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Game picks by USCHO writers

ECAC Hockey: Picking the championship game

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Last time: 1-0 Overall: 20-22-7 Here we go. The abbreviated ECAC Hockey tournament comes to an end today, when top-seeded Quinnipiac hosts No. 3 St. Lawrence at 4 p.m. for the championship game. I’ll keep it simple in this post; here’s a link to a more detailed breakdown of the playoffs. I had the Saints … Read more

Pickin’ the WCHA: Mar. 19-20

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Whew, we have made it to the WCHA Tournament. Four teams are left and that means two semifinal matchups full of intrigue followed by a championship contest by the two left standing after Friday’s games. Semifinals Minnesota State vs. Northern Michigan Jack: NMU is the only team still in this tournament that needs to win … Read more

Atlantic Hockey Picks: March 19-20

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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

ECAC Hockey: Picking the semifinal

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ECAC Hockey picks: Nov. 15-16

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

Hockey East picks: Hockey East semifinals 3/17

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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

NCHC pick: March 16

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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

NCHC picks: March 15

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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

Hockey East picks: Quarterfinals 3/14

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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

Pickin’ the Big Ten Tournament: March 14-16

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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

Pickin’ the WCHA, Mar. 12-14

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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

NCHC picks: March 12-1

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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

Atlantic Hockey Picks: March 12-14

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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

Hockey East playoff picks: 3/10

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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

Atlantic Hockey Picks: March 8-9

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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

NCHC picks: March 5

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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

ECAC Hockey Picks: March 5-6

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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

Pickin’ the WCHA, Mar. 5-7

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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

Pickin’ the Big Ten: March 4-6

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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

Pickin’ the WCHA, March 2-3

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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