This Week in the WCHA: Playoffs a chance for teams to prove their worth
The regular season is over. Minnesota State, thanks to an 11-game unbeaten streak to end the season, clinched its third MacNaughton Cup in four years (photo: Jim Rosvold).
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Three things: Minnesota State clinches MacNaughton again
Another regular season in the WCHA meant another season where things were decided on the last weekend of the season! Here’s a quick look at the playoff pairings before I get to my three thoughts: No. 8 Alaska at No. 1 Minnesota State No. 7 Alabama Huntsville at No. 2 Northern Michigan No. 6 Ferris … Read more
Three things: Minnesota State clinches MacNaughton again
Another regular season in the WCHA meant another season where things were decided on the last weekend of the season! Here’s a quick look at the playoff pairings before I get to my three thoughts: No. 8 Alaska at No. 1 Minnesota State No. 7 Alabama Huntsville at No. 2 Northern Michigan No. 6 Ferris … Read more
Picking the WCHA: Feb. 23-24
It’s the last weekend of the regular season. There’s still a MacNaughton Cup championship to be decided, plus three playoff spots and four teams left to claim them. What’s going to happen? Let’s find out! Lake Superior State at Ferris State The Lakers have gotten themselves back into playoff contention thanks to a four-game win … Read more
Picking the WCHA: Feb. 23-24
It’s the last weekend of the regular season. There’s still a MacNaughton Cup championship to be decided, plus three playoff spots and four teams left to claim them. What’s going to happen? Let’s find out! Lake Superior State at Ferris State The Lakers have gotten themselves back into playoff contention thanks to a four-game win … Read more
This Week in the WCHA: Back into playoff contention, Lake Superior State looking for one more solid weekend
There always seems to be some sort of drama in the final week of the WCHA’s regular season. This year is no different (photo: Candace Horgan).
THREE THINGS: Mavericks back in first, but playoff picture no more clear
A few things I think we learned on the penultimate weekend of the WCHA regular season: 1. Minnesota State takes control With first-place Northern Michigan idle, Minnesota State needed only three points to move into first place in the WCHA standings. They did that and more, sweeping Ferris State to earn six points and move … Read more
THREE THINGS: Mavericks back in first, but playoff picture no more clear
A few things I think we learned on the penultimate weekend of the WCHA regular season: 1. Minnesota State takes control With first-place Northern Michigan idle, Minnesota State needed only three points to move into first place in the WCHA standings. They did that and more, sweeping Ferris State to earn six points and move … Read more
This Week in the WCHA: Gut check time for Bowling Green with Falcons sitting ‘in a good spot’
Other teams might have found last weekend agonizing. Bowling Green, sitting in third place in the WCHA standings, had to sit and watch as both teams ahead of them in the race for the MacNaughton Cup title were in action (photo: BGSU Athletics).
Picking the WCHA, Feb. 15-17
It’s the penultimate weekend of WCHA action, with playoff spots still up for grabs. (And if you were a fan of this league and weren’t already aware, the Predict WCHA Playoff Blog is your go-to source for figuring out all the playoff scenarios using math and stuff.) We’ve also got two pretty rare Thursday-Friday series, … Read more
Picking the WCHA, Feb. 15-17
It’s the penultimate weekend of WCHA action, with playoff spots still up for grabs. (And if you were a fan of this league and weren’t already aware, the Predict WCHA Playoff Blog is your go-to source for figuring out all the playoff scenarios using math and stuff.) We’ve also got two pretty rare Thursday-Friday series, … Read more
Three things: Top teams keep pace with two weeks left
Three things from last weekend’s WCHA action: 1. Wildcats, Mavericks sweep to keep pace First-place Northern Michigan and second-place Minnesota State — separated by just a point in the standings at the moment — both took six points on the weekend to stay where they are, at least for the time being. The Wildcats needed … Read more
Three things: Top teams keep pace with two weeks left
Three things from last weekend’s WCHA action: 1. Wildcats, Mavericks sweep to keep pace First-place Northern Michigan and second-place Minnesota State — separated by just a point in the standings at the moment — both took six points on the weekend to stay where they are, at least for the time being. The Wildcats needed … Read more
This Week in the WCHA: Much-improved Northern Michigan squad taking aim at MacNaughton Cup
Their win streak ended, but the Northern Michigan Wildcats are glad they’re still on top of the WCHA standings (photo: Jim Rosvold).
Three things: The plot thickens
1. Three at the top Northern Michigan is still on top of the WCHA. For now. But their margin is razor-thin. The Wildcats have a one-point lead on second-place Minnesota State and a three-point lead on third-place Bowling Green in the race for the MacNaughton Cup. NMU had the chance to give itself a bit … Read more
Three things: The plot thickens
1. Three at the top Northern Michigan is still on top of the WCHA. For now. But their margin is razor-thin. The Wildcats have a one-point lead on second-place Minnesota State and a three-point lead on third-place Bowling Green in the race for the MacNaughton Cup. NMU had the chance to give itself a bit … Read more
Picking the WCHA: Feb. 2-3
After a few teams took some games off last weekend, everyone’s back in action this week for a full slate of WCHA games. Lots at stake, too: Can Northern Michigan stay on top of the league standings? Will Tech, Huntsville, Ferris or Alaska clinch a playoff spot? Will Alaska Anchorage and Lake Superior Stay alive? … Read more
Picking the WCHA: Feb. 2-3
After a few teams took some games off last weekend, everyone’s back in action this week for a full slate of WCHA games. Lots at stake, too: Can Northern Michigan stay on top of the league standings? Will Tech, Huntsville, Ferris or Alaska clinch a playoff spot? Will Alaska Anchorage and Lake Superior Stay alive? … Read more
This Week in the WCHA: Minnesota State’s return to WCHA play a reality check for current league leaders
The last two weeks were a bit odd in the WCHA, and perhaps a bit misleading (photo: Jim Rosvold).
Three things: Wildcats on top
1. Northern Michigan is officially in first place With their road sweep at Alaska Anchorage last weekend, Northern Michigan moved four points clear of previous leaders Minnesota State. The ‘Cats have won six straight conference games. Most notably, they’ve done it without getting a single goal from top goalscorer Robbie Payne in that span. Instead, … Read more