David H. Hendrickson BOSTON — For Northeastern, it was a night of missed opportunities. Even strength and on the power play. Ultimately, on the scoreboard and in the standings. The Huskies dominated the territorial play, outshooting New Hampshire, 41-19, but couldn’t manage more than a tie, 1-1. “It’s a missed opportunity for our hockey club,” NU coach Jim … Read more
Jim picked up a game for the second week in a row. Time for a U-turn. Dave last week: 8-3-2 Jim last week: 9-2-2 Dave’s record-to-date: 94-61-18 Jim’s record-to-date: 96-59-18 Here are this week’s picks: Friday, Jan. 19 Boston University at Merrimack Dave’s pick: I feel like the parent of a petulant two-year-old, saying for the umpteenth time, “This … Read more
Jim picked up a game for the second week in a row. Time for a U-turn. Dave last week: 8-3-2 Jim last week: 9-2-2 Dave’s record-to-date: 94-61-18 Jim’s record-to-date: 96-59-18 Here are this week’s picks: Friday, Jan. 19 Boston University at Merrimack Dave’s pick: I feel like the parent of a petulant two-year-old, saying for the umpteenth time, “This … Read more
The latest team in the Hockey East driver’s seat is now Northeastern. Last weekend, the Huskies swept one of the hottest teams in hockey, Maine, to extend their own hot streak to 7-0-2 (photo: Melissa Wade).
These are the three things I think I learned. 1. Northeastern moves into prime position The Huskies took on one of the hottest teams in college hockey–Maine, who had gone 7-0-2 in its last nine–and swept! Putting nine goals past Jeremy Swayman is a feat, but the Huskies sure can score. With the two league … Read more
These are the three things I think I learned. 1. Northeastern moves into prime position The Huskies took on one of the hottest teams in college hockey–Maine, who had gone 7-0-2 in its last nine–and swept! Putting nine goals past Jeremy Swayman is a feat, but the Huskies sure can score. With the two league … Read more
Jim and I were equally wretched last week, and remain tied. Dave last week: 4-8-1 Jim last week: 4-8-1 Dave’s record-to-date: 72-48-11 Jim’s record-to-date: 72-48-11 Here is this week’s pick, the one and only: Saturday, Dec. 16 Northeastern at Merrimack Dave’s pick: Merrimack may have won its last two, but the Huskies have won their last three. More significantly, … Read more
Jim and I were equally wretched last week, and remain tied. Dave last week: 4-8-1 Jim last week: 4-8-1 Dave’s record-to-date: 72-48-11 Jim’s record-to-date: 72-48-11 Here is this week’s pick, the one and only: Saturday, Dec. 16 Northeastern at Merrimack Dave’s pick: Merrimack may have won its last two, but the Huskies have won their last three. More significantly, … Read more
With only one game remaining before the break–Saturday’s Northeastern at Merrimack tilt–let’s take a look back at the first half. Before we assess individual teams, though, let’s examine the league as a whole. The most obvious point–like a Everest-sized zit on your nose on prom night–is Hockey East’s nonconference results. The league has done well … Read more
Although there are a few downers that could be discussed (hello, New Hampshire), we’ll send out some holiday cheer by looking only at three surprising teams that had surprisingly good weekends. 1. Maine sweeps Quinnipiac! On the road! Okay, so Quinnipiac isn’t the same team that two years ago went 32-4-7 and played in the … Read more
Although there are a few downers that could be discussed (hello, New Hampshire), we’ll send out some holiday cheer by looking only at three surprising teams that had surprisingly good weekends. 1. Maine sweeps Quinnipiac! On the road! Okay, so Quinnipiac isn’t the same team that two years ago went 32-4-7 and played in the … Read more
Jim and I differed on four games last week, and I was right in three of them. Call the New York Times! I’m finally in the lead. But am I allowed to celebrate such a lousy performance? Dave last week: 6-5-1 Jim last week: 4-7-1 Dave’s record-to-date: 59-39-9 Jim’s record-to-date: 58-40-9 Here are this week’s picks: Friday, Dec. 1 … Read more
Jim and I differed on four games last week, and I was right in three of them. Call the New York Times! I’m finally in the lead. But am I allowed to celebrate such a lousy performance? Dave last week: 6-5-1 Jim last week: 4-7-1 Dave’s record-to-date: 59-39-9 Jim’s record-to-date: 58-40-9 Here are this week’s picks: Friday, Dec. 1 … Read more
These are the three things I think I learned this week. 1. How ’bout them Minutemen? I’m stunned. Yes, I believe Massachusetts coach Greg Carvel has the program moving in the right direction for long-term success. But if you asked me a few weeks ago about the short term outlook for the Minutemen, especially against … Read more
These are the three things I think I learned this week. 1. How ’bout them Minutemen? I’m stunned. Yes, I believe Massachusetts coach Greg Carvel has the program moving in the right direction for long-term success. But if you asked me a few weeks ago about the short term outlook for the Minutemen, especially against … Read more
Jim and I only differed on two games last week, and he was right both times. In fact, the only games he got wrong was Maine’s road upset at Lowell and Massachusetts upset of Providence. Could he actually be smarter than me? Dave last week: 7-4-0 Jim last week: 9-2-0 Dave’s record-to-date: 41-28-6 Jim’s record-to-date: 43-26-6 Here are … Read more
Jim and I only differed on two games last week, and he was right both times. In fact, the only games he got wrong was Maine’s road upset at Lowell and Massachusetts upset of Providence. Could he actually be smarter than me? Dave last week: 7-4-0 Jim last week: 9-2-0 Dave’s record-to-date: 41-28-6 Jim’s record-to-date: 43-26-6 Here are … Read more
A week ago, Boston College was staring at a 1-5-1 record. What in the name of Johnny Gaudreau was going on? 1-5-1? Inconceivable! BC teams might have the occasional sub-par season–like finishing third in Hockey East or something similarly dreadful–but not 1-5-1. Since Jerry York’s fourth year behind the BC bench, only once have the … Read more
These are the three things I think I learned this week. 1. BC ain’t dead yet. After falling out of the national polls for the first time since February 23, 2009–(that stat from Jim Connelly’s column last week–the Eagles rebounded with a sweep of Merrimack. Hey, it’s not like they toppled the number one team … Read more
These are the three things I think I learned this week. 1. BC ain’t dead yet. After falling out of the national polls for the first time since February 23, 2009–(that stat from Jim Connelly’s column last week–the Eagles rebounded with a sweep of Merrimack. Hey, it’s not like they toppled the number one team … Read more