Game picks by USCHO writers
A week ago, Dave and I were equally bad. Last week we were equally strong with our picks, each earning 14 wins to match our win totals to date. Jim last week: 14-4-2 Jim to date: 28-18-5 Dave last week: 14-4-2 Dave to date: 28-18-5 Friday October 27 Boston College at Providence Jim’s pick: Neither … Read more
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
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
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
Last week: Dan: 4-3-3Chris: 4-3-3 On the season: Dan: 10-4-5 (.658)Chris: 10-4-5 (.658) This Week’s Picks Thursday, October 19 and Friday, October 20Sacred Heart at Notre DameDan: I absolutely had Sacred Heart winning on Thursday, no matter if we missed the game or not. Then again, this is where I stump for the movement of … Read more
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
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
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
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
Last week: Dan: 5-1-2 Chris: 5-1-2 On the season: Dan: 6-1-2 (.778) Chris: 6-1-2 (.778) This Week’s Picks Friday, October 13 and Saturday, October 14 Robert Morris at Canisius Dan: In the quest for early-season points, I think RMU comes out ready to play in this series. I think the Griffs will take a point, but … Read more
So, it turns out we’ve missed picking a few games here. Guess it’s just those early-season kinks. This week, we have a couple early-season conference games right off the bat (all in the state of Michigan) coupled with a few nice nonconference rivalries. Enjoy the games this week! Northern Michigan at Ferris State Jack: The … Read more
Thanks to UMass’ win on Saturday at Arizona State, I’ve grabbed a one-game lead in the season-long picks race. Let’s hope to expand on that this week. Jim last week: 9-5-2 Dave last week: 8-6-2 Friday, October 13 Connecticut at AIC Jim’s pick: AIC has tended to “play up” when facing Hockey East teams in … Read more
Last time: 2-0 The last of the non-Ivy league teams starts its season this weekend, as Rensselaer and new coach Dave Smith travel to Ohio State to open their season. Here’s a complete look at the weekend ahead. All games start at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Friday, Oct. 13 Massachusetts at Union The Dutchmen … Read more
It’s only mid-October and already there are games on the schedule that could have significant conference implications five months from now. Six of the league’s seven teams play this weekend, including a two-game Penn State-Minnesota series. First, though, a look at how Drew Claussen and I did last week with our first picks of the … Read more
Thanks to St. Cloud State and my picking Vermont the first night, I’m already up by two games on Matthew in our annual season picks race. Last week, I went 6-4-1 (.590), not exactly gangbusters, while Matthew went 4-6-1 (.409). Some big series on the docket this weekend. Let’s get to it. Friday-Saturday, Oct. 13-14 … Read more
Bowling Green at Western Michigan Candace: I think the Broncos rebound from the loss to Ferris State. Western Michigan 3-1 Matthew: Western has scored 14 goals in two home games so far this season, including an exhibition. Give me the Broncos in this one. Western Michigan 4-1
Last week: Dan: 1-0 Chris: 1-0 On the season: Dan: 1-0-0 (1.000) Chris: 1-0-0 (1.000) This Week’s Picks Friday, October 6 and Saturday, October 7 Army West Point at American International Dan: Nothing like traditional AHC rivals coming to start the season. This series dates back to 1954, and Friday will mark the 90th meeting between … Read more
Let’s kick off the picks in Hockey East so that I may defend my title against Dave. Maybe he can keep it a little closer this year. Friday, October 6 Connecticut at Maine Jim’s pick: This could be a compelling series to start the season because it is being played in Orono. I think I’ll … Read more
Hello everyone, it’s time to kick off another edition of our annual NCHC picks race. In our first four years, Candace has won the picks race and the six pack of beer that goes with it. Will Matthew finally break Candace’s stranglehold this year in the NCHC’s fifth season? Just a reminder, you need to … Read more
Last weekend was a somewhat soft-open for the college hockey season. All of the teams were in action, but with the exception of Michigan Tech it was a collection of exhibition contests that leave something to be desired. Tonight we get the real thing, and it’s a big opportunity for the WCHA to make some … Read more