TMQ: So much intrigue for the rest of the 2019-20 season in all six conferences
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 (photo: Jim Rosvold).
Paula C. Weston
Pickin’ the Big Ten: Jan. 17-18
As January flies by, we have three Big Ten conference series this weekend while Minnesota plays the Under-18 Team in exhibition. Last week, Drew Claussen and I were each bitten by the wrong-way split bug, but I was bitten by it twice. Ouch. Last week Drew: 3-4-0 (.429) Paula: 2-5-0 (.286) This season Drew: 65-37-7 … Read more
After sweeping Notre Dame, Michigan’s schedule doesn’t get easier with Penn State on tap this weekend
How does Michigan get to follow up its first road sweep of the season, an upset of No. 14 Notre Dame? “We’re at Penn State,” said Wolverines coach Mel Pearson. “So it just gets easier.” Pearson then laughed (photo: Michigan Athletics).
TMQ: Talking about the latest poll, Notre Dame’s issues, New Hampshire getting on track
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 (photo: Jim Rosvold).
Monday 10: Omaha takes down No. 1 North Dakota, Minnesota State posts 20th win, Wall makes UMass Lowell history
Each week, USCHO.com will pick the top 10 moments from the past weekend in our Monday 10 feature (photo: Jim Rosvold).
With conference standings tightening up, Big Ten teams all jockeying for position with second half in full swing
With six points separating first-place Penn State from fourth-place Notre Dame and both Ohio State and Michigan State tied a point ahead of the Fighting Irish, the Big Ten may be in for a big finish in the coming months (photo: Jim Rosvold).
TMQ: Shootouts might be fun, but how do they benefit college hockey?
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 (photo: Rich Gagnon).
Pickin’ the Big Ten: Jan. 3-5
Happy New Year, everyone! We have one more weekend of nonconference play before the battle for the Big Ten title resumes in earnest. First, let’s look at how Drew Claussen and I enter the second half of our season-long picks battle. (Hint: He’s winning by a lot.) Last week Drew: 4-3-0 (.571) Paula: 4-3-0 (.571) … Read more
TMQ: Taking a look at how depth, game management has changed in recent years
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 (photo: Rich Gagnon).
TMQ: Talking all the changes, major storylines in NCAA hockey during the past decade
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 (photo: Rachel Lewis).
TMQ: Discussing how the road to the national championship runs through the NCHC
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 (photo: Candace Horgan).
Pickin’ the Big Ten: Dec. 13-15
It’s so strange that just last week, Drew Claussen was hoping that your Thanksgiving had been a good one. This week, I’m wishing you a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and a Happy Kwanzaa! These are the last games for Big Ten teams until Ohio State hosts Colgate Dec. 27-28. Drew and I will have a … Read more
TMQ: Trying to figure out what is happening with Notre Dame, discussing a College Hockey Hall of Fame
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 (photo: Jim Rosvold).
With Big Ten play nearing end of first half, several young teams playing mature, experienced games, leading to wins
When Wisconsin won its first game this season with an 11-goal performance and followed that up with a sweep of Minnesota Duluth in which the Badgers outscored the Bulldogs 9-3, there was a lot of talk about a high-powered offense and what a fast start could mean to a season (photo: Jim Rosvold).
TMQ: Looking at last weekend’s sweeps, nonconference winning percentages, surprise players of ’19-20 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 (photo: Jim Rosvold).
Pickin’ the Big Ten: Nov. 28-Dec. 1
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! I have a lot to be thankful for — not the least of which is college hockey. My picks record, though, does not get noted in the gratitude journal. Drew Claussen and I were both cursed with a case of the wrong-way splits last weekend for the Ohio State-Penn State series. I … Read more
TMQ: ECAC teams pulling away early, Arizona State’s schedule, looking at upcoming holiday break
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 (photo: Omar Phillips).
Pickin’ the Big Ten: Nov. 22-23
I’m back and not a moment too soon, as Drew Claussen keeps inching further and further ahead of me. Will my presence actually make a difference? Probably not. Drew looks like a genius for picking Michigan State to sweep last week. I don’t look like an idiot, though, for that correct prediction of the Minnesota-Wisconsin … Read more
Michigan State graduate Slater has been ‘fantastic, ‘a great fit’ as Spartans’ volunteer assistant coach
Jim Slater stopped playing hockey at the pinnacle of his personal game. Now he wants to make sure that developing players get a chance – eventually – to do the same thing (photo: Michigan State Athletics).
TMQ: Early-season reflections, disagreeing with Canadian reporter on Jerry York Hockey Hall of Fame induction issue
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 (photo: Omar Phillips).