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!
Friday, March 8
CHA Tournament
Robert Morris versus Syracuse
Candace: The Colonials swept the Orange a week ago, so I like them to advance to the NCAA tournament. Robert Morris 3-2
Nicole: Robert Morris had the better or the Orange this season so I’m picking them. Robert Morris 3-1
Saturday, March 9
ECAC Tournament
No. 7 Princeton versus No. 5 Cornell
Candace: Princeton won this one the last time out, and Cornell struggled last weekend. Princeton 3-2
Nicole: 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
No. 4 Clarkson versus No. 10 Colgate
Candace: It’s March. Clarkson is a different team in March. Clarkson 3-2
Nicole: 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
Hockey East Tournament
No. 3 Northeastern versus Providence
Candace: Providence has been too inconsistent for me to pick them to upset Northeastern. Northeastern 4-3
Nicole: I think this one is all Northeastern. Northeastern 3-1
No. 8 Boston University versus No. 6 Boston College
Candace: 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
Nicole: 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
WCHA Tournament
Minnesota Duluth versus No. 1 Minnesota
Candace: While the Bulldogs give the Gophers fits, I like Minnesota to win. Minnesota 4-2
Nicole: I think I have to go with Minnesota at home here. Minnesota 2-1
No. 9 Ohio State versus No. 2 Wisconsin
Candace: While Ohio State will be desperate to continue its season, I think the Badgers offense seems to have clicked. Wisconsin 4-2
Nicole: After last weekend, I’m picking the Badgers. Wisconsin 4-2
