I gained one whole game on Arlan last week, going 18-5-3 while Arlan went 17-6-2. On the year, I am 205-70-34, while Arlan is 213-62-34. He’s still rocking it, and I’m still trying to come back.<\/p>\n
Friday, Jan. 31<\/strong><\/p>\n Yale at Cornell<\/strong> Harvard at Princeton<\/strong> Dartmouth at Quinnipiac<\/strong> St. Lawrence at Rensselaer<\/strong> Mercyhurst at Syracuse<\/strong> Boston University home-and-home with Connecticut<\/strong> Minnesota-Duluth at Bemidji State<\/strong> Ohio State at St. Cloud State<\/strong> Minnesota at North Dakota<\/strong> Saturday, Feb. 1<\/strong><\/p>\n Yale at Colgate<\/strong> Dartmouth at Princeton<\/strong> Harvard at Quinnipiac<\/strong> Clarkson at Rensselaer<\/strong> Providence at Boston College<\/strong> Vermont at Northeastern<\/strong> Sunday, Feb. 2<\/strong><\/p>\n Vermont at Providence<\/strong> Tuesday, Feb. 4<\/strong><\/p>\n St. Lawrence at Syracuse<\/strong> Boston University at Boston College (Beanpot)<\/strong> Northeastern at Harvard (Beanpot)<\/strong> I gained one whole game on Arlan last week, going 18-5-3 while Arlan went 17-6-2. On the year, I am 205-70-34, while Arlan is 213-62-34. He’s still rocking it, and I’m still trying to come back. Friday, Jan. 31 Yale at Cornell Candace: Yes, I like Yale, and no, the Bulldogs can’t beat Cornell on […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":140328,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[1425],"tags":[1449],"coauthors":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\nCandace:<\/strong> Yes, I like Yale, and no, the Bulldogs can’t beat Cornell on the road. Cornell 5-1<\/strong>
\nArlan:<\/strong> Some frustration has likely built up for the Big Red. Cornell 6-1<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nCandace:<\/strong> This will be closer than it should be, but Harvard should pull through. Harvard 3-2<\/strong>
\nArlan:<\/strong> Picking the Crimson is likely walking through a minefield; one step will prove costly, but it’s hard to predict when. Harvard 2-1<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nCandace:<\/strong> I’d like to give Dartmouth the benefit of the doubt, but can’t. Quinnipiac 2-1<\/strong>
\nArlan:<\/strong> The Bobcats are rested, but they can’t look past Dartmouth in anticipation of Harvard. Quinnipiac 4-2<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nCandace:<\/strong> Can the Saints get momentum off the Cornell tie? Something tells me yes. St. Lawrence 3-1<\/strong>
\nArlan:<\/strong> RPI’s 13 losses are by a total of 22 goals, and it scored 18 times in those defeats. Reminds me of a John Greenleaf Whittier quotation my mom used to say, “Of all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these: ‘It might have been.'” St. Lawrence 2-1<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nCandace:<\/strong> Syracuse has fallen off a bit since some big early season wins. Mercyhurst 3-2, 4-2<\/strong>
\nArlan:<\/strong> Possible letdown for the Lakers after the RMU series, plus a quick Saturday turnaround; however, Syracuse never beats them. Mercyhurst 4-2, 2-1<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nCandace:<\/strong> Last week did not go as anticipated. I’ll guess home team for each. Connecticut 3-2, Boston University 4-2<\/strong>
\nArlan:<\/strong> Will BU’s troubles end as January does? Sure, why not. Connecticut 4-3, Boston University 3-2<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nCandace:<\/strong> This could be a preview of the first round WCHA series. I think at least one game goes to overtime. Minnesota-Duluth 3-2, 2-1<\/strong>
\nArlan:<\/strong> Better UMD teams than this one have had struggles in Bemidji. Minnesota-Duluth 4-0, Bemidji State 2-0<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nCandace:<\/strong> OSU is getting better, and should just hold off the Huskies. Ohio State 2-1, 2-1<\/strong>
\nArlan:<\/strong> What’s the safer pick, hotter team or home ice? I’ll go with the former. Ohio State 1-0, 3-1<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nCandace:<\/strong> This will be a dogfight, even with the players UND is missing, but the Gophers should sweep. Minnesota 3-2, 3-1<\/strong>
\nArlan:<\/strong> The Gophers are more used to playing in front of the big crowd they may see Friday than they are facing a ranked opponent; it’s been more than 10 weeks since the latter. Minnesota 3-2, 2-1<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nCandace:<\/strong> Yale will need to bounce back after Saturday’s loss. Yale 3-2<\/strong>
\nArlan:<\/strong> The role of spoiler is all that Colgate has left, and Yale looks ripe for the picking, but it’s hard to pick a team with two league wins. Yale 4-3<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nCandace:<\/strong> Do I dare pick the Big Green? Why not? Dartmouth 3-2<\/strong>
\nArlan:<\/strong> How much improved is Dartmouth? Princeton 4-3<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nCandace:<\/strong> This will be an interesting game, but I think Harvard will be on guard against a letdown that loses them the ECAC crown. Harvard 2-1<\/strong>
\nArlan:<\/strong> The Bobcats must really want a win over Harvard, but the Crimson only lose to unranked teams. Harvard 1-0<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nCandace:<\/strong> Again, this should probably be a close game, considering that RPI plays well when facing top teams, but I think the Engineers fall short. Clarkson 2-1<\/strong>
\nArlan:<\/strong> I really feel like the Engineers are going to win this one for some reason, but Candace won’t give me odds or points or nothing. Clarkson 3-2<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nCandace:<\/strong> BC takes another step toward its first Hockey East regular season title. Boston College 6-4 <\/strong>
\nArlan:<\/strong> It seems like I’m always predicting the same scores. Boston College 8-3<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nCandace:<\/strong> This could go to OT, but ultimately I have to go with the home team. Northeastern 2-1 <\/strong>
\nArlan:<\/strong> The Huskies display renewed purpose. Northeastern 4-1<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nCandace:<\/strong> Home ice seems to make a big difference for Providence. Providence 4-2<\/strong>
\nArlan:<\/strong> Every time I pick Providence, the Friars lose, and I think Candace knows that, so I won’t pick them. Vermont 5-3<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nCandace:<\/strong> St. Lawrence is 0-for-4 against CHA teams this season. Syracuse 2-1<\/strong>
\nArlan:<\/strong> The Orange have as many wins as Cornell does. Syracuse 2-1<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nCandace:<\/strong> I think BU will get up for this game in a big way, but fall short. Boston College 3-2<\/strong>
\nArlan:<\/strong> If the Terriers aren’t out of their funk, then this could get ugly fast. Boston College 6-2<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nCandace:<\/strong> Again a squeaker, but Emerance Maschmeyer outduels Chloe Desjardins. Harvard 3-2<\/strong>
\nArlan:<\/strong> It’ll come down to a Harvard bounce — or maybe even a shootout. Harvard 2-1<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"