Candace HorganAs we go into the final weekend of the year, Matthew and I are dead even, thanks to me picking Minnesota Duluth last weekend to sweep Omaha. They didn’t, but they won on Saturday. Last week, I went a fairly dismal 2-3-3 (.437), while Matthew went 1-4-3 (.312). On the year, we are now both … Read more
As we go into the final weekend of the year, Matthew and I are dead even, thanks to me picking Minnesota Duluth last weekend to sweep Omaha. They didn’t, but they won on Saturday. Last week, I went a fairly dismal 2-3-3 (.437), while Matthew went 1-4-3 (.312). On the year, we are now both … Read more
With most of the first half in the books, Candace and Nicole look at the teams that have stood out as surprises, as well as those that have disappointed. They also look at potential Patty Kazmaier Award nominees, Wisconsin’s weekend, and the tie between Robert Morris and Colgate.
Colorado College rekindles the Gold Pan Entering the weekend, Colorado College had lost 14 straight games to its in-state rival Denver. Seeing Denver hoist the national championship last season was extra mud in the eye. Friday at Denver, the Pioneers fell behind twice, but a late goal by Jaakko Heikkinen seemed to have Denver poised … Read more
Colorado College rekindles the Gold Pan Entering the weekend, Colorado College had lost 14 straight games to its in-state rival Denver. Seeing Denver hoist the national championship last season was extra mud in the eye. Friday at Denver, the Pioneers fell behind twice, but a late goal by Jaakko Heikkinen seemed to have Denver poised … Read more
iframe {position: absolute;top: 0;left: 0;} –> // ST. CLOUD, Minn. — After drawing even on Friday in double overtime, No. 2 St. Cloud State ran away with a 3-1 victory over North Dakota in a border battle of attrition at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center. “It was back and forward great hockey,” said St … Read more
So far this season, Niagara has been a great story. The Purple Eagles have risen from the depths of darkness in recent years and were actually ranked 20th heading into this weekend. However, they came crashing down with a vengeance after getting swept by Canisius this weekend. After a close victory on Friday night, the … Read more
This Big Ten hockey conference is apparently too easy for the Notre Dame. Top-line forward Cal Burke begs to differ, but the results speak for themselves. Five Big Ten teams have tried to get the Irish a rude welcome to the league. All five have failed, part of the reason why the new kids on … Read more
On Saturday night, December 9, Clarkson University visited St. Lawrence University in a tough ECAC battle. Each team had about equal puck possession throughout the entire game; however, Clarkson managed more shots past St. Lawrence’s goaltender, Arthur Brey. The final score was 4-2, Clarkson. St. Lawrence entered the game dealing with what one of their … Read more
As the only ranked team in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association, Minnesota State came into the weekend looking to continue moving in a positive direction. Mike Hastings’ team did just that. After a convincing 5-1 win the previous night, Minnesota State kept its collective foot on the gas pedal as they ran roughshod over the … Read more
[data-ps-embed-type=slideshow] > iframe {position: absolute;top: 0;left: 0;} _psEmbed(“https://uscho.photoshelter.com”); Over the last decade, Northeastern — like many college hockey teams — has had a hard time taking positive results out of Boston College. The Huskies had not won at Conte Forum since 2008, but the nation’s fourth-ranked power play set the tone in a 5-2 victory … Read more
I swear, Miami games are killing me. I correctly picked Denver to sweep Minnesota Duluth, but because I didn’t see the RedHawks splitting with Cornell, I didn’t gain any ground on Matthew. Last week, we both went a very respectable 6-2 (.750). On the year, I am 54-28-10 (.641) while Matthew is 55-27-10 (.652). Friday-Saturday, … Read more
I swear, Miami games are killing me. I correctly picked Denver to sweep Minnesota Duluth, but because I didn’t see the RedHawks splitting with Cornell, I didn’t gain any ground on Matthew. Last week, we both went a very respectable 6-2 (.750). On the year, I am 54-28-10 (.641) while Matthew is 55-27-10 (.652). Friday-Saturday, … Read more
As we close on the end of the first half, I have a small lead on Nicole in our picks race, and last week gained another game. I went 22-6-3 (.758), while Nicole went 21-7-3 (.725). On the year, I am 176-62-37 (.707), while Nicole is 169-69-37 (.681). Thursday, Dec. 7 Boston University at Yale … Read more
As we close on the end of the first half, I have a small lead on Nicole in our picks race, and last week gained another game. I went 22-6-3 (.758), while Nicole went 21-7-3 (.725). On the year, I am 176-62-37 (.707), while Nicole is 169-69-37 (.681). Thursday, Dec. 7 Boston University at Yale … Read more
When you looked at the Denver schedule for this first half of the season, a few weekends stood out, as the Pioneers had rematch series on the road against Notre Dame and Minnesota Duluth, the two teams Denver beat in Chicago to win its eighth national championship last April. Entering the series against Duluth last … Read more
Arlan and Nicole examine the series that involved splits, including Minnesota-Bemidji State, Colgate-Cornell and Mercyhurst-Robert Morris, and what Wisconsin and Clarkson gained from sweeps of key conference rivals.
Uh oh. Matthew is ahead of me. The horror. Giving too much credit to the WCHA cost me. Mea culpa NCHC! Last week, I went 3-4-2 (.444) while Matthew went 5-2-2 (.666). Matthew now leads our season picks race, as I am 48-26-10 (.630) while Matthew is 49-25-10 (.642). Let’s see if I can catch … Read more
Uh oh. Matthew is ahead of me. The horror. Giving too much credit to the WCHA cost me. Mea culpa NCHC! Last week, I went 3-4-2 (.444) while Matthew went 5-2-2 (.666). Matthew now leads our season picks race, as I am 48-26-10 (.630) while Matthew is 49-25-10 (.642). Let’s see if I can catch … Read more
Northeastern ruined Wisconsin’s perfect season, Minnesota Duluth upset Colgate, Robert Morris and Ohio State split, and more in a wild weekend of action. Candace and Arlan look at those results and what they might mean long-term.