Game picks by USCHO writers
As the first half officially comes to an end, there are just two games left on top for Hockey East teams. Jim last week: 7-6-0 Dave last week: 8-5-0 Jim to date: 68-42-16 Dave to date: 73-37-16 Friday, December 13 Merrimack at Union Here are two teams that have struggled throughout the entire first half. … Read more
It’s so strange that just last week, Drew Claussen was hoping that your Thanksgiving had been a good one. This week, I’m wishing you a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and a Happy Kwanzaa! These are the last games for Big Ten teams until Ohio State hosts Colgate Dec. 27-28. Drew and I will have a … Read more
It’s taken a little longer than usual, but I’m at the point I usually am now in our season picks race: building a bigger lead on Matthew. Last weekend, I added some distance by picking the North Dakota and Minnesota Duluth sweeps, as I went 7-2-1 (.750), while Matthew was 5-4-1 (.550). On the year, … Read more
Well, last week was certainly interesting. As I was busy watching Michigan Tech prove me right with a sweep of Alaska Anchorage, I absolutely blew the Alaska/Bemidji State series, which went the opposite way from what I was thinking. Naturally, Jack picked it correctly, giving him the win for the week. Daver last week: 5-2-1 … Read more
The unofficial first half of the ECAC Hockey season concludes with a smattering of non-conference games this weekend. All games start at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Nate: Last week: 7-7 Overall: 64-43-7 Mark Last week: 3-11 Overall: 57-49-7 Thursday, Dec. 12 Bentley at Dartmouth Nate: The Falcons have been playing well lately, but the … Read more
Last Week: Dan: 9-1-1 Chris: 7-3-1 On The Season: Dan: 73-27-9 (.711) Chris: 64-36-9 (.628) This Week’s Picks Thursday, December 12 Bentley at Dartmouth Chris: Both teams have won four of their last five games. I’m giving the slight edge to the Big Green at home. Dartmouth wins. Dan: I might’ve picked Bentley in this game … Read more
A couple big nonconference sweeps for the WCHA last weekend. Daver and I both picked one correctly (MSU over Minnesota Duluth) but we both picked splits for Bowling Green/Notre Dame. This week we’re back to having all the series in the conference — including one between the two league current leaders. Daver last week: 6-4-2 … Read more
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and has fully recovered from the food, family and fun. There was a plethora of Big Ten action spread across four days last weekend, let’s look back on how Paula and I did with our picks. Last week Drew: 9-1-0 (.900) Paula: 7-3-0 (.700) This season Drew: 50-22-5 … Read more
Midweek battles between No. 5 Wisconsin-Eau Claire and No. 9 Hamline and No. 4 Gustavus Adolphus and No. 7 Wisconsin-River Falls highlight the action this weekend.
Last Week: Dan: 6-2-2 Chris: 6-2-2 On The Season: Dan: 64-26-8 (.694) Chris: 57-33-8 (.622) This Week’s Picks Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7 Canisius at American International Chris: These are the Golden Griffins’ last games before Christmas, while the Yellow Jackets have three more. Canisius is probably better than its record shows – … Read more
(10) Minnesota Duluth at (1) Wisconsin The Badgers are on a twelve game unbeaten streak against the Bulldogs dating back to 2016. Wisconsin has been dominant in this series at home and UMD hasn’t won in Madison since 2010. The Badgers are 15-0-2 at home against UMD since then. Minnesota Duluth is 8-6-2 on the … Read more
It’s nearly all ECAC Hockey games this weekend with just a pair of nonconference games. All games start at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Records Nate Last week: 6-7-1 Overall: 57-36-8 Mark Last week: 6-6-1 Overall: 54-38-7 Friday, Dec. 6 and Saturday, Dec. 7 Colorado College at Princeton, 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Nate: This … Read more
Magically, Jim picked up four games on Dave last week. But when you’re down eight before Thanksgiving, that barely puts a dent in the overall deficit. Jim last week: 14-3-2 Dave last week: 10-7-2 Jim to date: 61-36-16 Dave to date: 65-32-16 Friday and Saturday, Dec. 6-7 Maine at Massachusetts The Black Bears came off a … Read more
Well, picking all NCHC wins last weekend did me no favors, but since I called the North Dakota sweep, Matthew and I had identical records last weekend of a dismal 2-4 (.333). On the year, I am 36-29-12 (.545), while Matthew is 35-30-12 (.532). Neither of us has done well this season :(. This is … Read more
It is the last weekend of the first half for some and that implies a pretty big sense of urgency in closing out the first half with some positive momentum. I could use some of that positivity as well as my picks last week finished at 9-7-0 (.563) which certainly does not help my winning … Read more
Hello December. It’s that time of the year when conference play heats up. A lot of great matchups on the horizon this weekend. St. Thomas and Augsburg are both looking to stay at the top of the MIAC standings. In the WIAC, Wisconsin-Stevens Point is in need of a couple of wins while Wisconsin-Superior looks … Read more
Last Week: Dan: 6-5-1 Chris: 5-6-1 On The Season: Dan: 58-24-6 (.693) Chris: 51-31-6 (.614) This Week’s Picks Friday, November 29 and Saturday, November 30 Rochester Institute of Technology at American International Chris: Like most of the league, these teams have been inconsistent as of late. As a result, I’m picking a split. Dan: I don’t … Read more
Happy Thanksgiving everyone. We’ve reached the final weekend of the month and there is plenty of hockey on tap, including a showdown between Marian and sixth-ranked Wisconsin-Stevens Point tonight. Friday Concordia at Bethel The Royals face a Falcons team that has won three of its last five.Brandon Picard leads the Falcons with three goals and … Read more
Thanksgiving weekend tournaments are offering several matchups between top 10 teams. Candace picks the winners of the games.
As we enter the final week of November, the WCHA is shaping up to be an extremely tight race for second place with two teams tied for second in Bemidji State and Alaska, and three more teams, Bowling Green, Northern Michigan and Michigan Tech, all one game back. Jack and I continue to remain close … Read more