Game picks by USCHO writers
With five teams from the top 10 of the USCHO.com poll heading into conference tournament action, things will be lively this weekend. Brian Lester picks the winners.
The women’s D-III conference tournaments feature a lot of action this weekend. Olivia Spellmire dives deep into the possible winners.
Each week, USCHO.com columnists will pick the winners of the upcoming games in their respective conferences (photo: Jim Rosvold/University of Minnesota).
The NCHC playoffs feature some tough series, including Northland versus Marian, while in the MIAC St. Thomas looks to take the league title, as does Augsburg. Brian Lester picks the weekend’s games.
It’s playoff central, with top-10 clashes abounding, including No. 1 St. Thomas facing No. 4 Hamline and a rematch between No. 6 Wisconsin-River Falls and No. 7 Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Olivia Spellmire picks the weekend’s contests.
Robert Morris tries to sew up the CHA, Northeastern looks for sole position of the top seed against a tough Providence team, and Wisconsin faces a tough test from Minnesota Duluth. Candace and Nicole pick the weekend’s slate of games.
Teams either start the playoffs this weekend, or are gearing up for them. No. 11 Trinity faces No. 12 Wesleyan, while No. 13 University of New England hosts red-hot Salve Regina. Tim Costello picks the weekend’s games.
No. 1 Wisconsin-Stevens Point looks to beat No. 3 Wisconsin-Eau Claire and keep its perfect record, while Saint John’s and St. Thomas battle for supremacy in the MIAC. Brian Lester picks the weekend’s contests.
A big battle in Wisconsin sees No. 4 Wisconsin-River Falls take on No. 9 Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Elsewhere, No. 8 Middlebury looks to avoid the upset against Colby.
It’s prime time in the East with No. 4 Clarkson hosting No. 6 Cornell and No. 10 Colgate, as well as Boston University going for only its second Beanpot title. Candace and Nicole pick the games.
Each week, USCHO.com columnists will pick the winners of the upcoming games in their respective conferences (photo: Omar Phillips).
THE big game of the weekend happens out East, as No. 2 Geneseo faces No. 4 Oswego. It’s not the only big battle in the East. Babson looks to overcome No. 7 Massachusetts-Boston on the final weekend of NEHC play.
Each week, USCHO.com columnists will pick the winners of the upcoming games in their respective conferences (photo: Omar Phillips).
Adrian takes on Lake Forest., Augsburg faces St. John’s, and St. Nortbert has a tough test with Northland. Brian Lester picks the weekend’s contests.
No. 2 St. Thomas takes on No. 4 Wisconsin-River Falls, while the battle of Vermont pits No. 8 Norwich against No. 6 Middlebury. Olivia Spellmire picks those and more games.
No. 5 Clarkson faces No. 4 Princeton, the Beanpot has its first round, and Wisconsin and Minnesota look to stay hot. Candace and Nicole pick the weekend’s games.
Ranked teams battle it out in the East, with No. 13 Trinity facing No. 8 Williams and No. 10 Endicott travelling to No. 12 University of New England. Tim Costello picks those and more.
No. 2 Minnesota travels to Columbus to face No. 7 Ohio State, while No. 6 Cornell and No. 8 Colgate square off in a home-and-home. Candace and Nicole pick the weekend’s games.
No. 3 Plattsburgh could sew up the NEWHL crown, Amherst and Williams renew their rivalry, and No. 4 Adrian looks to solidify its position atop the NCHA in a tough series against rival Lake Forest. Olivia Spellmire picks the weekend’s games.
No. 6 St. Norbert and No. 7 Adrian renew their rivalry, No. 5 Augsburg looks to maintain its stranglehold on the MIAC, and Wisconsin-Stout faces Wisconsin-Superior. Brian Lester calls the games.