Brian LesterBig-time upset Babson pulled one of the biggest upsets of the season on Saturday as it used three first-half goals and a strong goaltending effort by Zeke Testa to knock off top-ranked Norwich, 4-1, at Kreitzberg Arena. It marks the first time since 2007 that Babson has beaten Norwich. The Beavers were outshot, 26-5, in … Read more
Big-time upset Babson pulled one of the biggest upsets of the season on Saturday as it used three first-half goals and a strong goaltending effort by Zeke Testa to knock off top-ranked Norwich, 4-1, at Kreitzberg Arena. It marks the first time since 2007 that Babson has beaten Norwich. The Beavers were outshot, 26-5, in … Read more
It’s time for the stretch run of Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference play. This is the time of the year where teams begin to either build momentum for the playoffs or slip away and shift their attention toward next year. There is one nonconference game on the schedule though, as Wisconsin-Eau-Claire will battle St. Olaf on … Read more
It’s time for the stretch run of Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference play. This is the time of the year where teams begin to either build momentum for the playoffs or slip away and shift their attention toward next year. There is one nonconference game on the schedule though, as Wisconsin-Eau-Claire will battle St. Olaf on … Read more
At first glance, the record isn’t flashy. St. John’s is 6-6-1 overall and only 1-3 in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. However, the record is deceptive. The Johnnies have won five of their last seven games, and appear poised to make a run for a conference playoff berth, and perhaps if the hockey gods smile … Read more
Welcome to 2013 everyone. It feels like forever since I’ve made predictions on games, but the wait is over and it’s time to dive back into the wonderful of world of trying to sound smart. Several games are on the schedule this week as the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference teams get back into action. I … Read more
Welcome to 2013 everyone. It feels like forever since I’ve made predictions on games, but the wait is over and it’s time to dive back into the wonderful of world of trying to sound smart. Several games are on the schedule this week as the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference teams get back into action. I … Read more
With the arrival of 2013, the stretch run to the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championship is about to begin. Seven weeks remain in the season, and Bethel and St. Thomas enter January tied for first place with identical 5-1 records. The Royals and Tommies won’t play each other in games that count in the conference … Read more
At St. Thomas, having a pair of starting goalies is proving to be an unexpected boon. Brian Lester reports.
This will be the last time I will make picks on games involving Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference teams in 2012. It could be the last time I ever make predictions if the world comes to an end on Dec. 21. At any rate, there are only four games on the schedule this week, as most … Read more
This will be the last time I will make picks on games involving Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference teams in 2012. It could be the last time I ever make predictions if the world comes to an end on Dec. 21. At any rate, there are only four games on the schedule this week, as most … Read more
The Christmas season has returned, and as we all know, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. I always try to be more about giving than receiving, so this year, I’ve opted to write you a letter Santa, about what I believe each team in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference would like to have … Read more
I definitely can’t complain about my ability to make predictions this past week. I fashioned a 7-1 record and now own a 25-19 record on the season. Yet, even with the success, I won’t pretend that I have the Midas Touch when it comes to making picks for the teams in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic … Read more
I definitely can’t complain about my ability to make predictions this past week. I fashioned a 7-1 record and now own a 25-19 record on the season. Yet, even with the success, I won’t pretend that I have the Midas Touch when it comes to making picks for the teams in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic … Read more
Even as Concordia prepared to play nationally-ranked St. Thomas for the second consecutive night, a 4-2 loss still on its mind, coach Chris Howe told his team it had reason to believe it could salvage a split in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference series over the weekend. It’s worth noting that the Cobbers have fared … Read more
Talk about taking one on the chin. Last week, my picks were straight up horrible. I went 3-6, and now my record is a ho-hum 18-18. Just when I thought I was getting the hang of making predictions, I get thrown back down to reality in a hurry. This week, it looks like I will … Read more
Talk about taking one on the chin. Last week, my picks were straight up horrible. I went 3-6, and now my record is a ho-hum 18-18. Just when I thought I was getting the hang of making predictions, I get thrown back down to reality in a hurry. This week, it looks like I will … Read more
St. Olaf stepped out of conference play last week and lost both games on its trip to the East Coast. The Oles were blanked in games against Williams (4-0) and Babson (3-0), but while defeat is never easy to digest, coach Sean Goldsworthy said his team will benefit from the experience in the long run. … Read more
It is Thanksgiving week, and I am hungry for success in my predictions on games in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. I haven’t been bad up to this point. Through 27 games, I am 14-11. But I would like to stretch out that gap a little more, and so with a lighter schedule on tap … Read more
It is Thanksgiving week, and I am hungry for success in my predictions on games in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. I haven’t been bad up to this point. Through 27 games, I am 14-11. But I would like to stretch out that gap a little more, and so with a lighter schedule on tap … Read more