Paula C. WestonFerris State came out flying and outshot Ohio State, 33-21, in the last regular-season meeting between these two clustermates, but the tenacious Buckeyes came from behind to win this one, 4-3, evening the season series 2-2-0 and securing their third weekend sweep of the season. The Bulldogs came out with jump and took an early … Read more
Mike McCormick netted two first-period goals to give Ohio State the early lead over Ferris State, as the Buckeyes went on to beat the Bulldogs 5-2, snapping OSU’s seven-game winless streak and reversing the two teams’ positions in the middle of the CCHA standings. Miguel Lafleche had the game-winner, a shorthanded tally that broke the … Read more
Once more into the breach with Paula C. Weston, as she takes poetic license to tell us about the CCHA this week. What light through yonder window includes MSU-UM at the Joe, a key showdown in Columbus, and prospect for the playoffs.
A combination of heavenly interruption and poor communication to fans and players alike theme Paula C. Weston‘s work this week. Also: the Game of the Week.
After losing a 3-1 lead Friday night, allowing Ohio State to take a point in a 3-3 tie, Spartan John-Michael Liles put his own spin on a hockey standard. “A two-goal lead is the worst in hockey,” said Liles, “and it was proven here tonight.” Perhaps the Buckeyes should have read all about it. After … Read more
Midway through the third period in Friday’s game between the Michigan State and Ohio State, the Buckeyes had to feel as though history would never stop repeating. Down 3-1 after Adam Hall’s top-shelfer, one week after losing two games to MSU in East Lansing — and scoring just one goal in each — something extraordinary … Read more
News of Ron Mason’s departure dominated the headlines, and this week’s CCHA column … as well as, a message to Paula Weston’s beloved readers.
As the CCHA continues to separate the contenders from the pretenders, Ohio State enters a critical stretch; rising Alaska-Fairbanks takes on U.P. workhorse Northern Michigan in the Games of the Week; and a certain school’s student fans in the spotlight — again. Paula C. Weston reports.
After dropping a hard-fought 3-2 decision to Ohio State on Friday night, the Yale Bulldogs bounced back and rolled past Ohio State, 6-2, on Sunday. Denis Nam and Joe Callahan each notched a goal and an assist, and Vin Hellemeyer scored two — including a shorthander with just 12 seconds left in the game. Peter … Read more
The Ohio State Buckeyes’ 3-2 win Friday over the Yale Bulldogs was a tight, defensive game, after which one coach was pleased with his team’s efforts, while the other was not. You might be surprised which was which. “That game was sort of typical of our entire season,” said Yale head coach Tim Taylor. “We’ve … Read more
The battle of Michigan is joined again; change is in the air at Lake Superior; and the stars are favorable for a good weekend of hockey. Also: Paula C. Westonanswers reader mail — sort of.
After sweating out a 1-1 tie with Lake Superior State the night before, the Ohio State Buckeyes blanked the Lakers 5-0, earning goaltender Mike Betz his fifth shutout of the season, a team record for OSU. “A shutout is another gauge of your team’s play,” said Betz. “As a goaltender, you look at save percentages … Read more
In a game that was as exciting as watching gelatin congeal, cellar-dwelling Lake Superior State tied No. 14 Ohio State 1-1 in Value City Arena. Both goals were scored less than a minute apart early in the first, leaving fans to watch a full 60 minutes of scoreless, relatively uninspired hockey. Daymen Bencharski scored the … Read more
As the CCHA barrels into the second half, Paula C. Weston ticks off highlights of the first few months, beginning with some game they played in a football stadium. Also: the Edmonton Oilers claim a special place in CCHA fans’ hearts.
Like many, Paula C. Weston has made New Year’s resolutions. Of course, in this case USCHO.com’s CCHA columnist is making them for other people. Read on…
Northern Michigan lived up to its reputation for work ethic, rallying to beat Maine 5-4 in a hard-fought final at the second Everblades College Classic in Estero, Fla. The Wildcats won their second one-goal decision of the weekend on Bryce Cockburn’s third-period goal.
After an embarrassing 6-2 loss Saturday to Maine, the Ohio State Buckeyes rebounded with a 2-0 shutout of the Cornell Big Red in the consolation game of the Everblades College Classic. The win, which snapped OSU’s three-game losing streak, was the first ever for the Buckeyes in the tournament, now in its second year. OSU … Read more
Bryce Cockburn was the beginning and the end for Northern Michigan, scoring the Wildcats’ first and last goals as NMU topped Cornell in double overtime in the first game of the second annual Everblades Classic in Estero, Fla.
Maine, led by Martin Kariya and Don Richardson on offense, advanced to the title game of the second annual Everblades Classic with a 6-2 win Saturday against Ohio State. The Black Bears stormed out to a 5-0 two-period lead and coasted to the win.
The spirit of the season is upon the CCHA, including a little something for Alaska-Fairbanks. Also: good will toward men is the order of the day atop the league scoring charts. Paula C. Weston reports.