In today’s issue (#233), as we near the halfway point of the season, I have my shortlist for Coach of the Year candidates. We’ll revisit this again before awards are handed out at the end of the season. Over the next two weeks, I’ll also have shortlists for the Hobey Baker Award, the Mike Richter Award, as well as National Rookie of the Year.

In addition, a linebacker from the University of Wisconsin made his season debut in the USHL this weekend. And, we have the latest commitments.