Fresh Links: Hop on the 'Bus Edition

<li>Let's forget that whole Colorado Avalanche thing. The Bruins are in Columbus this afternoon to take on the Nathan Horton-less Columbus Blue Jackets. [<a href="http://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/en/preview?id=2013020068">NHL.com</a>]</li>

<li> Jarome Iginla had no idea the scrap he got into with Nathan Horton last year was where Horton's shoulder troubles all began. [<a href="http://www.masslive.com/bruins/index.ssf/2013/10/jarome_iginla_initially_didnt_know_nathan_hortons_separated_shoulder_resulted_from_fight.html">Mass Live</a>]</li>

<li>Dougie Hamilton spent some time earlier this week with Somerville Youth Hockey, participating in scrimmages and drills, and came to the aid of a 5 year old girl who was awarded a penalty shot during one of the matches. Check out the video -- pretty darn cute. [<a href="http://bruins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=685916">Bruins @ NHL.com</a>]</li>

<li>Nick Johnson and Jared Knight each had goals for the Providence Bruins' home opener, but the Baby B's ended up losing to the Manchester Monarchs in a shootout last night 3-2. [<a href="http://www.providencebruins.com/View/PressReleases/1161">ProvidenceBruins.com</a>]</li>

Some College Hockey News...

<li> Hockey East is moving out west. A look at the newest member of the conference, the University of Notre Dame. [<a href="http://www.hockeyjournal.com/news/colleges/Hockey_East_season_preview-_Embracing_Irish_Challenge">New England Hockey Journal</a>]</li>

<li> Who in the Hockey East conference is expected to come out on top by the season's end? A poll among the coaches of the league tells all.[<a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/colleges/post/_/id/3807/preview-quick-glance-at-hockey-east">ESPN Boston</a>]</li>

<li> The Boston University Terriers are off to a great start, having defeated the UMass Minutemen 3-1 in their season opener last night. [<a href="http://www.thebostonhockeyblog.com/2013/10/terriers-dismiss-umass-3-1-to-get-david.html">The Boston Hockey Blog</a>]</li>