It’s officially December, which means it’s really not early in the season anymore. We’re in the thick of things now, and teams are starting to define themselves in relation to others. With four conference series this weekend, which programs will get some separation in the standings? Here’s what we think: Anchorage at Ferris State Sean: Ferris … Read more
Here is what we learned this past weekend in the WCHA: 1. Non-conference struggles continued for the WCHA. The league went 1-6 in non-conference tilts, with Bemidji State picking up the only win against Princeton last Wednesday before Thanksgiving. 2. Michigan Tech is taking care of it’s own business, but it’s going to need some … Read more
Bowling Green at Minnesota State Jack:These guys again? MSU and BG met Oct. 20-21 in Bowling Green. They split. The two league leaders meet again this week — this time in Mankato. I have a feeling we’ll get similar results. Mavericks 4-2, Falcons 5-3 Sean: Has to be a split, right? But it should be … Read more
We’re a little late with the picks this week, so we don’t have much time for wasting. It’s the first weekend with all 10 teams playing WCHA series, so it will be fun. Here goes: Alaska at Ferris State Sean: This could be a big weekend for Alaska against Ferris. A sweep would help pull … Read more
Ferris State at Michigan (Thursday/Friday) Jack: Not sure what to make of Ferris right now. They’re 2-5-1, with their only wins coming against Mercyhurst and Western Michigan. But they haven’t played badly. Still, I can’t see the Bulldogs winning any games in Ann Arbor right now. Wolverines 4-2, 2-1 Sean: I think Ferris makes a … Read more
It would probably be fitting if I used a Halloween pun or story to open this post, unfortunately I don’t have any. So, let’s get picking… Ferris State at Bemidji State Jack: Last year it took the Beavers until December to finally lose a conference game. I don’t think they’re quite that dominant this season … Read more
For the first time this season, everyone is in action at once! That’s always exciting! And, once again, we’ve got a bunch of solid early conference series to go with some nonconference action. How will we do this week? Here goes: Alabama Huntsville at Michigan Tech Jack: I learned this week that the chargers have … Read more
Our scheduled guests on this week’s edition of USCHO Live! are Minnesota State coach Mike Hastings, whose Mavericks returned to the USCHO.com men’s ice hockey poll at No. 1 after a weekend road sweep of then-No. 2 Boston University, and Air Force coach Frank Serratore, whose defending Atlantic Hockey champion Cadets are at No. 20 this week, fresh off a weekend sweep of Arizona State. Listen live at 8 p.m. EDT or after the show on-demand: http://www.uscho.com/uscho-live/2017/10/17/minnesota-states-hastings-air-forces-serratore-slated-for-oct-17-uscho-live/
1. Minnesota State not only swept No. 2 Boston University, it did it in impressive fashion with 6-3 and 3-0 victories. The Mavericks scored nine goals against one of the most-heralded defensive units in college hockey. It was a big win for the WCHA and it would really be a boost for the Mavericks in … Read more
So, it turns out we’ve missed picking a few games here. Guess it’s just those early-season kinks. This week, we have a couple early-season conference games right off the bat (all in the state of Michigan) coupled with a few nice nonconference rivalries. Enjoy the games this week! Northern Michigan at Ferris State Jack: The … Read more
Our seventh season of USCHO Live! gets underway this Tuesday, Oct. 10. Our scheduled guests are New Hampshire coach Dick Umile, whose Wildcats enter the USCHO.com poll at No. 20 this week after a weekend sweep of then-No. 5 UMass Lowell, and first-year Michigan Tech coach Joe Shawhan, whose Huskies enter the USCHO.com poll at No. 15 after winning the 2017 IceBreaker tournament.. Listen live at 8 p.m. EDT or after the show on-demand: http://www.uscho.com/uscho-live/2017/10/09/unhs-umile-michigan-techs-shawhan-join-oct-10-season-debut-of-uscho-live/
Last weekend was a somewhat soft-open for the college hockey season. All of the teams were in action, but with the exception of Michigan Tech it was a collection of exhibition contests that leave something to be desired. Tonight we get the real thing, and it’s a big opportunity for the WCHA to make some … Read more
Well, it’s been a weird season in the WCHA but we’re now down to the two finalists who everybody thought would be here before the season started. Of course, the season didn’t exactly play out that way — both Tech and BG struggled out the gate before finding their footing in time to make playoff … Read more
The semifinal round is done and the WCHA championship is all set for next week. Either Michigan Tech or Bowling Green will be heading to the NCAA tournament. They will face off at 7 p.m. EDT on Saturday, March 18, in Houghton, Mich. Here’s three things from the semifinal round: 1. Preseason favorites Tech, BG … Read more
It’s the best time of the year. It’s playoff time in the WCHA and we’ve got four series this weekend. Let’s get pickin’ No. 8 Northern Michigan at No. 1 Bemidji State Sean: I don’t want to overlook Northern Michigan, and neither should Bemidji State, but this series feels like a launching pad for the Beavers … Read more
We’ve reached the final week of the WCHA regular season, and we still don’t have the playoff pairings figured out. Let’s get picking: Alabama Huntsville at Bowling Green Sean: The Falcons were the preseason pick to win the WCHA, that obviously didn’t pan out. Now they’ll have to lock up home-ice advantage in the final weekend … Read more
Just three series on tap this weekend. Seems weird considering there are only two weeks left in the regular season, but I suppose that makes things more unpredictable! It’s the WCHA, what do you expect? Anyway, the only thing that has been clinched so far is the MacNaughton Cup and the playoff No. 1 seed. … Read more
On the Feb. 14 edition of USCHO Live! our scheduled guests are Northern Michigan coach Walt Kyle, whose Wildcats have won seven straight –including five consecutive shutout wins by Finland native Atte Tolvanen — and Providence coach Nate Leaman, whose Friars have improved to 10-6-2 in Hockey East after nine straight wins, all in conference. Listen live at 8 p.m. EST or after the show on-demand: http://www.uscho.com/uscho-live/2017/02/13/northern-michigans-kyle-providences-leaman-scheduled-for-feb-14-uscho-live/
Ferris State at Michigan Tech Jack. The Huskies aren’t going to be happy about being swept at Bemidji State last weekend. They aren’t out of first place quite yet, and although I don’t think they’ll be able to overtake the Beavers, they’ll be motivated to finish strong and clinch second in the league during their Winter … Read more
The WCHA playoff picture took a more defined shape this past weekend. A clear champion has emerged, while the bottom of the standings got a bit more interested. Here is what we learned this weekend: 1. Northern Michigan is back in the playoff hunt thanks to its goalie. The Wildcats picked up a sweep in … Read more