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\"Maddie<\/a>
Maddie Rooney will need to be at her best if the Bulldogs hope to upset Minnesota again. (Minnesota Duluth Athletics)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We’ve only got two weekends left after this one in what has been a fascinating season. In the first weekend of postseason play, I went 22-5-1 (.803), while Nicole went 17-10-1 (.625). On the year, I have now increased my lead on her to 24 games, as I am 335-115-63 (.714), while Nicole is 311-139-63 (.667). Too bad we didn’t make a beer bet at the start of the season!<\/p>\n

Friday, March 8<\/strong><\/p>\n

CHA Tournament<\/strong><\/p>\n

Robert Morris versus Syracuse<\/strong>
\nCandace:<\/strong> The Colonials swept the Orange a week ago, so I like them to advance to the NCAA tournament. Robert Morris 3-2<\/strong>
\nNicole:<\/strong> Robert Morris had the better or the Orange this season so I’m picking them. Robert Morris 3-1<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, March 9<\/strong><\/p>\n

ECAC Tournament<\/strong><\/p>\n

No. 7 Princeton versus No. 5 Cornell<\/strong>
\nCandace:<\/strong> Princeton won this one the last time out, and Cornell struggled last weekend. Princeton 3-2<\/strong>
\nNicole:<\/strong> Princeton has their back to the wall and they had the better of Cornell over the course of the season, so I’ll take them. Princeton 4-2<\/strong><\/p>\n

No. 4 Clarkson versus No. 10 Colgate<\/strong>
\nCandace:<\/strong> It’s March. Clarkson is a different team in March. Clarkson 3-2<\/strong>
\nNicole:<\/strong> My record is so poor it doesn’t matter, so I think I’m going for the double-upset. Colgate seems to be the only team that has figured out how to shut down Clarkson’s offense, so I’ll take the Raiders. Colgate 3-2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hockey East Tournament<\/strong><\/p>\n

No. 3 Northeastern versus Providence<\/strong>
\nCandace:<\/strong> Providence has been too inconsistent for me to pick them to upset Northeastern. Northeastern 4-3<\/strong>
\nNicole:<\/strong> I think this one is all Northeastern. Northeastern 3-1<\/strong><\/p>\n

No. 8 Boston University versus No. 6 Boston College<\/strong>
\nCandace:<\/strong> This one will be tough and hard-fought. I think the Eagles will get revenge for the two losses in December. Boston College 4-2<\/strong>
\nNicole:<\/strong> This is the most interesting game of the weekend to me. I’m going to pick Boston University here. I like how they’ve improved as the season went on and again, they’re a team in a must-win situation. Boston University 4-2<\/strong><\/p>\n

WCHA Tournament<\/strong><\/p>\n

Minnesota Duluth versus No. 1 Minnesota<\/strong>
\nCandace:<\/strong> While the Bulldogs give the Gophers fits, I like Minnesota to win. Minnesota 4-2<\/strong>
\nNicole:<\/strong> I think I have to go with Minnesota at home here. Minnesota 2-1<\/strong><\/p>\n

No. 9 Ohio State versus No. 2 Wisconsin<\/strong>
\nCandace:<\/strong> While Ohio State will be desperate to continue its season, I think the Badgers offense seems to have clicked. Wisconsin 4-2<\/strong>
\nNicole:<\/strong> After last weekend, I’m picking the Badgers. Wisconsin 4-2<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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