TMQ: Another change at No. 1, while the preseason favorite disappears from the rankings
North Dakota took over the top spot after Minnesota State stumbled. Minnesota, meanwhile, is out of the rankings for the first time in nearly four years.
Jim Connelly
Hockey East picks – Jan. 23-27
Even though I had a pretty crappy week picking games, somehow I gained two games on Dave who had an incredibly crappy week. One game behind with as we head down the home stretch of the season. Jim last week: 7-5-1 Jim to date: 116-59-17 Dave last week: 5-7-1 Dave to date: 117-58-17 Friday, January … Read more
Hockey East picks – Jan. 23-27
Even though I had a pretty crappy week picking games, somehow I gained two games on Dave who had an incredibly crappy week. One game behind with as we head down the home stretch of the season. Jim last week: 7-5-1 Jim to date: 116-59-17 Dave last week: 5-7-1 Dave to date: 117-58-17 Friday, January … Read more
Northeastern is still under .500, but recent wins provide a ‘quiet confidence’
With goaltender Derick Roy giving the Huskies a strong second option in goal, Northeastern has started to erase a poor start.
Demko, Boston College defense smother Merrimack’s comeback try
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — On a night where hope seemingly sprung eternal for Merrimack, only the game’s final buzzer allowed the Boston College Eagles to quash such hope. Despite being territorially outplayed for much of the game Wednesday, No. 14 Merrimack trailed the Eagles 2-1 late in the third despite falling behind by two goals … Read more
TMQ: WCHA, NCHC dominate top of PairWise; are they the two best conferences?
The two leagues combine for the top six spots in the PairWise Rankings, with Minnesota State leading the way.
Ever-tightening standings, tons of travel and is Vermont leveling off?
The top of the Hockey East standings got a whole lot tighter because of some results on Sunday. That leads the three things I learned this week: 1. A BU comeback and solid weekend for the Irish make top of standings tight When Boston University trailing UMass Lowell, 3-1, on Sunday, one could take a … Read more
Ever-tightening standings, tons of travel and is Vermont leveling off?
The top of the Hockey East standings got a whole lot tighter because of some results on Sunday. That leads the three things I learned this week: 1. A BU comeback and solid weekend for the Irish make top of standings tight When Boston University trailing UMass Lowell, 3-1, on Sunday, one could take a … Read more
Hockey East picks: Jan. 9-13
Though I thought I had a decent week, I continued to lose ground to Dave. Something needs to turn around fast (though with Dave picking second again, expect him to utilize the four-corners defense again!) Jim last week: 9-4-2 Jim to date: 101-50-13 Dave last week: 11-2-2 Dave to date: 105-46-13 Friday, January 9 Boston … Read more
Hockey East picks: Jan. 9-13
Though I thought I had a decent week, I continued to lose ground to Dave. Something needs to turn around fast (though with Dave picking second again, expect him to utilize the four-corners defense again!) Jim last week: 9-4-2 Jim to date: 101-50-13 Dave last week: 11-2-2 Dave to date: 105-46-13 Friday, January 9 Boston … Read more
A few years later and at a different school, Providence’s Mingoia having expected impact
Friars coach Nate Leaman recruited him to Union but he later ended up at Providence, where he has 11 goals and 19 points this season.
Nonleague dominance, streaking Friars and struggles at the WJC
Hockey East teams have been simply dominant since returning from the holiday break. That leads the three things I have learned in the past couple of weeks. 1. Nonleague opponents have been friends to Hockey East teams in second half Hockey East teams didn’t exactly enjoy the best first half out of conference. The league … Read more
Nonleague dominance, streaking Friars and struggles at the WJC
Hockey East teams have been simply dominant since returning from the holiday break. That leads the three things I have learned in the past couple of weeks. 1. Nonleague opponents have been friends to Hockey East teams in second half Hockey East teams didn’t exactly enjoy the best first half out of conference. The league … Read more
Hockey East picks: Jan. 2-6
Another week in which I was unable to gain ground on Dave, thus he’ll enter 2015 with a two-game lead. Jim last week: 7-4-0 Jim to date: 92-46-11 Dave last week: 7-4-0 Dave to date: 94-44-11 Friday, January 2 Connecticut at Massachusetts Jim’s pick: I really like the way UConn is playing right now and … Read more
Hockey East picks: Jan. 2-6
Another week in which I was unable to gain ground on Dave, thus he’ll enter 2015 with a two-game lead. Jim last week: 7-4-0 Jim to date: 92-46-11 Dave last week: 7-4-0 Dave to date: 94-44-11 Friday, January 2 Connecticut at Massachusetts Jim’s pick: I really like the way UConn is playing right now and … Read more
Hockey East’s top three teams set for second-half showdowns
Boston University, UMass-Lowell and Vermont haven’t played each other yet, making for an interesting second-half schedule.
2015 World Junior Championship intrigue goes beyond Eichel, McDavid
The American and Canadian stars are featured attractions, but they may never meet in a game with meaning in the often volatile, 11-day tournament that starts Friday.
In Osiecki, U.S. World Junior Team has coach who ‘completely understands the tournament’
The former Ohio State coach was an assistant on three medal-winning American teams.
TMQ: No more surprises when it comes to Harvard’s success this season
Each week during the season we look at the big events and big games around Division I men’s college hockey in Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Hockey East picks – Dec. 5-9
For the second straight week, Dave and I had just one game picked differently. And for the second straight week, I won that game. Thus, I have trimmed Dave’s lead to the slimmest of margins as we near the halfway point. Jim last week: 10-7-0 Jim to-date: 76-38-9 Dave last week: 9-8-0 Dave to-date: 77-37-9 … Read more