No. 1 Michigan State splits, Minnesota sweeps, proper roster sizes, buy or sell: Season 7 Episode 10

No. 1 Michigan State splits, Minnesota sweeps, proper roster sizes, buy or sell: Season 7 Episode 10

Author: USCHO December 9, 2024 Duration: 46:17
Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.

Derek speaks about fans at RIT ranking him last among USCHO podcast hosts and the recent U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame dinner in Pittsburgh. The hosts analyze recent game results, with a focus on Michigan State, Wisconsin, Denver, and Minnesota. They commend Minnesota for likely becoming the new No. 1 team and delve into the Big Ten and Hockey East standings. The episode also includes a review of an unexpected game cancellation for AIC due to goalie injuries and the ongoing debate over appropriate roster sizes in college hockey. Finally, they play a segment of "Buy or Sell" regarding conference strengths and NCAA tournament predictions.

Times are approximate.

00:15 Introduction and Hosts' Banter
03:15 Weekend game highlights
05:07 Wisconsin's performance
07:30 Denver and Western Michigan recap
10:13 Minnesota's dominance
15:34 Providence and Colorado College
19:51 Other key games
28:46 Roster sizes and discussion of AIC's possible forfeit
39:47 Buy or Sell (or Hold?)
47:03 Conclusion and Sign-off


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Every Monday, when the college hockey season is in full swing, the USCHO Weekend Review arrives to catch you up on everything you might have missed. This isn't just a dry recap of scores; it's a conversation about the stories unfolding on the ice across all divisions. You'll hear analysis of those pivotal weekend series that shifted conference standings, discussions on how the playoff picture is coming into focus, and recognition of the individual players who truly stood out. The podcast also ties in the broader news from the preceding week, providing context to the on-ice action. It's designed for fans who live for the details and the drama of collegiate hockey, offering a concise yet thorough audio briefing to start your week. Produced by USCHO, this is the essential companion for anyone following the fast-paced world of college hockey, delivering informed perspective straight from the heart of the sport. Tune in each week for the insights that go beyond the box score.
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