Sean ShapiroWe’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
It’s the best time of the year. It’s playoff time in the WCHA and we’ve got four series this weekend. Let’s get pickin’ No. 8 Northern Michigan at No. 1 Bemidji State Sean: I don’t want to overlook Northern Michigan, and neither should Bemidji State, but this series feels like a launching pad for the Beavers … Read more
It’s the best time of the year. It’s playoff time in the WCHA and we’ve got four series this weekend. Let’s get pickin’ No. 8 Northern Michigan at No. 1 Bemidji State Sean: I don’t want to overlook Northern Michigan, and neither should Bemidji State, but this series feels like a launching pad for the Beavers … Read more
We’ve reached the final week of the WCHA regular season, and we still don’t have the playoff pairings figured out. Let’s get picking: Alabama Huntsville at Bowling Green Sean: The Falcons were the preseason pick to win the WCHA, that obviously didn’t pan out. Now they’ll have to lock up home-ice advantage in the final weekend … Read more
We’ve reached the final week of the WCHA regular season, and we still don’t have the playoff pairings figured out. Let’s get picking: Alabama Huntsville at Bowling Green Sean: The Falcons were the preseason pick to win the WCHA, that obviously didn’t pan out. Now they’ll have to lock up home-ice advantage in the final weekend … Read more
There is just one week remaining in the regular season schedule, and it’s going to be a good one. This past weekend there were just six teams in action, so teams should be well rested for the regular season finales. Here is what we learned this weekend: 1. It’s going to be a wild final … Read more
There is just one week remaining in the regular season schedule, and it’s going to be a good one. This past weekend there were just six teams in action, so teams should be well rested for the regular season finales. Here is what we learned this weekend: 1. It’s going to be a wild final … Read more
Ferris State at Michigan Tech Jack. The Huskies aren’t going to be happy about being swept at Bemidji State last weekend. They aren’t out of first place quite yet, and although I don’t think they’ll be able to overtake the Beavers, they’ll be motivated to finish strong and clinch second in the league during their Winter … Read more
Ferris State at Michigan Tech Jack. The Huskies aren’t going to be happy about being swept at Bemidji State last weekend. They aren’t out of first place quite yet, and although I don’t think they’ll be able to overtake the Beavers, they’ll be motivated to finish strong and clinch second in the league during their Winter … Read more
The WCHA playoff picture took a more defined shape this past weekend. A clear champion has emerged, while the bottom of the standings got a bit more interested. Here is what we learned this weekend: 1. Northern Michigan is back in the playoff hunt thanks to its goalie. The Wildcats picked up a sweep in … Read more
The WCHA playoff picture took a more defined shape this past weekend. A clear champion has emerged, while the bottom of the standings got a bit more interested. Here is what we learned this weekend: 1. Northern Michigan is back in the playoff hunt thanks to its goalie. The Wildcats picked up a sweep in … Read more
All eyes in the WCHA will be on the Michigan Tech vs. Bemidji State series this weekend, as the battle for the MacNaughton Cup starts to get tighter. Let’s get picking: Northern Michigan at Bowling Green Jack: The Wildcats have been playing much better as of late, but is it enough for them to save their … Read more
All eyes in the WCHA will be on the Michigan Tech vs. Bemidji State series this weekend, as the battle for the MacNaughton Cup starts to get tighter. Let’s get picking: Northern Michigan at Bowling Green Jack: The Wildcats have been playing much better as of late, but is it enough for them to save their … Read more
The WCHA schedule this week is a strong mix of what should be tightly-contested in-conference matchups and one of the last chances the league has to send a message in non-conference play. Let’s get picking: Lake Superior State at Minnesota State Jack: The Lakers have a chance to tie the Mavericks if they play their cards … Read more
The WCHA schedule this week is a strong mix of what should be tightly-contested in-conference matchups and one of the last chances the league has to send a message in non-conference play. Let’s get picking: Lake Superior State at Minnesota State Jack: The Lakers have a chance to tie the Mavericks if they play their cards … Read more
It wasn’t filled with overtime and shootouts like the prior weekend, but it was another close weekend in the WCHA as the standings started to tighten up a bit. Here is what we learned this weekend: 1. Defense first. On Saturday the five teams combined for a pair of shutout and only allowed three combined … Read more
It wasn’t filled with overtime and shootouts like the prior weekend, but it was another close weekend in the WCHA as the standings started to tighten up a bit. Here is what we learned this weekend: 1. Defense first. On Saturday the five teams combined for a pair of shutout and only allowed three combined … Read more
Last week the WCHA gave us a smorgasbord of overtime options. Seven of the eight games went to overtimes, and the one non-overtime game was decided by just two goals. Will the league be just as close this weekend? Let’s get pickin’ Alaska at Bowling Green: Sean: Alaska made a bit of a statement last week … Read more
Last week the WCHA gave us a smorgasbord of overtime options. Seven of the eight games went to overtimes, and the one non-overtime game was decided by just two goals. Will the league be just as close this weekend? Let’s get pickin’ Alaska at Bowling Green: Sean: Alaska made a bit of a statement last week … Read more
The WCHA schedule picked up this past weekend after a holiday season filled with non-conference games. Here are three things we learned. 1. Alaska Anchorage is still in the playoff hunt. Anchorage picked up regulation win and a lost to Ferris State in a shootout this past weekend, pulling within three points of Alaska and … Read more