Candace HorganDENVER — In a game that featured many twists and turns, and didn’t have any impact on the playoff matchups for the NCHC, the No. 5 Denver Pioneers and Miami RedHawks played to a 3-3 tie. “I think this group’s been resilient all year,” said RedHawks coach Enrico Blasi. “There’s been a couple weekends where … Read more
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Having only won a single game since Jan. 19, and having failed to hold a third-period lead Friday night, the Western Michigan Broncos looked to be in trouble again when Colorado College tied it 2-2 just 2:59 into the second on a Trey Bradley goal. However, Western seemed to unleash its … Read more
DULUTH, Minn. — Omaha had something to play for, the possibility of hosting the first round, and very little was on the line for Minnesota Duluth, but the Bulldogs got the win. Martin Sundberg put Omaha in front at 16:49 of the first when he got in front of the crease and deflected a shot … Read more
GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Having lost again on a Friday night after failing to hold a lead, and with home ice on the line, North Dakota came out and played desperate hockey Saturday. Grant Mismash put North Dakota up with a power-play goal early, getting a deflected puck at the top of the slot and … Read more
It’s the final weekend of the NCHC regular season, and only one of the first-round series is actually set. We know Denver and Minnesota Duluth will be home for the first round, but we don’t know who they will play, or who the final home ice team is. Last week, I gained another game on … Read more
It’s the final weekend of the NCHC regular season, and only one of the first-round series is actually set. We know Denver and Minnesota Duluth will be home for the first round, but we don’t know who they will play, or who the final home ice team is. Last week, I gained another game on … Read more
The final weekend of conference play is here. Candace and Nicole pick the semifinals, and will pick the finals on Saturday.
The final weekend before the NCAA tournament starts is here. We have a lot of interesting games in the works. Last week, I gained another game on Nicole, going 18-5 (.782), while Nicole went 17-6 (.739). On the year, I am 353-126-59 (.710), while Nicole is 344-135-59 (.694.) We’ll start by picking the semifinals, and … Read more
The final weekend before the NCAA tournament starts is here. We have a lot of interesting games in the works. Last week, I gained another game on Nicole, going 18-5 (.782), while Nicole went 17-6 (.739). On the year, I am 353-126-59 (.710), while Nicole is 344-135-59 (.694.) We’ll start by picking the semifinals, and … Read more
Conference championship weekend offers an intense slate of games, including one between No. 1 Adrian and No. 2 St. Norbert. Brian and Tim pick the games.
The final games of the conference playoffs happen this weekend. Nicole picks the outcomes.
Considering that they don’t have a single player averaging a point a game or higher, Minnesota Duluth’s 14-goal explosion for a road sweep of Western Michigan, by 8-0 and 6-1 scores, could be looked at as an oddity, but Duluth coach Scott Sandelin feels it’s how his team is built (photo: Candace Horgan).
Candace and Arlan discuss the results from the first week’s action in the conference playoffs, preview some of the action in the final weekend of the conference playoffs, dissect Team USA’s win over Team Canada in the Olympics, and discuss the players who were honored with a nomination for the Patty Kazmaier Award last week.
Oswego upset Buffalo State, Stevenson held off a determined Manhattanville squad, and St. Scholastica advanced past Concordia.
Upsets reigned in the MIAC, while Adrian and St. Norbert, the top two teams in the country, advanced in the NCHA and third-ranked Wisconsin-Stevens Point advanced the MIAC. The NESCAC saw plenty of upsets, and No. 5 Oswego lost in the SUNYAC tournament to Fredonia.
Connecticut upset second seed Providence and Maine rallied from three down in the third game against Boston University to advance to the Hockey East semifinals. In the WCHA, Bemidji State upset Minnesota Duluth, while elsewhere the favorites all advanced. Robert Morris also won the CHA regular season crown.
St. Cloud clinches second Penrose Cup With a tie and a win over No. 3 Denver this weekend on home ice, the No. 1 St. Cloud State Huskies clinched their second Penrose Cup as NCHC regular season champion. The Huskies first-round playoff match is also set, as St. Cloud will host the Miami RedHawks in … Read more
St. Cloud clinches second Penrose Cup With a tie and a win over No. 3 Denver this weekend on home ice, the No. 1 St. Cloud State Huskies clinched their second Penrose Cup as NCHC regular season champion. The Huskies first-round playoff match is also set, as St. Cloud will host the Miami RedHawks in … Read more
I extended my lead on Matthew last week thanks to Denver and Duluth, as I went 6-1-1 (.813) while Matthew went 4-3-1 (.563). On the year, I am now 90-52-20 (.617), while Matthew is 86-56-20 (.592). Two weekends are left, so let’s see how it plays out! Friday-Saturday, Feb. 23-24 No. 12 North Dakota at … Read more
I extended my lead on Matthew last week thanks to Denver and Duluth, as I went 6-1-1 (.813) while Matthew went 4-3-1 (.563). On the year, I am now 90-52-20 (.617), while Matthew is 86-56-20 (.592). Two weekends are left, so let’s see how it plays out! Friday-Saturday, Feb. 23-24 No. 12 North Dakota at … Read more