Game picks by USCHO writers
Dave got off to a one-game lead over Jim last weekend and came within an extra-attacker goal at 19:58 of doubling that lead at Northeastern on Friday. Yes, folks, Jim’s win last year was a total fluke. This year will be back to the norm of Dave’s superiority. Dave last week: 6-3-1 Jim last week: 5-4-1 … Read more
OK, it’s time to throw my hat in the ring – picks time. Never been a big prognosticator, at least not a good one. Terrible at poker, OK at roulette, never played the ponies. Wish me luck, or comment below to vote against me. Miami at Colgate (Friday-Saturday) I like Colgate in both games on … Read more
Last Week: 11-3-1 On the Season: 11-3-1 (.767) This Week’s Picks: Friday, October 14 Niagara at Air Force – Niagara has yet to score a goal yet in two games, but with Jason Torf out I think it will…but not enough to defeat the Falcons at home. Air Force 4, Niagara 3. Connecticut at Army … Read more
Two things, CCHA fans: 1. A big apology to Ryan Dzingel, who is clearly not Danny Dzingel, as I originally wrote in today’s column. Dzingel is a freshman forward for Ohio State. I am a middle-aged columnist-slash-teacher living in Flint. I hope that clears things up. 2. There’s a game tonight, so there must be … Read more
It was a good week for the CCHA, with three nonconference wins and a bunch of exhibition victories (and one notable exception — congratulations, Ontario IT) but this week really kicks off the regular season. Last week: 3-0 Season to date: 3-0 Hey, that was easy! Click on any team’s name to see its season … Read more
Welcome to the first edition of the picks for the 2011-2012 season. Friday, October 7 Air Force at North Dakota (Icebreaker Tournament) – It’s a homecoming for Air Force captain Paul Weisgarber, a former North Dakota Mr. Hockey award winner in high school. The Falcons will put a scare into the Fighting Sioux, but I … Read more
It’s almost unbelieve to think that it’s now October and the Hockey East season is back upon us. Jim will be looking to defend his picks title from a year ago over Dave, while the old man (that’s Dave) is out for blood. Here are this week’s picks: Friday, October 7 Massachusetts at Northeastern Jim’s … Read more
How was your summer? Quiet? So much to talk about in the world of college hockey in the coming weeks and months, including the impending — and sad — demise of the CCHA. In the meantime, however, there is hockey to be played and within the next five days, two CCHA teams are playing hockey … Read more
I just heard someone say, “Michigan will need their best game to beat Colorado College.” I think that’s only partly true. I think that Michigan’s best game may not be enough to beat the Colorado College team I saw last night. My pick: CC 4-3.
First of all, 3/5 last weekend at the Final Five. Thursday games hurt, but Saturday ended out the way I predicted, so whatever. I’ll take it. *grins* We’re officially done with picks (YAY), but I figured I’d toss out my regional predictions just for the heck of it. 1. I’m not offering insight behind my … Read more
Just quick picks – winners, losers, scores – and no justification whatsoever for my choices, although I will be happy to respond in the comments section when I can, given travel and work this weekend. I will say that I surprised myself with my Frozen Four field. Midwest Regional No. 4 Rensselaer vs. No. 1 … Read more
Last Week: 8-3 On the Season: 111-72-28 (.592) I already previewed the championship weekend in this week’s Atlantic Hockey Column, so let’s get right to the bottom line: I’m picking Air Force to win the title. AHA Semifnals – Best of Three Series Friday, March 18 Connecticut vs. Rochester Institute of Techology – The Tigers … Read more
Congratulations to all the individual CCHA award winners for the 2010-11 season! • Player of the Year: Andy Miele, Miami • Coach of the Year: Jeff Jackson, Notre Dame • Rookie of the Year: T.J. Tynan, Notre Dame • Scholar-Athlete of the Year: Carter Camper, Miami • Terry Flanagan Award: Kevin Petovello, Alaska • Ilitch … Read more
Dave “pulled the goalie” last week in a desperate attempt to close ground, but as usually happens when that tactic is employed, he just widened the gap. With just these three games left, Jim has clinched the picks title. A tip of the fedora to Jimmy (and a well-timed one on St. Patrick’s Day)! Dave last … Read more
“It’s do or die. It happens at every level. Once you get to the playoffs, guys get to a new gear, and it’s just a lot more intense and a lot more physical. The speed’s faster. It’s more fun to play in the playoffs, just because of all those factors.” That is how Notre Dame … Read more
Last Week: 1-3 On the Season: 103-69-28 (.585) I already previewed the four quarterfinal series in this week’s Atlantic Hockey Column, so let’s get right down to the picks. AHA Quarterfinals – Best of Three Series Friday, March 11, Saturday, March 12, and Sunday, March 13 (if necessary) American International at RIT – The Tigers … Read more
Jim gained a little on Dave in the final week of the regular season, which at this point is like insult to injury. Dave last week: 5-3-2 Jim last week: 6-2-2 Dave’s record-to-date: 100-36-30 (.692) Jim’s record-to-date: 111-33-28 (.726) Here are this week’s picks for the Hockey East quarterfinal series (series days listed in parenthesis; … Read more
Last Week: 6-4-2 On the Season: 102-66-25 (.593) I already previewed the four first round playoff games in this week’s Atlantic Hockey column, so let’s go right to the picks: Saturday, February 26 Canisius at Niagara – These schools are sports rivals and never has so much been on the line as they meet in … Read more
The race between Jim and me is getting close to a mathematical close-out, but I’m still holding out hope that he’ll choke like the New York Yankees. Dave last week: 5-2-3 Jim last week: 5-2-3 Dave’s record-to-date: 95-35-28 Jim’s record-to-date: 105-31-26 Here are this week’s picks: Friday, March 4 Boston University at Northeastern Dave’s pick: In … Read more
It’s playoff hockey time, and this weekend the CCHA begins its first round of best-of-three series with the bottom six teams in the league competing to advance to next week’s quarterfinal round. Frankly, I think the top eight teams should be in with the bottom three sitting it out, but I’m old-fashioned that way. Remember, … Read more