Tim Costello
With a 12-team tournament on tap for the NCAA playoff, there is no doubt every team is going to see a very good to great team in any game they play starting on Saturday night. While that is true across the board, some first-round matchups seem to be at an extra high level of competition. … Read more
As longtime members of the old ECAC East, Norwich and Salem State have a great deal of history entering this weekend’s first-round NCAA tournament game hosted by the Cadets. While conference affiliations have changed, the respect for the opponent has not, and at this time of the year, nothing is being taken for granted. “We … Read more
The expectations for championship weekend were great and the games delivered on the promise of great competition and high-energy hockey. One game went to overtime, while three games were decided in the final two minutes and one in the final 10 seconds. The auto-bid winners will soon know about their NCAA tournament schedule, while others … Read more
The expectations for championship weekend were great and the games delivered on the promise of great competition and high-energy hockey. One game went to overtime, while three games were decided in the final two minutes and one in the final 10 seconds. The auto-bid winners will soon know about their NCAA tournament schedule, while others … Read more
I guess I should finally just admit that any result at this point of the season is hardly worth a mention as an upset. This time, my semifinal picks were totally playoff-worthy as I finished at 4-0-0 (.1000) on Tuesday, which brings the season total to 83-40-9 (.663). It is down to the final games … Read more
I guess I should finally just admit that any result at this point of the season is hardly worth a mention as an upset. This time, my semifinal picks were totally playoff-worthy as I finished at 4-0-0 (.1000) on Tuesday, which brings the season total to 83-40-9 (.663). It is down to the final games … Read more
The championship finals are upon us this weekend, which will go a long way in filling out the field for the NCAA tournament, but first things first. Every team’s goal is to be champion of their conference, and to realize that goal, the ultimate victors are going to have to push their game to the … Read more
Ouch – I didn’t pick the right favorites, nor any upsets. The picks last week were not playoff-worthy, as I finished at 6-6-0 (.500) which brings the season total to 79-40-9 (.652). It is down to the final games for me to shine. Here are the picks for Tuesday and Wednesday semifinals in the CCC … Read more
Ouch – I didn’t pick the right favorites, nor any upsets. The picks last week were not playoff-worthy, as I finished at 6-6-0 (.500) which brings the season total to 79-40-9 (.652). It is down to the final games for me to shine. Here are the picks for Tuesday and Wednesday semifinals in the CCC … Read more
The biggest weekend for D-II/III playoff hockey did not disappoint, with great action across all of the conferences. While many favorites advanced, there were several upsets that ousted defending champions or serious contenders for conference titles. All of that, and yes, there was a champion crowned on Saturday as well, and it took some bonus … Read more
The biggest weekend for D-II/III playoff hockey did not disappoint, with great action across all of the conferences. While many favorites advanced, there were several upsets that ousted defending champions or serious contenders for conference titles. All of that, and yes, there was a champion crowned on Saturday as well, and it took some bonus … Read more
Wednesday’s playoff games saw home teams go 3-1-0, setting up a full slate of games for Saturday, including one championship game in the NE-10. The picks this week including the two make-up games picked previously. I finished at 5-1-0 (.833), which brings the season total to 78-35-9 (.676). Not much time left and after Saturday, … Read more
Wednesday’s playoff games saw home teams go 3-1-0, setting up a full slate of games for Saturday, including one championship game in the NE-10. The picks this week including the two make-up games picked previously. I finished at 5-1-0 (.833), which brings the season total to 78-35-9 (.676). Not much time left and after Saturday, … Read more
Wednesday, Feb. 22 Brockport at No. 10 Geneseo The Knights were on the wrong side of the tiebreaker that gave a bye to Plattsburgh and forces a first-round game at home against Brockport. Both regular season games went to Geneseo by 6-2 and 5-2 scores. This one will be closer, but the outcome is the … Read more
Wednesday, Feb. 22 Brockport at No. 10 Geneseo The Knights were on the wrong side of the tiebreaker that gave a bye to Plattsburgh and forces a first-round game at home against Brockport. Both regular season games went to Geneseo by 6-2 and 5-2 scores. This one will be closer, but the outcome is the … Read more
The second season of conference tournament play has arrived. It is a reset opportunity for every team entering the playoffs in their pursuit of a conference title. Here is a quick preview of the upcoming games starting with first round matchups on Wednesday and leading into semifinal matchups and title games this weekend. CCC Endicott … Read more
The final weekend for most conferences provided yet again more excitement and drama as SUNYAC and NESCAC finalized their playoff positions, while the ECAC West, CCC, and MASCAC will play some early-week hockey to make up games postponed by winter weather and other causes. The games this past week created the final scenarios for teams … Read more
The final weekend for most conferences provided yet again more excitement and drama as SUNYAC and NESCAC finalized their playoff positions, while the ECAC West, CCC, and MASCAC will play some early-week hockey to make up games postponed by winter weather and other causes. The games this past week created the final scenarios for teams … Read more
With Mother Nature providing a blizzard that postponed Thursday night’s action, it is a good thing I added a few more games to try and move my success rate higher on the penultimate weekend of the regular season. I will count the three postponed games when played so my record is complete. The theory clearly … Read more
With Mother Nature providing a blizzard that postponed Thursday night’s action, it is a good thing I added a few more games to try and move my success rate higher on the penultimate weekend of the regular season. I will count the three postponed games when played so my record is complete. The theory clearly … Read more