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).
Paula C. Weston
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
TMQ: Looking at the PairWise, figuring out what teams are locks, what teams need winning streaks
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: Bradley K. Olson).
Pickin’ the Big Ten: Feb. 16-18
It’s the penultimate weekend of regular-season play — you know I’ve been waiting all season to use that word — and this is how Drew Claussen and I have come through it so far. Last week Drew: 2-3-1 (.416) Paula: 2-3-1 (.416) This season Drew: 83-46-13 (.630) Paula: 86-43-13 (.651) This week Everyone but Wisconsin … Read more
Pickin’ the Big Ten: Feb. 16-18
It’s the penultimate weekend of regular-season play — you know I’ve been waiting all season to use that word — and this is how Drew Claussen and I have come through it so far. Last week Drew: 2-3-1 (.416) Paula: 2-3-1 (.416) This season Drew: 83-46-13 (.630) Paula: 86-43-13 (.651) This week Everyone but Wisconsin … Read more
This Week in the Big Ten: Notre Dame captures Big Ten title, but ‘it’s never been easy’
There’s something poetic about the last-ever CCHA playoff champions capturing their first-ever Big Ten regular-season title in their first season of B1G conference play (photo: Notre Dame Athletics).
TMQ: Is the PairWise more important, more relevant than any of the national polls?
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.
Notre Dame takes the crown, three teams push for points and a good night at the LCA
1. Notre Dame surprises no one in earning the regular-season title. Congratulations to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, the 2017-2018 Big Ten regular-season champions! With a 2-1 win over visiting Ohio State Friday night, the Irish captured the crown in their first season of Big Ten play. Senior defenseman Jordan Gross’s seventh goal of the … Read more