Playoff upsets, next round previews, does a PairWise bubble really exist? Season 7 Episode 21

10/03/2025 37 min Temporada 7 Episodio 21
Playoff upsets, next round previews, does a PairWise bubble really exist? Season 7 Episode 21

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Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) review games of the weekend and news of the week.In this episode, key games and outcomes in the Big Ten, Atlantic Hockey, CCHA, ECAC, Hockey East, and NCHC are examined, with special attention given to underdog victories and their implications for the upcoming semifinals and NCAA tournament. The hosts also delve into the complexities of the Pairwise rankings and what teams need to do to secure their spots. Special mentions include Jeff Jackson's 600th win and, sadly, the conclusion of AIC's program.This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Men's Division I Frozen Four, April 10 and 12 in St. Louis. Get your tickets now at ncaa.com/frozenfourTimes are approximate:00:15 Introduction and sponsorship00:42 Big Ten upsets and highlights04:06 Big Ten semifinals preview06:28 Atlantic Hockey playoff drama12:47 CCHA playoff recap and upcoming games16:06 ECAC playoff overview18:31 Hockey East playoff scenarios21:17 NCHC playoff matchups and predictions25:46 Pairwise bubble analysis38:37 Closing remarks and notablesFind all of our podcasts at USCHO.com/podcasts

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