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

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 hosts00:34 Arizona State's stunning sweep of Denver04:13 Michigan State's rise to No. 106:37 Minnesota's case for the top spot08:38 Boston College's comeback challenges12:15 Michigan's defensive struggles?14:29 St. Cloud state's quiet success18:38 Cornell's early season21:06 Western Michigan's strong start24:29 Providence's overtime challenges27:46 Bentley's impressive shutout streak31:16 Minnesota State's overlooked success37:34 College hockey in Northern Ireland40:30 Connecticut Ice tournament42:36 Conclusion and wrap-upFind all of our podcasts at USCHO.com/podcasts