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Weekend highlights around Division III
Ah yes, the weekend that was. Our Division III columnists take a look back on highlights from last weekend. ECAC EAST – It’s something of an oddity, but better than a month into the season, the conference has three unbeaten teams – Norwich, Babson and Massachusetts-Boston – seated at the top. … Norwich made quick … Read more
Defending Eichel, Seney, and Notre Dame
These are the three things I think I learned this week. 1. I wonder if some defensemen give too much space to Jack Eichel. Not always. Not even most of the time. But too often. Eichel seems to be a player that you have to play a “tight gap” defense against. You have to stay … Read more
Women’s D-I wrap: Dec. 8
Beyond 400 Last week, I neglected to make mention of Mike Sisti leading No. 7 Mercyhurst to the program’s 400th win on Nov. 25 versus Colgate. I’d blame that lapse on my part on too much turkey, but those who have followed our picks contest know that it doesn’t take any holiday rituals for me … Read more
Weekend wrap: Dec. 8
There is certainly no lull between Thanksgiving and Christmas in the ranks of women’s Division III hockey. This past weekend was the perfect example of that. ECAC WEST Top-ranked Plattsburgh swept Buffalo State with a 7-0 win Friday and then hung on for a 2-1 win Saturday. Melissa Sheeran tallied a hat trick with an … Read more
Crimson red hot, Dutchmen stabilizing, and a gigantic bear at Lynah
Following Friday’s overtime win against Dartmouth, Quinnipiac coach Rand Pecknold didn’t mince words when asked about the next night’s opponent, Harvard. “If you look at the poll, which is a whole another story, they got six first-place votes, which is a lot,” Pecknold said, adding that he was one of the six who put Harvard … Read more
Three things, Dec. 7
Three things I think I learned from the weekend that was in the WCHA: 1. Nanooks are dangerous Alaska gave No. 2 Minnesota State all it could handle and more over the weekend, splitting a series in Mankato. The Nanooks are good. Tyler Morley and Colton Parayko are legit all-league players. Freshman Austin Vieth is … Read more
Three things: Dec. 7
Clash of ranked teams ends in a stalemate Many eyes were fixed on the goings-on in Oxford, Ohio, this weekend, which hosted a two-game NCHC set between fourth-ranked Miami and No. 12 Omaha. A series that appeared to have “split” written all over it ended that way, with Miami winning big by an 8-2 count … Read more
Three things from the weekend in the B1G
All six teams in the Big Ten were in action against each other this weekend. Here’s how the five contests played out: Minnesota went to Michigan State and picked up a win and a tie against the Spartans. Penn State swept Wisconsin on the road. Michigan went for the two-point conversion after a touchdown and … Read more
Three Things: December 7, 2014
Some observations from the weekend that was in Atlantic Hockey: The Boys Are Back After an off week last week, it’d be easy to permit Robert Morris University some swagger. Despite not playing, they reentered the national polls at #20, and their stranglehold on the top spot of the Atlantic Hockey standings went virtually undamaged … Read more
Atlantic Hockey Picks, Dec. 5 – 6
Last week: Dan: 3-4 Chris: 5-2 On the season: Dan: 53-33-12 (.602) Chris: 56-30-12 (.633) This Week’s Picks: Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6 Mercyhurst at Army Dan: Army’s had some major issues over its history with the Lakers, but surprisingly none of those issues are at Tate Rink. Mercyhurst’s lost only nine … Read more
ECAC Hockey picks: Dec. 5-9
Season record: 22-19-3. I’ve seen better. Friday, December 5 Union at Brown Boy, what are we to make of Union? The Dutchmen are 2-6-1 in their last nine, putting forth wildly disparate performances along the way. But perhaps there are glimmers of light down the tunnel in Achilles Rink: While Union’s power play was a … Read more
Women’s D-I picks: Dec. 5
Well, Arlan and I tied again last weekend, something that has happened a lot this season. Last weekend, we went 18-5-1 (.770). On the year, I am 144-44-23 (.736), while Arlan is 140-48-23 (.718). Friday, Dec. 5 Cornell at Clarkson Candace: Cornell would love to escape this weekend at .500, but I don’t think it … Read more
WCHA picks, Dec. 5-6
We’re finally into December, and I’m still hanging tough three games behind Shane (Ferris State tying Wisconsin last Friday didn’t do me many favors, but it turned out Shane also picked the Badgers to win on the wrong day so it’s a wash). This week just seven of the league’s teams are in action, with … Read more
Hockey East picks – Dec. 5-9
For the second straight week, Dave and I had just one game picked differently. And for the second straight week, I won that game. Thus, I have trimmed Dave’s lead to the slimmest of margins as we near the halfway point. Jim last week: 10-7-0 Jim to-date: 76-38-9 Dave last week: 9-8-0 Dave to-date: 77-37-9 … Read more
Pickin’ the Big Ten: Dec. 5-6
It’s all Big Ten conference play this weekend, just as the Universe intended. But first, here’s how Drew Claussen and I are doing with picks. Last week Drew: 4-6-1 (.409) Paula: 3-7-1 (.318) Season Drew: 40-27-4 (.592) Paula: 26-41-4 (.394) At this rate, I’ll be lucky to hit .500 by the end of the season. … Read more
NCHC picks: Dec. 5
Well, I finally extended my lead on Matthew, thanks to North Dakota. Last week, I went 3-2-1 (.583) to move to 52-22-4 (.692) on the year, while Matthew went 2-3-1 (.416) to move to 46-28-4 (.615). Six of the eight NCHC squads are in action, so let’s see how we can do this week. Friday-Saturday, … Read more
Former Hobey winner Geoffrion ready to get in front of the TV camera
Eight years after making his debut at Wisconsin, he’ll make his TV broadcasting debut in the Badgers’ game against Penn State on ESPNews.
Weekend picks: Dec. 5
Friday-Saturday, Dec. 5-6 Wis.-River Falls vs. Wis.-Superior Candace: A split in this one seems certain, with the home team prevailing in each. Wis.-River Falls 2-1, Wis.-Superior 3-2 Matt:One other series to watch is the home-and-home set between No. 7 Wisconsin-River Falls and No. 8 Wisconsin-Superior. The WIAC is always a tough, albeit small conference, but … Read more
Weekend picks have been made
Thanksgiving is over and Christmas is right around the corner. But before everyone unwraps gifts, they can enjoy a little more hockey before the holiday break. BRIAN LESTER Below is a look at my picks for a handful of matchups among teams this weekend in the West region. MIAC Augsburg (5-4, 2-0) vs. No. 13 … Read more