Well, Nicole and I both did OK in our first week, and I did get out to a one-game lead in our season picks race. Overall, I went 12-4-3 (.710) and Nicole went 11-5-3 (.657). We both have some different picks this week, so let’s see how it goes. Thursday-Friday, Oct. 5-6 Minneosta-Duluth at Boston … Read more
Hello women’s college hockey fans. The season kicks off in earnest this weekend. Once again, each week Nicole and I will pick the winners of the games, and we’ll have a friendly competition to see who is the better prognosticator, which yours truly took last season. Many of the top teams are in action this … Read more
ST. CHARLES, Mo. — Wisconsin senior goalie Ann-Renée Desbiens was named the 2017 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award winner Saturday, winning the award that is presented annually to the top player in women’s NCAA Division I hockey. She is the third goaltender to win the award and the fifth player from Wisconsin. She joins Badgers legends … Read more
Well I picked the quarters perfectly, going 4-0 (.1000), while Nicole went 2-2 (.500). In the playoffs, I’m 38-9 (.808), while Nicole lost her playoff lead and is now 37-10 (.787). On the year, I am 395-129-63 (.726), while Nicole is 356-168-63 (.660). It’s down to the final weekend; let’s get to it. Friday, March … Read more
USCHO women’s editor Candace Horgan was interview for a podcast on women’s hockey, touching on the Frozen Four, the Patty Kazmaier Award, and the recent labor dispute between the U.S. Women’s National Team and USA Hockey.
No. 1 Wisconsin 7, No. 8 Robert Morris 0 Six different Badgers scored en route to the 7-0 win. Freshman defenseman Mekenzie Steffen ended up with the game-winner as well as two assists. Emily Clark scored twice and Sarah Nurse continued her torrid postseason with a goal and two assists. Ann-Renée Desbiens made 22 saves … Read more
Nicole certainly had her best weekend last weekend, going 11-1 (.916). I was almost as good, going 10-2 (.833). On the year, I am 391-129-63 (.724), while Nicole is 354-166-63 (.661). In the playoffs, I am 34-9 (.790), while Nicole is 35-8 (.813).It’s down to eight teams, so here we go.Saturday, March 11No. 6 St. … Read more
Sunday, March 5 Cornell at Clarkson Candace: This is going to be a nail-biter, but I just think Clarkson has to many ways to beat the Big Red. Clarkson 3-2 Nicole: Clarkson lost to Cornell 2-1 early in the season and beat them 5-4 in overtime in the final game of the regular season. It … Read more
Nicole and I posted identical 24-7 (.774) records last week picking the first round of the playoffs. Let’s see how we do for Friday. On the year, I am 381-127-63 (.735), while she is 343-165-63 (.667). Friday, March 3 Lindenwood vs. Robert Morris Candace: I think the Colonials are on a mission to make their … Read more
RIT vs. Penn State Candace: Penn State has been up and down, but should get through here. Penn State 3-1 Nicole: I expect this to be Penn State’s game to lose. They should be able to move on. Penn State 4-2
No. 9 Robert Morris at Lindenwood Robert Morris clinched its first-ever CHA regular-season title with a weekend sweep of Lindenwood. On Friday, Brittania Gillanders put the Lions up, but two goals by Jaycee Gebhard gave the Colonials the edge. On Saturday, eight different Robert Morris skaters tallied points in a 3-0 shutout to sweep and … Read more
A few series are going the distance. We already picked a few on Friday, but these are the ones we didn’t see coming. Sunday, Feb. 26 New Hampshire at Boston University Candace: Nicole picked this to go three games, and already picked BU to win game three. I agree. Boston University 3-2 Bemdiji State at … Read more
Neither I nor Nicole had a stellar week last week. I went 20-11-3 and she went 19-12-3. On the year, I have a huge lead in our picks race. I am 357-120-63, while she is 319-158-63. We are into the postseason; let’s see how we do. Friday-Saturday, Feb. 24-25 No. 9 Robert Morris at Lindenwood … Read more
No. 1 Wisconsin at No. 4 Minnesota This series showcased the goalies as both allowed just a single goal over the course of eight periods. On Saturday, Nicole Schammel put the Gophers on the board just seconds before the end of the second period. Wisconsin answered with a Sarah Nurse goal and that was all … Read more
Both Nicole and I did well last weekend. I went 23-6-5 (.750), while she went 22-7-5 (.720). On the year, I have done well, going 337-109-60 (.725), while Nicole is 300-146-60 (.652) Friday, Feb. 17 No. 3 Clarkson at Colgate Candace: The Raiders really need this win, but I think Clarkson has too much offense. … Read more
No. 2 Minnesota-Duluth at No. 1 Wisconsin On Saturday, the two played to a 1-1 tie with goals by Sarah Nurse for the Badgers and Sydney Brodt for the Bulldogs. It took 12 rounds of shootout to decide a winner and Wisconsin nabbed an extra point in WCHA standings. On Sunday, Wisconsin took full advantage … Read more
Nicole and I had the same record last weekend, going 19-4-5, something I don’t think has happened in a while. On the year, I am 314-103-55 while Nicole is 278-139-55. This weekend has more interesting games than last weekend, particularly a No. 1 vs. No. 2 series when Wisconsin hosts Minnesota Duluth. Friday, Feb. 10 … Read more
Connecticut at No. 6 Boston College UConn jumped out to a 3-0 first period lead with goals by Catherine Crawley, Kayla Mee and Leah Lum. They added another goal in the second, by Kelly Harris, to make it 4-1 before BC scored three unanswered to earn the 4-4 tie. Megan Keller, Makenna Newkirk, Caroline Ross … Read more
I padded my lead on Nicole in a good week, going 26-5-2 (.818) while Nicole went 20-11-2 (.636). On the year, I am 295-99-50 (.720), while Nicole is 259-135-50 (.636). Friday, Feb. 3 Rensselaer at Colgate Candace: Colgate seems to be back on track, and the Raiders are at home. Colgate 3-1 Nicole: I think … Read more
No. 7 Robert Morris at Syracuse On Friday, Robert Morris scored twice in the second period and Maeve Garvey added an empty-netter, her second goal of the game, to lead the Colonials to a 3-1 win. On Saturday, the teams were tied heading into the second period, but Syracuse scored four unanswered goals to cruise … Read more