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

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

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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

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

Two splits, a surprising shutout and a predictable sweep — and two weeks left

Such an interesting weekend. It will be an interesting two weeks leading up to the Big Ten tournament. 1. Wisconsin and Minnesota split, so the Badgers are still in the hunt for a regular-season championship. Minnesota was in first place entering the weekend, three points ahead of second-place Wisconsin. The Badgers beat the Golden Gophers … Read more

Two splits, a surprising shutout and a predictable sweep — and two weeks left

Such an interesting weekend. It will be an interesting two weeks leading up to the Big Ten tournament. 1. Wisconsin and Minnesota split, so the Badgers are still in the hunt for a regular-season championship. Minnesota was in first place entering the weekend, three points ahead of second-place Wisconsin. The Badgers beat the Golden Gophers … Read more

Pickin’ the Big Ten: Feb. 24-25

With three weeks remaining in the regular season, I think both Drew Claussen and I have decent chances of breaking even with our picks. Drew’s chances are better than mine as I tend to fade at the end. Last week Drew: 5-1-0 (.833) Paula: 5-1-0 (.833) Season Drew: 71-44-14 (.605) Paula: 72-43-14 (.612) This week … Read more

Pickin' the Big Ten: Feb. 24-25

With three weeks remaining in the regular season, I think both Drew Claussen and I have decent chances of breaking even with our picks. Drew’s chances are better than mine as I tend to fade at the end. Last week Drew: 5-1-0 (.833) Paula: 5-1-0 (.833) Season Drew: 71-44-14 (.605) Paula: 72-43-14 (.612) This week … Read more

Big Ten: Frey stops 33 as Ohio State edges Michigan State

Less than a week after surrendering six power-play goals in a 6-5 loss to league-leading Minnesota, Ohio State allowed a goal on the first Michigan State power play of the night, but the Buckeyes penalty kill came through when it mattered most, holding steady through the last 1:46 in regulation when the Spartans had a … Read more

Big Ten: Frey stops 33 as Ohio State edges Michigan State

Less than a week after surrendering six power-play goals in a 6-5 loss to league-leading Minnesota, Ohio State allowed a goal on the first Michigan State power play of the night, but the Buckeyes penalty kill came through when it mattered most, holding steady through the last 1:46 in regulation when the Spartans had a … Read more

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