Here’s a look at the upcoming games in ECAC Hockey this weekend. The blizzard that blanketed the Northeast Thursday resulted in several schedule changes, with Colgate and Cornell’s games against Brown and Yale each getting bumped back a day. All times are 7 p.m. EDT unless noted.
Last time: 6-7
Overall: 56-45-2
Friday, Feb. 10
Union at Harvard
This is a big game for the Crimson, as Harvard is one point behind Union for second place, but has a game in hand over the Dutchmen. The Crimson are one a six-game unbeaten streak and I think they will push that to seven against Union. Harvard wins
St. Lawrence at Princeton
The Saints play one game for the second straight weekend when they head to New Jersey to face the Tigers. Unlike last weekend when St. Lawrence lost to rival Clarkson, I think it heads home with a narrow win against a Princeton team that has played better of late. St. Lawrence wins
Clarkson at Quinnipiac
Clarkson is coming off a win against St. Lawrence that coach Casey Jones hopes will get his team back on track. Still, the Golden Knights are 7-14-3 all-time against the Bobcats, including a loss earlier this season. Quinnipiac wins
Rensselaer at Dartmouth
RPI is on a modest 2-1 stretch over its last three games, but I think the Big Green’s speed may give the Engineers some trouble. Dartmouth wins
Saturday, Feb. 11
Yale at Cornell
The Bulldogs have played better in the second half, but Cornell has won three in a row and has scored at least four goals in all three games. I think the Big Red’s balance gives them the edge. Cornell wins
Clarkson at Princeton
Expect plenty of goals in this matchup, as neither team has been great defensively this season. I think the Golden Knights will emerge with a narrow win. Clarkson wins
Brown at Colgate
It’s been a rough season for both teams. I think Colgate has the edge in goaltending, but if Brown can stay out of the box, it should be able to generate enough offense to win. Brown wins
Union at Dartmouth
Dartmouth has scored at a respectable rate this year, but I’m not sure if the Big Green will be able to keep up with a Union team that is averaging almost four goals a game. Union wins
Sunday, Feb. 12
Yale at Colgate, 3:05 p.m. EDT
Both teams have traditionally skated well, but Yale has been a little better at turning its speed into goals this season. Yale wins
Brown at Cornell, 4 p.m. EDT
The Bears have a solid group of skaters, but special teams and goaltending have been an issue this season. That could be a problem against a Big Red team that has been good in both areas this season. Cornell wins
Monday, Feb. 13
Harvard vs. Boston University, 7:30 p.m. EDT (Beanpot Championship game at TD Banknorth Garden)
The fact that Harvard advanced to the Beanpot championship game for the first time since 2008 is an impressive feat, but I have a hard time picking against the Terriers, who have historically dominated the tournament. Boston University wins
