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Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) reflect on what we learned in a wild holiday tournament season that also featured some important individual series and games. They also look at reaction to Brad's story on fighting (or the lack thereof) in the college game (see link below) and peek ahead at a big slate of games this weekend. Check out Schlossman's story here - http://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/4189997-college-hockey-rolls-virtually-no-fighting-why-isnt-anyone-following-suit - and if you like the podcast, please leave us a rating or review on iTunes (or wherever you get your podcasts). Happy New Year!

As college hockey hits the holiday break, College Hockey Today looks ahead to what we'll be watching in the second half of the season. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) examine the wide-open national picture, Mike Vecchione's offensive prowess and the impact of seniors and Europeans across the country. Thanks for listening and happy holidays! If you enjoy the podcast, please rate and review us on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts.

College Hockey Today reviews a big event at Madison Square Garden and looks at the influx of NCAA talent headed to the World Junior Championship. Before that, we've got a No. 1 vs. 2 showdown to look forward to, and co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) break down Minnesota Duluth's visit to Denver and other big games this weekend. If you like the show, please rate and review College Hockey Today on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/college-hockey-today/id1045358119?mt=2

College hockey is at Madison Square Garden for the second weekend in a row and co-host Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) checks in from the Big Apple. He and Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) review a wild Thanksgiving weekend that included big upsets and somewhat surprising tournament winners. They also preview the Big Ten slate that finally gets underway Thursday night and the rest of the (lowercase "b") big games in the weekend ahead.

College Hockey Today takes a look at some teams that may have started slow, but are enjoying terrific Novembers. That, plus co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) give their things they are thankful for and their top three games/series to watch this weekend.

There are no teams left without a loss, but some have suffered more than expected lately. College Hockey Today looks at the causes of some of those recent struggles, from North Dakota to RIT and elsewhere. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) also break down some very good off-ice news and look ahead to the weekend.

College Hockey Today takes a look at the best teams around the country to watch if you're a neutral observer. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) also break down the Minnesota-North Dakota series and take a look at the team with the longest unbeaten streak in the nation. After that, it's a look at each host's three series to watch this weekend.

With October in the books, College Hockey Today's "election edition" looks at the leaders - both among teams and individuals - one month into the college hockey season. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) also offer their top three series to watch in the upcoming weekend.

Two early season favorites - Boston University and St. Cloud State - enjoyed bounce-back weekends in big ways. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) look at that and take a look elsewhere around the country before the main event: previewing the North Dakota-Minnesota Duluth series. The No. 1 and 2 teams in the country meet this weekend in Duluth.

This week's show looks at some of the more noteworthy results of the early season and wonders what we can learn from them. From BU's surprising sweep at Denver to Bemidji's 4-0-0 start, co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) break them down and look ahead to another great weekend of games. Plus, with TSN's Darren Dreger annointing Minnesota State's Daniel Brickley as an early NHL free agent favorite, we look at some of the other undrafted players to watch as the season unfolds.

After looking at the nation's top lines last week, we examine the guys who will be trying to stop them, identifying the top returning goaltenders in each conference. Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) break down that all-important position and take a look at the top series in a big weekend ahead, with Notre Dame visiting Minnesota Duluth and Atlantic Hockey seeking more big wins.

Who could make up this year's versions of the CCM, CBS and Pacific Rim lines? Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) explore that topic, some big early season showdowns including the Ice Breaker, and impressive NHL training camp performances in this episode.

Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) break down the preseason polls and examine the top storylines heading into the 2016-17 college hockey season. From top returnees to big-name newcomers, get a comprehensive preview as we get set to drop the puck.

Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@collegehockey, @nateewell) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) preview a busy two days ahead as the NHL prepares for its annual draft. Up to 11 NCAA players/recruits could be taken in the first round and somewhere around five dozen will go in the draft.

Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) convene on the Friday between games at the Frozen Four to preview an eagerly anticipated North Dakota-Quinnipiac game.

A fantastic field is set for the Frozen Four in Tampa and co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) have a complete breakdown. Team strengths, weaknesses (there aren't many) and key matchups are all evaluated, and we talk a little bit of Hobey Baker and Badger hockey, too. Stay tuned for more coverage from Tampa or visit grandforksherald.com or collegehockeyinc.com.

Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) give their initial reactions to the NCAA Tournament matchups in a show recorded just hours after the brackets were announced. (Apologies for some audio issues in the last couple of minutes of the show.) Find the full bracket and more info here: http://collegehockeyinc.com/articles/field-16-revealed

Co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) visit all six conference championship sites and consider the favorites - and top upset possibilities - from each site. It's all done with an eye on Sunday's NCAA Tournament Selection Show, plus some talk on the favorites for the Hobey Baker Award.

College Hockey Today surveys the conference quarterfinals and highlights the most compelling matchups, as co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) are set for playoff hockey. We cover potential upsets and NCAA Tournament implications, plus the status of the Big Ten race entering the final weekend of its regular season. Schlossman's story on coaching tenure around college hockey is another topic of coversation -- read that here: http://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/und-hockey/3983386-college-hockey-summer-upheaval

Playoffs are underway in the East, and co-hosts Nate Ewell (@nateewell, @collegehockey) and Brad Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) examine the most compelling series, starting in ECAC Hockey. Out West, it's a race for playoff titles (WCHA) or playoff seeding (NCHC). Plus we look at the more than a half-dozen candidates for NCHC Player of the Year and the even bigger-than-usual stakes at this weekend's Governor's Cup.