Paula C. WestonNebraska-Omaha (23-14-3) evened up its best-of-three playoff series with Ohio State (17-17-2), winning 2-1 on goals by Billy Pugliese and David Brisson and forcing a third game slated for Sunday night in the Omaha Civic Center. Once again the Mavs scored early to force the Buckeyes to play from behind, when Pugliese picked up James … Read more
Ohio State head coach John Markell gave his players some simple advice as they rested between regulation and overtime in their first-round match against Nebraska-Omaha. “I told them to be patient … stay on the defensive side of the puck, and good things might happen.” And that’s exactly what the Buckeyes did, taking advantage of … Read more
With the second season finally underway, Paula C. Weston sees anticipation, unlimited hope, and new opportunity … sort of. Also: full previews of each first-round CCHA matchup.
Miami goes 9-3-0 down the stretch to beat out Michigan for second place in the CCHA. The RedHawks cap the season with a pair of wins over Ohio State.
The end of the season can only mean one thing for the CCHA: Paula C. Weston‘s annual Girl Reporter Awards. Also, Notre Dame and Western Michigan headline the weekend card.
After mustering just six shots on goal in the first period, the Miami RedHawks scored two unassisted goals in the second period, and went on to beat the Ohio State Buckeyes 3-1 in Value City Arena. Nick Jardine had two goals on the night, including the unassisted empty-netter at 19:44 to cement the Miami victory. … Read more
No. 1 Michigan State gave another convincing performance in Value City Arena on Saturday, beating Ohio State handily for the second consecutive night, this time by the score of 7-2. “Last night I really felt as though we were going to play a good game, and we did. Tonight I wasn’t sure,” Michigan State coach … Read more
CCHA regular-season champion Michigan State suffered no letdown against Ohio State, topping the Buckeyes 5-2 in the Spartans’ first-ever visit to Value City Arena.
Who’ll walk away with the hardware at the CCHA’s awards banquet? Paula C. Weston prognosticates the league’s annual winners.
Civic duty calls for Paula Weston, but there’s still plenty of CCHA action to discuss — including two underrated teams, a milestone for OSU’s John Markell, Games and Grudges, and even some Valentine’s poetry…
Derek Edwardson notched the game-winner and added two assists, and Pat Leahy scored two — including the shorthanded empty-net goal — as Miami beat Ohio State 4-1 in their first meeting of the year at Value City Arena. “I thought David Burleigh was the difference tonight,” said Miami head coach Enrico Blasi. “Ohio State really … Read more
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. With Valentine’s Day in the offing, Cupid’s arrow strikes Paula C. Weston square in the hand that holds the pen.
Even though the Buckeyes completed a weekend sweep of Notre Dame with a 5-3 win on Saturday, Ohio State coach John Markell saw much room for improvement. “We’re not playing the defensive side of the puck in the second game,” said Markell. The Fighting Irish lived up to their name in spirit, outworking the Buckeyes … Read more
Right about now, Notre Dame head coach Dave Poulin is probably wondering what it takes to beat Ohio State. After a week off, the Buckeyes extended their unbeaten streak to three games with a 5-2 win over the Fighting Irish. The last action Ohio State saw prior to Friday night’s victory was a two-game series … Read more
In the CCHA we have Games of the Week; the Ganga Watch continues; and Paula C. Weston catches Extreme Fever.
Almost from birth, Ryan Miller was destined to be a Michigan State Spartan. And sure enough, the scion of the famed Miller hockey family landed in East Lansing, where he’s now breaking goaltending records by the boatload. Paula C. Weston presents a hometown boy made good.
Lake Superior State battles through a trying season, while the Battle of Michigan is renewed at Joe Louis Arena Saturday. Paula C. Weston ladles out news of the CCHA.
Fans of most any conference can tell you who’s atop the CCHA — that would be No. 1 Michigan State. After that, though, things get pretty murky. Also: they don’t make arena taunting like they used to — Paula Weston explains.
Michigan withstood a first-period assault by Ohio State, then cruised from there, winning 6-2 in Columbus.
Ohio State stymied Michigan in front of a rowdy home crowd, as Doug Andress’ power-play goal in the second period proved to be the game winner in a 3-1 victory that snapped a five-game losing streak for the Buckeyes.