Notes from the first game of the GLI

It’s the middle of the first period of the Boston College-Michigan game as I post this, and I have to say that I’m shocked that the Wolverines scored two minutes into the game. I’ve called BC to win it all. As longtime readers know, however, that could be good news for anyone the Eagles play. … Read more

Paula's picks, tournament style: Dec. 29, 2011

Last games of the calendar year. May 2012 be kinder to me in the prognostication department, among other departments. Season to date: 65-44-14 (.585) This week There are tournaments, nonconference series, two single nonconference games and one single exhibition game. I’m not calling the exhibition game. Catamount Cup Two CCHA teams, Ferris State and Lake … Read more

Paula's picks: Dec. 9, 2011

It’s hard to believe that the year’s almost over and that we’ve nearly reached the holiday break. I have only one wish for Christmas: A better picks percentage in 2012. Paula’s picks Last week: 7-5-0 (.583) Season to date: 64-44-14 (.582) I’d feel better about picking the Michigan-Alaska split correctly had I not also picked … Read more

Paula's picks, the abbreviated Thanksgiving edition: Nov. 25, 2011

Happy holiday weekend, one and all! I hope that you’re able to enjoy some quality time with people and things you love — like the CCHA. Because of the holiday, the picks are abbreviated. Paula’s picks Last week, including Tuesday: 5-4-3 (.541) Season to date: 53-34-13 (.695) I hate the wrong-way splits. This week This … Read more

Paula's picks, Nov. 22, 2011: If it's Tuesday, it must be Notre Dame and Western Michigan

“Picks” is probably a misnomer. It’s one Tuesday night game. Notre Dame at Western Michigan The Fighting Irish have a nine-game unbeaten streak (7-0-2) on the line when they play in Lawson Arena tonight, a number that includes five wins decided by a single goal. The most recent of those was a 3-2 overtime win … Read more

Weekend work-up, Nov. 21, 2011: All alone in first, ships that are sinking, and a little reward

The most predictable thing about the 2011-12 CCHA season is that it’s going to change. Every week. Seriously. First place, all alone. Heading into last weekend, Lake Superior State, Notre Dame and Ohio State were tied for first place. After their 3-2 win over Western Michigan Tuesday, the Fighting Irish spent a brief couple of … Read more

Paula's picks plus, Nov. 15, 2011: Notre Dame at Western Michigan, alleged larceny, and the future of college hockey

Okay, so the headline is a little dramatic. How else was I going to get you to read a Tuesday blog entry? There’s a pick at the end for the Western Michigan-Notre Dame game. I’m bound to be wrong. I have a couple of other things on my mind, too. Football, hockey and the future … Read more

Weekend work-up, Nov. 14, 2011: An unusual top tier, the surprising Bulldogs, and the not-so-dead RedHawks

Every weekend of CCHA hockey brings something even more surprising than the last. This is a most unusual season. First, Lake Superior State is still No. 1. Technically. The Lakers now share first place in league play with Notre Dame and Ohio State, and the prevailing preseason theories put only one of those three teams … Read more

Weekend work-up: Nov. 7, 2011

Before this season began, everyone in college hockey knew that Notre Dame was the league’s top team, that Miami was among the best in the country and that Alaska would reside in the CCHA’s top tier. After Week 5, we’re beginning to see a slightly different landscape emerge — and a very interesting one at … Read more