(#360) Inside the Numbers: Looking at passing, takeaways, hits, and counterattacks

In today's issue, we once again go inside the numbers. Today, we look at some team stats, including:

— Accurate passing percentage

— Takeaways in the defensive zone (with D-zone play time)

— Hits

— The best teams on the counterattack

We also have a recruiting update, including BU landing a promising 6-foot-4 defenseman from the NTDP.

St. Thomas head coach Rico Blasi talked to CHN about a number of topics, including recruiting in the Twin Cities, and a note on a Wisconsin player who left the program last week.

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