Candace HorganMatthew and I picked two series differently, but again ended the weekend tied, both of us going a respectable 9-4-3 (.656). On the year, I am 22-13-6 (.609) while Matthew is 20-15-6 (.560). Thursday-Friday, Oct. 26-27 Omaha at No. 8 Notre Dame Candace: Neither team was sharp last weekend. I feel like I could take … Read more
After one month of the season, Arlan and Nicole look at the clear divisions that are emerging between the top teams and those chasing them, some of the top freshmen to emerge, and preview the always-entertaining battle between Wisconsin and Minnesota.
St. Cloud State rolls on St. Cloud’s impressive offense continued to have success as St. Cloud posted an impressive sweep of Boston College. On Friday, after falling behind 2-0, the Huskies rallied for a 5-2 win. The three Poehling brothers continue to be spark plugs. Ryan assisted on Kevin Fitzgerald’s goal at 10:48 that started … Read more
St. Cloud State rolls on St. Cloud’s impressive offense continued to have success as St. Cloud posted an impressive sweep of Boston College. On Friday, after falling behind 2-0, the Huskies rallied for a 5-2 win. The three Poehling brothers continue to be spark plugs. Ryan assisted on Kevin Fitzgerald’s goal at 10:48 that started … Read more
For the Robert Morris Colonials, the mission was to play a full 60 minutes of hockey with the focus they knew they were capable of this weekend against the Army Black Knights. Although the completion of their mission might be up for discussion in their 4-2 victory at Island Sports Center on Friday night, the … Read more
iframe {position: absolute;top: 0;left: 0;} –> // DENVER — On a night when the No. 1 Denver Pioneers raised the program’s eighth championship banner in celebration of last season’s national championship, and coming off a tie and win on the road against No. 5 Notre Dame, it seemed Denver had little to worry about facing … Read more
Matthew and I picked two series differently, but ended the weekend with the same 7-5-2 ho-hum record. On the year, I am 13-9-3 while Matthew is 11-11-3. We’ve got an old WCHA rivalry highlight the offerings this week, as North Dakota hosts Minnesota.Friday-Saturday, Oct. 21-22Lake Superior at No. 1 DenverCandace: Look for Denver’s potent offense … Read more
Matthew and I picked two series differently, but ended the weekend with the same 7-5-2 ho-hum record. On the year, I am 13-9-3 while Matthew is 11-11-3. We’ve got an old WCHA rivalry highlight the offerings this week, as North Dakota hosts Minnesota. Friday-Saturday, Oct. 21-22 Lake Superior at No. 1 Denver Candace: Look for … Read more
I put some distance between me and Nicole in our annual picks contest last weekend. I went 16-7-1, while Nicole went 10-13-1. On the year, I am 43-15-8, while Nicole is 37-21-8.Friday, Oct. 20Dartmouth at HarvardCandace: I have to go with home ice, and figure Harvard will shake off last year’s awful season. Harvard 3-1Nicole: … Read more
I put some distance between me and Nicole in our annual picks contest last weekend. I went 16-7-1, while Nicole went 10-13-1. On the year, I am 43-15-8, while Nicole is 37-21-8. Friday, Oct. 20 Dartmouth at Harvard Candace: I have to go with home ice, and figure Harvard will shake off last year’s awful … Read more
The Minnesota State Mavericks kicked off WCHA play by charging into Bowling Green after coming up with a shocking sweep of Boston University last weekend. The Mavericks special teams were out in full force, scoring three power-play goals to beat the Falcons, 4-1. A crazy play broke open scoring for the night, as a Mavericks … Read more
Being the defending national champion didn’t get Denver any consideration for easing into a new season. Rather than play at home, or play against an unranked opponent, Denver took to the road last weekend to face No. 4 Notre Dame, the same team Denver routed in the Frozen Four last year en route to the … Read more
Candace and Arlan look at Colgate’s sweep of Northeastern and Ohio State’s sweep of Minnesota-Duluth, and what the series portend for those four teams, as well as the state of the CHA and last year’s title finalists, Clarkson and Wisconsin.
Top-ranked Denver looks good with quick strikes No. 1 Denver traveled to South Bend, Indiana, for a titanic clash against No. 4 Notre Dame, the team the Pioneers routed in the Frozen Four last season. Though the Pioneers were playing their first games of the year, and at times looked rusty, they finished the weekend … Read more
Top-ranked Denver looks good with quick strikes No. 1 Denver traveled to South Bend, Indiana, for a titanic clash against No. 4 Notre Dame, the team the Pioneers routed in the Frozen Four last season. Though the Pioneers were playing their first games of the year, and at times looked rusty, they finished the weekend … Read more
Well, my lead on Nicole evaporated last week. I went 15-4-4, while Nicole went 16-3-4. On the year, we are both 27-8-7. We’ve got some interesting series, so since we’ve reset our picks race, let’s get to it. Friday-Saturday, Oct. 13-14 Mercyhurst at Lindenwood Candace: Lindenwood might make it hard, but I expect Mercyhurst to … Read more
Well, my lead on Nicole evaporated last week. I went 15-4-4, while Nicole went 16-3-4. On the year, we are both 27-8-7. We’ve got some interesting series, so since we’ve reset our picks race, let’s get to it. Friday-Saturday, Oct. 13-14 Mercyhurst at Lindenwood Candace: Lindenwood might make it hard, but I expect Mercyhurst to … Read more
Thanks to St. Cloud State and my picking Vermont the first night, I’m already up by two games on Matthew in our annual season picks race. Last week, I went 6-4-1 (.590), not exactly gangbusters, while Matthew went 4-6-1 (.409). Some big series on the docket this weekend. Let’s get to it. Friday-Saturday, Oct. 13-14 … Read more
Thanks to St. Cloud State and my picking Vermont the first night, I’m already up by two games on Matthew in our annual season picks race. Last week, I went 6-4-1 (.590), not exactly gangbusters, while Matthew went 4-6-1 (.409). Some big series on the docket this weekend. Let’s get to it. Friday-Saturday, Oct. 13-14 … Read more
Coming into the season, the expectations were high for St. Cloud State, who was ranked ninth in the USCHO.com preseason poll after not finishing last season ranked. St. Cloud opened on the road at No. 18 Minnesota State on Saturday, and posted an impressive 4-0 win. Before the season, coach Bob Motzko said he hoped … Read more