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Whether it be about the shrinking gap among Midwest Collegiate Hockey Association teams or fashion, the weekend series between No. 8 Adrian and No. 9 Milwaukee School of Engineering produced some profound statements. The Bulldogs won Friday’s clash, 6-1, at Arrington Ice Arena while Saturday’s contest ended in a 2-2 stalemate. The results left the … Read more
Hello and welcome to this week’s edition of the WCHA Round-up, where we condense the weekend that was and recap it in one handy-dandy place. Denver took three of four from Minnesota State – Friday was the story of two sides; MSU’s Troy Jutting thought a tie was the deserved the result, while DU’s George … Read more
Given the state of college hockey this season, perhaps I should be grateful for any week I pick that’s over .500. Last week: 5-3-2 Season to date: 78-45-21 No. 8 Notre Dame remains in first place in the CCHA by a point because of a split with No. 20 Alaska and No. 7 Michigan’s sweep … Read more
Just when you thought it was time to write Maine’s swan song, they responded with a vengeance. The Black Bears, a week after one of their ugliest losses of the season, a 7-1 drubbing at the hands of Merrimack, earned two home wins this weekend, eking out an overtime win over Providence on Friday before … Read more
Yale University Associate Athletic Director and Director of Sports Publicity Steve Conn released a new statement this afternoon regarding Chris Cahill’s eligibility: The NCAA has confirmed the process and due diligence of Yale University and the Ivy League regarding the eligibility of Chris Cahill. He remains eligible to compete in all Yale hockey games. The … Read more
Six series, five in conference and one non-league set are on tap for this weekend. And I’m thinking sweeps across the board. Friday, January 14 and Saturday, January 15 Army at Air Force – Always a marquee matchup. The Falcons have won the last four meetings and seven of the last eight at Cadet Arena. … Read more
St. Olaf’s victory over then-No. 5 Gustavus Adolphus last weekend prevented me from reaching the pantheon of prognostication mediocrity. I was spot on in predicting the outcomes of the Adrian-Buffalo State and St. Thomas-Wisconsin-Eau Claire games, though, finishing 2-1 to bring the season ledger to 15-17. This weekend’s slate features an array of appetizing inner-league … Read more
Nothing like a weekend slightly above .500. Given the nature of the CCHA, my success rate from last week may be as good as it gets for me from here on out. Last week: 5-4-1 (.550) Season to date: 73-42-19 (.616) Here are my picks for games this week. There’s a full slate of CCHA … Read more
Before taking a look at what’s set for the weekend, here’s a look at the midweek action, including a milestone win at Nichols and some shifts in the MASCAC standings. Thursday, Jan. 13 Nichols 4, Southern New Hampshire 3: Nichols held off a pesky Southern New Hampshire team in a non-conference game which had been … Read more
Last week Theresa: 11-1 Season Theresa: 86-49-13 Last week Tyler: 11-1 Season Tyler: 85-32-9 We’ve got a rivalry series, an intriguing match-up, the battle of the WCHA newbies and a non-conference series … along with a few other games. Let’s get to this. Friday, January 14 and Saturday, January 15 No. 6 Denver (13-5-4, 9-3-2 … Read more
I pretty much rocked it last week, going 11-0-1 (.958). In fact, regarding the one tie, I did say in my write-ups, “The Catamounts will probably play the Sioux tough, and one tie is possible.” Dang those Catamounts and their ties (nine and counting!). On the season, I am now 83-29-14 (.714). Let’s see how … Read more
Benjamin Davis, former equipment manager at Clarkson (’03) and a really all-around sharp guy (or so says his record), is back for a shot at 3-0 against yours truly. We also welcome a second guest-guesser, in Mr. Peter Jasinski, a Yalie who requested this week as his first shot since the Bulldogs are finally back … Read more
Last week was not a good one for me to be away as Jim widened his lead in New Hampshire-like fashion. Dave last week: no picks Jim last week: 7-2-0 Dave’s record-to-date: 49-21-18 (.659) Jim’s record-to-date: 60-19-16 (.716) Here are this week’s picks: Friday, January 14 Providence at Maine Dave’s pick: The Black Bears will be looking … Read more
Another week of league play and a couple of new winning streaks are on the line. Trinity has picked up two wins in a row and hopes to build on that momentum on the road this weekend. New England College has three wins in a row as they play hosts this week to long time … Read more
Sometimes good luck charms get the attention when a team goes on a hot streak, but in Minnesota State’s case, credit is due somewhere else. The Mavericks don’t stack up with many WCHA teams in straight talent but their outstanding leadership from their seniors and work ethic give MSU the chance to beat any team … Read more
As snow continues to pour down on the Boston area, yours truly is stuck inside his home. Which got me to thinking that home isn’t the worst place in the world to be. That’s especially true for Hockey East teams come playoff time. Only four of the eight teams that will make the playoffs can … Read more
The new year is here and I already feel as though I’m behind. With Mott’s semester ending Dec. 22, the very quick holiday break – and delightful stay at Hacienda Weston in frigid (no kidding) Florida – and the quick return to classes at MCC, there have been a few things that I’ve missed in … Read more
Last Friday, Robert Morris was smoked 8-0 by North Dakota. By all accounts, the beatdown was not as bad as the score indicated, but the Colonials never recovered after getting into an early a hole thanks to some bad bounces. The first Sioux goal went off an RMU defender’s stick and the second off a … Read more
Well I turned out to be correct on the night and day results for Adrian. The only problem was, Adrian didn’t take a game like I thought they might be able to do against top-ranked RIT. Instead, the Tigers (15-0-0) rolled into Michigan and downed the Bulldogs by scores of 4-2 and 8-0. However, to my … Read more
Players of the Week Player of the Week: Kyle Bodie, Union Six-foot Manitoban sophomore Bodie scored a goal and added an assist against St. Lawrence on Friday, then added the game-winner and an insurance tally in the rout of Clarkson on Saturday. Plus-5 on the weekend, Bodie doubled his point production on the season in … Read more