Paula C. Weston

It’s only mid-October and already there are games on the schedule that could have significant conference implications five months from now. Six of the league’s seven teams play this weekend, including a two-game Penn State-Minnesota series. First, though, a look at how Drew Claussen and I did last week with our first picks of the … Read more

And just like that, it’s a brand new season. While Drew Claussen and I were otherwise engaged in writing our Big Ten season preview last week, Wisconsin was busy beating Michigan Tech, 3-2. We’re not counting that game in our picks blog. Here’s how we finished the regular season last year: Drew: 82-50-15 (.609) Paula: … Read more

“I think it’s going to be a great hockey game if both teams play up to their capabilities,” Bulldogs coach Scott Sandelin said.

“I’ve told my wife a couple of times, I don’t know if I’ve ever figured this group out all year,” Bulldogs coach Scott Sandelin said.

He set up Henrik Borgstrom’s goal in the first period.

“We want to be tighter and not give teams so much time and space,” Bulldogs captain Dominic Toninato said.

It’s the third straight NCAA tournament appearance for this senior class, however, and Sandelin thinks that there are a few things that helped his squad advance beyond regional play.

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Three takeaways from Penn State’s 4-3, double-overtime victory over Minnesota in a Big Ten semifinal.