Paula C. WestonIt’s a light schedule this weekend, with two games being played in NHL arenas. First, our picks records. Last week Drew Claussen: 4-5-1 (.450) Paula Weston: 5-4-1 (.550) Season Drew: 55-51-9 (.517) Paula: 47-58-10 (.452) I would’ve been fine … had I had any sense regarding the North Star College Cup. This week The three … Read more
The Wolverines have averaged 6.8 goals in their last five games and take a seven-game winning streak into a game against Michigan State at Joe Louis Arena.
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Nothing about this game was pretty. Nothing about this game was neat. But with goals from Ryan Keller and Brent Darnell, Michigan State beat Ohio State 2-0 to earn the Spartans their first two-game sweep of the season. “It never comes easy, but it was nice to get a second win … Read more
There is interesting conference and nonconference play this week. First, our records. Last week Drew Claussen: 2-1-2 (.600) Paula Weston: 2-1-2 (.600) Season Drew: 51-46-8 (.524) Paula: 42-54-9 (.443) This Week Everyone plays this weekend. There are two conference series, there is one nonconference series and there is the North Star College Cup. Michigan at … Read more
There is interesting conference and nonconference play this week. First, our records. Last week Drew Claussen: 2-1-2 (.600) Paula Weston: 2-1-2 (.600) Season Drew: 51-46-8 (.524) Paula: 42-54-9 (.443) This Week Everyone plays this weekend. There are two conference series, there is one nonconference series and there is the North Star College Cup. Michigan at … Read more
This past weekend of Big Ten hockey was nothing if not interesting. Here are three things that remain with me today. 1. Michigan can’t maintain a top position in the league if the Wolverines continue to cough up more than five goals per game. I do hope you got to see Michigan’s 10-6 win over … Read more
This past weekend of Big Ten hockey was nothing if not interesting. Here are three things that remain with me today. 1. Michigan can’t maintain a top position in the league if the Wolverines continue to cough up more than five goals per game. I do hope you got to see Michigan’s 10-6 win over … Read more
Everyone plays this weekend and it’s all about the Big Ten, but first our numbers. Last week Drew Claussen: 2-3-1 (.188) Paula Weston: 5-0-1 (.438) Season Drew: 49-45-6 (.520) Paula: 40-53-7 (.435) I should have played the lottery. This week While everyone plays, not everyone plays two games. Michigan travels to Columbus for a single … Read more
Everyone plays this weekend and it’s all about the Big Ten, but first our numbers. Last week Drew Claussen: 2-3-1 (.188) Paula Weston: 5-0-1 (.438) Season Drew: 49-45-6 (.520) Paula: 40-53-7 (.435) I should have played the lottery. This week While everyone plays, not everyone plays two games. Michigan travels to Columbus for a single … Read more
Minnesota and Wisconsin had trouble holding a lead last weekend.
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — When you score two power-play goals 41 seconds apart to take the lead with less than 10 minutes left in regulation, you may be led to believe that the momentum is shifting your way – especially if you have another two minutes or so remaining with a man advantage and you’re … Read more
Everyone plays this week, but Michigan State plays the Under-18 Team in exhibition Friday night at 7:00 p.m. First, Drew Claussen and I have some picks numbers for you. Last week Drew: 1-6-1 (.188) Paula: 3-4-1 (.438) Season Drew: 47-42-5 (.527) Paula: 35-53-6 (.404) This week There are two Big Ten tilts and Wisconsin hosts … Read more
Everyone plays this week, but Michigan State plays the Under-18 Team in exhibition Friday night at 7:00 p.m. First, Drew Claussen and I have some picks numbers for you. Last week Drew: 1-6-1 (.188) Paula: 3-4-1 (.438) Season Drew: 47-42-5 (.527) Paula: 35-53-6 (.404) This week There are two Big Ten tilts and Wisconsin hosts … Read more
As the league begins conference play in earnest this coming weekend, this past weekend of nonconference play — the past two weeks of play, really — taught us that nearly anything may happen as the rest of the season unfolds. 1. Joel Rumpel can play. And when the Badgers play in front of him, Wisconsin … Read more
As the league begins conference play in earnest this coming weekend, this past weekend of nonconference play — the past two weeks of play, really — taught us that nearly anything may happen as the rest of the season unfolds. 1. Joel Rumpel can play. And when the Badgers play in front of him, Wisconsin … Read more
The Mariucci Classic is played this weekend, as well as two nonconference series. First, another chance for you to see how much better Drew Claussen is at this picks thing than I am — at least overall. Dec. 28-30 Drew: 1-7 (.125) Paula: 3-5 (.375) Season Drew: 46-36-4 (.558) Paula: 32-49-5 (.401) The Mariucci Classic … Read more
The Mariucci Classic is played this weekend, as well as two nonconference series. First, another chance for you to see how much better Drew Claussen is at this picks thing than I am — at least overall. Dec. 28-30 Drew: 1-7 (.125) Paula: 3-5 (.375) Season Drew: 46-36-4 (.558) Paula: 32-49-5 (.401) The Mariucci Classic … Read more
For the Big Ten, the start of the second half feels like the start of the season.
Happy New Year, everyone! There are two holiday tournaments to pick this week, but first a look at how Drew Claussen and I finished the first half. Dec. 12-14 Drew: 2-0 (1.000) Paula: 1-1 (.500) Season Drew: 45-29-4 (.603) Paula: 29-44-5 (.404) Yes, there was coal in my stocking on Christmas morning. Drew got the … Read more
Happy New Year, everyone! There are two holiday tournaments to pick this week, but first a look at how Drew Claussen and I finished the first half. Dec. 12-14 Drew: 2-0 (1.000) Paula: 1-1 (.500) Season Drew: 45-29-4 (.603) Paula: 29-44-5 (.404) Yes, there was coal in my stocking on Christmas morning. Drew got the … Read more