Dartmouth head coach Bob Gaudet, whose No. 12 Big Green are off to a fast start, and NCAA ice hockey rules committee secretary and editor – and CCHA director of officials – Steve Piotrowski will join us on the Nov. 13 edition of USCHO Live! Join us for the conversation and information, Tuesday, Nov. 13, from 8 … Read more
Dartmouth downs Union There were a number of exciting games this weekend, but the marquee matchup was undoubtedly in Hanover, N.H. when 4-0-1 Dartmouth hosted 6-1-1 Union. The Dutchmen entered the Granite State on a seven-game unbeaten streak, while the home team was eager to prove that its undefeated record was no fluke. Union worked … Read more
Here’s a look at the sixth weekend of play in the ECAC. Note that I’m coming off my first winning picks record this season, so take that for what it’s worth. All games are 7 p.m. unless noted. Last week: 8-3-3 Overall: 16-16-6 Friday, Nov. 9 Colgate at Quinnipiac These teams met two weeks ago, … Read more
No givers in Red & Green Cornell and Dartmouth – the two Big Colors of Division 1 – are also the only remaining unbeatens among college hockey’s top ranks. Each squad is 3-0-1, with the Big Red taking three points and the Big Green four this weekend. Both teams may also consider themselves lucky after … Read more
These are Nate’s picks for the weekend; check back for my own as soon as I can post them! -Brian Friday, Nov. 2 Alabama-Huntsville at St. Lawrence There’s a lot going on for the Saints in their home-opening weekend. St. Lawrence is ranked No. 16 in the latest USCHO poll, their first appearance in the … Read more
Final six are underway Harvard may be the last remaining Division I team to allow a goal (5-0 victors over Bentley on Saturday), but Cornell made the biggest statement this weekend with a twin-killing of Colorado College in Ithaca. The Big Red held the Tigers to two goals on 42 shots in 2-0 and 3-2 … Read more
Last week: 3-4-2 Overall: 8-13-3 Seems hard to believe it’s already week four of the season, doesn’t it? With all the Ivy teams starting play, this weekend marks the largest slate of games thus far, with only RPI and St. Lawrence out of action. Here’s a quick trivia question in honor of the Ivy teams … Read more
Bit of a quiet weekend, as only five teams played a regular season game, with the Ivies wrapping up their preseason scrimmages and Union out of action. Still, plenty of things to focus on, highlighted by St. Lawrence’s two-night romp over Maine in Orono. Line ’em up, sit ’em down: St. Lawrence is currently on … Read more
Still a few weeks off from intra-conference conflicts, but an encouraging nine-game docket awaits ECAC Hockey this weekend, including a couple of intriguing road deuces with St. Lawrence at Maine, and RPI at Minnesota State. Friday, Oct. 19 Bowling Green at Colgate 7:00 pm ET Brian: The Falcons and Raiders already have an opponent in … Read more
This weekend featured a lot of close games for ECAC Hockey members – five of the dozen tilts were decided by a goal, or not decided at all – but who’s surprised? Welcome to another coronary-inducing year in the tightest league in all the land. Clarkson so close, yet so far The Golden Knights bit … Read more
I picked up right where I left off last year in terms of my picking (in)ability. Regardless, here’s a look at this weekend as everyone except for the Ivy schools are in action. Last week: 1-2 Overall: 1-2 No. 11 Ferris State at RPI The Engineers paid a visit to head coach Seth Appert’s alma … Read more
Here we go.. So we’re back for another year of picks. I lost track of my record from last year, but let’s say it was 2012 Red Sox-esque. (Brian: Ditto. Awful.) Saturday, October 6 Quinnipiac at Maine 7:00 Nate: It’s been a while since these teams last met. How long? Well, current Quinnipiac and Union … Read more
ECAC Hockey formally announced what Ken Schott broke last Friday: The league is returning to Lake Placid and Herb Brooks Arena for its men’s championship weekend. The contract reunites ECAC Hockey and the venerable venue for a three-year term, commencing in Spring 2014 and concluding in 2016, whereupon the league will reassess its options. This … Read more
It took seven tries, but the crowd at Boardwalk Hall finally saw an interesting game. Last year’s games were decided fairly early- and Friday’s opening games lacked any drama, for the most part. But Saturday’s championship was a different story, as Union and Harvard stood scoreless entering the final frame. The Crimson’s top-ranked power play whiffed on … Read more
Well now, Friday wasn’t quite as competitive as we were expecting, was it? Union and Harvard each put a woodshed whuppin’ to Colgate and Cornell, respectively, and the result is the first Dutchmen-Crimson finale in league history. No. 1 Union vs. No. 3 Harvard The offenses were prolific, the goaltending solid and timely, and we … Read more
Late with the picks, so you know they’re gonna be good. Right? No. 1 Union vs. No. 4 Colgate Friday’s matinee – 4:30 start time – pits the Cleary Cup champs against the redemption-minded Raiders. The Dutchmen took both games from ‘Gate this year, though it is worth pointing out that those contests were within … Read more
Don’t change that channel, ECAC Hockey fans! In fact, don’t even bother turning on the TV, for the league’s championship weekend will not be televised this year. The league confirmed today that it could not find a suitable carrier for its flagship event, to be held for the second time at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic … Read more
Well, we have our final foursome: Union, Cornell, Harvard and Colgate. Look familiar? They were the top four teams in the regular season, too. That, ladies and gentlemen, is why byes are important. Time and a half Surprisingly, only three of the weekend’s 10 games went to overtime, and two of those games were between … Read more
Final regular reason record: 66-65 Playoff record (series): 2-2 As the numbers show, I’ve been downright mediocre with my picks (including a 6-6 mark on the final weekend of the regular season). So take these for whatever they’re worth. All series are best-of-three and start at 7 p.m. The four remaining teams will move on to … Read more
The opening weekend of the ECAC playoffs is in the books. Here’s a look at the matchups in the best-of-three quarterfinals next weekend: No. 10 Rensselaer at No. 1 Union No. 9 Dartmouth at No. 2 Cornell No. 6 Yale at No. 3 Harvard No.5 Quinnipiac at No. 4 Colgate Extra time needed Three of … Read more