We've reached that midpoint of the season where most teams take a break until after the holidays, though there some smattering of games. It gives us a chance to assess where things stand, such as in the Hobey race, who the top coaches are, and more. Plus we talk all things Big Ten with Fred Pletsch, analyst for the Big Ten Network. It's possible five of the league's seven teams will make the NCAAs.

0:00 Intro

4:25 The Week Ahead and Behind

31:37 Fred Pletsch, Big Ten Network

50:48 Hobey Talk/Listener Questions

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