Jensen’s goal, two assists lead Penn State over Ohio State

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Penn State closed out its first season in the Pegula Ice Arena the same way it opened it — a winner, beating Ohio State, 4-2. The Nittany Lions scored first when Nate Jensen ripped a shot that snuck below the blocker of OSU goaltender Matt Tomkins. The power-play goal at 2:51 … Read more

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Women’s D-I picks: March 14

Last weekend, I went a dismal 6-6 (.500) thanks to all the upsets. For the playoffs, I am 24-15 (.615). Let’s see if I can do any better in the NCAA tournament. Saturday, March 15 Boston University at Minnesota A rematch of last year’s championship game, but I don’t see any different outcome. Minnesota 4-2 … Read more

Women’s D-I picks: March 14

Last weekend, I went a dismal 6-6 (.500) thanks to all the upsets. For the playoffs, I am 24-15 (.615). Let’s see if I can do any better in the NCAA tournament. Saturday, March 15 Boston University at Minnesota A rematch of last year’s championship game, but I don’t see any different outcome. Minnesota 4-2 … Read more

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NCHC picks: March 13

I finally got a bigger lead on Matthew in our picks race. Last weekend, I went 5-3 (.625), while Matthew went 3-5 (.375). On the year, I am 92-66-22 (.572), while Matthews is 87-71-22 (.544). The first round brings some brutal matchups, so let’s see how we can do. Thursday-Saturday, March 13-15 Denver at Nebraska-Omaha … Read more

NCHC picks: March 13

I finally got a bigger lead on Matthew in our picks race. Last weekend, I went 5-3 (.625), while Matthew went 3-5 (.375). On the year, I am 92-66-22 (.572), while Matthews is 87-71-22 (.544). The first round brings some brutal matchups, so let’s see how we can do. Thursday-Saturday, March 13-15 Denver at Nebraska-Omaha … Read more

Hargrove’s short-handed goal lift Western Michigan over North Dakota

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Western Michigan played itself out of home ice Friday night. So on Saturday night, the Broncos refocused and got back on track — and in the process, crushed North Dakota’s Penrose Cup hopes. Two opportune special teams goals from Colton Hargrove, one on a power play and one short-handed, captured a … Read more

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Coleman scores two to lead Miami over Denver

DENVER — In an odd game that saw over 30 shots on goal by each team and two disallowed goals against Miami, the RedHawks edged the Denver Pioneers, 2-1. Blake Coleman scored two goals and Ryan McKay made 32 saves for Miami in the win. “It’s kind of been a funny story this year,” said … Read more

Ouellette stops 29 as Maine tops Merrimack

ORONO, Maine — Martin Ouellette made 29 saves to earn his forth shutout as the Maine Black Bears earned a 2-0 victory over Merrimack in the first round of the Hockey East playoffs. “We played really well; we hemmed them in,”said Maine coach Red Gendron. “We could have scored and could have put the game … Read more

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Motte stops 24 as Ferris State sweeps Lake Superior, claims WCHA title

BIG RAPIDS, Mich. — On a night dedicated to them, Ferris State University’s seniors came up big by generating all of the offense in a 2-1 win over Lake Superior State as the Bulldogs claimed the WCHA regular season title Garrett Thompson started the game’s scoring just over a minute in with a four-on-three power-play … Read more

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Zengerle strike in OT lifts Wisconsin over Penn State

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — It took overtime to do it, but No. 5 Wisconsin defeated Penn State, 3-2, to earn a weekend sweep in the Badgers’ first ever trip to Pegula Ice Arena. Like the night before, Nic Kerdiles and Mark Zengerle proved to be a deadly duo. With less than a minute to play … Read more

Schilkey score lifts Ohio State to tie with Minnesota

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Saturday marked Ohio State’s senior night, but it was a freshman that carried the Buckeyes. Scoring the game-tying goal with 3:50 remaining in the third period, OSU forward Nick Schilkey notched the shootout winner as OSU and No. 1-ranked Minnesota skated to a 2-2 tie, with the Buckeyes taking the shootout 1-0. … Read more

Women’s D-I picks: March 7

Well, I didn’t get off to that great a start in my postseason picks. The ECAC really messed with my percentages, but overall, I did well, and correctly picked all but two series. I went 18-9 (.666). Let’s see how I can do this weekend. If my semifinal picks are wrong, I will update this … Read more

NCHC picks: March 7

Last week, thanks to the Nebraska-Omaha sweep of Colorado College, Matthew and I both went 4-4 (.500), as we got the split dates wrong for Denver and Western Michigan. Overall on the year, I am 87-63-22, while Matthew is 84-66-22. Looks like I will win our picks contest, unless we decide to keep it going … Read more

NCHC picks: March 7

Last week, thanks to the Nebraska-Omaha sweep of Colorado College, Matthew and I both went 4-4 (.500), as we got the split dates wrong for Denver and Western Michigan. Overall on the year, I am 87-63-22, while Matthew is 84-66-22. Looks like I will win our picks contest, unless we decide to keep it going … Read more