Game picks by USCHO writers
And we’re back! Kinda. The WCHA eases back into action this week with three teams participating in holiday tournaments. Michigan Tech and Ferris State are making this season’s Great Lakes Invitational an ostensible all-Michigan version of a WCHA/B1G challenge Sunday and Monday in Detroit, while Lake Superior State is making its first trip to the Florida College Hockey Classic. … Read more
Last week: Dan: 3-2-2 Chris: 4-1-2 On the season: Dan: 61-39-15 (.596) Chris: 67-33-15 (.648) This Week’s Picks: Saturday, December 27 Sacred Heart vs. Massachusetts-Lowell Dan: This will be a game between two very balanced teams. There’s a slight edge here to the River Hawks defensively with a couple of really solid two-way player guys, … Read more
In the handful of contests last week, I doubled my lead over Jim. (Somehow, that sounds a lot more impressive than saying my lead went from one to two games.) I could complain that I would have widened that lead even more if I’d picked the New Hampshire – Maine split the other way, but I’ll … Read more
Slim pickings as far as college hockey goes this week. In fact, aside from a Bemidji State/Ohio State women’s series also happening this weekend, this is the only non-exhibition Division I action this week. Shane still has a slim lead over me in the overall picks but I gained on him thanks to picking the … Read more
Matthew gained another game on me last week, though neither of us lit the world on fire, as I went 3-4-1 (.437) and Matthew went 4-3-1 (.562). On the year, I am 60-29-5 (.664) while Matthew is 56-33-5 (.622). We’ll go into the break with me holding a four game lead, as we see this … Read more
Last week: Dan: 5-4-1 Chris: 7-2-1 On the season: Dan: 58-37-13 (.597) Chris: 63-2-13 (.645) This Week’s Picks: Friday, December 12 and Saturday, December 13 Niagara vs. Rochester Institute of Technology Dan: Chris will tell you about the problems RIT’s has winning in general against Niagara, having never beaten them at either team’s home rink. … Read more
There are three Big Ten teams in action this weekend, but one plays exhibition. First, some accountability for Drew Claussen and me. Last week Drew: 3-2-0 (.600) Paula: 2-2-1 (.500) Season Drew: 43-29-4 (.592) Paula: 28-43-5 (.401) Meh. For me, anyway. This week Michigan plays Boston College on the road Saturday and Michigan State hosts … Read more
The first half of the season is coming to an end, Jack, and I’d say we’ve done fairly well with our picks, especially considering there have been a few surprises in what’s become a pretty darn-good conference. No more wasting time, though, I have shopping to do: Lake Superior State at Ferris State Shane: Lake Superior … Read more
Well, Matthew gained right back the game I’d picked up on him the previous week. Last week, I went 5-3 (.625) to move to 57-25-4 (.686) on the year, while Matthew went 6-2 (.750) to move to 52-30-4 (.627) on the year. It’s the last big weekend of the first half, so let’s see how … Read more
Last time: 9-9 Overall: 25-30-5 There are a handful of ECAC teams in action this week before college hockey stops for the holiday break. Here is a rundown of who is playing this weekend, highlighted by Boston University and Jack Eichel coming to Houston Field House Saturday night. All start times listed are EDT. Friday, … Read more
I had a pretty good week, but so did Jim. My razor-thin margin remains. Dave last week: 6-1-2 Jim last week: 6-1-2 Dave’s record-to-date: 83-38-11 Jim’s record-to-date: 82-39-11 Here are this week’s picks: Friday, Dec. 12 Maine at New Hampshire Dave’s pick: Maine’s home/road splits are hard to ignore, and I also think the Wildcats are much better than … Read more
Last week: Dan: 3-4 Chris: 5-2 On the season: Dan: 53-33-12 (.602) Chris: 56-30-12 (.633) This Week’s Picks: Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6 Mercyhurst at Army Dan: Army’s had some major issues over its history with the Lakers, but surprisingly none of those issues are at Tate Rink. Mercyhurst’s lost only nine … Read more
Season record: 22-19-3. I’ve seen better. Friday, December 5 Union at Brown Boy, what are we to make of Union? The Dutchmen are 2-6-1 in their last nine, putting forth wildly disparate performances along the way. But perhaps there are glimmers of light down the tunnel in Achilles Rink: While Union’s power play was a … Read more
We’re finally into December, and I’m still hanging tough three games behind Shane (Ferris State tying Wisconsin last Friday didn’t do me many favors, but it turned out Shane also picked the Badgers to win on the wrong day so it’s a wash). This week just seven of the league’s teams are in action, with … Read more
For the second straight week, Dave and I had just one game picked differently. And for the second straight week, I won that game. Thus, I have trimmed Dave’s lead to the slimmest of margins as we near the halfway point. Jim last week: 10-7-0 Jim to-date: 76-38-9 Dave last week: 9-8-0 Dave to-date: 77-37-9 … Read more
It’s all Big Ten conference play this weekend, just as the Universe intended. But first, here’s how Drew Claussen and I are doing with picks. Last week Drew: 4-6-1 (.409) Paula: 3-7-1 (.318) Season Drew: 40-27-4 (.592) Paula: 26-41-4 (.394) At this rate, I’ll be lucky to hit .500 by the end of the season. … Read more
Well, I finally extended my lead on Matthew, thanks to North Dakota. Last week, I went 3-2-1 (.583) to move to 52-22-4 (.692) on the year, while Matthew went 2-3-1 (.416) to move to 46-28-4 (.615). Six of the eight NCHC squads are in action, so let’s see how we can do this week. Friday-Saturday, … Read more
Matthew and I wanted to wait to see the results of the first round of the Shillelagh Tournament before picking the second game. Sat., Nov. 29 Union vs. Western Michigan Candace: I may follow Matthew’s lead on all Western Michigan games from now on, though this one didn’t really engender as much uncertainty. Union 3-2 … Read more
Last time: 7-5-2 Overall: 16-21-5 With Thanksgiving over, ECAC Hockey gets back into action with plenty of non-conference games this weekend. Here’s a look at what’s scheduled for the next few days. Friday, Nov. 28 Clarkson at Merrimack, 4 p.m. The Golden Knights are on a modest three-game unbeaten streak (2-0-1), and have only given … Read more
I thought I might put some distance between Matthew and I after Minnesota-Duluth’s come-from-behind win over Nebraska-Omaha, but alas, it was not to be, as Colorado College fell to Air Force the next night. Overall, Matthew and I bouth went 7-3 (.700). On the year, I am 49-20-3 (.701), while Matthew is 44-25-3 (.631). NCHC … Read more