Last week: Dan: 5-4-1 Chris: 7-2-1 On the season: Dan: 78-64-22 (.543) Chris: 89-53-22 (.610) This Week’s Picks Friday, February 2 and Saturday, February 3 Robert Morris at Sacred Heart Chris: We’ve got a brunch game (10:35 on Friday) and a matinee (2:05 on Saturday). Despite Sacred Heart coming in on a modest winning streak, … Read more
You can’t make this stuff up We’ve enjoyed the story line of the #rileybowl for four seasons now. On 13 occasions so far, Jack Riley, a redshirt senior forward for Mercyhurst, has faced off against Army West Point, coached by his dad, Brian Riley. Sophomore Brendan Riley also players for the Lakers. This past weekend’s … Read more
Last week: Dan: 4-3-2 Chris: 4-3-2 On the season: Dan: 73-60-21 (.542) Chris: 82-51-21 (.601) This Week’s Picks Friday, January 26 and Saturday, January 27 Robert Morris at American International Chris: RMU’s sweep of AIC back in December was one of the high points in an otherwise forgettable first half of the season for the … Read more
Our guests on the Tuesday, January 23, edition of USCHO Live! are Robert Morris coach Derek Schooley and Bemidji State coach Tom Serratore, both leading teams moving up the standings in their leagues in the second half of the season. Listen live or on-demand: http://www.uscho.com/uscho-live/2018/01/22/robert-morris-schooley-bemidji-states-serratore-slated-for-jan-23-uscho-live/
Hockey season starts to gear up for its final swing around this time of year. The cream of the crop rise to the occasion and create separation from league compatriots, and potential playoff matchups start to formulate just enough. But find me a team that will feel good, and I’ll show you someone who’s openly … Read more
The government shutdown has caused the cancellation of all Air Force athletic events, including tonight’s Sacred Heart at Air Force game. Army West Point, which is currently funded under a different arrangement, is unaffected. The Black Knights play their annual exhibition tonight against Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston, Ontario. UPDATE: Atlantic Hockey has … Read more
Last week: Dan: 4-7-1 Chris: 6-5-1 On the season: Dan: 69-57-19 (.541) Chris: 78-48-19 (.603) This Week’s Picks Friday, January 19 and Saturday, January 20 Niagara at Holy Cross Chris: This should be a great battle between teams at the top of the standings – Holy Cross is tied with Canisius for first with Niagara … Read more
Three things from the weekend that was in Atlantic Hockey: Good goalies As is often the case, goaltending was the story in most of five series played this weekend. • Air Force’s Billy Christopolous allowed just one goal on 56 shots to lead The Falcons to a sweep of Rochester Institute of Technology. On Friday, … Read more
Last week: Dan: 4-4-3 Chris: 4-4-3 On the season: Dan: 65-50-18 (.556) Chris: 72-43-18 (.609) This Week’s Picks Friday, January 12 and Saturday, January 13 Bentley at Army West Point Chris: It’s that time of the season to start looking at the standings, and Bentley sits in ninth place, four points behind Army West Point, … Read more
It was AIC’s weekend against Holy Cross. The rest of us were just living in it. The Yellow Jackets earned their second weekend sweep of the season, beating the Crusaders in two predictably hard-fought games. On Friday night, AIC won at home, 2-1, in a goaltending showdown between Stefano Durante and Paul Berrafato. On Saturday, … Read more
Last week: Dan: 11-1-1 Chris: 12-0-1 On the season: Dan: 61-46-15 (.561) Chris: 68-39-15 (.619) This Week’s Picks Friday, January 5 and Saturday, January 6 Mercyhurst at Air Force Chris: These two traditional powerhouses have struggled recently, going a combined 3-7 for the month of December. I think home ice will help the Falcons right … Read more
Three things from the weekend that was in Atlantic Hockey: No threepeat It was close, but Robert Morris came up short in its bid to win its third consecutive Three Rivers Classic title. The Colonials easily handled Lake Superior State 5-0 in the semifinals, but were edged by No. 11 Providence, 2-1, in the championship … Read more
Last week: Dan: 1-1 Chris: 1-1 On the season: Dan: 50-45-14 (.522) Chris: 56-39-14 (.578) This Week’s Picks Friday, December 29 and Saturday, December 30 Holy Cross vs. Sacred Heart Chris: With the RIT at Mercyhurst series postponed due to a ridiculous amount of snow in Erie, PA, these are the only conference series on … Read more
Bouncing back If there’s a best time to pull out of a slump in college hockey, doing it right before the holiday break is right up there. Coaches will tell you any time is right to snap a losing streak, but ending the first semester on a high note certainly helps. Another great time to … Read more
Last week: Dan: 8-5 Chris: 8-5 On the season: Dan: 57-49-14 (.533) Chris: 63-43-14 (.583) This Week’s Picks Saturday, December 16 and Sunday, December 17 Mercyhurst vs. Robert Morris Chris: We just have this series to watch this weekend, and it’s a pretty good one. RMU will host on Saturday, and Mercyhurst will host on … Read more
Does everyone remember NBA Jam? It’s the old arcade game that came out in the 1990s and revolutionized sports games at the time. Each team played two guys, one of which could usually dunk out of the gym and one who could hit a three from everywhere on the basketball court. The commentary was electric; if … Read more
Last week: Dan: 6-4 Chris: 5-5 On the season: Dan: 49-44-14 (.523) Chris: 55-38-14 (.579) This Week’s Picks Friday, December 8 and Saturday, December 9 Mercyhurst at American International Chris: Mercyhust won three of four meetings last season, including a sweep in the first round of the Atlantic Hockey tournament last season. I’m tempted to … Read more
Our scheduled guests on the Tuesday, December 5, edition of USCHO Live! are Denver coach Jim Montgomery, whose defending national champion Pioneers are again perched at No. 1 in the USCHO.com men’s D-I hockey poll, and first-year Niagara coach Jason Lammers, whose Purple Eagles entered the poll this week at No. 20. Listen live at 8 p.m. EST or after the show on-demand: http://www.uscho.com/uscho-live/2017/12/05/dec-5-uscho-live-to-feature-montgomery-lammers/
For real Since the first week of the season, Niagara has continued to be one of the biggest surprises in college hockey. After being picked to finish last by coaches and media after winning just five games last season (and six the season before last), Niagara has consistently exceeded expectations. After a weekend sweep of … Read more
Last week: Dan: 4-8-2 Chris: 5-7-2 On the season: Dan: 43-40-14 (.515) Chris: 50-33-14 (.588) This Week’s Picks Friday, December 1 and Saturday, December 2 Niagara at Air Force Chris: I could see Air Force struggling in this series – its games with Niagara are usually close regardless of records. Throw in the fact that … Read more