Sean ShapiroHere is what we learned this past weekend in the WCHA: 1. Non-conference struggles continued for the WCHA. The league went 1-6 in non-conference tilts, with Bemidji State picking up the only win against Princeton last Wednesday before Thanksgiving. 2. Michigan Tech is taking care of it’s own business, but it’s going to need some … Read more
Here is what we learned this past weekend in the WCHA: 1. Non-conference struggles continued for the WCHA. The league went 1-6 in non-conference tilts, with Bemidji State picking up the only win against Princeton last Wednesday before Thanksgiving. 2. Michigan Tech is taking care of it’s own business, but it’s going to need some … Read more
Thanks to a slight scheduling snafu and some family build-up, this column is coming to you later that originally scheduled. For that I beg your forgiveness, dear reader. Now that that’s out of the way, let’s look at what each of the WCHA teams have to be thankful in the spirit of Thanksgiving. Alabama Huntsville: … Read more
Bowling Green at Minnesota State Jack:These guys again? MSU and BG met Oct. 20-21 in Bowling Green. They split. The two league leaders meet again this week — this time in Mankato. I have a feeling we’ll get similar results. Mavericks 4-2, Falcons 5-3 Sean: Has to be a split, right? But it should be … Read more
Bowling Green at Minnesota State Jack:These guys again? MSU and BG met Oct. 20-21 in Bowling Green. They split. The two league leaders meet again this week — this time in Mankato. I have a feeling we’ll get similar results. Mavericks 4-2, Falcons 5-3 Sean: Has to be a split, right? But it should be … Read more
Here is what we learned this weekend: 1. The WCHA is typically known for it’s defense, but Minnesota State and Bemidji State bucked that trend this weekend as the teams combined for 21 goals in two games. The Saturday showing, which Minnesota State won 8-6, featured 14 goals and had at least four goals in … Read more
Here is what we learned this weekend: 1. The WCHA is typically known for it’s defense, but Minnesota State and Bemidji State bucked that trend this weekend as the teams combined for 21 goals in two games. The Saturday showing, which Minnesota State won 8-6, featured 14 goals and had at least four goals in … Read more
Ferris State at Michigan (Thursday/Friday) Jack: Not sure what to make of Ferris right now. They’re 2-5-1, with their only wins coming against Mercyhurst and Western Michigan. But they haven’t played badly. Still, I can’t see the Bulldogs winning any games in Ann Arbor right now. Wolverines 4-2, 2-1 Sean: I think Ferris makes a … Read more
Ferris State at Michigan (Thursday/Friday) Jack: Not sure what to make of Ferris right now. They’re 2-5-1, with their only wins coming against Mercyhurst and Western Michigan. But they haven’t played badly. Still, I can’t see the Bulldogs winning any games in Ann Arbor right now. Wolverines 4-2, 2-1 Sean: I think Ferris makes a … Read more
Here are three things we learned this weekend: 1. Minnesota State is rolling. The Mavericks swept Michigan Tech this weekend and have won five of their past six games. The sweep against Tech could be a key moment as this season goes forward for Minnesota State, which now has an early lead in the WCHA … Read more
Here are three things we learned this weekend: 1. Minnesota State is rolling. The Mavericks swept Michigan Tech this weekend and have won five of their past six games. The sweep against Tech could be a key moment as this season goes forward for Minnesota State, which now has an early lead in the WCHA … Read more
It would probably be fitting if I used a Halloween pun or story to open this post, unfortunately I don’t have any. So, let’s get picking… Ferris State at Bemidji State Jack: Last year it took the Beavers until December to finally lose a conference game. I don’t think they’re quite that dominant this season … Read more
It would probably be fitting if I used a Halloween pun or story to open this post, unfortunately I don’t have any. So, let’s get picking… Ferris State at Bemidji State Jack: Last year it took the Beavers until December to finally lose a conference game. I don’t think they’re quite that dominant this season … Read more
1. Minnesota State not only swept No. 2 Boston University, it did it in impressive fashion with 6-3 and 3-0 victories. The Mavericks scored nine goals against one of the most-heralded defensive units in college hockey. It was a big win for the WCHA and it would really be a boost for the Mavericks in … Read more
1. Minnesota State not only swept No. 2 Boston University, it did it in impressive fashion with 6-3 and 3-0 victories. The Mavericks scored nine goals against one of the most-heralded defensive units in college hockey. It was a big win for the WCHA and it would really be a boost for the Mavericks in … Read more
Last weekend was a somewhat soft-open for the college hockey season. All of the teams were in action, but with the exception of Michigan Tech it was a collection of exhibition contests that leave something to be desired. Tonight we get the real thing, and it’s a big opportunity for the WCHA to make some … Read more
Last weekend was a somewhat soft-open for the college hockey season. All of the teams were in action, but with the exception of Michigan Tech it was a collection of exhibition contests that leave something to be desired. Tonight we get the real thing, and it’s a big opportunity for the WCHA to make some … Read more
No. 1 Bemidji State vs. No. 4 Bowling Green Jack: The Beavers were pushed to three games by eighth-seeded Northern Michigan last weekend. Bowling Green swept Ferris State, but it nearly went three games — the Falcons needed three goals in the final five minutes in game two to escape a third. I wouldn’t be … Read more
No. 1 Bemidji State vs. No. 4 Bowling Green Jack: The Beavers were pushed to three games by eighth-seeded Northern Michigan last weekend. Bowling Green swept Ferris State, but it nearly went three games — the Falcons needed three goals in the final five minutes in game two to escape a third. I wouldn’t be … Read more
We’re down to the Final Four in the WCHA, and the cream rose to the crop during the first weekend of the WCHA tournament. Here are the three things we learned this weekend: 1. Northern Michigan wasn’t going down without a fight. The Wildcats took Bemidji State to a decisive third game, but couldn’t pull … Read more