This week on The Hockey News American Pipeline Podcast with Mike Stephens and Sydney Wolf:

- Adam Fantilli was named the men's player and rookie of the month in college hockey. Although it will be difficult for any team to pass up Connor Bedard in the 2023 NHL draft, how close can Fantilli get to challenging Bedard for the first overall pick?

- Macklin Celebrini's hat trick for the USHL's Chicago Steel against Green Bay is one of six stellar performances in the USHL and NCAA last weekend.

- Jimmy Snuggerud is the NCAA player to watch for the week. The first round pick by the St. Louis Blues in the 2022 NHL draft has nine points in eight games for the University of Minnesota.

- The New Jersey Devils have eight players in the NCAA right now, including Luke Hughes with eight points in eight games for the University of Michigan. Mike and Sydney give an in-depth look.

- And more.

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