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James vanRiemsdyk and the U.S. team head for Canada later this month.
Melissa Wade
James vanRiemsdyk and the U.S. team head for Canada later this month.

The holiday season means tournament play, and though it's not actually a college event, the World Junior Championship has plenty of college ties on the U.S. roster. New Hampshire forward James vanRiemsdyk leads a group of 13 collegians named Wednesday to the American team that will try to improve on a fourth-place finish in last year's event. Games start Dec. 26, with the gold-medal game scheduled for Jan. 5 at Scotiabank Place in Kanata, Ont. This season, USCHO.com brings expanded coverage of the WJC, including on-site features and interviews.

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Irish Eyes On No. 1

Jordan Pearce and Notre Dame are now tops in the nation.
Melissa Wade
Jordan Pearce and Notre Dame are now tops in the nation.

Notre Dame is the new No. 1 team in the nation according to Monday's USCHO.com/CBS College Sports Division I men's poll. The Fighting Irish easily took over the top spot in the rankings with 40 of 50 first-place votes, followed by its 2008 NCAA championship opponent, Boston College at No. 2. Last week's top team, Minnesota, fell to third, while Miami and Colorado College completed the top five. ... Joining the top 10 was Air Force; the Falcons are the first MAAC/Atlantic Hockey team ever ranked in the nation's top 10, but should they be even higher with a 13-1-0 record and a split against two perennial NCAA contenders in CC and Denver? Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski offer differing viewpoints in their latest blog editions. And there's blog action all season long, so keep an eye out for new stuff from Paula C. Weston, Chris Lerch and Elliot Olshansky.

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Feature Stories

  • Tuesday Morning Quarterback: Dec. 2, 2008Jim Connelly and Scott Brown look back at a memorable weekend and look forward to this season's holiday tournaments, with an impromptu geography quiz thrown in.
  • Jubinville Seeking To Pace Princeton Parade AgainWith Princeton off to a fast start, it's only a matter of time before returning All-America forward Lee Jubinville throws it into high gear as well, says Roman J. Uschak.
  • Rookie Making Big Strides at CanisiusCanisius's Dave Kostuch has turned heads in the opening salvos of his college career, surprising few around the rookie forward. Jennifer Miller reports.
  • Thanksgiving Day QuarterbackThe preparations have been made, the hype meter is full and Jim Connelly and Scott Brown are ready for the games — it's Air Force against Colorado College and Denver.
  • Doctor In The HouseA career in medicine may be in the offing for Jordan Pearce, but for now there's an NCAA title to chase. Mike Scandura profiles the Notre Dame netminder.
  • Regaining Their StrideDespite being ranked number one for much of last season, the Harvard Crimson women's hockey team couldn't win when it mattered most, in the NCAA tournament. This year's team is looking to regain their stride amid increased competition from conference rivals, a competition they feel will help them in the long run.
  • Tuesday Morning Quarterback: Nov. 18, 2008In this week's column, Jim Connelly and Scott Brown mull over the continuing role of this year's rule changes, last weekend's topsy-turvy results by the numbers, and of course Air Force.
  • Decisions, DecisionsDave Starman returns with goaltender-centric musings about Michigan, Denver and Michigan State as well as quick hits on topics around the nation.
  • No Scholarship, No ProblemLuke Salazar, a non-scholarship athlete, is quickly proving to be the most valuable addition to the offensive-minded Denver Pioneers. Despite his size, Salazar has a knack for scoring the big goal.
  • Offense From DefenseKevin Shattenkirk has gone from breaking his parents' windows with pucks to breaking away as a dangerous blueliner for Boston University. Mike Scandura reports.
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USCHO.com/CBS College Sports Polls: Current No. 1s — 12/01

Men's D-I: Notre Dame • Women's D-I: Wisconsin
Men's D-III: Plattsburgh • Women's D-III: Middlebury
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Question of the Week

What kind of player do you most enjoy watching as a fan of college hockey?
An acrobatic goalie who makes eye-popping saves.
A defenseman who can make dazzling end-to-end rushes before making a nice pass or scoring a goal.
A clever playmaking forward who makes unbelievable passes to set up goals.
A pure sniper who is uncanny at releasing shots and pinpointing openings.
A physical player who levels opponents with bone-jarring hits.
A high-energy player who relentlessly pesters opponents, producing turnovers and momentum changes.
I don't know / No opinion.

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The Humanitarian

The Hockey Humanitarian Award enters its 14th season this year, and nominations are open for the award that honors "college hockey's finest citizen." The Hockey Humanitarian Award recognizes hard work, good will, perseverance and character — players who represent the best our sport has to offer. Perhaps 2008 honoree Will Bruce said it best: the spirit of service honored by the Hockey Humanitarian Award is "not just solving a problem, it's letting people know they matter." Nominations for the 2009 award — which are welcome from coaches, college officials and all those who know a deserving candidate — are open through Dec. 19.



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