Wednesday Women: Second tier

Alexa Gruschow (Rensselaer - 11). ((c) Shelley M. Szwast 2013)

Candace and Arlan look at RPI’s upset of Clarkson, the too-hard-to-call CHA and ECAC, the results of Boston College and Boston University, what Bemidji’s win over Ohio State does for the Beavers, and what players are standing out that might not normally get accolades.

Guentzel scores two as Mavericks sweep Bulldogs in Omaha

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McKay stops 19 as Miami sweeps Western Michigan

Part two of the Miami-Western Michigan matchup commenced Saturday evening and, despite being decidedly more physical than the prior installment, it ended in familiar fashion. The RedHawks skated to a weekend sweep by topping the Broncos, 2-1, in back-to-back contests. Miami seemed to be sluggish in the early going, and the Broncos nearly buried their … Read more

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Clifton goal lifts Quinnipiac over Cornell in OT

At the peak of tensions inside Lynah Rink, Connor Clifton silenced the rampant crowd with an overtime winner at 1:26 to give No. 5 Quinnipiac a hard-fought 5-4 win over Cornell. The goal capped off one of the most exciting games of the year for both teams, and included 22 penalties, 55 total penalty minutes, … Read more

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LaCouvee stops 33 in Boston University’s 4-1 win over Northeastern

For Boston University, beating Northeastern 4-1 Saturday night at a sold out Matthews Arena to complete a weekend sweep of the Huskies was satisfying. What may resonate even longer with the Terriers though is the performance of Connor LaCouvee. With questions looming about the goaltending situation of the Terriers (4-3-0, 2-2-0), coach David Quinn had … Read more

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Lund’s two goals propel Princeton past Colgate

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OT goal from Miller lifts RPI over St. Lawrence

An overtime thriller saw the Rensselaer Engineers top St. Lawrence, 4-3, after coming back from two different one-goal deficits and forfeiting a one-goal lead of their own. “That’s gutsy,” said RPI coach Seth Appert. “That’s just a gutsy, resilient win.” The first of RPI’s two deficits came off a Jacob Pritchard goal with just 7.5 … Read more

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Women’s D-I picks: Nov. 6

Ties were the bane of me last week, but I still went a respectable 20-6-6, and am now 100-23-13 on the year. The WCHA and Hockey East are virtually dormant this weekend because of the Four Nations Cup, but there are still a lot of games. Friday, Nov. 6 Dartmouth at Brown Brown will win … Read more

NCHC picks: Nov. 6

Well, Matthew and I tied again, as I correctly picked Minnesota-Duluth to win its first game against Mass.-Lowell, but incorrectly picked Miami to get the second game of its series with St. Cloud State. Matthew and I both went 6-4 (.600), hardly stellar. On the year, I am 31-18-5 (.620), while Matthew is 29-20-5 (.583). … Read more

NCHC picks: Nov. 6

Well, Matthew and I tied again, as I correctly picked Minnesota-Duluth to win its first game against Mass.-Lowell, but incorrectly picked Miami to get the second game of its series with St. Cloud State. Matthew and I both went 6-4 (.600), hardly stellar. On the year, I am 31-18-5 (.620), while Matthew is 29-20-5 (.583). … Read more

Women’s D-III picks: Nov. 6

After last weekend’s season-opening tournaments, it’s clear that aside from a handful of high-end teams, women’s Division III hockey will be extremely competitive this season. Let’s see what Candace and Matt have cooking this weekend. Friday, Nov. 6 No. 7 Norwich at University of New England Candace: Norwich needs a win after dropping two games … Read more

Women’s D-III picks: Nov. 6

After last weekend’s season-opening tournaments, it’s clear that aside from a handful of high-end teams, women’s Division III hockey will be extremely competitive this season. Let’s see what Candace and Matt have cooking this weekend. Friday, Nov. 6 No. 7 Norwich at University of New England Candace: Norwich needs a win after dropping two games … Read more

Wednesday Women: Inside tracks

Gracen Hirschy of North Dakota (Tim Brule)

Candace and Arlan ponder whether new top 10 team Princeton can return to the NCAA tournament, what North Dakota’s win over Minnesota means, Wisconsin’s defense, whether anyone in Hockey East can push Boston College and Northeastern, and the Four Nations Cup.

Three things: It’s going to be a dogfight

Dogfight ahead No. 2 Nebraska-Omaha had started the season 6-0, including impressive road sweeps of Minnesota State and Vermont, and a home series sweep of Air Force. This weekend, the Mavericks started NCHC conference play, and things didn’t go so well, as they were swept by Western Michigan, 4-2 and 6-1. The Broncos got 31 … Read more

Three things: It’s going to be a dogfight

Dogfight ahead No. 2 Nebraska-Omaha had started the season 6-0, including impressive road sweeps of Minnesota State and Vermont, and a home series sweep of Air Force. This weekend, the Mavericks started NCHC conference play, and things didn’t go so well, as they were swept by Western Michigan, 4-2 and 6-1. The Broncos got 31 … Read more

Women’s D-I wrap: Nov. 1

Wisconsin gets defensive The No. 3 Badgers seemingly haven’t given up a goal since back in the days of captain’s practice. Wisconsin blanked Minnesota State twice to run its shutout string to eight games and take sole possession of first place in the WCHA. Goaltender Ann-Renée Desbiens backed both of the wins, making 16 saves … Read more

Women’s D-I wrap: Nov. 1

Wisconsin gets defensive The No. 3 Badgers seemingly haven’t given up a goal since back in the days of captain’s practice. Wisconsin blanked Minnesota State twice to run its shutout string to eight games and take sole possession of first place in the WCHA. Goaltender Ann-Renée Desbiens backed both of the wins, making 16 saves … Read more

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Lindgren earns fourth shutout as St. Cloud blanks Miami

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