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Another Monday, which means another look back at this weekend's games in Hockey East. There have been a number of returns from last week, and some that might surprise you, but sit back and enjoy this week's edition of "The Good, the Bad, and the NO WAY!" THE GOOD: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE BLACK BEARS --The tweets were remarkable Friday night as the score between Maine and North Dakota climbed and climbed until finally it rested at 7-3. And yes, Maine did win. Now, we knew this team was good, but that good? The Black Bears finished their weekend with a sweep against NoDak, winning again on Saturday 4-2. They now are outscoring their opponents 28-17--that’s averaging almost five goals per game. WHO’S HOT : Well, truth be told, the entire team. There are only THREE members on the entire roster that have a minus rating on the ice. Three. That puts the team at a remarkable +28 overall. To put that in perspective, the undefeated Boston University Terriers only have a team total...

Now that college hockey season is in full swing, I've decided to do a weekly version of what's been happening around Hockey East. Agree with me, disagree with me, it's all good! Let me know either way! So, without further adieu, here's this week's edition of "The Good, the Bad and the NO WAY!!!" THE GOOD: BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES --They are just good. I don’t care that they are No. 1 in the nation or that it was expected of them. We have seen teams in the past who won a national championship and then completely lost themselves the following year. The Eagles came out this weekend and swept No. 6 Denver with a 6-2 win on Friday and 3-0 win on Saturday. WHO’S HOT : Cam Atkinson is once again leading the way with points for BC, tallying four points this weekend against Denver (2g, 2a). Defenseman Tommy Cross also has made this week’s list with two goals himself, including the game winning goal on Saturday. Expect this kid to continue this kind of production, b...