Weekend of Feb. 4-5

Ugh, sorry for this being so late, everybody. Colorado College and Denver split – … on each other’s home ice, like has been the trend. – Given the rules of the Gold Pan, even though the teams split the season series, Denver retains the trophy. – Joe Howe played in both games this series, so … Read more

ECAC East/NESCAC wrap: Feb. 7

It really is time to watch the scoreboard and see just who has helped themselves and maybe some other team in the process. With just two weeks remaining, there is still quite a lot to play for and a lot of potential playoff scenarios that will be played out right up until the final whistle … Read more

MCHA, MIAC and NCHA wrap: Feb. 7

The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference race continues to resemble Chicago’s O’Hare on Thanksgiving Eve as Concordia (Minn) and St. Thomas are locked in a second place tie while there is a four-team log jam for the fifth and final playoff spot heading into the final two weeks. No. 8 Hamline maintains a two-point edge in … Read more

ECAC Northeast and MASCAC wrap: Feb. 7

Another weekend down as the season creeps closer and closer to the end. Hardly seems possible, does it? Here’s a look at the action, which saw yet another team grab the top spot in the MASCAC, while the ECAC Northeast boasts two teams tied for first. ECAC Northeast Becker 5, Western New England 4: A … Read more

Weekend work-up: Feb. 7, 2011

The landscape looks a little different this morning in the CCHA. Of course, the landscape looks different in this league every Monday morning. The big winner? The Miami RedHawks, who recapture first place in the league, for now – and that’s a commentary on the league rather than Miami – and climb a few precious … Read more

MCHA, MIAC and NCHA picks for Feb. 4-5

After another weekend of ties, the season prediction record of 25-19-4 remains on the sunny side of .500. Hamline and Augsburg’s 4-4 deadlock coupled with St. Norbert’s 3-3 draw against Wisconsin-Eau Clare put the kibosh on what would have been a perfect prognostication weekend as No. 10 Milwaukee School of Engineering swept Lawrence and the … Read more

ECAC Hockey picks: Week 18

Prediction precision Season record: 106-50-18 (.661) On the fly All times Eastern Friday, February 4 Rensselaer at Quinnipiac – 7:00 While RPI will surely be the popular pick – especially in light of yesterday’s column – QU isn’t exactly folding up shop: The Bobcats are 5-1-3 in their last nine and are looking to solidify … Read more

Games Feb. 4-5

Last week Theresa: 6-3-1 Season Theresa: 103-61-17 Last week Tyler: 6-3-1 Season Tyler: 105-42-13 I’m regretting not going with my initial thought of a split in the CC/UND series. Also, stupid UAH for throwing a wrench in things. This week: five conference series abound with North Dakota and Wisconsin getting some rest. No. 2 Denver … Read more

Candace’s Picks: Feb. 4

With Wisconsin scoring another shootout win last week, I did pretty good in my picks, going 14-5 (.736). That brings my overall record to 118-44-15 (.709). We’ve only got four weeks left in the season, and while a few teams are a virtual lock for the post-season, there is still some room for positioning. Let’s … Read more

Fighting for those final playoff berths

A week ago, Jim surveyed the NCAA tournament chances of Hockey East’s top teams.  This time let’s look at those schools with the more modest immediate goal of just making the league playoffs.  Who’s going to make it and who isn’t? The top six spots are pretty much locked up, albeit with the order still very … Read more

UNO: 103 shots and five goals to show for it

Box scores typically indicate which team controls the game. Other times, it leaves you puzzled.    Those who saw the Nebraska-Omaha/Alabama-Huntsville shots-on-goal total from Saturday night, probably wondered how in the world the Mavericks were held to a single goal on 59 shots in a 2-1 overtime loss to one of the nation’s weakest teams. The Mavericks are the … Read more