Five biggest surprises in college hockey this season (#520)

We’re all about accountability here at College Hockey Insider. Today, we look at the five teams I was most WRONG about in the preseason (at least to this point).

Overall, my batting average is pretty good. I have 27 teams picked within five spots of their current standing in the Pairwise. I have 43 teams picked within 10 spots of their current standing.

The teams featured in this newsletter include UConn, Minnesota State, Augustana, AIC, and Colorado College, with an honorable mention to UMass Lowell.

Also in this issue (#520):

• The latest commitments in college hockey, including a 4.25-star forward from the WHL headed to St. Thomas and a 4-star defenseman from the QMJHL headed to Maine.

• Michigan State’s Red Savage is out for the rest of the season

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