Michigan surging in second half again, but there’s more to the story
The Wolverines are 10-1-2 in their last 13 games, but the two most recent victories over Miami provided some extra material. Paula C. Weston has This Week in the CCHA.
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Weekend work-up, Feb. 6, 2012: A short rotation for first place — for now
With just three weekends of play remaining, nothing will be decided until the very end. Three things from this most recent weekend of play. 1. The Ferris State-Western Michigan series at the end of February will determine the regular-season champion, unless … 2. …the Wolverines have something to say about it. Okay, so this is … Read more
Weekend work-up, Feb. 6, 2012: A short rotation for first place — for now
With just three weekends of play remaining, nothing will be decided until the very end. Three things from this most recent weekend of play. 1. The Ferris State-Western Michigan series at the end of February will determine the regular-season champion, unless … 2. …the Wolverines have something to say about it. Okay, so this is … Read more
Paula's picks: Feb. 3, 2012
It’s the beginning of the end — of this season, anyway. Here’s how I’m doing: Last week: 6-3-1 Season to date: 95-63-23 (.588) Remember that adage about a broken clock and the frequency of its accuracy? Yeah. Like that. This week Everyone plays this weekend. All series are Friday-Saturday, single site. The games in Ann … Read more
Paula’s picks: Feb. 3, 2012
It’s the beginning of the end — of this season, anyway. Here’s how I’m doing: Last week: 6-3-1 Season to date: 95-63-23 (.588) Remember that adage about a broken clock and the frequency of its accuracy? Yeah. Like that. This week Everyone plays this weekend. All series are Friday-Saturday, single site. The games in Ann … Read more
Fortunes change for Bowling Green, Ohio State, but they stay positive
The January play of the CCHA’s three Ohio teams is a microcosm of the entire league’s whole season thus far. Paula C. Weston has This Week in the CCHA.
Weekend work-up, Jan. 30, 2012: Bulldogs and Buckeyes and Parity — oh my!
Yet again, a weekend of play reminds us of how unpredictable this season is. Three quick things: 1. Ferris State may be the story of the year — or not. Raise your hand if you thought the Bulldogs would be in first place at any point this season. Okay, so if you’re a die-hard Bulldogs … Read more
Weekend work-up, Jan. 30, 2012: Bulldogs and Buckeyes and Parity — oh my!
Yet again, a weekend of play reminds us of how unpredictable this season is. Three quick things: 1. Ferris State may be the story of the year — or not. Raise your hand if you thought the Bulldogs would be in first place at any point this season. Okay, so if you’re a die-hard Bulldogs … Read more
Paula's picks: Jan. 27, 2012
What a strange season. In one of those if-the-season-were-to-end-today scenarios, seven CCHA teams would likely make the NCAA tournament; all seven of those teams are currently ranked. Lake Superior State just dropped out of the current rankings. To be honest, I don’t know what to think. In past years when the CCHA has appeared strong … Read more
Paula’s picks: Jan. 27, 2012
What a strange season. In one of those if-the-season-were-to-end-today scenarios, seven CCHA teams would likely make the NCAA tournament; all seven of those teams are currently ranked. Lake Superior State just dropped out of the current rankings. To be honest, I don’t know what to think. In past years when the CCHA has appeared strong … Read more
Paying twice for the same penalty makes Notre Dame’s Jackson see red
Riley Sheahan was suspended for a hit that was originally charged to another player, and the Irish coach disputes that it was even a major penalty to begin with. Paula C. Weston has This Week in the CCHA.
Weekend work-up, Jan. 23, 2012: You can't fight city hall
Three quick things from the weekend. 1. You can’t fight city hall. At the beginning of the 2011-12 season, Miami and Michigan were picked to finish second and third, respectively, in both the coaches and media preseason CCHA polls. At the end of the first half of the 2011-12 season, Michigan was eighth in the … Read more
Weekend work-up, Jan. 23, 2012: You can’t fight city hall
Three quick things from the weekend. 1. You can’t fight city hall. At the beginning of the 2011-12 season, Miami and Michigan were picked to finish second and third, respectively, in both the coaches and media preseason CCHA polls. At the end of the first half of the 2011-12 season, Michigan was eighth in the … Read more
Yanakeff turns aside 45 in Michigan State’s win over Lake Superior State
Two unassisted goals for Lake Superior State would have been the story of this game were it not for the ability of Michigan State to respond quickly – and the 45-save performance of sophomore Will Yanakeff. In the end, when the game was tied 2-2 as late as 17:02 in the third period, the Spartans … Read more
Paula's picks: Jan. 20, 2012
It’s impossible that we’re in the third week of January — with only six weekends of regular-season hockey remaining — but here we are. How have I done this season? Sigh. My picks percentage is as brutal as the temperature this morning in Flint. Last week: 5-3-2 Season to date: 82-58-20 (.575) I am grateful … Read more
Paula’s picks: Jan. 20, 2012
It’s impossible that we’re in the third week of January — with only six weekends of regular-season hockey remaining — but here we are. How have I done this season? Sigh. My picks percentage is as brutal as the temperature this morning in Flint. Last week: 5-3-2 Season to date: 82-58-20 (.575) I am grateful … Read more
Facing a murderer’s row schedule, Western Michigan can’t look too far ahead
Broncos coach Andy Murray knows he still has a lot to learn about college hockey, including why peanut butter is a no-no at snack time. Paula C. Weston has This Week in the CCHA.
The weekend work-up, Jan. 16, 2012: Home ice, reversals of fortune and outdoor games
This is the CCHA. The landscape changes quickly around here. Three things from this past weekend? We could pick a dozen or more. 1. Home-ice advantage? Not exactly. Friday night was brutal for the home teams. Three of them lost outright and two ended up tied after taking a lead into the third period — … Read more
The weekend work-up, Jan. 16, 2012: Home ice, reversals of fortune and outdoor games
This is the CCHA. The landscape changes quickly around here. Three things from this past weekend? We could pick a dozen or more. 1. Home-ice advantage? Not exactly. Friday night was brutal for the home teams. Three of them lost outright and two ended up tied after taking a lead into the third period — … Read more
Michigan State and Northern Michigan tie, MSU takes shootout
Sometimes life changes in mere moments. A traffic accident. A marriage proposal. Three unanswered goals three minutes apart. A tying goal scored with 26 seconds left in regulation. This 5-5 overtime tie between Northern Michigan and Michigan State saw the Wildcats leading 2-0 by the 10:25 mark of the first on goals tipped in by … Read more