Mixed weekend results in the top 20, buy or sell predictions on NCAA tourney: Season 7 Episode 14

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.They look at Boston College's impressive three-win week leading up to challenging games ahead, Western Michigan's excellent form, and BU's return to form are examined in depth. The analysis extends to the disappointing weekend for Providence and the need for a quick recovery. They also touch on Minnesota State’s prospects, Arizona State’s climb, and the Cinderella story of Stonehill's upset win. The episode concludes with a buy-or-sell segment on potential NCAA rule changes, including a fifth-year eligibility discussion and whether a Major Junior player could win next year's Hobey Baker Award.Times are approximate:00:15 Introduction01:12 Boston College's impressive week03:11 Providence's tough weekend05:19 Western Michigan's winning streak11:31 Arizona State's surprising success18:01 UConn's rise in Hockey East20:51 Stonehill's upset victory24:35 Historic Weekend for Army hockey26:38 Celebrating the Army/Air Force rivalry28:35 Buy or Sell: NCAA tournament predictions32:19 Debating conference strengths35:31 Perennial powers in the NCAA tournament38:37 CHL Players and the Hobey Baker Award41:29 Fifth Year eligibility?47:24 Conclusion and wrap-upFind all of our podcasts at USCHO.com/podcasts