Paula C. WestonHappy November! Hard to believe that a full month of the college hockey season is a matter of record. Speaking of records, here’s mine. Paula’s picks Last week: 6-5-1 (.542) Season to date: 34-23-6 (.587) In this season of seeming CCHA parity, I will take any week over .500. This week There are four conference … Read more
A year after players struggled to score, Michigan is seeing goals come from everywhere. Paula C. Weston has This Week in the CCHA.
With every CCHA team in action this past weekend, we learned a little bit more about how this season is shaping up. Here are three of the scariest things that emerged from the most recent games. Michigan’s offense is scary good. There is no other way to put this. Averaging 4.88 goals per game and … Read more
With every CCHA team in action this past weekend, we learned a little bit more about how this season is shaping up. Here are three of the scariest things that emerged from the most recent games. Michigan’s offense is scary good. There is no other way to put this. Averaging 4.88 goals per game and … Read more
After the Spartans and Colonials exchanged quick goals twice in the first period, Michigan State scored four unanswered — three in the third period — in a dominant 6-2 win over Robert Morris. Sophomore Lee Reimer notched his first collegiate hat trick with markers in the first and third periods, and he and his linemates … Read more
I knew it! That 2-0 Thursday night record was so sweet — and perfection so brief. How did I do last night? Not as bad as I thought I would: 1-1-1. Seriously, I thought it would be 0-3 the moment I posted the picks. Last Week: 4-5-2 Last night: 1-1-1 Season to date: 29-19-6 (.593) … Read more
I knew it! That 2-0 Thursday night record was so sweet — and perfection so brief. How did I do last night? Not as bad as I thought I would: 1-1-1. Seriously, I thought it would be 0-3 the moment I posted the picks. Last Week: 4-5-2 Last night: 1-1-1 Season to date: 29-19-6 (.593) … Read more
These series that begin Thursday are killing me. Some weeks, there just isn’t enough coffee. So far, I’m 2-for-2 on Thursdays this season, but given that there are three games tonight, I’m sure my brief and uncharacteristic flirtation with perfection will come to an end. Here’s how I’ve done so far. Last Week: 4-5-2 Season … Read more
These series that begin Thursday are killing me. Some weeks, there just isn’t enough coffee. So far, I’m 2-for-2 on Thursdays this season, but given that there are three games tonight, I’m sure my brief and uncharacteristic flirtation with perfection will come to an end. Here’s how I’ve done so far. Last Week: 4-5-2 Season … Read more
On their way to the Big Ten two years down the road, the Spartans and the Buckeyes are in the middle of rebrandings. Paula C. Weston has This Week in the CCHA.
Raise your hand if you thought you’d see Ferris State, Lake Superior, and Ohio State Nos. 1, 2, and 3 — in that order — at any point in the season. Put it down. Liar. No. 1? Really? Apparently it’s a curse. In the preseason USCHO.com Division 1 Men’s Poll, Notre Dame was the top … Read more
Raise your hand if you thought you’d see Ferris State, Lake Superior, and Ohio State Nos. 1, 2, and 3 — in that order — at any point in the season. Put it down. Liar. No. 1? Really? Apparently it’s a curse. In the preseason USCHO.com Division 1 Men’s Poll, Notre Dame was the top … Read more
After being shut out by Michigan State, 3-0, to open this series Thursday night, the Buckeyes rebounded with a 5-2 win to earn their second weekend road CCHA split of the young season. “We’re looking for the consistency,” said Ohio State head coach Mark Osiecki. “And that may be hard with having so many young … Read more
Hey! I’m 2-for-2 in Thursday night picks! Last Weekend (including Thursday): 9-6-2 Season to date: 24-13-3 Win percentage: .705 When your pick percentage is as stunning as mine is over the course of a season, you cling to the little things. This Week The CCHA’s 41st season continues with five conference series and one nonconference … Read more
Hey! I’m 2-for-2 in Thursday night picks! Last Weekend (including Thursday): 9-6-2 Season to date: 24-13-3 Win percentage: .705 When your pick percentage is as stunning as mine is over the course of a season, you cling to the little things. This Week The CCHA’s 41st season continues with five conference series and one nonconference … Read more
These Thursday quick picks so far this season have a Ryan Dzingel-specific theme. Last week, I apologized for calling Dzingel “Danny” in my column. This week, Dzingel is popular with the ladies. The 12-year-old ladies. In the eye of the adolescent beholder A message came my way via email that’s too good not to share. … Read more
These Thursday quick picks so far this season have a Ryan Dzingel-specific theme. Last week, I apologized for calling Dzingel “Danny” in my column. This week, Dzingel is popular with the ladies. The 12-year-old ladies. In the eye of the adolescent beholder A message came my way via email that’s too good not to share. … Read more
The CCHA’s two teams in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula were busy last weekend making statements of their own, each handling things at home. Paula C. Weston has This Week in the CCHA.
Last Monday, we were looking back at the first weekend of Division I play. This week, we had a taste of CCHA action and a second look at some opening weekend trends. First, there’s nothing like a fast start. Five CCHA teams are still undefeated after four games, but it’s which teams that haven’t lost … Read more
Last Monday, we were looking back at the first weekend of Division I play. This week, we had a taste of CCHA action and a second look at some opening weekend trends. First, there’s nothing like a fast start. Five CCHA teams are still undefeated after four games, but it’s which teams that haven’t lost … Read more