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).
Paula C. Weston
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).
Pickin’ the Big Ten: Nov. 8-9
Last week, Drew and I were both rewarded for picking the Buckeyes to sweep the Wolverines – very risky, given the fierceness of that rivalry. I managed to edge him out for the week but I’m still playing catchup after his Halloween weekend picks perfection. Last week Drew: 5-3-0 (.625) Paula: 6-2-0 (750) This season … Read more
TMQ: Looking at Denver’s hot start, Arizona State’s schedule, early-season overtime games
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).
Heading into weekend Big Ten series with Wisconsin, Penn State struggling to form team identity
“We’re just not who we are yet.” This is how Penn State’s Guy Gadowsky describes his team five games into the season and on the eve of the Nittany Lions’ Big Ten opener against visiting Wisconsin (photo: Craig Houtz/Penn State Athletics).
Pickin’ the Big Ten: Oct. 25-26
It didn’t take long for Drew to pull ahead of me. He picked Ohio State to sweep Omaha and I picked the teams to split – but on the wrong nights. And, of course, I was punished for picking the Lakers to sweep the Wolverines. Last week Drew: 5-5-0 (.500) Paula: 4-6-0 (.400) This season … Read more
TMQ: Talking the latest poll, early-season concerns, college hockey travel
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).
Monday 10: Handful of freshmen off to fast starts, Denver still undefeated, Wisconsin sweeps Minnesota Duluth
Each week, USCHO.com will pick the top 10 moments from the past weekend in our Monday 10 feature (photo: Rob Rasmussen).
A new season, but a familiar issue already plaguing Michigan: goal scoring
In a weekend that saw Wisconsin score 11 goals in a single game against Merrimack, Penn State net 13 in a sweep of Sacred Heart and Notre Dame score 10 in two wins over Air Force, Michigan’s two-goal performance in a tie and loss to visiting Clarkson stands in stark contrast, even for an opening weekend of play (photo: Michigan Athletics).
TMQ: What to make of several teams’ fast starts to open 2019-20 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: Craig Houtz/Penn State Athletics).
Pickin’ the Big Ten: Oct. 11-13
Well, doesn’t this seem familiar? It’s the start of another hockey season and a return to individual conference picks blogs at USCHO. This season, Drew Claussen and I will be alternating the weekend picks narrative with each of us predicting weekly, and I am the lucky one who starts the conversation. We’ll be keeping a … Read more
TMQ: Few games over the weekend, but much to discuss as 2019-20 season opens
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: Stew Milne).