Last week I went 4-3 and this week it’s onto the Hockey East Semifinals and finals at TD Garden. I will also pick the semis and finals of the Big Ten conference.
Last week 4-3 Season 56-26-10
Friday, March 18th
Providence vs UMass-Lowell
This game smells like overtime. Both teams playing good hockey at the right time and both teams are NCAA tournament bound.
The pick- Providence 3, UMass-Lowell 2 (ot)
Northeastern vs Boston College
Nobody playing better right now than the Northeastern Huskies. BC has a rich tradition in this tournament and basically playing a home game. Northeastern doesn’t have the RPI to make the NCAA tourney with a loss this weekend so they are fighting for their lives.
The pick- Northeastern has been best team in country since January and that carries them to the final. Northeastern 4, BC 3
Penn State vs Michigan
The Wolverines and Nittany Lions face off for a shot at the Big 10 title Saturday night.
The pick- I love the Wolverines in this spot with their previous experience. Michigan 4, Penn St 2
Ohio State vs Minnesota
These teams are pretty evenly matched and once again I smell an overtime game.
The pick- I will take the Gophers to advance to play the Wolverines. Minnesota 3, OSU 2 (ot)
Saturday, March 19th
Hockey East title game
Providence vs Northeastern
Huskies and Friars for bragging rights of Hockey East.
The pick- Northeastern playing too well. They get the at large tourney bid. Northeastern 3, Providence 1
Big 10 title game
Michigan vs Minnesota
Wolverines and Gophers renew their rivalry in the title game.
The pick- Both teams are experienced, flip a coin on this one but I will stay with the Wolverines. Michigan 5, Minnesota 3
