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Dartmouth downs Union There were a number of exciting games this weekend, but the marquee matchup was undoubtedly in Hanover, N.H. when 4-0-1 Dartmouth hosted 6-1-1 Union. The Dutchmen entered the Granite State on a seven-game unbeaten streak, while the home team was eager to prove that its undefeated record was no fluke. Union worked … Read more
Once again, no one can close a deal in the CCHA. 1. There’s nothing like a good, old-fashioned thrashing. It’s even sweeter for a team at home, against its arch-rival. Both the Wolverines and the Spartans experienced that this weekend, with Michigan coming out of the weekend at the sour end. Friday’s 5-1 lopsided UM … Read more
Three things from Atlantic Hockey play this weekend: 1. Two teams have been able to open some distance from the pack, with Niagara and Holy Cross four points ahead of the rest. But the Crusaders have two loses to go with their five wins, while the Purple Eagles remain perfect in conference play (5-0). Niagara … Read more
For those who are fans of the hero types who vanquish the bad guys with an assortment of skill, perseverance and some cool gadgets, this past weekend saw the releases of the latest installments of two such characters who just know how to get things done and restore “world order:” The latest James Bond (“Skyfall”) … Read more
Four Nations week results at home and abroad The annual Four Nations Cup tournament, matching the national teams of the United States, Canada, Sweden, and Finland, was held this week in Finland. In anticipation of losing players to national team commitments, a number of top college teams did not schedule a game, so the slate … Read more
After an election week where every major news network wanted to be the first to call each of the 50 states, I want to make a very early call about Hockey East. Three teams seem definitively head and shoulders above the rest, and that leads my three things that I learned this weekend: 1. Hockey … Read more
Most agreed No. 20 (for now) Minnesota-Duluth would not be as strong as recent years past, but few expected the Bulldogs (2-5-1, 0-3-1 league) to be in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association’s basement at this point. Last-place UMD’s inconsistency continued during a road sweep at the hands of Nebraska- Omaha that concluded with a 6-3 … Read more
Today starts my SUNYAC picks for the season, which means I am batting 1.000 so far at 0-0-0. We’ll see how I do after the weekend. Friday, November 9 Buffalo State at Plattsburgh The Bengals play sound defense, but Plattsburgh is a goal better (plus maybe an empty netter). Plattsburgh 4- 2 Fredonia at Potsdam Never … Read more
Last week: 6-3-3 On the season: 28-18-11 (.587) This Week’s Picks: Friday, Nov. 2 and Saturday, Nov. 3: Air Force at Penn State – The Nittany Lions have done pretty well against AHA competition (4-1) but I think that ends this weekend. Air Force sweeps. Niagara at Army – This is a battle between … Read more
The splits continued last week, without a single sweep in the bunch. Somehow, I managed to look pretty good at the end of it. Last week: 7-2-1 (.750) Season to date: 36-18-10 (.641) Once again, my gratitude to the three series that split the way I said they would. I fear that the hockey pick … Read more
Last week, I opened up with a solid 5-1-1 (.785) record, but what I would like to point out before getting into this week’s picks is how I should have bought some lottery tickets after the Adrian/Wis.-River Falls series. Don’t ask me how, but I successfully nailed both scores of both games in that series, … Read more
I finally made up some ground on Arlan, though if I had picked a St. Lawrence sweep, I’d be only one behind him. Overall last weekend, I went 17-1-1 last week (.921), while Arlan went 15-3-1 (.815). Overall on the year, I am 54-29-7 (.638), while Arlan is 56-27-7 (.661). Many of the top squads … Read more
Last week was my first attempt at picking Northern Collegiate Hockey Association games and I fared well, going 5-1 (.833). My only blemish was picking St. Norbert to nip Gustavus Adolphus. However, this week, I’ll have a greater challenge selecting winners, with all conference teams returning to NCHA play.Nonetheless, there should be a few entertaining … Read more
Round two of making picks has arrived for me, and I guess I can’t complain too much about how the first week went for me. I went 4-4 in the eight weekend games I picked, and the jury is still out on how my pick for the Thursday night game between St. Thomas and St. … Read more
I started the season pretty strong, going 3-1-1 (.700). There are some big games on the slate this weekend, so let’s see if I can keep it up. Nov. 9-10 Nazareth at Manhattanville Nazareth has held its own so far this inaugural season, while Manhattanville played Hobart tough last weekend. Nazareth should add its third … Read more
Well I am pleasantly surprised with my successful picks last weekend. Although my predicted scores were far from stellar, I managed to correctly pick two splits and one weekend sweep. Thus far, my picks record is 6-2 (.750), not a bad way to open a season.Here’s hoping last week wasn’t just beginner’s luck; here goes … Read more
I gave up some ground to Jimmy last week. Time to reestablish that four-game lead. Dave last week: 5-5-0 Jim last week: 7-3-0 Dave’s record-to-date: 25-14-2 Jim’s record-to-date: 23-16-2 Here are this week’s picks: Friday, Nov. 9 Maine at Massachusetts-Lowell Dave’s pick: The River Hawks have gotten off to a slow start, but Maine’s has been glacial. UML … Read more
No. 2 Minnesota (5-2, 2-2 WCHA) at Alaska-Anchorage (2-2-2, 0-1-1) Tyler: Minnesota travels north to the Last Frontier needing a win more than any other team in the league. The Gophers haven’t proven the preseason hype, but it is common for even the best teams in the WCHA to go through a rough patch. The … Read more
Here’s a look at the sixth weekend of play in the ECAC. Note that I’m coming off my first winning picks record this season, so take that for what it’s worth. All games are 7 p.m. unless noted. Last week: 8-3-3 Overall: 16-16-6 Friday, Nov. 9 Colgate at Quinnipiac These teams met two weeks ago, … Read more
A tip of the cap to all of the MASCAC teams last week. Being a former collegiate hockey player myself, I know exactly what these student-athletes went through as they prepared for opening night. It is always a magical feeling to kick off the season. Taking a look at last week’s schedule, I felt pretty … Read more