Brian Shactman and Mike Cavanaugh discussed the growth of Division I hockey, noting UConn's 12th ranking and the popularity of the sport. Cavanaugh highlighted the impact of NHL teams moving to non-traditional areas and the ability to recruit from Canadian junior leagues. He praised his balanced team, with contributions from all four lines, and mentioned key players like Tyler Muszelik, Tom Messineo, and Joey Muldowney. Cavanaugh also touched on the Spengler Cup in Davos, Switzerland, where Muldowney is representing the US college team. Finally, he promoted the Connecticut Ice tournament, aiming to make it a significant event in Connecticut.