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NESCAC picks: Nov. 30

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Week number two went a little better than the opening weekend, as I went 4-1-1 (.750) on my picks to bring the season record to 7-3-3 (.654). I would obviously like to continue that positive trend and have some interesting conference games from which to choose my potential winners. There are just two weekends left … Read more

ECAC East picks: Nov. 30

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Look out folks; I might just be getting the hang of this making picks thing. The rally continued last week, as I went 5-0-1 (.917) for the weekend, which brings the season total to 15-4-4 (.739). Just like the performance on the ice, it’s about consistency, so trying to make it three weeks in a … Read more

MCHA picks: Nov. 30

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We are back to conference action this weekend, and, hopefully, my picks will improve as well. All teams are playing and looking to gain points in the MCHA standings. With a slate of nonconference games last week, my pick percentage took a hit; I went 5-5-1 (.454). My overall pick record so far is 20-12-1 … Read more

SUNYAC picks: Nov. 30

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The first six weeks of the SUNYAC season have been the appetizer, and Oswego, USCHO’s top-ranked team, has been gobbling up all comers. Now comes the main course, or at least the first bite of it on Saturday, as the Lakers will finally meet their prime contender, No. 7 Plattsburgh, for the first time this … Read more

NCHA picks: Nov. 30

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Last week, teams in the Northern Collegiate Hockey Association took a break from beating up on each other, flexing their muscles against nonconference opponents. The NCHA dominated, going 7-0. I did very well on my picks, but I have to admit, it was an easy week. This week, conference play returns with several key games. … Read more

Women’s D-I picks: Nov. 30

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Arlan and I had one of those exceptionally rare weeks last week where we all picked the same winners, hence we both went 10-2-1 (.807), to bring our season totals to 87-40-15 (.660) and 88-39-15 (.672) respectively. I still hold the narrow edge, but we aren’t picking the same this weekend, so who knows where … Read more

MIAC picks: Nov. 30

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Talk about taking one on the chin. Last week, my picks were straight up horrible. I went 3-6, and now my record is a ho-hum 18-18. Just when I thought I was getting the hang of making predictions, I get thrown back down to reality in a hurry. This week, it looks like I will … Read more

ECAC West picks: Nov. 30

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My picks went 3-0-1 last week, and 18-2-3 (.848 ) for the season. We’ll see what happens when most ECAC West teams get back to conference action this week. Dec. 30-Jan. 1 Manhattanville at Elmira Manhattanville (5-2-1 overall, 2-1-1 ECAC West) finished runner-up at the Rutland (Vt.) Invitational last week, and the Valiants have been … Read more

ECAC Northeast picks: Nov. 30

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Salve Regina is still two games under .500 overall, and seems to have settled into the middle of the pack in the ECAC Northeast. With Western New England, Curry, and Nichols in front of the Seahawks, and Wentworth, the preseason pick to win it all, behind them, it’s going to be tough sledding for Salve … Read more

MASCAC picks: Nov. 30

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Welcome back! Hope all of you had a wonderful and Happy Thanksgiving! During the holiday weekend, Worcester finally won its first two games of the season after sweeping the Worcester City Shootout Tournament. Speaking of firsts, Connecticut College shocked Salem Sate with a 4-2 win to claim its first victory of the campaign as well. … Read more

Nov. 30-Dec.1 WCHA picks

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No. 13 Nebraska Omaha at No. 3 Minnesota Joe: Gophers freshman goalie Adam Wilcox, who leads the league’s top scoring defense (1.77 goals) gets a serious test when he faces the Mavs’ WCHA’s second-ranked offense (3.75 goals). Neither team has a clear advantage with Minnesota and Nebraska Omaha at Nos. 1 and 2 respectively in … Read more

Weekend work-up: Nov. 26, 2012

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I spent the morning thankful for speedy internet connections and the magic of in-home laundry. I hope that your post-Thanksgiving Monday contained at least half as much gratitude. Three things from this weekend, quickly: 1. Michigan is not ready for prime time. With three wins in their last 10 games and a 5-1 loss to … Read more

Women’s D-I wrap: Nov. 26

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Longer hours on Black Friday Shoppers are treated to extended store hours on Black Friday, and several teams did their part, as four out of 10 games on the day played beyond regulation. In the only one of these contents to not reach a decision, Brown fought back from a 2-0 hole to tie Providence … Read more

Men's D-III wrap: Nov. 26

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There was plenty of excitement across the board this weekend. The traditional Thanksgiving tournaments provided many storylines, while nonconference games offered a ton of goals scored. There are seven teams that remain unbeaten through the weekend play. It will be interesting to see how those teams will face adversity as the season blazes on. Primelink … Read more

A pleasant plane ride for UNH, concerns at NU, and a challenge to readers

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After blowing a 4-0 lead on Friday night, finishing in a 4-4 tie with Colorado College, it looked like New Hampshire’s trip to Colorado could be a disaster when the Wildcats fell behind, 3-0, to Denver on Saturday. Then something changed. That leads my three takeaways from this weekend. 1. Comeback makes long flight more … Read more

Weekend recap: Three observations

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Here are three observations from this past weekend: Wisconsin’s Kerdiles, Zulinick cannot suit up soon enough No disrespect to Minnesota State intended, but the fact that the Mavericks marched into Madison and left with a league road sweep shows how far the Badgers have fallen while missing three of its better offensive players.  Top-tier freshman … Read more