Turmoil within the top 20, PairWise dominance for Hockey East, Big Ten: Season 7 Episode 13

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.They discuss the week's results for the top 20 in the USCHO.com Division I men's ice hockey poll. They highlight the standout performance of Maine, who swept UMass Lowell on the road and solidified their defensive strength; Denver's close wins over Miami, positioning them close to first in the NCHC; and the unexpected struggles of Colorado College and St. Cloud State. The commentary covers key games, impressive individual performances, and the fluctuating standings within conferences. They also delve into the sustainability of Hockey East's dominance in the pairwise rankings and Army's unprecedented 22-goal weekend against Mercyhurst.Times are approximate:00:15 Introduction and hosts00:54 Maine's impressive weekend02:48 Denver's close wins over Miami06:03 Colorado College's struggles07:23 BU's offensive surge09:48 Quinnipiac's winning streak11:49 UConn's rise in Hockey East14:29 BC's unusual stumble17:03 Ohio State's strong season19:09 St. Cloud state's january drop20:11 Cornell's setback against Sacred Heart22:16 Analyzing the PairWise Rankings23:34 Hockey East's NCAA tournament prospects26:16 Arizona State's unexpected performance29:47 Wisconsin's struggles and tournament chances31:12 Augustana's potential as a spoiler33:39 ECAC's historical performance in PairWise37:04 Army's offensive explosion40:46 WrapupFind all of our podcasts at USCHO.com/podcasts