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It’s officially December, which means it’s really not early in the season anymore. We’re in the thick of things now, and teams are starting to define themselves in relation to others.<\/p>\n

With four conference series this weekend, which programs will get some separation in the standings?<\/p>\n

Here’s what we think:<\/p>\n

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Anchorage at Ferris State<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Sean:<\/strong> Ferris returns home after taking a day off last weekend in Alabama (terrible pun intended). I think they wake up and get the job done with a sweep. Bulldogs 3-1, 4-2<\/div>\n
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Jack:<\/strong> The Seawolves had a week to rest up during Thanksgiving. I think they’ll snatch one here. Seawolves 3-2, Bulldogs 5-2<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Alaska at Lake Superior State<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Sean:<\/strong> Lakers are well rested after a one-game exhibition last weekend against the US Development program. Their offense should start clicking against. Lakers 4-1, 5-2<\/strong><\/div>\n
\nJack:<\/strong> I second that. Don’t look now, but the Lakers’ JT Henke currently leads the league with 17 points. I think he’ll tack on a couple more this weekend. Lakers 3-1, 4-2<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Alabama Huntsville at Northern Michigan<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Sean:<\/strong> I think Hunstville is playing better than their record, but it’s also never an easy trip NMU. Chargers 3-2, Wildcats 2-1<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Jack:<\/strong> You’re right. The Chargers only have five wins, but three of those were in the past month — it helps to play at home, no? I think they’ll grab one from the Wildcats. Wildcats 3-1, Chargers 2-1<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Bemidji State at Bowling Green <\/strong><\/div>\n
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Sean:<\/strong> Big, big weekend for the Falcons and a chance to move to the top of the WCHA standings with Minnesota State idle. This one is going to be a tight battle. Falcons 3-2, Beavers 2-1 (overtime)<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Jack:<\/strong> A rematch of last year’s WCHA semifinals. The Beavers probably want some revenge. I think they’ll get one. Beavers 4-3, Falcons 2-1 <\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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