(#367) More on Gauthier, weekend takeaways from the NCHC, ECAC, Atlantic Hockey, and CCHA

Hello! Thank you for reading the latest issue of the College Hockey Insider Newsletter!

Today's issue includes:

— The timeline of events (as I've heard it) that happened between Cutter Gauthier and the Philadelphia Flyers that led to Monday's trade.

— NCHC takeaways led off with the impressive restructuring at Western Michigan after the Broncos lost their entire top line to the NHL last season. 

Also from the NCHC:

• Hobie Hedquist debuted for North Dakota. UND hopes Persson is back to his early-season self upon his return.

• Miami is winless in league play. Can they turn it around?

• Colorado College splits its series at Minnesota and stayed on the road.

— Atlantic Hockey takeaways led off with an underrated sweep by Air Force over Bentley.

Also from Atlantic Hockey:

• I wouldn't want to play Army right now.

• Hopefully, Holy Cross goalie Jason Grande can return soon because he's been one of the top goalies in the nation. 

• Where should I go on Thursday night?

— ECAC takeaways led off with Harvard's struggles. Did anyone see this coming? 

Also from the ECAC:

• RPI is 4-2 in its last six games.

• Yale is 4-1 in its last five games.

• Dartmouth keeps finding ways to earn points, even if they aren't winning as many games.

— CCHA takeaways led off with Michigan Tech looking like the team we thought they would be in the preseason.

Also from the CCHA:

• Is it getting hard to recruit in the Midwest? Is that why some CCHA schools are struggling?

• Can St. Thomas win the CCHA Tournament? I think so.

• Christian Stoever returned for Bowling Green.

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