Mike and Tyler look at the top three stories from the week:

* The Friendship Four teams for 2026-28 were announced

* The NCHC rebranded itself “The National”

* The U.S. Collegiate Selects for the Spengler Cup will be selected soon

They also have a mailbag, with topics/questions that include:

* What are the finances of the Friendship Four?

* Where will Northeastern play after Matthews Arena closes?

* Why can’t NCAA players participate in NHL training camps?

* What’s the outlook on UNH if they finish below .500?

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