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This week on the rundown, Mike and Tyler tackle:

* Is Division I hockey coming to Oklahoma State?

* Which will be the next D-I program to launch?

* Brendan Whittet is stepping down at Brown.

* Recapping the Michigan State-Penn State series, and talking suspensions in college hockey.

* Recapping the CCHA series between Minnesota State and Michigan Tech.

* Denver’s crazy weekend and a heck of a performance from Johnny Hicks.

* Does BU have a realistic path to the NCAA Tournament?

* What about Miami? Their NCAA chances?

* Finally, in something that has nothing to do with college hockey, we have Super Bowl picks, coaching stories, and more.

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