Bracketology XTRA: Digging into a must-swap situation that protects attendance

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) unpack the March 11, 2026 Bracketology column on USCHO.com with this weekly episode of Bracketology XTRA.Here is this week's updated bracket:Albany• Michigan (1)• Minnesota Duluth• Cornell• Bentley (AHA autobid placeholder)Worcester• Western Michigan (4)• Providence• Wisconsin• MassachusettsLoveland• Michigan State (3)• Denver• Dartmouth• St. ThomasSioux Falls• North Dakota (2)• Quinnipiac• Penn State• AugustanaFor details on how this bracket was put together, visit this week's column at https://www.uscho.com/2026/03/11/bracketology-a-must-swap-situation-to-protect-attendance/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