

On this week's episode of The Hockey News American Pipeline Podcast with Mike Stephens and Sydney Wolf:
- Merrimack College swept Boston College last weekend for the first time since 1997 as they slowly move up the ranks.
- There were many impressive performers in NCAA, USHL and Team USA action this past week, including Cole Eiserman and James Hagens at the World U-17s.
- The player to watch this week is Colorado College's Noah Laba, who has 10 points in 10 games as a freshman. Laba was drafted by the New York Islanders in the fourth round of the 2022 NHL draft.
- The Islanders are also the NHL team profile of the week, with seven prospects in the American Pipeline.
- Much more NCAA and USHL news, including games to watch and notable decommits.

Check out more of our podcasts from the last week:
- The Hockey News Podcast: The Fallout of the Mitchell Miller Situation
- The Hockey News On The 'A': Logan Shaw and Flames Prospects (Team profile: Calgary Flames)
- The Hockey News On The 'O': Kai Schwindt Among Florida's OHL Prospects (Team profile: Florida Panthers)
- The Hockey News On The 'Q': Oilers QMJHL Alumni and Number Retirements (Team profile: Edmonton Oilers)
- The Hockey News On The 'Dub': Guenther Graduates and Wild Prospects (Team profile: Minnesota Wild)
- The Hockey News American Pipeline Podcast: Devils Prospects, Fantilli and More (Team profile: New Jersey Devils)