Looking at conference playoffs and NCAA implications as ‘Selection Sunday’ approaches: Weekend Review college hockey podcast Season 3 Episode 17

Hockey East selects Metcalf, conference races stay hot, PairWise odds: Weekend Review college hockey podcast Season 2 Episode 19

Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger review the weekend’s men’s D-I hockey conference playoffs in the Big Ten, Hockey East, NCHC, Atlantic Hockey and WCHA, and ask some questions about the results.

How did the weekend affect the fortunes of teams that lost – in particular Notre Dame, Bowling Green, and Boston University? What about Omaha and Denver? Did Penn State and Providence get boosts? Can Atlantic Hockey get two bids?

Jim and Ed also discuss what might go into the decisions to pick the last three or four teams in the NCAA field.

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NCHC picks: March 15

Well, I went 4-0 in the first round, while Matthew was 2-2. It’ll be harder going forward, but we’ll give it our best! March 15 No. 1 North Dakota vs No. 5 Denver Candace: If Denver wasn’t so shorthanded, I’d be more likely to pick the upset. However, I like North Dakota at home. North … Read more

Pickin’ the Big Ten Tournament: March 14-16

After a shortened season with heightened anxiety, we’ve finally arrived at the Big Ten tournament. First, here’s how Drew Claussen and I finished up with the regular-season picks. Last week Drew: 4-4-0 (.500) Paula: 8-0-0 (1.000) This season Drew: 63-35-4 (.637) Paula: 61-37-4 (.617) A truly stunning comeback by yours truly after a rocky start … Read more

NCHC picks: March 12-1

Friday, March 12 No. 2 St. Cloud State vs No. 7 Colorado College Candace: St. Cloud has been on a roll, and I don’t think they will suffer a letdown after capturing second place in an emotional OT win over Minnesota Duluth last weekend. St. Cloud State 4-1 Matthew: CC will reportedly be significantly shorthanded … Read more

Atlantic Hockey Picks: March 12-14

At A Glance: Last week’s record: 1-1 Overall Record: 70-35-2   This Week’s Picks*: *All games are subject to change. Atlantic Hockey Tournament Quarterfinal Round (best of three series) Friday, March 12-Sunday, March 14 Bentley at American International With Bentley’s withdrawal from the tournament, AIC gets a bye into the semifinals and will host the … Read more

Northeastern at UMass preview with Jim Madigan, plus a look at the weekend’s playoffs: Game of the Week college hockey podcast Season 3 Episode 15

No. 8 UMass home-and-home vs. No. 14 UMass Lowell preview with Minutemen head coach Greg Carvel: Game of the Week college hockey podcast Season 2 Episode 20

Hosts Jim Connelly and Ed Trefzger are joined by Northeastern head coach Jim Madigan to preview the No. 20 Huskies’ Sunday Hockey East single-elimination playoff game at No. 7 UMass. Madigan also reflects on this anniversary of the day all of college and pro sports were shut down in 2020.

We also take capsule looks at the five men’s D-I conferences with playoffs underway by the end of the weekend.

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Bentley withdraws from Atlantic Hockey playoffs, advancing American International to semifinals

Bentley will not continue in the 2021 Atlantic Hockey tournament and has ended its season. A statement from Bentley cited new on-campus restrictions “to protect students, faculty and staff after an uptick in positive COVID-19 cases on campus.” The Falcons were scheduled to play a best-of-three quarterfinal series in Springfield, Mass., against American International starting … Read more