Our final episode of 2025 delves into first-half chaos, much-needed rest for the Independent teams, Holy Cross and Bentley duking it out, Trey Augustine leveling up during Big Ten play, Josh Kotai anchoring Augustana, ECAC teams in the at-large picture, UNH surging, and North Dakota's Jan Špunar making school history.

Plus, World Juniors, Spengler Cup, and what Schloss is hearing about midseason roster additions.

It's a busy time in the hockey world, and Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Today) return to break it all down, including Lindenwood's opportunity to climb the NPI, the rise of Jack Stockfish at Holy Cross, Wisconsin's best start in 20 years, a fascinating CCHA race, Hayden Stavroff's absurd start for Dartmouth, UNH's Border Battle sweep, and North Dakota's strong first half. Plus, more World Junior talk and Ty Murchison's NHL debut.

CHN article on Jack Stockfish "From Backyard to Spengler Cup"

https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2025/12/10_From-Backyard-to-Spengler.php

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After a week out of the lineup (illness), Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Today) returns to visit with Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) about dynamic goalie duos, Roger McQueen's comments on student life, Alaska and Miami capturing tourney trophies, Air Force piling up road wins, Michigan-Michigan State week, Evan Murr's underrated brilliance, Dartmouth's perch atop the NPI, and Boston College's strong November. They also discuss Team USA's preliminary roster for the upcoming World Junior Championship and more.

CHN article "2 Months In, Top Major Junior-to-NCAA Transfers are Thriving"

https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2025/11/29_The-New-Pioneers.php

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Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) discuss the Spengler Cup roster, LIU and UAA as road warriors, Niagara's impactful freshman forwards, Porter Martone somehow flying under the radar, an early dogfight atop the CCHA, Union's terrific start, Roger McQueen's breakout game, Colorado College playing better than its record indicates, and tons more.

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Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) is here to report that he knows absolutely nothing about goaltending. That and tons more, including Michigan State and RIT on 7-game win streaks, Alaska Anchorage staring down six road games in nine days, fast conference starts for Dartmouth and Michigan Tech, John Mustard lighting it up for Providence, North Dakota's superior production from the third and fourth lines, and upcoming matchups to watch. Plus, which teams that are spending the most time in the offensive and defensive zones?

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Conference play is fully underway, and Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) break it all down, including the rash of injuries nationwide, the importance of depth, Alaska Anchorage's OT win at Denver, Jack Stockfish's utility at Holy Cross, the Mike Hastings blueprint, Bemidji State's roster construction, Alexis Cournoyer's Cornell debut, Lawton Zacher's heater for Northeastern, St. Cloud State's firepower, great matchups on tap this weekend, and tons more!

Bemidji Pioneer article on Max Hildebrand:

https://www.bemidjipioneer.com/sports/beavers-hockey/max-hildebrand-takes-uncommon-path-to-become-bemidji-states-receipt-keeping-ambidextrous-goalie

Grand Forks Herald article on Ben Strinden:

https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/ben-strinden-has-career-game-on-night-honoring-his-late-father

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With the first portion of the non-conference schedule winding down, Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) chat about Denver's goaltending tandem, Nicholas Bevilacqua's breakout weekend for Bentley, Wisconsin's strong numbers under the hood, Bemidji State's impressive CCHA sweep, UMass' high-scoring duo, Long Island finally breaking through, high-flying Miami, and what Brad saw from Clarkson during his first visit to North Country.

Article: Brad Schlossman's travel journal to Clarkson and North Country

https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/travel-journal-und-hockey-visits-clarkson-and-north-country

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Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) discuss another newsy week in college hockey, including a new No. 1 team, Quinnipiac as national title contenders, another signature Lindenwood win, Canisius' dynamic scoring duo, Michigan's firepower, an emerging Union team, a heavyweight clash looming for Boston College, Minnesota Duluth's high-flying top line, and more!

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Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) review a wild weekend around the country, including signature victories by unranked teams, impressive early returns on draft-eligible players, first wins for new coaches, standout goaltending performances, a sneak peek of Brad's coverage of the upcoming Minnesota-North Dakota rivalry series, and plenty more.

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Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Inc.) look back at an opening weekend in college hockey that lived up to the hype. They discuss Gavin McKenna's impressive series, Penn State's depth around him, Canisius' good start, Michigan Tech's split at Minnesota, Quinnipiac's impressive opener at Boston College, Austin Elliott's victorious collegiate debut, a pair of wins that were a long time coming for Miami, and plenty more.

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