Speaking of DU (see previous entry), former Pioneers defenseman Matt Carle of Anchorage is putting up some serious numbers for the Philadelphia Flyers.

Carle, the fourth-year pro who in his three years at Denver won two national titles and the Hobey Baker Memorial Award as college hockey's best player, supplied one goal and two assists, and was +2, in a 6-1 Flyers win today over visiting Carolina today.

With 2-10--12 totals in 11 games, he's tied for third in points among NHL defensemen. And at +9, he's tied for fourth in that category among blueliners.

Carle, 25, last season went 5-21--26 and +3 in 76 games, mostly with the Flyers after a trade from Tampa Bay. This season, he looks like he's returning to the form that made him an All-Rookie pick with the San Jose Sharks in 2006-07 (11-31--42 and +9 in 77 games).

Probably doesn't hurt that Carle is paired with future Hall-of-Famer Chris Pronger. Or that he's racking big minutes -- he played 24:38 today.

Almost forgot. Carle also recently passed the 100-point mark in his NHL career. In 239 career games, he owns 24-80--104 totals.