Paula C. Weston

In a game where very little room was given by either team, Western Michigan got the only goal that counted when Colt Conrad scored at 11:55 in overtime to lift the Broncos over Michigan Tech, 1-0, for their second Great Lakes Invitational championship in four years and the last ever to be captured in Detroit’s … Read more

In a game where very little room was given by either team, Western Michigan got the only goal that counted when Colt Conrad scored at 11:55 in overtime to lift the Broncos over Michigan Tech, 1-0, for their second Great Lakes Invitational championship in four years and the last ever to be captured in Detroit’s … Read more

Happy New Year! This weekend brings the Great Lakes Invitational, the Mariucci Classic and a single game between Miami and Ohio State. First, how Drew Claussen and I are doing so far. Season Drew: 42-30-10 (.573) Paula: 44-28-10 (.598) Bring it, 2017! This week The Great Lakes Invitational is played for the last time in … Read more

There is one game this weekend, a Sunday matinee between Northeastern and Michigan State. First, a look at how Drew Claussen and I have done through most of the first half of the season. Last week Drew: 2-2-0 (.500) Paula: 3-1-0 (.750) Season Drew: 42-29-10 (.580) Paula: 44-27-10 (.605) This week This single game is … Read more

For the second straight night, the Michigan Wolverines played the type of game they hadn’t intended to play, one filled with penalties and one in which they were outshot badly by their opponent. Unlike Friday’s 7-4 loss to Wisconsin, though, Michigan prevailed with a 4-1 win. Leading 2-0 after the first, Michigan had five penalties … Read more

For the second straight night, the Michigan Wolverines played the type of game they hadn’t intended to play, one filled with penalties and one in which they were outshot badly by their opponent. Unlike Friday’s 7-4 loss to Wisconsin, though, Michigan prevailed with a 4-1 win. Leading 2-0 after the first, Michigan had five penalties … Read more

After losing 4-2 to No. 11 Minnesota, Michigan State coach Tom Anastos summed up the result in one sentence: “It’s hard to shoot when you don’t have the puck.” The Golden Gophers outshot the Spartans 44-14, a figure made perhaps a bit more lopsided by their five scoreless power plays, and Anastos had a lot … Read more

After losing 4-2 to No. 11 Minnesota, Michigan State coach Tom Anastos summed up the result in one sentence: “It’s hard to shoot when you don’t have the puck.” The Golden Gophers outshot the Spartans 44-14, a figure made perhaps a bit more lopsided by their five scoreless power plays, and Anastos had a lot … Read more

Last week was a little rough for one of us. Here’s a hint: It wasn’t Drew Claussen. Last week Drew: 3-2-1 (.583) Paula: 1-4-1 (.250) Season Drew: 40-27-10 (.584) Paula: 41-26-10 (.597) This week There are two B1G series this week and just one more game next week before the holiday break. This week, it’s … Read more

1. Penn State really is that good. The Nittany Lions completed their 10-game home stand by sweeping Michigan in the opening weekend of Big Ten play, 6-1 Thursday and 5-1 Friday. Penn State has one loss this season, and the wins against the Wolverines extended the Nittany Lions’ win streak to 11 games, their unbeaten … Read more

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! In other words, Big Ten league play begins this week! B1G Hockey is 42-22-9 in nonconference play to start the season, with a Division I-leading .637 win percentage. This is how Drew Claussen and I are doing so far. Last week Drew: 3-4-1 (.438) Paula: 3-4-1 (.438) … Read more

This is the final week of full-on nonconference play for the Big Ten before league action begins next Thursday, and B1G hockey is in good shape with a record of 38-19-8 and a .646 win percentage. Here’s how Drew Claussen and I are doing so far, too. Last week Drew: 6-2-0 (.750) Paula: 6-2-0 (.750) … Read more