Game picks by USCHO writers
No. 2 Middlebury travels to No. 1 Plattsburgh in a rematch of the championship of the Panther/Cardinal Classic, while home-and-homes between St. Thomas/Saint Mary’s and Williams/Amherst highlight other action.
As January flies by, we have three Big Ten conference series this weekend while Minnesota plays the Under-18 Team in exhibition. Last week, Drew Claussen and I were each bitten by the wrong-way split bug, but I was bitten by it twice. Ouch. Last week Drew: 3-4-0 (.429) Paula: 2-5-0 (.286) This season Drew: 65-37-7 … Read more
The big matchup on tap for this weekend is one featuring Adrian and St. Norbert. The 14th-ranked Bulldogs travel to Wisconsin to take on St. Norbert in a crucial NCHA series. Augsburg battles Bethel as it looks to bounce back while Saint John’s and Hamline are battling to keep their conference tourney hopes alive. Wisconsin-River … Read more
Last weekend, Matthew and I went 4-3-1 (.562). On the year, I am now 57-42-16 (.565), while Matthew is 53-46-16 (.530). This weekend, we see things different in one series, so perhaps he’ll start to catch up. Friday-Saturday, Nov. 17-18 No. 1 North Dakota at Miami Candace: I feel like North Dakota got its bad … Read more
The level of play across each of the conferences has been great so far and everything is shaping up for some chaotic conference battles in January and February. Like some teams, my game improved a lot this past weekend as I finished with a record of 7-1-1 (.833) among some interesting matchups in and out … Read more
While I would typically wax poetic about all of the matchups, my senility nearly made me forgot to post anything at all prior to Friday’s game times. Thus, here are Dave and my picks. And the apologies for the short content. I will wax doubly poetic next week. Friday, January 10 Dartmouth at Vermont Jim’s … Read more
The first conference games of the new decade are finally upon us, but first let’s see how Paula and I did with our picks last week. Last week Drew: 4-1-1 (.750) Paula: 4-1-1 (.750) This season Drew: 62-33-7 (.642) Paula: 54-41-7 (.564) This week All seven teams are in action this weekend, with six … Read more
Boston College has lost four straight and looks to avoid a sweep against the Hockey East leaders Northeastern while Princeton hopes having a full roster helps them take down Harvard.
It’s the first full weekend of hockey of 2020 and some interesting matchups are on top. Augsburg and Wisconsin-Stevens Point square off in a huge crossover game that carries a lot of weight for both teams while St. Thomas and Saint Mary’s battle in a key MIAC series. St. Norbert and Aurora both have a … Read more
Here’s a look at the upcoming weekend in ECAC Hockey, as Mark I and are in a dead heat with seven weeks left in the season. All games start at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Nate Last week: 9-3-2 Overall: 76-42-13 Mark Last week: 10-2-2 Overall: 76-42-13 Princeton at Clarkson Nate: The Tigers have … Read more
Learning my lesson from the last time Denver faced a ranked Hockey East team paid off, as I gained another game in the picks race with Matthew by picking a DU sweep. Last week, I went 5-1-2 (.750), while Matthew was 4-2-2 (.625). On the year, I am now 53-39-15 (.565), while Matthew is 49-43-15 … Read more
After the long holiday break that saw a lot of tournaments and non-conference games, we’re back this week with five WCHA series — aside from one or two more series, it will be like this for the rest of the season. Things are, as usual, bunched up at the top of the standings — Minnesota … Read more
The one thing that is not a surprise anymore is that there will be some big surprises on scoreboards each and every weekend. I started the New Year with a better slate of picks than I finished with in 2019, so there is optimism coming from my record of 6-3-0 (.667) among some interesting tournament … Read more
Last Week: Dan: 5-5-1 Chris: 8-2-1 On The Season: Dan: 85-33-13 (.698) Chris: 76-42-13 (.630) This Week’s Picks: Thursday, January 9 Providence at American International Chris: The 14th ranked Friars brought the hardware home from Vegas, winning the Fortress Invitational last weekend. I wouldn’t be shocked if AIC wins this one, but my head says … Read more
Last Week: Dan: 5-1-0 Chris: 2-4-0 On The Season: Dan: 80-28-12 (.716) Chris: 68-40-12 (.616) This Week’s Picks: Friday, January 3 and Saturday, January 4 Mercyhurst at Holy Cross Chris: The two teams currently at the bottom of the standings look to move up. I think the status quo will be maintained with each team … Read more
Happy New Year, everyone! We have one more weekend of nonconference play before the battle for the Big Ten title resumes in earnest. First, let’s look at how Drew Claussen and I enter the second half of our season-long picks battle. (Hint: He’s winning by a lot.) Last week Drew: 4-3-0 (.571) Paula: 4-3-0 (.571) … Read more
The first set of games of 2020 are about to get underway. Wisconsin-Superior opens the weekend against Northland and has an opportunity to take sole possession of first place in the WIAC. Lake Forest and Trine square off in one of the bigger matchups of the weekend in the NCHA. Saint John’s faces a key … Read more
Well, this past week has certainly been a surprising one. Jack and I were both correct that Michigan Tech sat in a great position to win the Great Lakes Invitational, and with a three-goal third period, they did just that. On the other hand, both of us felt that Minnesota State was well set up … Read more
Matthew and I were a fairly dismal 2-4 (.333) last week. First weeks back are always rough. Hopefully, we can do better this time. On the year, I am now 48-38-13 (.550), while Matthew is 45-41-13 (.520). Friday-Saturday, Jan. 3-4 No. 9 Massachusetts at No. 7 Denver Candace: This has intensity written all over it. … Read more
Jim and I disagreed on only one pick last week. Of course, he got it right. My lead is down to three games. This is feeling like I’m the 1978 Red Sox. Which pick will Bucky Dent me in the final week? Jim last week: 6-3-2 Dave last week: 5-4-2 Jim to date: 76-45-18 Dave … Read more