ECAC: Hayton stops 33 as Cornell holds off St. Lawrence

With a crucial two points on the line in the race for a first-round bye in the ECAC, Cornell scored three first-period goals, including two in 30 seconds and one with just 3.6 seconds left in the period, to drop St. Lawrence, 4-2. Up until the 13:37 mark of the opening period, Kyle Hayton had … Read more

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ECAC: Hayton stops 33 as Cornell holds off St. Lawrence

With a crucial two points on the line in the race for a first-round bye in the ECAC, Cornell scored three first-period goals, including two in 30 seconds and one with just 3.6 seconds left in the period, to drop St. Lawrence, 4-2. Up until the 13:37 mark of the opening period, Kyle Hayton had … Read more

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Weekend picks: Feb. 17

Both Nicole and I did well last weekend. I went 23-6-5 (.750), while she went 22-7-5 (.720). On the year, I have done well, going 337-109-60 (.725), while Nicole is 300-146-60 (.652) Friday, Feb. 17 No. 3 Clarkson at Colgate Candace: The Raiders really need this win, but I think Clarkson has too much offense. … Read more

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Weekend picks: Feb. 17

Friday-Saturday, Feb. 17-18 No. 2 Adrian at No. 6 Lake Forest Adrian has lost twice this season — both times to Plattsburgh. Lake Forest has also lost twice, and one of those losses came at the hands of Adrian. No one is scoring more goals per game than the Bulldogs. The two teams are tied … Read more

Weekend picks: Feb. 17

I feel like I should retire from the picks game after last weekend, in which I went a perfect 6-0 (.1000). Matthew was right there with me, going 5-1 (.833). On the year, I am now 82-52-21 (596), while Matthew is 67-67-1 (.500). Once again, only six of the NCHC teams are in action, but … Read more

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Wednesday Women: Analyzing the races

Genevieve Bannon (Clarkson - 9) plays the puck as Molly Strabley (Princeton - 2) gives chase. ((c) Shelley M. Szwast 2016)

With the conference champions all but decided, Candace and Arlan look at the races for home ice seeding in each conference, possible playoff matches, the races for points leaders in conferences, the announcement of the Patty Kazmaier Award initial list, and why certain programs are always near the top while others languish.

NCHC: Molino hat trick helps No. 8 Western Michigan rally past Omaha

Entering Friday’s game, Omaha was third in the nation in short-handed goals, with nine. Friday, No. 8 Western Michigan scored a third of that and tripled their own amount scored on the season. “Three short-handed goals tells the story,” Omaha coach Dean Blais said. “How do you explain it in one game?” The third one … Read more

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WCHA: Kapelmaster magic as Ferris State edges Michigan Tech

Winter Carnival is the one weekend out of the college hockey season where the Michigan Tech Huskies tap into the ghosts that haunt the MacInnes Student Ice Arena and emerge victorious, even during seasons when nothing else seems to be going right. Apparently, nobody told Ferris State Bulldogs goaltender Justin Kapelmaster on Friday. The Bulldogs’ … Read more

WCHA: Kapelmaster magic as Ferris State edges Michigan Tech

Winter Carnival is the one weekend out of the college hockey season where the Michigan Tech Huskies tap into the ghosts that haunt the MacInnes Student Ice Arena and emerge victorious, even during seasons when nothing else seems to be going right. Apparently, nobody told Ferris State Bulldogs goaltender Justin Kapelmaster on Friday. The Bulldogs’ … Read more

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Big Ten: Goodwin's three-point night sparks Penn State to road win over first-place Wisconsin

On an emotional night at the Kohl Center where fans, ex-players, and staff said a final goodbye to legendary Wisconsin coach Jeff Sauer, the Badgers struggled to match the passion of Penn State, and especially its captain, David Goodwin. The Nittany Lions senior dominated play, scoring a pair of goals and adding an assist on … Read more

Weekend picks: Feb. 10

Nicole and I had the same record last weekend, going 19-4-5, something I don’t think has happened in a while. On the year, I am 314-103-55 while Nicole is 278-139-55. This weekend has more interesting games than last weekend, particularly a No. 1 vs. No. 2 series when Wisconsin hosts Minnesota Duluth. Friday, Feb. 10 … Read more