{"id":1142,"date":"2012-11-08T23:48:29","date_gmt":"2012-11-09T05:48:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.uscho.com\/ecac-blog\/?p=1142"},"modified":"2012-11-08T23:48:29","modified_gmt":"2012-11-09T05:48:29","slug":"ecac-hockey-picks-week-6-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wwwproxy.uscho.com\/2012\/11\/08\/ecac-hockey-picks-week-6-2\/","title":{"rendered":"ECAC Hockey picks: Week 6"},"content":{"rendered":"
Here’s a look at the sixth weekend of play in the ECAC. Note that I’m coming off my first winning picks record this season, so take that for what it’s worth. All games are 7 p.m. unless noted.<\/p>\n
Last week: 8-3-3<\/p>\n
Overall: 16-16-6<\/p>\n
Friday, Nov. 9<\/strong> Colgate at Quinnipiac<\/strong><\/p>\n These teams met two weeks ago, with the Raiders winning 5-1 in a non-conference matchup on Cape Cod. It’s the duel of contrasting power-plays, as Colgate has six goals with the man advantage over their last four games after starting 1-for-24. The Bobcats have yet to score a power-play goal, but have killed all 27 penalties they’ve taken thus far. That’s a solid mark, but the QU power play, and offense in general, needs to get going fast, especially following Tuesday’s disappointing loss to AIC. Colgate 3-2<\/strong><\/p>\n Clarkson at Yale<\/strong> Cornell at Princeton<\/strong> Rensselaer at Dartmouth<\/strong>
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\nThese teams have flipped the script so far this year. Yale, which was held back by its goaltending at times last year, has gotten solid performances from Jeff Malcolm in each of their wins to date. Clarkson nearly rode Paul Karpowich to a first-round bye last season, but has struggled in net so far, as none of the Golden Knights’ keepers have a save percentage about .900. Yale 5-3<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nCornell and Ivy League companion Dartmouth are one of two D-1 teams without a loss so far. Andy Iles and a rock-solid defense featuring five NHL draft picks should be up to the task here. Cornell 4-1<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nThings unraveled a bit for RPI in last weekend’s sweep by rival Union. The Engineers will be without leading scorer Jacob Laliberte for both games thing weekend, and possibly longer, according to Ed Weaver<\/a> of The Troy Record. RPI will also be without defenseman Luke Curadi, who sits out after receiving a game disqualification in Saturday’s game. Dartmouth has ridden solid goaltending from freshman Charles Grant and junior Cab Morris, along with timely scoring from Eric Robinson (three game-winning goals) to a 3-0-1 overall mark and first-place tie with Union. Dartmouth 5-2<\/strong><\/p>\n