Talking back-to-back gold for USA, B1G outdoors, a few upsets, in-season tournaments: Season 7 Episode 12

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.They celebrate Team USA's thrilling back-to-back gold medal win at the World Juniors, highlighted by Teddy Stiga's overtime goal. The discussion includes admiration for David Carle's coaching achievements and an analysis of the dominance and future potential of the U.S. team. The trio also covers significant college hockey events including conference upsets, standout performances in holiday tournaments, and dramatic outdoor games at Wrigley Field. They delve into the standings, team dynamics, and potential NCAA tournament entries, offering insights and predictions for the rest of the season.Times are approximate:00:15 Introduction and hosts00:26 World Junior Championship recap00:51 Team USA's key players and moments02:45 David Carle's coaching legacy03:37 USA Hockey's Development Success04:53 Boston College and Boston University contributions06:06 Finland's performance and turning points08:00 Broadcast team and analysts08:55 Modern defensemen in hockey12:34 Goalies and the bronze medal game16:42 College hockey upsets and highlights18:45 Quinnipiac's struggles and ECAC overview22:20 Hockey East teams on the rise22:57 Dartmouth and Merrimack: A tale of two teams23:23 The challenge of maintaining success24:58 Denver vs. Maine: A defensive battle28:12 Outdoor hockey at Wrigley Field34:16 In-Season tournament champions38:05 Arizona State's impressive run41:31 UMass Lowell's comeback season43:53 Wrapping upFind all of our podcasts at USCHO.com/podcasts