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Two weeks left. Four games to go in the regular season. No team has clinched anything but home ice. No team has been eliminated from contention. Welcome to the WCHA. This weekend all 10 teams are in action with plenty on the line — the MacNaughton Cup, the final home ice slot, the final playoff … Read more
Matthew is fading in the rearview mirror, as I correctly picked Denver to sweep Colorado College. I went a measly 4-4 (.500), but Matthew went 3-5 (.375), so on the year, I am 106-45-10 (.720) and Matthew is 99-52-10 (.677), a healthy seven-game lead with two weeks left. Let’s get to this week’s action. Friday-Saturday, … Read more
I’d have bet the ranch that I was picking up a game on Jim when he took Massachusetts over Providence. And I’d have lost the ranch. But I got that one back with Boston University’s overtime win in the Beanpot, so I remain six games up. Dave last week: 7-3-3 Jim last week: 7-3-3 Dave’s record-to-date: 149-73-24 Jim’s … Read more
Tonight starts the women’s Division III conference tournaments and all six (well, seven) figure to be riddled with competition, which for those loyal diehards, is par for the course at this level. Candace and Matt make their picks for this weekend’s games. Thursday, Feb. 26 MIAC Bethel at St. Mary’s Candace: I like the home … Read more
Big Ten play begins tonight, but first a look at how Drew Claussen and I are doing with the picks. Last week Drew: 2-4-0 (.333) Paula: 4-2-0 (.666) Season Drew: 69-57-10 (.544) Paula: 61-64-11 (.489) This week There are three weekends left in regular-season Big Ten play, and there are three conference series each weekend. … Read more
Last week: Dan: 4-3-3 Chris: 1-6-3 On the season: Dan: 116-68-27 (.614) Chris: 122-62-27 (.642) This Week’s Picks: Thursday, February 26 Bentley at Sacred Heart Dan: When these teams met a couple of weeks ago, we were treated to one of the games of the year, a low-scoring goaltender’s duel at Bentley that was … Read more
The regular season is in the books. Now the fun starts. Last weekend was full of action: ECAC EAST – The East got a week’s jump on the playoffs, and with three nationally-ranked teams among its number, no upsets were expected. And none were pulled off, for that matter. Top seed Norwich ousted No. 8 … Read more
These are the three things I think I learned this week. 1. Boston University can do no worse than finish as co-champions with Boston College. But the Terriers could lose in a tiebreaker (listed below) to see which team gains the number one playoff seed. BU could be number two. It would, of course, amount … Read more
1. Still Crazy After All These Weeks Down to two weeks (and four games) remaining in the regular season and nothing has yet been decided. What else did you expect from the wild WCHA? This week featured… nothing, really. That is to say: No teams clinched anything and nobody was eliminated from anything,. Both first-place … Read more
Some of the bigger talking points from the weekend that was in the NCHC: Omaha suffers sweep Before Omaha visited unranked St. Cloud State this weekend, UNO hadn’t been shut out in a single game this season. Nor, in fact, had the Mavericks been swept in any two-game set during the current campaign. Both of … Read more
Six women’s Division III regular-season championships became official over the weekend, as conference championships get underway this upcoming week. In the ECAC East, Norwich went 15-0-2 in conference play and finished out the regular season by beating Castleton and Holy Cross. Celeste Robert made 26 saves in goal in a 5-2 win over Castleton Friday … Read more
Despite not getting a win over the weekend, Quinnipiac clinched its second regular-season title in three years Saturday night. The Bobcats tied Brown 2-2, but that one point was enough to give Quinnipiac a four-point lead over St. Lawrence entering the final weekend. The Bobcats swept the season series with the Saints, giving them the … Read more
Ready for the postseason With the completion of the final games of the regular season, we at last know how the conference tournaments will be slotted. Of the 30 teams that remain in the hunt for a national title, 28 will begin postseason play in conference quarterfinals hosted by the higher seeds, while the top … Read more
Here’s a look back at three things from the weekend that was in Atlantic Hockey: Approaching the checkered flag The finish line nears with only one week left in the regular season in Atlantic Hockey, and just three of 11 final positions in the standings has been determined. Robert Morris wrapped up its first regular … Read more
Greetings from the frozen tundra of Southern Minnesota. It was a perfect weekend to stay inside and watch some college hockey. All six Big Ten teams were in action against each other and the weekend produced some competitive games. Here’s how things panned out: Minnesota and Penn Split a series in Happy Valley Michigan State … Read more
Here are the updated scenarios and possible finishing positions for Atlantic Hockey after Friday’s results. Don’t worry, it’s probably as hectic as it looks: Friday’s Results: Robert Morris 4, RIT 3 Bentley 1, Army 1 Canisius 4, Mercyhurst 2 Niagara 6, Air Force 1 Holy Cross 1, Sacred Heart 0 AIC – Bye Updated Standings … Read more
The last weekend of the regular season makes us realize how fast time has gone by. Wasn’t it just yesterday that the freshmen were moving in and practices were starting up? That said, games this weekend all have bearing on conference tournaments, some of which that start this weekend. DAN HICKLING – East Friday SUNYAC … Read more
As the regular season winds down, we have a full weekend of Big Ten conference play. First, a look at how Drew Claussen and I are doing with the picks. Last week Drew: 5-1-0 (.833) Paula: 4-2-0 (.666) Season Drew: 67-53-10 (.554) Paula: 57-62-11 (.481) I am grateful for any week in which I am … Read more
Last week: Dan: 6-3 Chris: 7-2 On the season: Dan: 112-65-24 (.617) Chris: 121-56-24 (.662) This Week’s Picks: Friday, February 20 and Saturday, February 21 Bentley at Army Dan: With their win last week over Sacred Heart, Bentley tied its longest win streak ever as a Division I program. They can win their sixth … Read more
Another atrocious week picking for me means I have pretty much handed Dave the title. Jim last week: 5-6-1 Jim to date: 136-76-21 Dave last week: 7-4-1 Dave to date: 142-70-21 Friday, February 20 UMass Lowell at Boston College Jim’s pick: This one will seem like I am going out on a limb right here, … Read more