Arizona State sweep of Denver is part of a volatile week in the top 10: Season 7 Episode 8

Arizona State sweep of Denver is part of a volatile week in the top 10: Season 7 Episode 8

Author: USCHO November 25, 2024 Duration: 41:04
Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.

Highlights include Arizona State's surprising sweep of No. 1 Denver, making that the story of the season so far, and the anticipated rise of Michigan State to the top of the USCHO Men's Division I Ice Hockey Poll. They also delve into Michigan's offense but also defensive struggles against Penn State, St. Cloud State's under-the-radar performance, and Western Michigan's strong start. Additionally, the hosts analyze the prospects of teams like Providence, Bentley, and Minnesota State, and preview the Friendship Four tournament in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Times are approximate:

00:15 Introduction and hosts
00:34 Arizona State's stunning sweep of Denver
04:13 Michigan State's rise to No. 1
06:37 Minnesota's case for the top spot
08:38 Boston College's comeback challenges
12:15 Michigan's defensive struggles?
14:29 St. Cloud state's quiet success
18:38 Cornell's early season
21:06 Western Michigan's strong start
24:29 Providence's overtime challenges
27:46 Bentley's impressive shutout streak
31:16 Minnesota State's overlooked success
37:34 College hockey in Northern Ireland
40:30 Connecticut Ice tournament
42:36 Conclusion and wrap-up



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