Tuesday morning links – freezing in the north country.

Apparently Omaha.com writer Chad Purcell didn't get the memo from the "East Coast" hockey pundits because he too thinks UND is the best team in the NCAA. How dare he even suggest that; this is utter blasphemy!!! [Omaha.com]

UNO freshman is a quick learner [Omaha.com]

There will be a lot on the line this weekend when the Fighting Sioux play the UNO Mavericks. NCAA hopes on the line for Mavs [Omaha.com]

According to the Goal Gophers playing a physical brand of hockey is considered by some to be intimidation hockey down in the land of 10,000 excuses. [Goal Gophers]

Apparently, the Lansing State Journal didn’t get the memo on Yale either... [lansingstatejournal.com] I have asked the same questions as well...

But here's the big question being asked around college hockey - by fans and media publicly and coaches and players privately: "Is Yale really the best team?"

Most everyone admits the Bulldogs are good, talented and the best in their league. But the question often asked is, "What would their record be if they played in a more competitive conference?"

The Little Caesars North American Showcase is taking place at the REA on Jan 20 - Jan 23 admission is free. [Click for details]

Apparently, Merrimack College sophomore Stephane Da Costa is going to be a hot ticket on the free agent market this year after M.C. is eliminated from the NCAA hockey tourney. [CBC.CA]