Paula C. WestonIn 2004, for its 50th anniversary edition, Sports Illustrated listed the top sports rivalries by state. The ongoing, on-ice duel between the Spartans and the Wolverines topped the list for Michigan, surprising no one familiar with the storied history between the schools. Michigan State’s Munn Ice Arena and Michigan’s Yost are just about 64 miles … Read more
The Gophers play this weekend in the North Star College Cup along with St. Cloud State, Minnesota-Duluth and Minnesota State.
EAST LANSING, Mich. — After scoring two goals within a span of three minutes late in the first period, Michigan State held on to beat Penn State, 3-0, in the first-ever league game between the new conference rivals. The game was also the first shutout in Big Ten history, with sophomore Jake Hildebrand earning his … Read more
On mornings like this when I look back to the CCHA picks blog — and the league’s 11 participants — I am suddenly digging the six-league Big Ten. And my partner-in-writing, Drew Claussen, is a genius. Last week Drew: 3-1-0 (.750) Paula: 1-2-1 (.375) Season Drew: 57-26-8 (.670) Paula: 57-26-9 (.668) This week Once again, … Read more
On mornings like this when I look back to the CCHA picks blog — and the league’s 11 participants — I am suddenly digging the six-league Big Ten. And my partner-in-writing, Drew Claussen, is a genius. Last week Drew: 3-1-0 (.750) Paula: 1-2-1 (.375) Season Drew: 57-26-8 (.670) Paula: 57-26-9 (.668) This week Once again, … Read more
The first full weekend of Big Ten play isn’t quite yet over — Minnesota and Penn State have a game tonight — but let’s look at what we’ve learned from the last three days. 1. The WCHA still owns the CCHA. I know that’s a personal filter, but I can’t help but think of Wisconsin’s … Read more
The first full weekend of Big Ten play isn’t quite yet over — Minnesota and Penn State have a game tonight — but let’s look at what we’ve learned from the last three days. 1. The WCHA still owns the CCHA. I know that’s a personal filter, but I can’t help but think of Wisconsin’s … Read more
And the picks percentages take another hit this week. Last week Drew: 1-2-1 (.375) Paula: 1-2-1 (.375) Season Drew: 54-25-8 (.667) Paula: 56-24-8 (.682) This weeks It’s all Big Ten action this week and everyone plays. Michigan at Wisconsin Drew: After the Great Lakes Invitational, the Wolverines need a good weekend to prove to me … Read more
And the picks percentages take another hit this week. Last week Drew: 1-2-1 (.375) Paula: 1-2-1 (.375) Season Drew: 54-25-8 (.667) Paula: 56-24-8 (.682) This weeks It’s all Big Ten action this week and everyone plays. Michigan at Wisconsin Drew: After the Great Lakes Invitational, the Wolverines need a good weekend to prove to me … Read more
All but four of the remaining games for league teams count for conference points.
Well … Drew and I were both wrong about the GLI. Last week Drew: 4-3-1 (.563) Paula: 4-3-1 (.563) Season Drew: 53-23-7 (.681) Paula: 55-22-7 (.696) This week It’s a light schedule this week before full-on Big Ten play begins Jan. 10. Only the two league teams formerly with the WCHA play this weekend; both … Read more
Well … Drew and I were both wrong about the GLI. Last week Drew: 4-3-1 (.563) Paula: 4-3-1 (.563) Season Drew: 53-23-7 (.681) Paula: 55-22-7 (.696) This week It’s a light schedule this week before full-on Big Ten play begins Jan. 10. Only the two league teams formerly with the WCHA play this weekend; both … Read more
In the 18 years that I covered the CCHA for USCHO.com, I extolled the virtues of those teams who defended the realm, especially at midseason. The team that did this often in delightful and unexpected ways was Ferris State, the underrated heroes of the CCHA and the team that may currently be the most under-the-radar … Read more
In the 18 years that I covered the CCHA for USCHO.com, I extolled the virtues of those teams who defended the realm, especially at midseason. The team that did this often in delightful and unexpected ways was Ferris State, the underrated heroes of the CCHA and the team that may currently be the most under-the-radar … Read more
Happy holidays, everyone! Five of the six Big Ten teams return to play this week. First, let’s see how my partner-in-writing, Drew Claussen, and I finished up the first half of the season. Week of Dec. 13-14 Drew: 3-0 Paula: 3-0 Season Drew: 49-20-6 (.693) Paula: 51-19-6 (.711) This week We have two tournaments and … Read more
Happy holidays, everyone! Five of the six Big Ten teams return to play this week. First, let’s see how my partner-in-writing, Drew Claussen, and I finished up the first half of the season. Week of Dec. 13-14 Drew: 3-0 Paula: 3-0 Season Drew: 49-20-6 (.693) Paula: 51-19-6 (.711) This week We have two tournaments and … Read more
Only eight of the 60 league games have been played, leaving the standings to be decided after break.
EAST LANSING, Mich. — For Michigan State, it was a game of missed opportunities. For Ferris State, it was a matter of weathering the storm. The Bulldogs beat the Spartans 2-0 on Saturday and outshot their former CCHA foes 22-16, in spite of a power-play differential that favored Michigan State. It was junior CJ Motte’s … Read more
What a show Ferris State and Michigan put on Wednesday night! It was exactly what a match between Nos. 3 and 4 should be — and contained exactly the kind of passion befitting a longstanding rivalry. So, Drew picked Ferris State and I picked Michigan … and they tied. Here’s how we’re doing so far, … Read more
What a show Ferris State and Michigan put on Wednesday night! It was exactly what a match between Nos. 3 and 4 should be — and contained exactly the kind of passion befitting a longstanding rivalry. So, Drew picked Ferris State and I picked Michigan … and they tied. Here’s how we’re doing so far, … Read more