Nate OwenHere’s the picks for a pair of rare Tuesday games. Both start at 7 p.m. Connecticut at Quinnipiac The Bobcats were off this past weekend, but still rose to No. 2 in the latest USCHO.com poll, the highest ever for the program. Despite being in the same state, these teams haven’t played since Nov. 1 … Read more
Dartmouth’s home rink might be nearly three hours away from Brown’s campus, but the Big Green have made themselves plenty comfortable at Meehan Auditorium this season. Eric Robinson scored for the first time in two months, while Cab Morris made 31 saves to help the No. 11 Big Green to a 4-2 win over Brown … Read more
Last week: 6-2-1 Overall: 62-64-22 The league’s one-two combo of Quinnipiac and Princeton have the weekend off, so now’s a good time for the rest of the ECAC to start taking advantage of those games in hand. All start times are 7 p.m. unless noted. I’ll be in Providence for Dartmouth and Brown tomorrow, so … Read more
Last week: 6-2-1 Overall: 62-64-22 The league’s one-two combo of Quinnipiac and Princeton have the weekend off, so now’s a good time for the rest of the ECAC to start taking advantage of those games in hand. All start times are 7 p.m. unless noted. I’ll be in Providence for Dartmouth and Brown tomorrow, so … Read more
Friday’s game against Cornell marks the first home game in 47 days for Union. Messa Rink has probably never been a more welcome sight for the Dutchmen, who have won two of their last eight games, all on the road. Still, coach Rick Bennett is optimistic the long stretch away from Schenectady will help prepare … Read more
My poor track record with my picks carried over into the New Year, as I went just 8-9-1 last week. Here’s what’s on the schedule for this weekend as conference play begins to pick up. All games are 7 p.m. unless noted. Last week: 8-9-1 Overall: 56-62-21 Brown at Clarkson For all their non-conference struggles, … Read more
My poor track record with my picks carried over into the New Year, as I went just 8-9-1 last week. Here’s what’s on the schedule for this weekend as conference play begins to pick up. All games are 7 p.m. unless noted. Last week: 8-9-1 Overall: 56-62-21 Brown at Clarkson For all their non-conference struggles, … Read more
Last week: 6-11-1 Overall: 48-52-20 Every ECAC team with the exception of Brown is back in action this weekend, which is also the final weekend of non-conference play for many of the league’s teams. Each game is at 7 p.m. unless noted. For those in the New England area, both of Quinnipiac’s games this weekend … Read more
Last week: 6-11-1 Overall: 48-52-20 Every ECAC team with the exception of Brown is back in action this weekend, which is also the final weekend of non-conference play for many of the league’s teams. Each game is at 7 p.m. unless noted. For those in the New England area, both of Quinnipiac’s games this weekend … Read more
There were some highlights for sure, but the biggest takeaway from the past weekend is this: ECAC Hockey teams competed in four holiday tournaments and came away with zero trophies. That’s a bit of a disappointment for the league, which between Union’s Frozen Four run last spring and a solid showing in non-conference play over … Read more
I’ve been picking this weekend’s games on a day-by-day basis, so here’s a look at the final two games of 2012. Sacred Heart at Rensselaer, 4 p.m. The Engineers are coming off a split at St. Cloud this weekend and return to Troy for their first home game since Dec. 1. They’ll face Sacred Heart, … Read more
I’ve been picking this weekend’s games on a day-by-day basis, so here’s a look at the final two games of 2012. Sacred Heart at Rensselaer, 4 p.m. The Engineers are coming off a split at St. Cloud this weekend and return to Troy for their first home game since Dec. 1. They’ll face Sacred Heart, … Read more
Regardless if it comes from a coach or a fan, it’s rare to hear collective praise for the on-ice officials. That was the case Saturday afternoon however, in Minnesota State’s 3-1 win over Brown in the opener of the UConn Holiday Classic at the Mark Edward Freitas Ice Forum, a crisp, yet physical game that … Read more
Overall: 42-41-19 Winter break is coming for an end for most teams, and several ECAC team are participating in the numerous holiday tournaments across the country. (Check out the complete tournament breakdown here). There are a lot of games between now and Monday, so I’ll roll out the picks in waves. All times are 7 … Read more
Overall: 42-41-19 Winter break is coming for an end for most teams, and several ECAC team are participating in the numerous holiday tournaments across the country. (Check out the complete tournament breakdown here). There are a lot of games between now and Monday, so I’ll roll out the picks in waves. All times are 7 … Read more
Last week: 4-4-4 Overall: 42-39-19 I really should have titled this post “North Country picks,” as St. Lawrence and Clarkson are the only ECAC teams in action this weekend. Enjoy the holidays and be sure to check back next week for a first-half wrap-up Saturday, Dec. 15 Mercyhurst at Clarkson., 7 p.m. Clarkson has put … Read more
Last week: 4-4-4 Overall: 42-39-19 I really should have titled this post “North Country picks,” as St. Lawrence and Clarkson are the only ECAC teams in action this weekend. Enjoy the holidays and be sure to check back next week for a first-half wrap-up Saturday, Dec. 15 Mercyhurst at Clarkson., 7 p.m. Clarkson has put … Read more
Colgate coach Don Vaughan went against his instincts at the start of the year — and it has paid big dividends so far for the Raiders. Freshman Kyle Baun and twins Tyson and Tylor Spink have been Colgate’s most productive line to date. But that they’re even together goes against what Vaughan has done during … Read more
Last week: 6-4-2 Overall: 38-35-15 We’re at the unofficial halfway point of the college hockey season, with most teams winding down the pre-holiday break portion of their schedules this weekend. All games are at 7 p.m. unless noted. Friday, Dec. 7 Colgate at Massachusetts I realize all-time records mean little, especially considering there’s a lot … Read more
Last week: 6-4-2 Overall: 38-35-15 We’re at the unofficial halfway point of the college hockey season, with most teams winding down the pre-holiday break portion of their schedules this weekend. All games are at 7 p.m. unless noted. Friday, Dec. 7 Colgate at Massachusetts I realize all-time records mean little, especially considering there’s a lot … Read more