Playoff upsets, next round previews, does a PairWise bubble really exist? Season 7 Episode 21

Playoff upsets, next round previews, does a PairWise bubble really exist? Season 7 Episode 21

Author: USCHO March 10, 2025 Duration: 37:23
Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.

In this episode, key games and outcomes in the Big Ten, Atlantic Hockey, CCHA, ECAC, Hockey East, and NCHC are examined, with special attention given to underdog victories and their implications for the upcoming semifinals and NCAA tournament. The hosts also delve into the complexities of the Pairwise rankings and what teams need to do to secure their spots. Special mentions include Jeff Jackson's 600th win and, sadly, the conclusion of AIC's program.

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
00:42 Big Ten upsets and highlights
04:06 Big Ten semifinals preview
06:28 Atlantic Hockey playoff drama
12:47 CCHA playoff recap and upcoming games
16:06 ECAC playoff overview
18:31 Hockey East playoff scenarios
21:17 NCHC playoff matchups and predictions
25:46 Pairwise bubble analysis
38:37 Closing remarks and notables

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