A few big games, one big goodbye, and a midseason NPI snapshot

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the past week.First, they discuss the emotional farewell to Matthews Arena, highlighting its historical significance and the challenges faced in replacing such an iconic venue. The conversation shifts to the implications for Northeastern's hockey team during the construction of a new arena, including potential impacts on recruiting and game locations.They also note some weekend performances, including key games for Dartmouth, UNH, Maine, and Augustana.The episode concludes with an analysis of the current NPI standings, exploring the potential tournament bids for teams across different conferences, and assessing the strengths and weaknesses of the Big Ten, NCHC, ECAC, and Hockey East.This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Men's Frozen Four, April 9 and 11 in Las Vegas. Tickets: https://ncaa.com/mfrozenfourFind all of our podcasts at USCHO.com/podcasts