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Princeton's Zane Kalemba sports a .965 save percentage and a 0.83 goals against average, both second in the nation.
Tim Brule
Princeton's Zane Kalemba sports a .965 save percentage and a 0.83 goals against average, both second in the nation.

After a mixed bag of results last weekend, contenders will be scrambling to reassert themselves. New Hampshire, coming off a two-loss weekend, takes on Hockey East-leading Northeastern Friday, while the Huskies themselves look to shake off last Saturday's loss to Boston University. In the WCHA, Denver is coming off a sweep at the hands of St. Cloud State and faces an even tougher task in the form of newly-crowned No. 1 Minnesota, while Michigan tries to gain ground on the CCHA's top team, Miami. ECAC favorite Princeton visits St. Lawrence and Clarkson with the North Country stinging from a collective 0-4 last weekend. Finally, the last team to enter conference play, Niagara, opens its CHA season against Bemidji State; and a team with no need to forget the recent past, Air Force, goes for 12-0-0 in a series against Sacred Heart.

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Gophers Golden

Minnesota's Jordan Schroeder leads all freshmen nationally in assists and points.
Jason Waldowski
Minnesota's Jordan Schroeder leads all freshmen nationally in assists and points.

Minnesota, one of three remaining unbeaten teams nationwide, took over the top spot in Monday's USCHO.com/CBS College Sports poll, earning a decisive 42 of 50 first-place votes as last week's top team, Boston University, slipped to second place. Next were Colorado College, Boston College and then Notre Dame as the Irish leaped four spots to No. 5. ... ECAC Hockey favorite Princeton came in at No. 8, a four-place rise from last week, while still-perfect Air Force was No. 12 with its 10-0-0 record. Cornell, the third unbeaten around the country (albeit in just four games) was No. 14, and Massachusetts jumped four spots to No. 16. Joining — or rejoining — the top 20 this week were St. Cloud State, Harvard and Nebraska-Omaha. ... On the other side of the coin, Denver and New Hampshire suffered big drops after two-loss weekends, while Clarkson, Michigan State and St. Lawrence fell out of the rankings.

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  • Doctor In The HouseA career in medicine may be in the offing for Jordan Pearce, but for now there's an NCAA title to chase. Mike Scandura profiles the Notre Dame netminder.
  • Regaining Their StrideDespite being ranked number one for much of last season, the Harvard Crimson women's hockey team couldn't win when it mattered most, in the NCAA tournament. This year's team is looking to regain their stride amid increased competition from conference rivals, a competition they feel will help them in the long run.
  • Tuesday Morning Quarterback: Nov. 18, 2008In this week's column, Jim Connelly and Scott Brown mull over the continuing role of this year's rule changes, last weekend's topsy-turvy results by the numbers, and of course Air Force.
  • Decisions, DecisionsDave Starman returns with goaltender-centric musings about Michigan, Denver and Michigan State as well as quick hits on topics around the nation.
  • No Scholarship, No ProblemLuke Salazar, a non-scholarship athlete, is quickly proving to be the most valuable addition to the offensive-minded Denver Pioneers. Despite his size, Salazar has a knack for scoring the big goal.
  • Offense From DefenseKevin Shattenkirk has gone from breaking his parents' windows with pucks to breaking away as a dangerous blueliner for Boston University. Mike Scandura reports.
  • Tuesday Morning Quarterback: Nov. 11, 2008A new number one, the start of the season in ECAC Hockey, games to watch and more Air Force — Jim Connelly and Scott Brown sound off once again.
  • See You Next Year?There's a first time for everything, but that doesn't mean that there will be a next time. Scott Brown examines the future of the fledgling State of Minnesota Hockey Showcase.
  • Tuesday Morning Quarterback: Nov. 4, 2008In this week's edition, Jim Connelly and Scott Brown tackle perfect seasons, weekend heroics and matters of offense — both surges and struggles.
  • Fresh HorsesThere's a youth movement afoot at Western Michigan, where head coach Jim Culhane is trying to instill a new spirit — and doing it with a distinct group of freshmen. Paula C. Weston reports.
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USCHO.com/CBS College Sports Polls: Current No. 1s — 11/17

Men's D-I: Minnesota • Women's D-I: Wisconsin
Men's D-III: St. Norbert • Women's D-III: Elmira
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The Hockey Humanitarian Award enters its 14th season this year, and nominations are open for the award that honors "college hockey's finest citizen." The Hockey Humanitarian Award recognizes hard work, good will, perseverance and character — players who represent the best our sport has to offer. Perhaps 2008 honoree Will Bruce said it best: the spirit of service honored by the Hockey Humanitarian Award is "not just solving a problem, it's letting people know they matter." Nominations for the 2009 award — which are welcome from coaches, college officials and all those who know a deserving candidate — are open through Dec. 19.



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