Notes from the GLI consolation game

This weekend is far more interesting than I originally thought it would be. Not only did I not expect to see Boston College in the GLI third-place game, but when the Eagles lost yesterday, I fully expected them to score more than they did in today’s consolation game against Michigan Tech. Today’s game was the … Read more

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Notes from the second game of the GLI

I won’t pretend that I’m not shocked that Michigan beat Boston College, and that the Wolverines looked to be in control for most of this game. I’ve seen UM play some passionless hockey in the first half of the season, but no one can accuse the Wolverines of anything but inspired play from the get-go … Read more

Notes from the first game of the GLI

It’s the middle of the first period of the Boston College-Michigan game as I post this, and I have to say that I’m shocked that the Wolverines scored two minutes into the game. I’ve called BC to win it all. As longtime readers know, however, that could be good news for anyone the Eagles play. … Read more

Notes from the first game of the GLI

It’s the middle of the first period of the Boston College-Michigan game as I post this, and I have to say that I’m shocked that the Wolverines scored two minutes into the game. I’ve called BC to win it all. As longtime readers know, however, that could be good news for anyone the Eagles play. … Read more

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Paula's picks, tournament style: Dec. 29, 2011

Last games of the calendar year. May 2012 be kinder to me in the prognostication department, among other departments. Season to date: 65-44-14 (.585) This week There are tournaments, nonconference series, two single nonconference games and one single exhibition game. I’m not calling the exhibition game. Catamount Cup Two CCHA teams, Ferris State and Lake … Read more

Paula’s picks, tournament style: Dec. 29, 2011

Last games of the calendar year. May 2012 be kinder to me in the prognostication department, among other departments. Season to date: 65-44-14 (.585) This week There are tournaments, nonconference series, two single nonconference games and one single exhibition game. I’m not calling the exhibition game. Catamount Cup Two CCHA teams, Ferris State and Lake … Read more

Weekend work-up, Dec. 19, 2011: One game, three things

The only game on the docket was Northern Michigan’s 4-1 win over Michigan Tech, and it was revealing in small ways. 1. Sophomore goaltender Jared Coreau is finding his stride. Coreau — who shares the net with senior Reid Ellingson — posted a record of 3-1-0 in December and improved to 2.13 goals against and … Read more

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Paula’s picks, with cookie recipe: Dec. 16, 2011

There is one game on the schedule for this week. Since it’s a game involving Northern Michigan, this week’s picks blog also provides an early Christmas present to Wildcats fans — who love to love me. Paula’s picks Last week: 7-5-0 (.583) Season to date: 64-44-14 (.582) This week, it’s all or nothing. Watch the … Read more

Berry goal gives Michigan State shootout win over Michigan

Sometimes, a tie is more — or less — than a tie. After Michigan State captured the extra shootout point following a 3-3 home tie against Michigan, the Spartans celebrated as though they’d won some hardware and the Wolverines responded as though they hadn’t captured four of six possible points in the home-and-home series. “The … Read more

Paula's picks: Dec. 9, 2011

It’s hard to believe that the year’s almost over and that we’ve nearly reached the holiday break. I have only one wish for Christmas: A better picks percentage in 2012. Paula’s picks Last week: 7-5-0 (.583) Season to date: 64-44-14 (.582) I’d feel better about picking the Michigan-Alaska split correctly had I not also picked … Read more