15 things they said this week

The games of this past weekend were very interesting, in many ways. Not surprisingly, the quotes that came in the aftermath were, too. I find the distinction between expectations of winning and overlooking one’s opponent to be very interesting — and a theme common to some recent series. “We were focused and intense, but last … Read more

SUNYAC Roundup: Nov. 08

More Significant Moments After only the second weekend of SUNYAC play, significant moments continue to pile up in the young season: – Only two teams remain undefeated, Oswego and Morrisville. Not Plattsburgh. Not Geneseo. Not Fredonia. – Oswego defeated Plattsburgh, 5-3, for the fourth time in a row, tying their longest winning streak against their … Read more

Monday Morning Press Mess

The odd tidbit of the week is that No. 7 North Dakota has yet to win a shootout in the three years since the WCHA brought it into league play. The latest toe stub came this weekend against No. 9 Ohio State, in what was otherwise a fine weekend for the Sioux. Brad Elliott Schlossman … Read more

Weekend Rewind – Nov. 8

Believe it or not, Gustavus Adolphus seemingly harmless 5-0 win over Concordia (Wis.) in the Gusties season opener was actually quite a significant accomplishment. Although Gustavus Adolphus has won at least 22 games in each of the last seven seasons, the Gusties haven’t won a season opener since beating Wis.- River Falls  3-1 on Nov. … Read more

Weekend of November 5-6

Nothing really big to say here; just a typical, fun-filled WCHA weekend. Minnesota-Duluth/North Dakota – The Sioux showed that yes, the Bulldogs can be beaten. – In doing so, UND showed us glimpses of the team that was picked to finish first in the league. – That being said, they’re not there yet. – Also, … Read more

D-III West roundup: November 8

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is on a four-game roll, but a season-opening loss to Lawrence lit the pilot light for the hot start, coach Wil Nichol said. The Pointers’ fourth consecutive victory came Saturday in a 5-1 thumping of No. 15 Hamline in St. Paul, Minn. The team opened the winning weekend with a 2-0 … Read more

Weekend work-up: Nov. 8, 2010

What’s the bigger story, that Miami left Big Rapids with one point to its credit — or that the Bulldogs took five from the No. 1 team in the country? Michigan State left Kalamazoo empty-handed, or the unranked (and formerly lowly) Broncos swept a ranked (and formerly undefeated) team? Notre Dame emerges at the top … Read more

The weekend that was: Week 6

On the Fly Friday, November 5 Colgate 4 at Clarkson 4 (ot) Senior Scott Freeman and freshman Matt Zarbo scored 1:57 apart midway through the third period to draw Clarkson even, extending the Golden Knights’ unbeaten streak to four games. After starting the season 0-36 on the power play, Clarkson finally broke through with three … Read more

WCHA Picks Nov. 5

Last week Theresa: 8-2-2 Season Theresa: 22-14-5 Last week Tyler: 7-3-1 Season Tyler – 14-8-1 Friday, November 5 and Saturday, November 6 No. 2 Minnesota-Duluth (6-0-2, 3-0-1 WCHA) at No. 9 North Dakota (4-3-1, 3-1-0 WCHA) Theresa: This is a tricky, tricky series. The Bulldogs have historically done poorly against the Sioux at the Ralph … Read more

ECAC Northeast and MASCAC Picks: Week 1

Welcome to the first week of ECAC Northeast and MASCAC picks. There’s only a few games this weekend, but here are those selections. Friday, Nov. 5 Franklin Pierce at Johnson & Wales The Wildcats opened their season with a loss to a Northeast-10 opponent, but I don’t think it happens here. Franklin Pierce is 0-2 … Read more

Candace’s Picks: Nov. 5

I didn’t do as well last week as I did the previous week, especially due to a few ties, finishing 7-2-3 (.708). On the season, I am now 29-7-4 (.775). Still pretty respectable numbers I think. Let’s take a look at the big games for the coming week. Friday-Saturday November 5-6 Minnesota-Duluth at Bemidji State: … Read more

Paula's Picks, Nov. 5

No preamble, just picks. I will say this, though: I can’t believe it’s November already. Last week’s picks: 7-1-4 Season: 26-8-6 Straight wins, that’s .583. Factoring in ties (and I’d love to), it’s .750. Any way I look at it, I see a better start to the season than I’ve had in years — and, … Read more

Hockey East Picks – Nov. 5-6

Dave had a sightly better weekend than Jim, retaking the lead.  Neither one expected Northeastern to get swept at the hands of Atlantic Hockey nor Merrimack to split with Boston College. Dave last week: 6-3-1 Jim last week: 5-4-1 Dave’s record-to-date: 15-7-8 Jim’s record-to-date: 14-8-8 Here are this week’s picks: Friday, November 5 Merrimack    at Providence … Read more