Though it took three games in some, and a few overtimes, the higher seeds prevailed in all but one weekend playoff series. Hosts Jim Connelly (@JimmyConnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at the first round in Atlantic Hockey, Big Ten, ECAC Hockey, and WCHA, as well as the final weekend in the NCHC and Hockey East. Also of note: a couple of pro signings, some controversial replay, and some attendance questions.

This episode is sponsored by the NCAA men's ice hockey Frozen Four in Buffalo, N.Y., April 11 and 13: ncaa.com/frozenfour

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