Weekend picks: Nov. 10

Well, Matthew has caught me, so after one month in our picks race, we are back to square one. Last week, I went 4-3-1 (.600) while Matthew went 5-2-1. On the year, we are now both 34-18-7. Let’s see how we can do this week. Friday-Saturday, Nov. 9-10 Omaha at Colorado College Candace: These types … Read more

ECAC Picks Nov. 3-4

Last time: 6-4-1 Overall: 11-7-3 It’s the first full weekend of conference play. Union is atop of the conference with four points with their weekend sweep of Rensselaer last weekend while Harvard, Brown and Yale all each have one conference victory and sit two points back. All games are 7 p.m. puck drops. Friday, Nov. … Read more

WCHA Picks: Nov. 2-4

Ferris State at Michigan (Thursday/Friday) Jack: Not sure what to make of Ferris right now. They’re 2-5-1, with their only wins coming against Mercyhurst and Western Michigan. But they haven’t played badly. Still, I can’t see the Bulldogs winning any games in Ann Arbor right now. Wolverines 4-2, 2-1 Sean: I think Ferris makes a … Read more

Weekend picks: Nov. 3

After multiple tied weeks, Matthew gained a game back on me thanks to picking Colorado College to beat North Dakota. I still lead by a game in the season. Both Matthew and I were pretty stellar last week; maybe I should have bet while I was in Vegas last weekend. I went 8-2 (.800), while … Read more

Pickin’ the Big Ten: Nov. 2-4

We have Thursday night hockey again, another CCHA-esque match-up as Ferris State travels to Michigan for two. As always, though, we start with how Drew Claussen and I are doing with the picks so far. Last week Drew: 5-7-0 (.417) Paula: 8-4-0 (.667) This season Drew: 23-20-3 (.533) Paula: 30-13-3 (.685) Drew has a knack … Read more

Weekend Picks: Oct. 27-28

It would probably be fitting if I used a Halloween pun or story to open this post, unfortunately I don’t have any. So, let’s get picking… Ferris State at Bemidji State Jack: Last year it took the Beavers until December to finally lose a conference game. I don’t think they’re quite that dominant this season … Read more

ECAC Hockey picks: Oct. 27 to 29

Here’s a look at the upcoming games this weekend. All of the Ivy League teams open their seasons this weekend, while the first conference games of the year also take place this weekend. All games start at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Last time: 5-3-3 Overall:  2-0 Friday, Oct. 27 Rensselaer at Union       The … Read more

Weekend picks: Oct. 26

Matthew and I picked two series differently, but again ended the weekend tied, both of us going a respectable 9-4-3 (.656). On the year, I am 22-13-6 (.609) while Matthew is 20-15-6 (.560). Thursday-Friday, Oct. 26-27 Omaha at No. 8 Notre Dame Candace: Neither team was sharp last weekend. I feel like I could take … Read more

Pickin’ the Big Ten: Oct. 26-28

For the Big Ten, the weekend begins Thursday with the series between Nebraska-Omaha and Notre Dame. Here’s how Drew Claussen and I are doing with the picks through the third week of October. Last week Drew: 9-5-0 (.778) Paula: 10-4-0 (.833) This season Drew: 18-13-3 (.574) Paula: 22-9-3 (.691) Both Drew and I were bitten … Read more

Weekend picks: Oct. 21

Matthew and I picked two series differently, but ended the weekend with the same 7-5-2 ho-hum record. On the year, I am 13-9-3 while Matthew is 11-11-3. We’ve got an old WCHA rivalry highlight the offerings this week, as North Dakota hosts Minnesota.Friday-Saturday, Oct. 21-22Lake Superior at No. 1 DenverCandace: Look for Denver’s potent offense … Read more

Weekend picks, Oct. 20-21

For the first time this season, everyone is in action at once! That’s always exciting! And, once again, we’ve got a bunch of solid early conference series to go with some nonconference action. How will we do this week? Here goes: Alabama Huntsville at Michigan Tech  Jack: I learned this week that the chargers have … Read more

ECAC Picks: Oct-20-21

Last time: 5-3-2We got one more nonconference weekend before conference play begins next weekend. Dartmouth and Harvard have one more tune-up game against the U.S. NTDP U-18 team this weekend before they begin their seasons next week.All games are 7 p.m. or 7:05 p.m. starts unless otherwise noted.Friday, Oct. 20UMass-Lowell at ClarksonThis should be a … Read more

Hockey East picks: Oct. 20-21

Jim and I were both putrid last week, but he was one game more putrid than me. We’ve got to be better this week. Dave last week: 6-8-1 Jim last week: 5-9-1 Dave’s record-to-date: 14-14-3 Jim’s record-to-date: 14-14-3 Here are this week’s picks: Friday, Oct. 20 UConn at Boston University  Dave’s pick:  I expect the Terriers will take out … Read more

Pickin’ the Big Ten: Oct. 19-21

There are two B1G schools hosting Thursday-Friday nonconference series and everyone plays this weekend. First, a look at how Drew Claussen and I are doing with our picks so far this season. Last week Drew: 4-3-3 (.550) Paula: 5-2-3 (.650) This season Drew: 9-8-3 (.525) Paula: 12-5-3 (.675) Poor Drew was bitten by that wrong-way … Read more