Previewing the Midwest Regional: Ohio State, Denver, Penn State, Princeton
Check out our preview of the Midwest Regional, which includes Ohio State, Denver, Penn State and Princeton (photo: Rachel Lewis).
Paula C. Weston
Previewing the Northeast Regional: Cornell, Michigan, Northeastern, Boston University
Check out our preview of the Northeast Regional, which includes Cornell, Michigan, Northeastern and Boston University (photo: Omar Phillips).
TMQ: Catching our breath after conference championship weekend
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: CS Genovese).
Pickin’ the Big Ten title game: March 17
It all comes down to this. Here’s how Drew Claussen and I have done with picks so far: Last week Drew: 3-1 (.750) Paula: 4-0 (1.000) This season Drew: 100-54-14 (.637) Paula: 103-51-14 (.658) The championship game No. 3 Notre Dame (24-9-2), the top overall seed in the Big Ten tournament, hosts No. 5 Ohio … Read more
Pickin’ the Big Ten title game: March 17
It all comes down to this. Here’s how Drew Claussen and I have done with picks so far: Last week Drew: 3-1 (.750) Paula: 4-0 (1.000) This season Drew: 100-54-14 (.637) Paula: 103-51-14 (.658) The championship game No. 3 Notre Dame (24-9-2), the top overall seed in the Big Ten tournament, hosts No. 5 Ohio … Read more
This Week in the Big Ten: Notre Dame knows ‘it’s a one-and-done season right now’
Well, here we are. The top two teams in the Big Ten – Notre Dame and Ohio State – survived the season to meet for the championship this Saturday (photo: Jim Rosvold).
TMQ: Looking back on last weekend, looking ahead to conference championship weekend
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).
Close games, favorites and a surprisingly strong conference
Big Ten fans were treated to two fantastic semifinal games Saturday night. Congratulations to winners Notre Dame and Ohio State, who will play for the B1G championship this Saturday, March 17 — St. Patrick’s Day — in the Compton Family Ice Arena. 1. Two televised 3-2 thrillers provided a perfect showcase for college hockey. Maybe … Read more
Close games, favorites and a surprisingly strong conference
Big Ten fans were treated to two fantastic semifinal games Saturday night. Congratulations to winners Notre Dame and Ohio State, who will play for the B1G championship this Saturday, March 17 — St. Patrick’s Day — in the Compton Family Ice Arena. 1. Two televised 3-2 thrillers provided a perfect showcase for college hockey. Maybe … Read more
Pickin’ the Big Ten semifinals: March 10
Drew Claussen and I didn’t do so badly last weekend. There were six games played, but we both predicted seven games would be played. Last week Drew: 5-2-0 (.714) Paula: 5-2-0 (.714) This season Drew: 97-53-14 (.634) Paula: 99-51-14 (.646) The semifinals The top seeds survived last weekend’s best-of-three series, with each team sweeping its … Read more
Pickin’ the Big Ten semifinals: March 10
Drew Claussen and I didn’t do so badly last weekend. There were six games played, but we both predicted seven games would be played. Last week Drew: 5-2-0 (.714) Paula: 5-2-0 (.714) This season Drew: 97-53-14 (.634) Paula: 99-51-14 (.646) The semifinals The top seeds survived last weekend’s best-of-three series, with each team sweeping its … Read more
TMQ: Looking at the first bit of playoff action, sick goals scored last weekend
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: Melissa Wade).
Pickin’ the Big Ten playoffs: March 2-4
It’s playoff hockey time! I’m excited for the new format this year, from the best-of-three series to the campus sites to the single-elimination games that begin next week. Here’s how Drew Claussen and I did with picks during the regular season. Last week Drew: 6-2-0 (.750) Paula: 5-3-1 (.625) This season Drew: 92-51-14 (.631) Paula: … Read more
Pickin’ the Big Ten playoffs: March 2-4
It’s playoff hockey time! I’m excited for the new format this year, from the best-of-three series to the campus sites to the single-elimination games that begin next week. Here’s how Drew Claussen and I did with picks during the regular season. Last week Drew: 6-2-0 (.750) Paula: 5-3-1 (.625) This season Drew: 92-51-14 (.631) Paula: … Read more
This Week in the Big Ten: With postseason on tap, character, swagger on minds of coaches
It’s Big Ten playoff hockey time, and while top-seed Notre Dame watches to see who advances from the first weekend of play, everyone else will try to survive a best-of-three series to face off in single-elimination semifinal action next weekend (photo: Jim Rosvold/USCHO.com).
TMQ: Discussing Mercyhurst’s run, upcoming conference playoffs, Cayden Primeau
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.
Three things but one B1G question: Is there any consistency in this conference?
After the final weekend of regular-season play, we know who’s playing where next weekend. I’d argue that’s about all we know. As the top team in the conference, Notre Dame gets a bye for the first-round, best-of-three playoffs. That leaves these series for the upcoming weekend: No. 7 Michigan State at No. 2 Ohio State … Read more
Three things but one B1G question: Is there any consistency in this conference?
After the final weekend of regular-season play, we know who’s playing where next weekend. I’d argue that’s about all we know. As the top team in the conference, Notre Dame gets a bye for the first-round, best-of-three playoffs. That leaves these series for the upcoming weekend: No. 7 Michigan State at No. 2 Ohio State … Read more
Pickin’ the Big Ten: Feb. 23-24
The final weekend of regular-season Big Ten hockey is here! My writing partner Drew Claussen’s pick record and mine has nearly converged as the season has progressed, and I’m happy to say that we’re both on track to finish the season above .500. Last week Drew: 3-2-1 (.583) Paula: 3-2-1 (.583) This season Drew: 86-49-14 … Read more
Pickin’ the Big Ten: Feb. 23-24
The final weekend of regular-season Big Ten hockey is here! My writing partner Drew Claussen’s pick record and mine has nearly converged as the season has progressed, and I’m happy to say that we’re both on track to finish the season above .500. Last week Drew: 3-2-1 (.583) Paula: 3-2-1 (.583) This season Drew: 86-49-14 … Read more