It’s hard to believe that the postseason is almost here. The ECAC, Hockey East, and WCHA end their seasons this weekend, but plenty of positioning is still in play. Last weekend, I went 21-3-6 (.800), while Nicole was 20-4-6 (.766). On the year, I am now 298-107-51 (.709), while Nicole is 280-125-51 (.669).
Friday, Feb. 22
Harvard at Brown
Candace: Harvard should win this; Brown hasn’t done anything in months. Harvard 3-1
Nicole: I think Harvard will win this one. Harvard 3-0
No. 6 Princeton at No. 5 Clarkson
Candace: Clarkson will keep the pressure on Princeton, which falls to second after this game. Clarkson 3-2
Nicole: I’ll take Princeton to win this one. Princeton 3-2
No. 4 Cornell at Rensselaer
Candace: Even with Lovisa Selander in net, I think the Big Red should get this. Cornell 3-2
Nicole: Cornell should win this one. Cornell 4-2
Quinnipiac at St. Lawrence
Candace: I lean toward the Saints, who have more scoring. St. Lawrence 2-1
Nicole: I think St. Lawrence wins this one. St. Lawrence 2-1
No. 9 Colgate at Union
Candace: I think the Raider stay hot. Colgate 3-1
Nicole: Colgate should take this one. Colgate 4-1
Dartmouth at Yale
Candace: I’ll go with home ice. Yale 3-2
Nicole: I’ll take Dartmouth to win this one. Dartmouth 3-2
No. 8 Boston University versus Connecticut
Candace: The Terriers stay hot. Boston University 3-2
Nicole: BU should win this one. Boston University 3-1
Providence at Holy Cross
Candace: Providence will get the win and stay in fourth. Providence 3-1
Nicole: Providence takes it. Providence 4-1
Friday-Saturday, Feb. 22-23
Penn State at RIT
Candace: Hard to see it as anything but a split. RIT 2-1, Penn State 2-1
Nicole: I think this is a split. I’ll take RIT in game one. RIT 2-0, Penn State 3-1
Lindenwood at Syracuse
Candace: Lindenwood struggles on the road. Syracuse 3-1, 3-1
Nicole: This should be a sweep by the Orange. Syracuse 4-1, 3-0
Mercyhurst at Robert Morris
Candace: Hard to see this as anything but a split, considering how inconsistent these two have been of late. Robert Morris 3-2, Mercyhurst 3-2
Nicole: I can’t imagine this ends up as anything other than a split. Mercyhurst 2-1, Robert Morris 4-3
Merrimack versus No. 3 Northeastern
Candace: I think Northeastern probably gets back on track, though the games are tight. Northeastern 3-2, 2-1
Nicole: I think Merrimack can take one of these. Northeastern 2-0, Merrimack 2-1
No. 2 Minnesota at Bemidji State
Candace: It won’t be easy, but the Gophers will sweep. Minnesota 3-2, 3-1
Nicole: I think Bemidji State takes one off the Gophers here. I’ll take Bemidji in game one. Bemidji State 3-2, Minnesota 4-2
Minnesota Duluth at Minnesota State
Candace: I’m going with the Bulldogs, who have been more consistent. Minnesota Duluth 3-2, 3-1
Nicole: I’ll take a split here, as well. Minnesota State 2-1, Minnesota Duluth 2-0
No. 10 Ohio State at No. 1 Wisconsin
Candace: The Badgers take their fourth straight WCHA crown. Wisconsin 3-1, 3-1
Nicole: I’m going to say Wisconsin sweeps with a ton on the line and at home on senior weekend. Wisconsin 3-1, 4-2
Saturday, Feb. 23
Dartmouth at Brown
Candace: The Big Green end their season with a win. Dartmouth 3-1
Nicole: Dartmouth wins. Dartmouth 3-1
Quinnipiac at No. 5 Clarkson
Candace: Clarkson keeps the pressure on Cornell and Princeton. Clarkson 4-1
Nicole: I expect Clarkson to win this one. Clarkson 4-2
No. 9 Colgate at Rensselaer
Candace: The Raiders stay hot. Colgate 3-1
Nicole: Colgate wins this one. Colgate 2-0
No. 6 Princeton at St. Lawrence
Candace: Princeton will get the win, but it’s not enough for the ECAC crown. Princeton 3-1
Nicole: Princeton takes it. Princeton 4-2
No. 4 Cornell at Union
Candace: The Big Red win and take the ECAC title. Cornell 4-1
Nicole: Cornell wins. Cornell 4-1
Harvard at Yale
Candace: Harvard takes this and sets up a date with Colgate in the ECAC tournament. Harvard 3-1
Nicole: I think Harvard will win. Harvard 3-1
Vermont at Maine
Candace: Given Maine just had four players suspended, I’m going with Vermont. Vermont 3-2
Nicole: This is the toughest pick of the weekend. I’ll take Maine at home for the tournament berth. Maine 3-2
No. 7 Boston College at New Hampshire
Candace: Boston College wins and finishes second. Boston College 4-2
Nicole: BC wins. Boston College 4-2
Providence at No. 8 Boston University
Candace: I think BU is a little stronger. Boston University 3-2
Nicole: I’m going to pick Providence here. Providence 2-1
