At the latest meeting of the NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Oversight Committee, the final vote for championship selection criteria was passed unanimously finalizing the use of the NCAA Power Index (NPI) for the 2025-26 season. The NPI replaces the PairWise, which had been in use since the 2013-14 season. One of the benefits … Read more
We’re months away from selecting teams for the next NCAA tournament, but how that field is selected will look different this season (photo: Jim Rosvold) The PairWise Rankings have been as familiar – and often controversial – as any topic across college hockey for the better part of three decades. The term, first coined by … Read more
Hosts Jim Connelly, Derek Schooley, and Ed Trefzger review news from the AHCA convention and other offseason updates. They discuss the highlights of the Frozen Four in St. Louis, notably Western Michigan’s championship win. They delve into the underdog status of Western Michigan, their impressive post-New Year’s performance, and standout coaching strategies. Another major topic … Read more