Quinnipiac opens the season tonight at Ohio State, the first of a two-game set. Here's the link to my story in today's Register, which details how the Bobcats have benefited, at least in the short term, each time they have opened the season against a major conference team from the West.

Yale's first practice is a week from today (Oct. 15) at 6 p.m. A couple players deleted from the roster: Jesse Hudkins, who battled injuries his whole career at Yale. Also, freshman defenseman Adam Thompson, who left for personal medical reasons. It's unclear whether he'll return to Yale. But he won't be here this season.