Our final episode of 2025 delves into first-half chaos, much-needed rest for the Independent teams, Holy Cross and Bentley duking it out, Trey Augustine leveling up during Big Ten play, Josh Kotai anchoring Augustana, ECAC teams in the at-large picture, UNH surging, and North Dakota's Jan Špunar making school history.

Plus, World Juniors, Spengler Cup, and what Schloss is hearing about midseason roster additions.

It's a busy time in the hockey world, and Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) and Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Today) return to break it all down, including Lindenwood's opportunity to climb the NPI, the rise of Jack Stockfish at Holy Cross, Wisconsin's best start in 20 years, a fascinating CCHA race, Hayden Stavroff's absurd start for Dartmouth, UNH's Border Battle sweep, and North Dakota's strong first half. Plus, more World Junior talk and Ty Murchison's NHL debut.

CHN article on Jack Stockfish "From Backyard to Spengler Cup"

https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2025/12/10_From-Backyard-to-Spengler.php

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After a week out of the lineup (illness), Jayson Hajdu (College Hockey Today) returns to visit with Brad Schlossman (Grand Forks Herald) about dynamic goalie duos, Roger McQueen's comments on student life, Alaska and Miami capturing tourney trophies, Air Force piling up road wins, Michigan-Michigan State week, Evan Murr's underrated brilliance, Dartmouth's perch atop the NPI, and Boston College's strong November. They also discuss Team USA's preliminary roster for the upcoming World Junior Championship and more.

CHN article "2 Months In, Top Major Junior-to-NCAA Transfers are Thriving"

https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2025/11/29_The-New-Pioneers.php

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