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Upset Alert Three ranked teams fell to unranked opponents over the weekend. No. 3 Wisconsin became the latest favorite to suffer at the hands of Bemidji State, losing a 2-1 decision in Madison on Friday. Defenseman Emma Terres made her first collegiate goal a big one, scoring at 9:23 of the third period to decide … Read more
Catch a Tiger by the tail Last week, Omaha coach Dean Blais said that for his Mavericks “you have to be mentally prepared to play a good hockey team” before their series with last-place Colorado College. Unfortunately for Blais, his players didn’t get the memo, as Colorado College got its first win in NCHC play … Read more
1. Still the 1 Minnesota State will do something a few others haven’t been able to do this season: Stay No. 1 for a second week after rising to the top spot for the first time last Monday. The Mavericks faced one of their toughest road tests of the season — or at least since … Read more
With a slew of ranked teams in action last weekend, some games went as expected, while others, not so much. This week’s USCHO.com Division III Women’s Poll may seem some changes, but it won’t be at the top. No. 1 Plattsburgh went on the road and swept William Smith in dominating fashion, 10-0 Friday and … Read more
The top of the Hockey East standings got a whole lot tighter because of some results on Sunday. That leads the three things I learned this week: 1. A BU comeback and solid weekend for the Irish make top of standings tight When Boston University trailing UMass Lowell, 3-1, on Sunday, one could take a … Read more
Three observations from the weekend that was in Atlantic Hockey: Shows You What I Know Let me rewind the weekend back to Friday when I made the following statement: “I’m going to go out on a limb and will say that Robert Morris will not sweep AIC this weekend…I think they have a great chance … Read more
Our venerable columnist team of Dan Hickling and Brian Lester is back at it with their weekend picks for the top games across men’s Division III. DAN HICKLING – EAST Friday NESCAC Tufts (5-6-1, 2-3-1) @ Hamilton (3-5-4, 2-3-2) – Hamilton 5, Tufts 3 With both teams scuffling in the middle of the NESCAC pack, … Read more
Well, I got one more game than Arlan last week, thanks to Cornell. I went 16-7-2 to move to 192-67-29, while Arlan went 15-8-2 to move to 188-71-29. Friday, Jan. 16 Colgate at Brown Candace: Colgate won the last game between these two in OT. Will it repeat? Colgate 2-1 Arlan: Colgate seems to be … Read more
Last week: Dan: 8-3-1 Chris: 7-4-1 On the season: Dan: 77-52-20 (.584) Chris: 86-43-20 (.644) This Week’s Picks: Friday, January 16 and Saturday, January 17 Army at Air Force Dan: Army hasn’t had a win over Air Force in a really long time, but the gap is starting to close. That said, it’s not … Read more
Dare we say this is rivalry week in the WCHA? Lots of good matchups this weekend, with, once again, all 10 team in action against each other. And there’s some history between a lot of these teams, even if that history only goes back to last season. So without further ado, let’s pick … Minnesota … Read more
Everyone plays this weekend and it’s all about the Big Ten, but first our numbers. Last week Drew Claussen: 2-3-1 (.188) Paula Weston: 5-0-1 (.438) Season Drew: 49-45-6 (.520) Paula: 40-53-7 (.435) I should have played the lottery. This week While everyone plays, not everyone plays two games. Michigan travels to Columbus for a single … Read more
Jim and I disagreed on only two picks last weekend and going into the third period, it looked like I’d widen my lead by two. As visions of a six-game lead danced in my head, one of those wins became a tie and the other a loss. A pox on the Black Bears and Dartmouth! I should have … Read more
Last week, I went 5-3 (.625) while Matthew went 6-2 (.750). On the year, I am 77-34-7 (.682) and Matthew is 74-37-7 (.656). This league is a bear to pick. Let’s see how we do. Friday-Saturday, Jan. 16-17 No. 8 Omaha at Colorado College Candace: CC is the cellar-dwellar in the NCHC, but nobody should … Read more
We get back to conference play this weekend after what has seemed like an eternity of nonconference games. Candace and Matt get out their respective crystal balls to pick this weekend’s top games. Friday-Saturday, Jan. 16-17 No. 9 Amherst at No. 4 Middlebury Candace: I have to think this is a split, but which night? … Read more
Last time: 4-6-3 Overall: 33-38-8 So much for starting the new year off on a hot streak… The non-conference schedule is winding down for the ECAC, as every team except Quinnipiac faces a league opponent this weekend. Each game is at 7 p.m., unless noted. Friday, Jan. 16 St. Lawrence at Dartmouth Each team has … Read more
The action was hot and heavy last weekend around Division III and our columnists recap all the highlights. BRIAN LESTER – WEST MIAC – Hamline sent shockwaves through the Division III hockey world on Saturday, stunning sixth-ranked Wisconsin-Stevens Point 5-4 in one of the biggest wins in program history. The Pipers scored three goals in … Read more
It’s been a banner year for Harvard, except when the opponent is Ivy League rival Yale. The Bulldogs beat the Crimson 4-1 at Madison Square Garden Saturday in the second Rivalry on Ice matchup between the teams. The four goals were the most Harvard has allowed this year, while the loss was only the Crimson’s … Read more
These are the three things I think I learned this week. 1. I should stop being surprised when Connecticut defeats a strong team. Earlier this year, UConn defeated Boston College and tied Boston University in the span of just four days. The Huskies also have toppled Quinnipiac and Vermont. But I really didn’t think they could … Read more
1. Mavericks pulling away? Michigan Tech has led the WCHA standings for what seems like the entire season. But after the past two weekends, the paradigm is starting to shift. Minnesota State has surged to a six-point lead after taking seven points in the last two weeks. The Mavs swept Lake Sueprior State this weekend then … Read more
Eagles take round one No. 1 Boston College edged No. 4 Boston University in the first of at least three meetings of the two clubs, 4-3. The Eagles came back from 2-0 and 3-2 holes, winning on Tori Sullivan’s second goal of the night. Emily Pfalzer had three assists, but she was injured in the … Read more