Weekend picks: Jan. 20

Matthew and I both did pretty terrible last week, but thanks to North Dakota, I got another game on him in our picks race. Last week, I went a dismal 3-5 (.375), while Matthew went 2-6 (.250). On the year, I am now 63-46-18 (.567) while Matthew is 52-57-18 (.480). Hey, at least I’m picking … Read more

Weekend picks: Jan. 20

Matthew and I both did pretty terrible last week, but thanks to North Dakota, I got another game on him in our picks race. Last week, I went a dismal 3-5 (.375), while Matthew went 2-6 (.250). On the year, I am now 63-46-18 (.567) while Matthew is 52-57-18 (.480). Hey, at least I’m picking … Read more

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Miami opens 2017 on roll, winning three of four, including a rally to down North Dakota

After starting the second half of the season with a three-game win streak, Miami seemed to have come crashing back down to earth Friday night against North Dakota, trailing the Fighting Hawks 3-1 entering the third period. North Dakota hadn’t lost a game it was leading entering the third period since 2013, a streak of … Read more

Wednesday Women: Moving toward success

Dana Trivigno (BC - 8), Kelly Pannek (Minnesota - 19) - The University of Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated the Boston College Eagles 3-1 to win the 2016 NCAA national championship on Sunday, March 20, 2016, at the Whittemore Center Arena in Durham, New Hampshire. (Melissa Wade)

Candace and Arlan look at Wisconsin’s Fill the Bowl success, Minnesota-Duluth’s first sweep of Minnesota since 2010, some other puzzling results, like Northeastern getting swept by Maine, what shuffling might occur in the standings, and early favorites for the Patty Kazmaier Award.

Big Ten: Minnesota uses speed and offense in win over under producing Michigan

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Big Ten: Minnesota uses speed and offense in win over under producing Michigan

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WCHA: Reijola sparks Alaska-Anchorage in tie with Michigan Tech

In a surprising move, Alaska-Anchorage Seawolves coach Matt Thomas started senior Rasmus Reijola in place of junior Olivier Mantha at the MacInnes Student Ice Arena Friday night. The move proved nearly brilliant, as Reijola stopped 41 of 44 shots from the No. 20 Michigan Tech Huskies en route to a 3-3 tie. It was about … Read more

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WCHA: Reijola sparks Alaska-Anchorage in tie with Michigan Tech

In a surprising move, Alaska-Anchorage Seawolves coach Matt Thomas started senior Rasmus Reijola in place of junior Olivier Mantha at the MacInnes Student Ice Arena Friday night. The move proved nearly brilliant, as Reijola stopped 41 of 44 shots from the No. 20 Michigan Tech Huskies en route to a 3-3 tie. It was about … Read more

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ECAC: Malott's first-period hat trick sparks Cornell over Princeton

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ECAC: Malott's first-period hat trick sparks Cornell over Princeton

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Atlantic Hockey: Niagara falls to Bentley

Andrew Pizzo probably slept like a baby on Friday night. At least that is what he was hoping. Pizzo encountered a whirlwind of life in the last 24 to 48 hours or so. The right winger officially became of a member of the Niagara University club on Thursday mid-afternoon after all of his NCAA paperwork … Read more

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Atlantic Hockey: Niagara falls to Bentley

Andrew Pizzo probably slept like a baby on Friday night. At least that is what he was hoping. Pizzo encountered a whirlwind of life in the last 24 to 48 hours or so. The right winger officially became of a member of the Niagara University club on Thursday mid-afternoon after all of his NCAA paperwork … Read more

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Weekend picks: Jan. 13

I did OK last week, going 19-7-3 (.706), while Nicole fared worse, going 13-13-3 (.500). I now have a huge lead on her in our season picks contest, as I am 226-78-37 (.717), while Nicole is 198-106-37 (.634). Friday, Jan. 13 Yale at No. 3 Clarkson Candace: I don’t see Yale beating the Golden Knights. … Read more

Weekend picks: Jan. 13

I did OK last week, going 19-7-3 (.706), while Nicole fared worse, going 13-13-3 (.500). I now have a huge lead on her in our season picks contest, as I am 226-78-37 (.717), while Nicole is 198-106-37 (.634). Friday, Jan. 13 Yale at No. 3 Clarkson Candace: I don’t see Yale beating the Golden Knights. … Read more

Weekend picks: Jan. 13

Matthew and I picked the games the same last weekend, and it didn’t go so great for us. We went 4-3-1 (.562). On the year, i am 60-41-18 (.579) while Matthew is 50-51-18 (.495). We have some interesting league battles, so let’s see how we do. Jan. 13-14 Omaha at Colorado College Candace: CC has … Read more

Weekend picks: Jan. 13

Matthew and I picked the games the same last weekend, and it didn’t go so great for us. We went 4-3-1 (.562). On the year, i am 60-41-18 (.579) while Matthew is 50-51-18 (.495). We have some interesting league battles, so let’s see how we do. Jan. 13-14 Omaha at Colorado College Candace: CC has … Read more

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Wednesday Women: Finding confidence

Kassidy Sauve of Ohio State (Tim Brule)

Arlan and Nicole look at teams that had a hit to their confidence, like St. Lawrence and Colgate, and teams that may have gained some confidence from their surprise results, such as Mercyhurst, Providence, and St. Cloud State, as well as some of the favorites and what will happen in the PairWise in the second half.

Weekend wrap: Jan. 8

North Dakota back strong North Dakota has, over the last 15 years, established a reputation as one of the best second-half teams in the country. After a by their standards middling first half, the Fighting Hawks have returned with a vengeance. After starting with a 3-1 win over No. 10 Union on Dec. 31, they … Read more

Weekend wrap: Jan. 8

North Dakota back strong North Dakota has, over the last 15 years, established a reputation as one of the best second-half teams in the country. After a by their standards middling first half, the Fighting Hawks have returned with a vengeance. After starting with a 3-1 win over No. 10 Union on Dec. 31, they … Read more

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NCHC roundup: Jost scores twice as North Dakota sweeps in Omaha

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