penn State, as well as Western Michigan's first regulation loss in the NCHC. The episode also explores the championship races in Hockey East, where Boston College leads, and the ECAC, with Quinnipiac and Clarkson vying for the top spot.
This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Men's Division I Frozen Four, April 10 and 12 in St. Louis. Get your tickets now at ncaa.com/frozenfour
Times are approximate:
00:15 Introduction and sponsorship
00:54 Michigan State's tough weekend
01:16 Big Ten standings and Penn State's rise
06:50 Holy Cross wins a share of AHA
13:05 Minnesota State's CCHA title
16:57 Western Michigan's NCHC challengers
20:38 Hockey East showdown
26:43 ECAC title race
30:13 PairWise Bubble analysis
47:23 Conclusion and sign-off

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Bumps for BC, Western's winning ways, a look at conference regular-season races: Season 7 Episode 18

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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 Boston College's recent struggles, Western Michigan's strong season, and various league updates, including the AHA, Big Ten, CCHA, ECAC, Hockey East, and NCHC. The hosts analyze the impact of recent games, playoff potentials, and side issues like video replay in college hockey.
This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Men's Division I Frozen Four, April 10 and 12 in St. Louis. There's a flash sale going on through Sunday, Feb. 23. Get your tickets now at ncaa.com/frozenfour
Times are approximate:
00:15 Introduction and sponsorship
00:45 Boston College's tough week
05:26 Western Michigan's rise
07:41 Maine vs. New Hampshire: Border Battle
10:38 Ohio State's surprising season
12:30 Wisconsin's struggles
14:37 Quinnipiac's offensive surge
18:47 League standings overview
20:02 Atlantic Hockey America
22:40 Big Ten race
30:13 CCHA Championship race
32:41 ECAC standings
34:35 Hockey East contenders
38:14 NCHC playoff picture
42:15 Conclusion and sign-off

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Three more conference champions crowned, playoffs underway with more this weekend: Season 7 Episode 20

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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.
Three more conferences – Big Ten, ECAC, and NCHC – decided their regular season champions over the weekend. Michigan State and Minnesota share the Big Ten regular season title, Quinnipiac wins the ECAC, and Western Michigan clinches its first-ever NCHC league title. They preview upcoming playoffs and analyze key matches, including potential upsets and standout performances.
This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Men's Division I Frozen Four, April 10 and 12 in St. Louis. Get your tickets now at ncaa.com/frozenfour
Times are approximate:
00:15 Introduction and sponsorship
00:38 Big Ten conference championship drama
03:56 ECAC regular season finale
06:57 NCHC title race and playoff implications
13:43 Hockey East regular season showdown
18:23 Atlantic Hockey playoff action
26:00 Big Ten playoff preview
29:51 CCHA and ECAC playoff previews
36:04 Milestones and well wishes
39:43 Conclusion and sign-off