Network to Debut Roundtable Series Examining State of College Hockey

CBS Sports Network drops the puck for its ninth season of college hockey coverage on Friday, Oct. 14 (7:30 PM, ET) as *No. 3-ranked Denver takes on No. 1-ranked Boston College. Play-by-play announcer Eric Frede and analyst Dave Starman call the game, with Shireen Saski reporting. The Network provides live pre-game coverage from Boston College’s Conte Forum to preview the night’s action and discuss college hockey news from around the country.

Throughout the season CBS Sports Network will air a series examining the state of college hockey and the major issues facing the sport. The series features a candid roundtable discussion with influential college hockey figures, including Boston University coach Jack Parker, Denver coach George Gwozdecky, former Notre Dame coach and Toronto Maple Leafs Vice President of Hockey Operations Dave Poulin and Minnesota Athletic Director Joel Maturi. Adam Zucker hosts and is joined by Starman.

CBS Sports Network will air 23 college hockey games this season showcasing every team ranked in the top 10 of the USCHO Poll, as well as 15 of the nation's top 20 teams. The Network again features comprehensive Hockey East action, as well as CCHA, WCHA, ECAC and Atlantic Hockey contests.

For more information, including a full programming schedule and how to get CBS Sports Network, go to www.cbssportsnetwork.com.

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*USCHO Poll as of 10/10/11

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