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The South Bend Observer writes about Cam Fowler. They don't ask him about the OHL at all, but seems committed to Notre Dame, and interested in playing two years for the NTDP. Let's hope the summer doesn't change that.

Jonathan Toews is an alternate captain at North Dakota this year, despite only being 18 years old. Everyone seems to be in agreement that he's the youngest captain ever. Toews is a good leader though, and this is essentially his senior year so they might as well make him a captain.

I apparently forgot the UND-Manitoba game in my recaps. Here's some more in-depth analysis from Brad Schlossman.

There was some controversy with Wylie Rogers goalie pads last weekend. I dare not mention the Governor's Cup again.

Alaska had some fun with kids on their way back to Fairbanks, in hopes of aiding hockey development. A more cynical writer might point out that the Nooks even struggled to score against a group of kids in broomball.(story via UAF Hockey Blog)

Here's a more complete rundown of Minnesota's Media Day

Michigan Tech's student section will no longer be called Mitch's Misfits. They will instead be known as "Husky Hysteria". The move is the result of Giuseppe Mazzini's Young Husky movement to nationalize Tech fandom.

INCH previews the CCHA and WCHA.

College Hockey News has their Preseason Primer.

The Grand Forks Herald released the WCHA Coaches Poll. Minnesota and Wisconsin tied for the top spot.