{"id":150627,"date":"2025-01-13T12:21:14","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T18:21:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wwwproxy.uscho.com\/?p=150627"},"modified":"2025-01-13T12:21:14","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T18:21:14","slug":"turmoil-within-the-top-20-pairwise-dominance-for-hockey-east-big-ten-weekend-review-college-hockey-podcast-season-7-episode-13","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wwwproxy.uscho.com\/2025\/01\/13\/turmoil-within-the-top-20-pairwise-dominance-for-hockey-east-big-ten-weekend-review-college-hockey-podcast-season-7-episode-13\/","title":{"rendered":"Turmoil within the top 20, PairWise dominance for Hockey East, Big Ten: Weekend Review college hockey podcast Season 7 Episode 13"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Hosts Jim Connelly, Derek Schooley, and Ed Trefzger review games of the weekend and news of the week.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>They discuss the week&#8217;s results for the top 20 in the USCHO.com Division I men&#8217;s ice hockey poll. They highlight the standout performance of Maine, who swept UMass Lowell on the road and solidified their defensive strength; Denver&#8217;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&#8217;s dominance in the pairwise rankings and Army&#8217;s unprecedented 22-goal weekend against Mercyhurst.<\/p>\n<p>Times are approximate:<\/p>\n<p>00:15 Introduction and hosts<br \/>\n00:54 Maine&#8217;s impressive weekend<br \/>\n02:48 Denver&#8217;s close wins over Miami<br \/>\n06:03 Colorado College&#8217;s struggles<br \/>\n07:23 BU&#8217;s offensive surge<br \/>\n09:48 Quinnipiac&#8217;s winning streak<br \/>\n11:49 UConn&#8217;s rise in Hockey East<br \/>\n14:29 BC&#8217;s unusual stumble<br \/>\n17:03 Ohio State&#8217;s strong season<br \/>\n19:09 St. Cloud state&#8217;s january drop<br \/>\n20:11 Cornell&#8217;s setback against Sacred Heart<br \/>\n22:16 Analyzing the PairWise Rankings<br \/>\n23:34 Hockey East&#8217;s NCAA tournament prospects<br \/>\n26:16 Arizona State&#8217;s unexpected performance<br \/>\n29:47 Wisconsin&#8217;s struggles and tournament chances<br \/>\n31:12 Augustana&#8217;s potential as a 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