Big Ten: Wisconsin's defense sends it into championship game
Wisconsin uses a stifling defense to contain Ohio State in a 2-1 victory.
Paula C. Weston
Big Ten: Wisconsin's defense sends it into championship game
Wisconsin uses a stifling defense to contain Ohio State in a 2-1 victory.
Three takeaways from Penn State’s 4-1 victory over Michigan
DETROIT — Here are three takeaways from Penn State’s 4-1 quarterfinal win over Michigan on Thursday. 1. Penn State’s freshmen came to play. It’s not that the rest of the team didn’t, but rookies Liam Folkes and Nate Sucese had the first two goals in the game, with Sucese’s marker at 13:24 in the first … Read more
Three takeaways from Penn State's 4-1 victory over Michigan
DETROIT — Here are three takeaways from Penn State’s 4-1 quarterfinal win over Michigan on Thursday. 1. Penn State’s freshmen came to play. It’s not that the rest of the team didn’t, but rookies Liam Folkes and Nate Sucese had the first two goals in the game, with Sucese’s marker at 13:24 in the first … Read more
Gust's third-period goals lift No. 13 Ohio State past Michigan State in Big Ten quarterfinals
DETROIT — Michigan State and No. 13 Ohio State had played four close games during the regular season, three one-goal games and a two-goal game that ended with an empty netter, all since Feb. 17. With the teams tied 3-3 at the end of the second period Thursday, this Big Ten quarterfinal game looked as … Read more
Gust's third-period goals lift No. 13 Ohio State past Michigan State in Big Ten quarterfinals
DETROIT — Michigan State and No. 13 Ohio State had played four close games during the regular season, three one-goal games and a two-goal game that ended with an empty netter, all since Feb. 17. With the teams tied 3-3 at the end of the second period Thursday, this Big Ten quarterfinal game looked as … Read more
Pickin’ the Big Ten Tournament: March 16-18
Hey! We made it! It’s the Big Ten Tournament! Yippee! I don’t completely understand why, but the Big Ten regular season schedule felt like a slough to me this year. I enjoy the nonconference play in the first half because I enjoy the sheer amount of inter-league play we get to see in the Big … Read more
Pickin' the Big Ten Tournament: March 16-18
Hey! We made it! It’s the Big Ten Tournament! Yippee! I don’t completely understand why, but the Big Ten regular season schedule felt like a slough to me this year. I enjoy the nonconference play in the first half because I enjoy the sheer amount of inter-league play we get to see in the Big … Read more
Big Ten tournament on tap, ‘all six teams actually have a legitimate chance’
Finally, we’ve reached the Big Ten tournament – and by “we,” I mean every team in the league. After watching other conference playoff series these last few weeks, I’ve felt a little cheated out of the excitement and drama of best-of-three series and home-ice advantage. Given that Big Ten league play doesn’t start until just … Read more
The Golden Gophers, the Wolverines, and three more games at JLA
1. Minnesota is the only team allowed to win the regular-season Big Ten title. Congratulations to the Golden Gophers for their fourth straight regular-season Big Ten conference title! For those keeping track, the Big Ten has only been around as a hockey entity for four seasons. For others paying close attention, this is Minnesota’s sixth … Read more
The Golden Gophers, the Wolverines, and three more games at JLA
1. Minnesota is the only team allowed to win the regular-season Big Ten title. Congratulations to the Golden Gophers for their fourth straight regular-season Big Ten conference title! For those keeping track, the Big Ten has only been around as a hockey entity for four seasons. For others paying close attention, this is Minnesota’s sixth … Read more
Big Ten: Michigan grinds out 3-2 victory over No. 11 Penn State
With goals two minutes apart early in the third period, Michigan pushed past No. 11 Penn State and onto a narrow 3-2 win over the visiting Nittany Lions. For the struggling Wolverines, the win was their third in three weeks, all three victories upsets over ranked Big Ten teams. “We’re playing with a little more … Read more
Big Ten: Michigan grinds out 3-2 victory over No. 11 Penn State
With goals two minutes apart early in the third period, Michigan pushed past No. 11 Penn State and onto a narrow 3-2 win over the visiting Nittany Lions. For the struggling Wolverines, the win was their third in three weeks, all three victories upsets over ranked Big Ten teams. “We’re playing with a little more … Read more
Pickin’ the Big Ten: March 10-11
Finally we come to the last weekend of regular-season play. Drew Claussen and I are still above .500 and still tied with each other.Last weekDrew: 4-2-0 (.667)Paula: 4-2-0 (.667)SeasonDrew: 80-47-14 (.617)Paula: 80-47-14 (.617) This week If Drew and I are correct and Minnesota wins out, the Golden Gophers will capture their fourth consecutive regular-season championship … Read more
Pickin' the Big Ten: March 10-11
Finally we come to the last weekend of regular-season play. Drew Claussen and I are still above .500 and still tied with each other. Last week Drew: 4-2-0 (.667) Paula: 4-2-0 (.667) Season Drew: 80-47-14 (.617) Paula: 80-47-14 (.617) This week If Drew and I are correct and Minnesota wins out, the Golden Gophers will … Read more
Big Ten: No quit in Michigan, which knocks off No. 5 Minnesota
Its confidence growing, Michigan pulls off its second consecutive upset, edging No. 5 Minnesota, 5-3.
Big Ten: No quit in Michigan, which knocks off No. 5 Minnesota
Its confidence growing, Michigan pulls off its second consecutive upset, edging No. 5 Minnesota, 5-3.
Pickin’ the Big Ten: March 3-4
We’re down to the penultimate weekend of regular-season play. Yes, I wait all season to use the word penultimate. With two weeks to go before the Big Ten tournament, Drew Claussen and I have evened things up. Last week Drew: 5-1-0 (.833) Paula: 4-2-0 (.667) Season Drew: 76-45-14 (.615) Paula: 76-45-14 (.615) This week All … Read more
Pickin' the Big Ten: March 3-4
We’re down to the penultimate weekend of regular-season play. Yes, I wait all season to use the word penultimate. With two weeks to go before the Big Ten tournament, Drew Claussen and I have evened things up. Last week Drew: 5-1-0 (.833) Paula: 4-2-0 (.667) Season Drew: 76-45-14 (.615) Paula: 76-45-14 (.615) This week All … Read more
Looking at the scenarios for the next two weekends of Big Ten hockey
What an interesting weekend of Big Ten hockey it was. What an interesting two weeks it’s going to be. This is how things stand. If Minnesota wins out, Minnesota wins the regular-season title That may seem like stating the obvious, but Minnesota needs to win out to finish in first place without help from anyone … Read more