Game picks by USCHO writers
At A Glance: Last week’s record: 3-6 Overall Record: 73-41-2 This Week’s Picks*: *All games are subject to change. Atlantic Hockey Tournament Semifinal Round Friday, March 19 Canisius vs. Army West Point Dan: It would take a crazy person to pick against the Black Knights given how they’ve played over the past couple of … Read more
Last time: 1-1 Overall: 19-22-7 No. 4 Colgate at No. 3 St. Lawrence There’s only one game on the schedule in ECAC Hockey tonight, but it’s a big one, as the Raiders and Saints play at 5 p.m. for the right to face Quinnipiac in Saturday’s championship game. Here’s a link to the playoff preview … Read more
It’s the last week of Hockey East action, and tonight are the semi finals. It’s already been a wild time with UMass Lowell pulling off an upset and taking Boston University out of the running. This week is extra fun because Jim and I have totally different picks, too! Wednesday, March 17 UMass Lowell at … Read more
Tuesday, March 16 No. 1 North Dakota vs No. 2 St. Cloud State Candace: Both teams went through tough opponents and barely escaped. I think home ice is the difference. North Dakota 3-2 Matthew: Tough to go against UND at home here. Watch me get this one wrong, though. North Dakota 4-2
Well, I went 4-0 in the first round, while Matthew was 2-2. It’ll be harder going forward, but we’ll give it our best! March 15 No. 1 North Dakota vs No. 5 Denver Candace: If Denver wasn’t so shorthanded, I’d be more likely to pick the upset. However, I like North Dakota at home. North … Read more
Four games today to determine who heads to the Hockey East semifinals. New Hampshire got a nice little upset over Maine on Wednesday and UMass Lowell took care of business with Vermont. To Sunday’s action! Sunday, March 14 UMass Lowell at Boston University The endless time loop that is the Terriers and River Hawks facing … Read more
After a shortened season with heightened anxiety, we’ve finally arrived at the Big Ten tournament. First, here’s how Drew Claussen and I finished up with the regular-season picks. Last week Drew: 4-4-0 (.500) Paula: 8-0-0 (1.000) This season Drew: 63-35-4 (.637) Paula: 61-37-4 (.617) A truly stunning comeback by yours truly after a rocky start … Read more
Here we are, playoff time. A short time ago, it looked like we might never make it this far. Fortunately, we have, and we have a nice grouping of matchups that could be very exciting as we work through the weekend. (1) Minnesota State vs. (8) Ferris State Jack: The Mavericks have looked nearly unstoppable … Read more
Friday, March 12 No. 2 St. Cloud State vs No. 7 Colorado College Candace: St. Cloud has been on a roll, and I don’t think they will suffer a letdown after capturing second place in an emotional OT win over Minnesota Duluth last weekend. St. Cloud State 4-1 Matthew: CC will reportedly be significantly shorthanded … Read more
At A Glance: Last week’s record: 1-1 Overall Record: 70-35-2 This Week’s Picks*: *All games are subject to change. Atlantic Hockey Tournament Quarterfinal Round (best of three series) Friday, March 12-Sunday, March 14 Bentley at American International With Bentley’s withdrawal from the tournament, AIC gets a bye into the semifinals and will host the … Read more
Wednesday night has a slate of two Hockey East playoff games, where the winners advance to face the top two seeds on Sunday – Boston College or Boston University. The lowest seed to come out of tonight with a win heads to Chestnut Hill to face the Eagles in the quarterfinals and the highest will … Read more
At A Glance: Last week’s record: 3-1 Overall Record: 69-34-2 This Week’s Picks*: *All games are subject to change. Atlantic Hockey Tournament First Round (single elimination) Monday, March 8 Niagara at Mercyhurst Dan: There’s something about this matchup I don’t like for Mercyhurst, especially in a single-elimination game. Plus a team that plays with … Read more
Well, once again I triumphed in our regular season picks race. Last week, Matthew and I were a perfect 5-0. On the year, I am 49-23-6, while Matthew is 46-26-6. We hope you enjoyed following us this season! Friday, March 5 No. 12 Omaha at No. 1 North Dakota Candace: North Dakota has been on … Read more
Last time: 3-1 Overall: 18-21-7 Half of the teams in ECAC Hockey saw their regular seasons come to an abrupt end Thursday, as St. Lawrence announced it was pausing all team activities due to COVID-19 protocols. That means the Saints four remaining games, all against Clarkson, were cancelled and will not be made up before … Read more
The final weekend of the season is upon us, and there are still key points on the line, along with home ice for the playoffs. What a way to close out the WCHA as we know it. Michigan Tech at Minnesota State (Friday and Saturday) Jack: The Huskies rallied well after being swept by Bemidji … Read more
It’s the final weekend of the Big Ten regular season and we’ve got ourselves a title race. In a year where it seems like a treat to have games actually played as schedules, it’s hard to ask for anything more. The Gophers and Badgers have a shot at the title and the other five teams … Read more
Well, well, well, another mid-week series in the WCHA, and it is a doozy of a series. The Lake Superior State Lakers and the Bemidji State Beavers clash in a series that has huge playoff implications. Just what you want as the season heads to a close. Lake Superior State at Bemidji State Jack: A … Read more
Thanks to North Dakota, I went back to three up on Matthew in our picks race. Last week, I was a perfect 3-0, while Matthew was 2-1. On the year, I am 44-23-6, while Matthew is 41-26-6. Friday-Sunday, Feb. 26 and 28 Miami vs Western Michigan Candace: Western Michigan has killed me when I’ve picked … Read more
Last time: 1-0 Overall: 15-20-7 It’s back to a full conference schedule in ECAC Hockey after a bye last week. Here’s a look at the two series set for this weekend. Quinnipiac at St. Lawrence Friday and Saturday, 4 p.m. St. Lawrence opened the season with a win and shootout loss against Quinnipiac, but the … Read more
At A Glance: Last week’s record: 5-4 Overall Record: 66-33-2 Playoff Update: Before we get to the final picks of the regular season, here’s what’s at stake in terms of Atlantic Hockey tournament seedings: The East Pod is set: 1. American International 2. Army West Point 3. Sacred Heart 4. Bentley 5. Air Force (The … Read more