Game picks by USCHO writers
Welcome back, friends! Jack here. Although college hockey technically kicked off the season last weekend, we’re doing our inaugural 2019-20 WCHA picks competition blog this week. (For what it’s worth, both Brandon and I were perfect with what would have been our picks last week…. yeah, let’s go with that….) Anyway, most of the action … Read more
The slate of games involving ECAC teams is slim on this season-opening weekend, allowing Nate Owen and Mark Divver to ease into the prognostication game. Here goes: Saturday, Oct. 5 Boston University at Union Nate: Both these teams will be working a lot of new faces into the lineup, as the Terriers (11) and Dutchmen … Read more
Yes, folks, after a one-season hiatus, Hockey East picks are back. The wonderful battle between Dave and I once again is real. Hopefully, my wonderful colleague will help maintain the great integrity this battle yielded for many seasons. As the year goes on, though, make sure to check out USCHO’s Pick ‘Em contest. Both Dave … Read more
Since it would be a bit odd for me to just pick games with no context and keep track of my own record, I thought I’d change up the Friday picks a bit, offering a bit more insight into each series before choosing an outcome. I’ll pick all of the ranked teams’ games and add … Read more
Last week: Dan: 0-0 Chris: 0-0 On the season: Dan: 0-0 Chris: 0-0 We’re back! And we’ve returned to our previous method with each of us picking every game involving an Atlantic Hockey team in a friendly, head-to-head competition…where Chris remains undefeated. Will this be Dan’s year (Dan’s note: probably not)? Tune in each week … Read more
Here is how our columnists see this weekend shaking out (photo: Omar Phillips).
It’s conference championship weekend, and our conference columnists make their picks (photo: Melissa Wade).
It’s down to the final weekend of the season. Our writers, Brian Lester and Tim Costello, have the same record through the first two rounds. While both favor Wisconsin-Stevens Point over Hobart, there is a difference of opinion on the Norwich-Geneseo winner.
In the Frozen Four semifinals, both Nicole and Candace see the WCHA teams prevailing. Follow our coverage all weekend!
No. 3 St. Norbert, the reigning national champion, tries to post the first loss of the year on No. 1 Wisconsin-Stevens Point, No. 7 Hobart renews a rivalry with No. 5 Oswego, No. 2 Geneso tries to hold off a red-hot Manhattanville, and No. 4 Norwich tries to avoid the upset from No. 11 University of New England. Brian and Tim pick the weekend.
No. 1 St. Thomas faces a tough test from conference rival No. 4 Hamline, while No. 5 Adrian looks to make it an all-West affair, but No. 2 Plattsburgh is in the way. Olivia Spellmire picks the semis.
Each week, USCHO.com columnists will pick the winners of the upcoming games in their respective conferences (photo: Melissa Wade).
The quarterfinal round may see some upsets, particularly with a hot Williams squad facing Plattsburgh and Wisconsin-Eau Claire facing St. Thomas. Olivia Spellmire picks the winners.
The tournament semis and finals present must-see games. Robert Morris battles Syracuse for the CHA title and NCAA tournament bid. Boston College takes on rival Boston University. Ohio State looks to deny Wisconsin once more. Colgate looks to go three-for-three on the year against Clarkson, which beat the Raiders in the NCAA tournament championship last season. Candace and Nicole pick the weekend’s games.
The opening round of the NCAA tournament will see fierce battles, including No. 6 Augsburg facing No. 3 St. Norbert and No. 8 Trinity hosting No. 12 University of New England. Tim and Brian square off in another picks battle.
Each week, USCHO.com columnists will pick the winners of the upcoming games in their respective conferences (photo: Omar Phillips).
High-powered Plattsburgh and defending national champion Norwich kick off their NCAA tournament drives today. Olivia Spellmire picks the games.
Augsburg is seeking its fourth consecutive MIAC crown, but Saint John’s looks to stop the Auggies. St. Norbert is seeking its third straight NCHA title, but faces a familiar rival in Adrian, and Wisconsin-Stevens Point has its unbeaten record on the line when it faces Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Brian Lester picks the weekend’s games.
Teams are playing for a berth in the NCAA tournament, and the marquee matchups include No. 5 Oswego versus No. 2 Geneseo and No. 6 Hobart versus No. 4 Norwich. Tim Costello picks the weekend’s games.
The conference tournament semifinals and finals happen this week, and with one or two exceptions, columnist Olivia Spellmire sees the favorites advancing.