>>> First, we quickly revisit last Thursday’s basketball game. [Providence Journal]
>>> Next, we very quickly move on from Saturday’s embarrassing hockey game. [USCHO]
>>> Michael Vega profiles Baptiste Bataille [Boston Globe]
>>> The Toronto Sun profiles Lori Antflick in advance of the Frozen Fenway. [Toronto Sun]
>>> Mike Litos runs down the weekend in CAA basketball. [CAA Hoops]
>>> Mr. Litos also posts a very interesting sharply-written letter from commissioner Tom Yeager to the management of the Richmond Coliseum. [CAA Hoops]
>>> The folks in Columbia, despite having a football program with as bleak a reputation a team can have, are confident that football is there to stay. Despite Northeastern and Hofstra pulling the plug. [The Columbia Spectator]
>>> At the University of Michigan, Andy Reid reminds folks complaining about Brian Kelley’s departure from Cincinatti that it could be a lot worse - at least the Bearcats still have a program. [The Michigan Daily]
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Maine converts on four power-plays to take a decisive 5-1 victory over the Huskies.
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Thursday, December 10
6:45 p.m. - Huskies Pre-Game
7:00 p.m. - Basketball: Huskies at Rhode Island Rams
from the Ryan Center in Kingston, R.I.
with Jason Lavine and Will Klaynman
TV: 
Friday, December 11
3:00 p.m. - Dog Pound Sports Sound
Saturday, December 12

6:45 p.m. - Huskies Pre-Game
7:00 p.m. - Hockey: Huskies at Maine Black Bears
from Alfond Arena in Orono, Maine
with Keith Lavon and Jared Shafran
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The Huskies respond with a convincing 5-2 victory over Maine, splitting the weekend.
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Northeastern stumbles out of the gate, loses 6-2 in the first of a two-game set.
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It’s Thursday, so it’s time to deliver another round of stories for your consumption:
>>> Joe Meloni looks at the absurd amount of injuries/illnesses that have hurt the Huskies this season. [College Hockey News]
>>> Alex Faust makes a cameo appearance in print, recapping last weekend’s hockey games. [Huntington News]
>>> From Orono, Steven McCarthy previews the Maine/Northeastern two-game series this weekend. [Maine Campus]
(On a side note, too bad to hear that WMEB’s upgrade to 10,000 watts is being delayed.)
>>> Siena basketball is apparently a big deal in Upstate/Eastern New York, since the capitol’s 24-hour news channel will be airing pre-game and post-game shows for Saints basketball. [Albany Times-Union]
>>> Jeff Goodman likes the Huskies. He likes them so much, he’s picked them to win the CAA tournament, earning a berth to the NCAA tournament. [Fox Sports]
>>> Andrew Parente has his Northeastern basketball season preview. [Huntington News]
>>> Finally, Mike Litos is giddy but measured in his anticipation for the start of the college basketball season. [CAA Hoops]
Enjoy your Thursday, we’ll see you tonight at the red/black scrimmage!
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Thursday, November 12
8:00 p.m. - Northeastern Basketball Preview Show
Friday, November 13
3:00 p.m. - Dog Pound Sports Sound

6:45 p.m. - Northeastern Hockey Night
7:00 p.m. - Hockey: Huskies vs. Maine Black Bears
from Matthews Arena
with Keith Lavon and Jared Shafran
Saturday, November 14

12:45 p.m. - Huskies Tailgate
1:00 p.m. - Football: Huskies vs. Hofstra Pride
from Parsons Field in Brookline, Mass.
with Patrick McHugh and Joe Piccuirro

6:45 p.m. - Northeastern Hockey Night
7:00 p.m. - Hockey: Huskies vs. Maine Black Bears
from Matthews Arena
with Keith Lavon and Jared Shafran
WRBB Sports The Dog Pound Hofstra, Maine
Some reading material for you on this one-less-hour-of-sunlight Monday:
>>> NU’s official blog has a big post after women’s soccer’s regular season triumph over Hofstra on Saturday. [Huskies Insider]
>>> What’s going on with Rob Madore and the Vermont Catamounts? After starting the season with strong victories against Denver and Boston College, UVM lost its most recent game to Maine. [Maine Hockey Journal]
>>> Mike Litos recaps the “secret scrimmages” for CAA teams. [CAA Hoops]
>>> Before Saturday’s game, the Union Leader (based in Manchester, N.H.) looked back at the devastating loss NU football dealt UNH in 2007. [Union Leader] In the end, the outcome was more predictable this time around. [Google News]
>>> We’re a bit late on this one, but Nancy Marrapese-Burrell wrote a great article about Randy Guzior last Friday. [Boston Globe]
>>> Finally, TSN offers up it’s season preview for CAA basketball. [The Sports Network]
WRBB Sports The Dog Pound CAA, Maine, UNH, Women's Soccer
Maine coach Jack Cosgrove, along with players Mike Brusko, Warren Smith, Trevor Coston, and Landis Williams.
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Maine coach Jack Cosgrove on the win to bring the Black Bears to 2-0.
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Northeastern coach Rocky Hager, with players Jason Vega and Matt Carroll
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Patrick McHugh Football, Press Pass Maine