Game picks by USCHO writers
Matthew and I both had a dreadful week last weekend, going 3-4-1 (.437). On the year, I am 80-54-22 (.583), while Matthew is 77-57-22 (.564). There are some big rivalry games on tap this weekend, as well as ones that could make a huge difference in the standings log jam. Unfortunately for Matthew’s chances of … Read more
The schedule for this season has allowed for few conference-only weekends, all on a Friday-Saturday schedule, but that’s what we have this week in the Big Ten. First, let’s see how Drew Claussen and I are doing with picks this season. Last week Drew: 1-3-2 (.333) Paula: 2-2-2 (.500) Season Drew: 70-35-11 (.651) Paula: 71-33-13 … Read more
Shane here. Matt’s closing the gap on me in the overall standings. We’ve both been picking splits correctly; I’ve just been picking the wrong teams on the wrong days lately. With all 10 teams in action against each other (finally!), this weekend figures to have some a few intriguing matchups, as well as plenty of … Read more
So last week Dave, in his words, pulled the goalie. While his effort gained him some ground on me, it was only one game. Thus, with no more picking left for his this season (he had successful season-ending open-heart surgery on Tuesday, for those who haven’t been following along), I take the title for game … Read more
Overall: 60-38-8 The snow’s stopped and the roads seems to be mostly clear, so don’t look for a repeat of this over the weekend. All games are 7 p.m., unless noted. Friday, Feb. 14 Princeton at Brown Both teams have been pretty beat up at times this season. The Bears’ trio of Matt Lorito, Nick … Read more
Last Week: Dan: 6-5-2 Chris: 7-4-2 On the season: Dan: 125-63-21 (.648) Chris: 126-62-21 (.653) This Week’s Picks Thursday, Feb. 13 and Saturday, Feb. 15: Niagara vs. Robert Morris Dan: RMU hasn’t lost since January 9th, going 7-0-2 since losing to UConn. Over the second half of the season, the Colonials are 9-1-2. Hard to … Read more
Last week, I gained another game on Matthew in our picks race, as I went 4-2-2 (.625) while Matthew went 3-3-2 (.500). On the year, I am now 77-50-21 (.591), while Matthew is 74-53-21 (.570). Friday-Saturday, Feb. 14-15 Western Michigan at Colorado College Candace: CC has been playing better, and has gotten points in its … Read more
Friday, February 7 All games start at 7:00 Dartmouth at Harvard The Crimson and Big Green are a combined 2-9-1 since January 11, with both wins – one apiece – coming in home games against Princeton. I don’t expect this to be a game with tantalizing postseason ramifications, but I do expect it to be … Read more
Drew Claussen and I are already each 0-1 for this week, each of us having picked last night’s Minnesota-Wisconsin game incorrectly. We posted those picks yesterday and we’ll include our record from that series in next week’s running total. Last week Drew: 4-1-1 (.750) Paula: 4-0-2 (.833) Season Drew: 69-32-9 (.668) Paula: 69-31-11 (.672) This … Read more
Last week, I gained another game on the old man. And seeing as this is his last week picking before season ending surgery, I’m curious to see whether or not Dave will go completely the opposite of me in hopes I tank so he can improve his winning percentage. (Dave’s special note: I’m loathe to … Read more
Eight of the WCHA’s 10 teams are in action this weekend while Alaska and Bowling Green take the weekend off so the rest of the league can catch up to them in games played. After the weekend, everyone in the WCHA will be within two games played of each other. Ferris State, Northern Michigan, Lake … Read more
Paula: Minnesota and Wisconsin face off tonight for the 267th time, with the Golden Gophers holding a 159-87-21 all-time edge over the Badgers, and Minnesota is 6-3-1 in the last 10 games between the two rivals. Drew: The Badgers are coming off of a weekend where I thought they looked pretty strong. Problem is that … Read more
Last Week: Dan: 5-5-2 Chris: 6-4-2 On the season: Dan: 119-58-19 (.656) Chris: 119-58-19 (.656) This Week’s Picks Thursday, Feb. 6 and Saturday, Feb. 8: Canisius vs. Niagara Dan: Niagara is capable of beating anybody on any given day. So’s Canisius. They’re in a dead heat in the standings, and both teams have one major … Read more
If you followed our picks last weekend, chances are you were disappointed. I went 2-2 (.500), while Matthew put up a bagel, going 0-4. On the year, I now have a two-game lead in our season-long picks contest; the winner gets a six pack from the loser. Now I just have to hold Matthew off. … Read more
Hope everyone had a great weekend. Hey, at least the six Big Ten games provided more entertainment value than the Super Bowl. Here are three things I saw. 1. Penn State is still searching for it first conference win I said in my picks on Friday that I wasn’t going to pick Penn State to … Read more
Last Week: Dan: 4-4-0 Chris: 4-4-0 On the season: Dan: 114-53-17 (.666) Chris: 113-54-17 (.660) This Week’s Picks Friday, Jan. 31 and Saturday, Feb 1: Connecticut at Air Force Dan: I think the RMU series might have exposed some of the issues with Air Force down the stretch. They were down 3-0 until the final … Read more
It’s all conference action this weekend. First, let’s see how Drew and I are doing. Last week Drew: 5-4 (.750) Paula: 5-4 (.750) Season Drew: 65-31-8 (.674) Paula: 65-31-9 (.672) Remember that Drew and I both picked the whole field for the North Star College Cup. The picks also include the Michigan-Michigan State series. It’s … Read more
The good news is that I played Comeback Kid last week, going 6-0 on Saturday after a disastrous 0-5 Friday. The bad news is that I lost a game to Jim in the process. Dave last week: 6-5-0 Jim last week: 7-4-0 Dave’s record-to-date: 114-63-22 Jim’s record-to-date: 118-59-22 Here are this week’s picks: Friday, Jan. 31 Boston College at … Read more
Kind of a quiet week in the WCHA with only three series going on. But each of the three could have a big impact on the standings. Michigan Tech at Bowling Green Shane: The biggest surprise in the standings right now might be that the Huskies are flirting with missing the postseason. While there’s a … Read more
Overall: 51-35-8 It’s hard to believe, but we’re down to the last month of regular season play in the ECAC. All games are 7 p.m., with the exception of Monday’s Beanpot opener between Harvard and Northeastern. Friday, Jan. 31 Colgate at Brown Brown can ill-afford a repeat of Saturday’s penalty-filled first period against Yale, where … Read more