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Slim pickings as far as college hockey goes this week. In fact, aside from a Bemidji State/Ohio State women’s series also happening this weekend, this is the only non-exhibition Division I action this week. Shane still has a slim lead over me in the overall picks but I gained on him thanks to picking the … Read more
Matthew gained another game on me last week, though neither of us lit the world on fire, as I went 3-4-1 (.437) and Matthew went 4-3-1 (.562). On the year, I am 60-29-5 (.664) while Matthew is 56-33-5 (.622). We’ll go into the break with me holding a four game lead, as we see this … Read more
Three things from this past weekend in Atlantic Hockey: One streak snapped; one goes on On Friday, Rochester Institute of Technology accomplished something it had not in 20 previous meetings with Niagara: defeated the Purple Eagles during the regular season. Niagara was 12-1-7 against the Tigers dating back to 2005 when RIT made the … Read more
1. Michigan plays in spurts and stretches. The Wolverines have all the talent necessary to put together an excellent season with potential for some postseason success. Michigan’s overall team defense can be a bit leaky, but this is a squad that can roll four lines and sometimes score at will. A quick look at Michigan’s … Read more
These are the three things I think I learned this week. 1. So maybe Boston College’s seniors are better than I’ve claimed. I’ve commented about how limited BC’s senior forwards are, referring to them as role players and not the scoring leaders you need out of at least some of your upperclassmen. While I still think there’s … Read more
North Dakota has the best fanbase You know what? I don’t care if you think they are insufferably arrogant. Or obnoxious. Or overbearing. Or any of the host of other pejoratives I’ve heard thrown at North Dakota fans. It’s time to come right out and say it: North Dakota has the best fanbase in college … Read more
Historic wins Through the two programs’ first eight meetings, No. 6 Mercyhurst had outscored Penn State 44-5, including a 23-1 composite last season. In the first series of this CHA season between the two squads, the Nittany Lions exacted some sweet revenge by earning a sweep on home ice by scores of 2-1 and 5-3. … Read more
Just 11 games went in the record books this past weekend, but even as the schedule was light, the action was quite the opposite. As far as ranked teams go, No. 10 Wisconsin-Superior swept Marian, but by no means was it an easy task. Superior started out with a 7-2 win Friday night and then … Read more
1. Tech, Minnesota State tied at the top No matter what happened this weekend, the WCHA’s top three teams would have been set going into intermission anyway. Michigan Tech and Minnesota State — both of whom played nonconference contests this weekend — are tied at the top of the league table with 20 points, while … Read more
It’s time for a well-earned and well-deserved break for our two men’s D-III columnists, Dan Hickling and Brian Lester, but first, let’s run down this past weekend. WEST MIAC – In a showdown against nationally-ranked St. Scholastica, St. Thomas took an early lead and never looked back en route to a 4-2 non-conference victory on … Read more
Many people like to call the fall portion of the college hockey season the “first half”, but really, it’s more like the first period. The majority of the non-conference games are in the books (holiday tournaments the obvious exception), but most ECAC teams have only played eight of their 22 league games (Cornell and Colgate … Read more
With just 11 games on the Division III women’s schedule this weekend to take us into the holiday break, that doesn’t mean none of the games are meaningful ones. Ranked teams will take the ice this weekend and will face formidable opponents. Let’s see what our predictions are for the weekend of Dec. 12-14, shall … Read more
The holiday break is closing in, but first, there are a few more hockey games to play. BRIAN LESTER One of the biggest matchups of the weekend is a nonconference battle between St. Thomas and No. 14 St. Scholastica. The Tommies are hosting the Saints with a chance to make a statement. They come into … Read more
Last week: Dan: 5-4-1 Chris: 7-2-1 On the season: Dan: 58-37-13 (.597) Chris: 63-2-13 (.645) This Week’s Picks: Friday, December 12 and Saturday, December 13 Niagara vs. Rochester Institute of Technology Dan: Chris will tell you about the problems RIT’s has winning in general against Niagara, having never beaten them at either team’s home rink. … Read more
Well, Arlan has closed to within three games after the first half of the year. Neither of us did particularly outstanding last week, as I went 13-8-2 (.608) to move to 157-52-25 (.724), while Arlan went 14-7-2 (.652) to move to 154-55-25 (.711). We’re in agreement this week, so he’ll have to wait to the … Read more
There are three Big Ten teams in action this weekend, but one plays exhibition. First, some accountability for Drew Claussen and me. Last week Drew: 3-2-0 (.600) Paula: 2-2-1 (.500) Season Drew: 43-29-4 (.592) Paula: 28-43-5 (.401) Meh. For me, anyway. This week Michigan plays Boston College on the road Saturday and Michigan State hosts … Read more
The first half of the season is coming to an end, Jack, and I’d say we’ve done fairly well with our picks, especially considering there have been a few surprises in what’s become a pretty darn-good conference. No more wasting time, though, I have shopping to do: Lake Superior State at Ferris State Shane: Lake Superior … Read more
Well, Matthew gained right back the game I’d picked up on him the previous week. Last week, I went 5-3 (.625) to move to 57-25-4 (.686) on the year, while Matthew went 6-2 (.750) to move to 52-30-4 (.627) on the year. It’s the last big weekend of the first half, so let’s see how … Read more
Last time: 9-9 Overall: 25-30-5 There are a handful of ECAC teams in action this week before college hockey stops for the holiday break. Here is a rundown of who is playing this weekend, highlighted by Boston University and Jack Eichel coming to Houston Field House Saturday night. All start times listed are EDT. Friday, … Read more
I had a pretty good week, but so did Jim. My razor-thin margin remains. Dave last week: 6-1-2 Jim last week: 6-1-2 Dave’s record-to-date: 83-38-11 Jim’s record-to-date: 82-39-11 Here are this week’s picks: Friday, Dec. 12 Maine at New Hampshire Dave’s pick: Maine’s home/road splits are hard to ignore, and I also think the Wildcats are much better than … Read more