The big games this week involve Oswego against Utica and Hobart. So far, the Lakers have had their way with ECAC West teams, dropping Elmira twice and Utica once. Utica gets another shot at Oswego on Friday night and then Hobart plays the Lakers at home on Friday.
Can the ECAC West hand the No. 1 team in the country its first defeat? With the depth of the Lakers, it will be a difficult task and it is probably the last shot the league will get at Oswego this season.
This weekend has the last games before the holiday break, so picks are included below through the new year. I hope everyone has a great holiday, has an opportunity to take in one of the many holiday hockey tournaments, and finds lots of loot under the Christmas tree.
Last Week: 6-1
Overall: 14-6
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Friday, December 10
Manhattanville at Potsdam – Manhattanville looks to get back on a roll this weekend with a pair of games at Potsdam.
Utica at Oswego – Utica is riding a wave of confidence but Oswego is still the No. 1 team in the nation. Oswego beat Utica a month ago.
Saturday, December 11
Manhattanville at Potsdam – The Valiants should complete the sweep to go into the holidays on a high.
Buffalo State at Utica – Returning to The Aud should let Utica finish off the season sweep of Buffalo State that it started last weekend.
Brockport at Neumann – After giving up a two-goal lead against Elmira last weekend, Neumann will look to finish off the first half on a high by thumping Brockport at home.
Elmira at Cortland – Elmira finishes off the holiday season on the road at Cortland. The Red Dragons visit the Domes in February.
Oswego at Hobart – The Lakers continue their run through the ECAC West at The Cooler but Hobart comes in riding high after a 6-0 thumping of Buffalo State on Wednesday.
Thursday, December 30
Hobart vs Wis.-Stevens Point – Hobart opens Oswego’s Pathfinder Bank tournament facing Wisconsin-Stevens Point. The Statesmen could face either Hamilton or Oswego on Friday.
Friday, December 31
Adrian vs Manhattanville – The Valiants start the second half of the season with a big test at Norwich’s Northfield Bank Tournament. Adrian is a powerhouse team in the western region. Manhattanville might face either Nichols or Norwich on January 1.
Neumann vs New England College – Neumann is participating in Plattsburgh’s Cardinal Classic tournament. They might play either Curry or Plattsburgh on Saturday.
Tuesday, January 4
Hobart at Brockport – After playing in a tough Oswego tournament, the Statesmen host Brockport the middle of the first week in January.
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