This week, the focus is on North Dakota and its strong first half under first-year head coach Dane Jackson, who joins us.

We also talk about how World Juniors is affecting college hockey schedules, and with the added wrinkle now of a number of big time players leaving even earlier for Team Canada's camp. That plus discussion of Matthews Arena closing its doors.

0:00 Intro

2:35 North Dakota, Team of the Week

9:10 The week that was

25:15 Dane Jackson, North Dakota coach

45:15 College hockey's vacation

54:58 Listener questions

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