Game picks by USCHO writers
Benjamin Davis, former equipment manager at Clarkson (’03) and a really all-around sharp guy (or so says his record), is back for a shot at 3-0 against yours truly. We also welcome a second guest-guesser, in Mr. Peter Jasinski, a Yalie who requested this week as his first shot since the Bulldogs are finally back … Read more
Last week was not a good one for me to be away as Jim widened his lead in New Hampshire-like fashion. Dave last week: no picks Jim last week: 7-2-0 Dave’s record-to-date: 49-21-18 (.659) Jim’s record-to-date: 60-19-16 (.716) Here are this week’s picks: Friday, January 14 Providence at Maine Dave’s pick: The Black Bears will be looking … Read more
Low on time, as I have been for the past two days… I have no competitor this week (Mr. Davis will have to come back next week, unless he chooses to retire 2-0 against yours truly?), so here are the quick picks for Friday night. (This page will be updated with full predictions tomorrow.) Friday, … Read more
Monday’s blog chronicled how the CCHA teams fared during holiday play. For those of you wondering, the Lakers swept their way through Canada, winning all five games they played against Canadian university squads. Their most recent victories were a 3-0 win over Ryerson (Jan. 5) and a 3-1 win over York (Jan. 6). How did … Read more
Dave remains in the witness protection program and now trails me in both the wins column and in winning percentage. Going to take a second-half rally (that and a return to society) for him to be the winner this year. Dave last week: Did not pick Jim last week: 4-2-1 Dave’s record-to-date: 49-21-18 (.659) Jim’s … Read more
It’s all two game series this weekend with some AHA teams looking to slay some Goliaths. Friday, January 7 and Saturday, January 8 RIT at Army – Neither the Tigers nor the Black Knights usually come away with four points in series played at West Point, and I think this weekend will be no exception. … Read more
It’s me and former Clarkson team manager Benjamin Davis, sparring over more than two dozen games straddling this New Year transition. He beat me to end 2010, and he beat me in the first half of the Week 13 picks, 8-2-1 to 5-4-1. Let’s keep the momentum going… or at least, keep his momentum going… … Read more
Apologies to the Hockey East fans out there. Between Dave falling off the wagon and turning Christmas into a week-long bender and me having turkey coma since Christmas Day somehow we’ve missed two days of games and thus the related Hockey East picks. Dave isn’t around to add his input but here, at least, are … Read more
Ready for some hockey? I had said in my last blog entry before Christmas that the picks wouldn’t returning until January 7. But peer pressure from my follow writers at USCHO.com has made me decide to do some quick picks. The schedule this week is a smorgasbord of leagues games, holiday tournaments and straight-up nonconference … Read more
Happy holidays and welcome back to college hockey action. If you celebrated Christmas, I hope you laughed as much as I did with my family in Florida. If you’re stranded somewhere because of the storm on the East coast, I hope you’re safe and warm and have access to both the Internet and the NHL … Read more
Happy holidays to all; I hope your delays and frustrations are minimal. There is a lot of action just ahead of us, so let’s get right to it. Welcome back Clarkson ’03’s Benjamin Davis, who bested me a few weeks back by having minimal faith in Union. He really had to go all-out in his … Read more
Niagara has announced the immediate commitment of goaltender Cody Campbell, who will join the team for its next games at Holy Cross on Jan 7 and 8. The Purple Eagles were down to just junior Chris Noonan in net after the season-ending injury to rookie Carsen Chubak and the sudden departure of Andrew Hare. Campbell, … Read more
Last week Theresa: 6-4-2 Season Theresa: 61-41-11 Last week Tyler: 9-1-2 (!) Season Tyler: 60-26-7 Not a lot of games this weekend, as schools gear up for the holiday break. Therefore, not a lot of insight, either, to make this quick and simple (though we may edit more in later). Friday, December 17 through Sunday, … Read more
This week, we welcome yet another victim to the slaughter: Mr. Benjamin Davis. A former equipment manager at Clarkson (class of ’03), Davis feels he has the hockey savvy to take down your loyal puck pundit. We’ll see about that. Prediction precision Last week: 8-1-0 (.889) Season record: Me: 61-29-11 (.658) Guest guessers: 38-31-6 (.547) … Read more
Jim had another excellent week, perfect until Vermont toppled Dartmouth, while Dave was mediocre. Just one game on tap until the holiday tournaments. Happy Holidays to all! Dave last week: 4-3-0 Jim last week: 6-1-0 Dave’s record-to-date: 48-21-18 Jim’s record-to-date: 48-15-15 Here are this week’s picks (oops, make that pick): Saturday, December 18 Vermont at St. … Read more
Clearly, I am not someone you can take to the bank, so to speak. My picks last week: 2-5-3 Overall this season: 54-27-15 And I thought Thanksgiving week was bad. I did call MSU-FSU, ND-Miami and OSU-UM to split. Unfortunately, only the Buckeyes and Wolverines won and lost on the predicted nights. Ouch. I’m now … Read more
Well well well, we finally found somebody with the cajones to step into the ring with The Prognosticator. Welcome Tom Rodbell, a life-long ECAC fan from the Nutmeg State. Don’t try to push your Bobcats or Bulldogs fervor on him, though – he’s from a family of Engineers fans, who considers Brian Pothier his favorite … Read more
Last Week: 6-3-2 On the Season: 45-33-8 (.560) This Week’s Picks: There’s only four league games on tap with the schedule winding down towards the holiday break. Friday, December 10 and Saturday, December 11: Rochester Institute of Technology at Mercyhurst – The Tigers are 5-0-1 in thier last six games in Erie, but I think … Read more
Both of us had solid weeks, but Jim stayed a nose ahead (or in the case of us two, a beer belly). Dave last week: 7-2-2 Jim last week: 7-2-2 Dave’s record-to-date: 44-18-18 (.663) Jim’s record-to-date: 42-14-15 (.697) Here are this week’s picks: Friday, December 10 New Hampshire at Maine Dave’s pick: On a neutral … Read more
Last week Theresa: 7-5 Season Theresa: 55-37-9 Last week Tyler: 9-3 Season Tyler: 51-25-5 Note: Somehow missed that the MTU/UNO series was Thursday/Friday. Otherwise this blog would have been up much earlier. HOWEVER, I have not looked at what’s going on in that game and our picks were made well before the game started. I just … Read more