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Senior Nolan Redler leads the Beacons into a quarterfinal matchup with New England College as the NEHC playoffs get underway this weekend (Photo by Massachusetts-Boston Athletics)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It is amazing how much is still left at stake for teams in many conferences entering the final 7 to 10 days of the regular season. Teams have to take care of their own business before any scoreboard watching to see if there is help from a spoiler elsewhere. Just watching my own game right now which is rounding into playoff shape as I finished the week with a mark of 7-2-0 (.778) that improved the overall percentage with just a few games to pick remaining. The season record stands at 76-39-9 (.649) so now is the time to keep the positive momentum on big-game predictions.<\/p>\n

Here are this week\u2019s picks including a bonus Tuesday selection, showcasing ranked teams and key conference matchups:<\/p>\n

Thursday, February 20, 2020<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Westfield State @ Fitchburg State<\/strong><\/em>
\nThe Owls and the Falcons are battling at the top of the standings and this one could go as long way in determining playoff seeding and home-ice benefits. Two very tested goaltenders will keep this one very interesting but the home team gets it done in front of Brian McGrath \u2013 FSU, 5-3<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Friday, February 21, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

Buffalo State @ Oswego<\/strong><\/em>
\nThere is certainty that the overall record for Oswego is not where they wanted it to be but if they expect to make a playoff run then downing a tough Bengal squad looking for the No. 3 seed will hold them in good stead moving forward \u2013 Oswego, 4-2<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Curry @ Nichols<\/strong> <\/em>
\nBeware the Bison! After a rough start they have their game kicked into high gear and are playing well and are unbeaten in their last eleven games. Curry has been good on the road but can\u2019t find enough goals to win this one \u2013 Nichols, 3-2<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Hamilton @ No. 12 Williams<\/strong><\/em>
\nThe Continentals have been very quietly going about their business and have moved up the NESCAC standings with a chance to contend at the top for home-ice. The Ephs know they are in for a battle and this one will come down to the final minutes \u2013 Hamilton, 3-1<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Franklin Pierce @ Assumption<\/strong><\/em>
\nThere is a lot on the line for playoff seeding and both teams have showcased some great offense. Look for Alex Lester to continue his torrid play and lead the Ravens to a big road win to further complicate the NE-10 standings \u2013 FPU, 5-4<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Saturday, February 22, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

No. 2 Geneseo @ Brockport<\/strong><\/em>
\nThe Golden Eagles can create challenges for anyone in the SUNYAC so Geneseo isn\u2019t walking in for an easy two points. Brockport is playing for a lot in their head-to-head battle with Buffalo State for position. Third period magic from the Knights\u2019 seniors get it done \u2013 Geneseo, 4-3<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Massachusetts-Boston @ New England College<\/strong> <\/em>
\nIt is the dreaded No. 4 vs. No. 5 quarterfinal matchup in the NEHC and both these teams deserved a better fate than facing each other. Fornaris and Pintusov end up a goal better than Redler and Albano \u2013 NEC, 4-3<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

No. 7 Trinity @ Wesleyan<\/strong><\/em>
\nThe Bantams need this one against a tough travel partner that likely made Friday night difficult for the home team. Reverse the script and the road team gets it done \u2013 Trinity, 4-2<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

No. 13 Wilkes @ No. 3 Utica<\/strong><\/em>
\nThe Pioneers have been in a three-way battle for the top spot for weeks and found ways to win big games against teams sitting above them. Hmmm, d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu? Home ice is worth the extra goal, a regulation win and top seed in the UCHC tournament \u2013 Utica, 3-2<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Tuesday, February 25, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

Salem State @ Plymouth State<\/strong><\/em>
\nThis one could be a preview of a playoff match-up in the not so distant future. The Panthers aren\u2019t looking out that far and want to send a message about where the MASCAC championship will travel through in their rink. Sean Cleary and company keep it close for the Vikings but PSU gets it done on home ice \u2013 Plymouth State, 4-2<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

It\u2019s now down to the wire and there is so much still to play for in virtually every conference – \u201cDrop the Puck!\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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