Game picks by USCHO writers
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
And just like that, it’s a brand new season. While Drew Claussen and I were otherwise engaged in writing our Big Ten season preview last week, Wisconsin was busy beating Michigan Tech, 3-2. We’re not counting that game in our picks blog. Here’s how we finished the regular season last year: Drew: 82-50-15 (.609) Paula: … Read more
Last weekend was Christmas Eve with soft opening of the College Hockey season. This weekend is like Christmas Day with the all the conferences having regular season games. As always our Ivy League friends still have a few more weeks before they can start going. All times are EDT. Friday’s Games Union vs. Michigan Tech, … Read more
Saturday marks the start of the Division I men’s college hockey season, and ECAC Hockey teams are involved in both games scheduled for today. Rensselaer, Clarkson, St. Lawrence and Quinnipiac are also hosting exhibition games this weekend as well. Check back later in the week for a complete season preview for the 2017-18 season. Niagara … Read more
Last year: Dan: 135-77-31 (.619) Chris: 146-66-31 (.664) Can you believe we have real games in September? Just one, but a great appetizer. This Week’s Picks: Saturday, September 30 Niagara at Colgate Dan: Niagara launches the Jason Lammers era with a road game before the calendar month changes. He has a great vision for Niagara hockey … Read more
Well, it’s been a weird season in the WCHA but we’re now down to the two finalists who everybody thought would be here before the season started. Of course, the season didn’t exactly play out that way — both Tech and BG struggled out the gate before finding their footing in time to make playoff … Read more
Matthew and I went 1-1 (.500) in the semifinals of the Frozen Faceoff. Let’s see if we do any better today. In the playoffs, I’m 9-2 (.818) while Matthew is 8-3 (.727), while on the year I am 105-59-24 (.622) while he is 86-78-24 (.521) Saturday, March 18 Denver vs. Western Michigan Candace: I expect … Read more
Good morning – here is a look at tonight’s ECAC Hockey championship game. Check back with USCHO for all the latest coverage from Lake Placid. Regardless of what happens tonight, both teams are locks to make the NCAA Tournament. No. 3 Cornell vs. No. 1 Harvard, 7:35 p.m. Season series: Harvard, 2-0 This is the … Read more
It’s down to four teams in ECAC Hockey. Here’s a look at the two semifinal games set for later today in Lake Placid. Check back tomorrow for a championship game pick and follow USCHO all weekend for coverage from the 1980 Herb Brooks arena. No. 5 Quinnipiac vs. No. 1 Harvard, 4:05 p.m. Season … Read more