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So, week one is in the books and despite all the upsets, I managed to go 5-2-1 (.688) with my picks that included an exact score and call on the empty-net goal in St. Anselm’s hard fought 4-2 win over Bryn Athyn. Week two doesn’t get any easier and includes several major rivalries we usually … Read more
After multiple tied weeks, Matthew gained a game back on me thanks to picking Colorado College to beat North Dakota. I still lead by a game in the season. Both Matthew and I were pretty stellar last week; maybe I should have bet while I was in Vegas last weekend. I went 8-2 (.800), while … Read more
We have Thursday night hockey again, another CCHA-esque match-up as Ferris State travels to Michigan for two. As always, though, we start with how Drew Claussen and I are doing with the picks so far. Last week Drew: 5-7-0 (.417) Paula: 8-4-0 (.667) This season Drew: 23-20-3 (.533) Paula: 30-13-3 (.685) Drew has a knack … Read more
No. 1 Wisconsin vs. No. 6 Minnesota Sophia Shaver scored :33 seconds into the game on Saturday and the two teams traded goals. It was Presley Norby’s goal with just more than five minutes to play in the third period that gave the Badgers the 3-2 win. On Sunday, Alexis Mauermann and Sam Cogan connected … Read more
Utica at No. 1 Plattsburgh The defending champions started out strong with two goals and an assist from Melissa Sheeran and two goals from Courtney Moriarty en route to a 5-0 win. Bulldog Bowl (Friday) Stevenson vs. No. 2 Adrian Kelly O’Sullivan led the Bulldogs with two goals and two assists in the season-opening tournament … Read more
The first weekend of college hockey is in the books. Close games were a big storyline, as was one stunning upset when Milwaukee School of Engineering knocked off nationally ranked Wisconsin-Eau Claire. The weekend also featured the debut of Trine. Check out the weekend recap to see how the action played out in the west. … Read more
Just this past week Norwich coach Mike McShane warned me that recruiting is such these days that “good young coaches are doing a great job recruiting and that all of the conferences are really competitive.” Gone are the days of wearing down just first line talent and blowing out opponents in the third period. So, … Read more
Here are three things we learned this weekend: 1. Minnesota State is rolling. The Mavericks swept Michigan Tech this weekend and have won five of their past six games. The sweep against Tech could be a key moment as this season goes forward for Minnesota State, which now has an early lead in the WCHA … Read more
As the Big Ten continues to evolve, the season continues to be interesting in unexpected ways. 1. First, two important sweeps — one probably more so than the other. Congratulations to Michigan State for its first sweep of an opponent in two seasons. The Spartans beat the visiting Lake Superior State Lakers, 4-3 and 6-0; … Read more
After a 4-0 road loss at Clarkson that capped off a weekend where Providence allowed 9 goals to the opposition, the Friars might have had some concerns about their overall defense. Those concern should be eased for now after a banner weekend. That leads the three things I learned this weekend. 1. Friars sweep was … Read more
The opening stretch of the college hockey season is officially in the past, as all six Ivy League teams were in action for the first time last weekend. Harvard was the last Division I men’s team to get underway, but the Crimson made up for lost time quickly, beating Dartmouth 5-0 at the Bright-Landry Hockey … Read more
Shepard steals the show Minnesota Duluth coach Scott Sandelin told USCHO earlier this week that he didn’t know if either Hunter Shepard or Nick Deery had made the Bulldogs’ No. 1 goaltender job their own six games into the season. Eight in, we might have a better idea. Shepard played a key role this weekend … Read more
I have this perfect hypothetical situation in my head. It’s late August, and Atlantic Hockey’s coaches are meeting in a dark room under a hockey rink somewhere. It’s dimly lit, and they all pass note cards around a table coming up with what they all want to say at the beginning of the season. They … Read more
This is the week of total excitement for D-III teams. Playing teams with different color uniforms and having scores count. Coaches aren’t quite sure what they have yet and how all the pieces will come together, but that is what they are about to find out with real game action at hand. Picking games this … Read more
Friday, Oct. 27 Saint John’s vs. Bethel The Johnnies are picked third in the preseason poll. The Royals are slated to finish last. The Johnnies return just over 80 percent of their offense, including first team All-MIAC pick Sam Valerius. The Royals are hoping for a turnaround season, and the return of Kurtis Redding should … Read more
I gained a couple more games on Nicole in our picks race. Last weekend, I went 22-3-3 (.839), while Nicole went 20-5-3 (.767). Maybe both of us should go to Vegas? On the year, I am 65-18-11 (.750), while Nicole is 57-26-11 (.664). Friday, Oct. 27 Colgate at Clarkson Candace: This would be an outstanding … Read more
It would probably be fitting if I used a Halloween pun or story to open this post, unfortunately I don’t have any. So, let’s get picking… Ferris State at Bemidji State Jack: Last year it took the Beavers until December to finally lose a conference game. I don’t think they’re quite that dominant this season … Read more
Here’s a look at the upcoming games this weekend. All of the Ivy League teams open their seasons this weekend, while the first conference games of the year also take place this weekend. All games start at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Last time: 5-3-3 Overall: 2-0 Friday, Oct. 27 Rensselaer at Union The … Read more
Last week: Dan: 9-7-2 Chris: 12-4-2 On the season: Dan: 19-11-7 (.608) Chris: 22-8-7 (.689) This Week’s Picks Friday, October 27 and Saturday, October 28 Rochester Institute of Technology at Army West Point Chris: The Tigers gave up a lot of goals last weekend, getting outscored by Union and RPI by a combined 14-4. The … Read more
A week ago, Dave and I were equally bad. Last week we were equally strong with our picks, each earning 14 wins to match our win totals to date. Jim last week: 14-4-2 Jim to date: 28-18-5 Dave last week: 14-4-2 Dave to date: 28-18-5 Friday October 27 Boston College at Providence Jim’s pick: Neither … Read more