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This Week In Hockey East, Volume II: Now Even Hockey East-ier!
- Thread starter TonyTheTiger20
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TonyTheTiger20
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I almost did! I even commented that I wanted to pick NU but just couldn't do it!
TonyTheTiger20
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Fri 01/24/14
Maine at Northeastern 7:00 p.m.
Boston University at Vermont 7:00 p.m.
Sat 01/25/14
New Hampshire at Boston College 2:00 p.m.
Providence at Connecticut 2:00 p.m.
Maine at Northeastern 3:00 p.m.
Boston University at Vermont 4:00 p.m.
Sun 01/26/14
Connecticut at Providence 2:00 p.m.
Boston College at New Hampshire 2:00 p.m.
Fri 01/24/14
Maine at Northeastern 7:00 p.m.
Boston University at Vermont 7:00 p.m.
Sat 01/25/14
New Hampshire at Boston College 2:00 p.m.
Providence at Connecticut 2:00 p.m.
Maine at Northeastern 3:00 p.m.
Boston University at Vermont 4:00 p.m.
Sun 01/26/14
Connecticut at Providence 2:00 p.m.
Boston College at New Hampshire 2:00 p.m.
Northeastern were very solid the last couple of games against BC, especially Savage up front and Desjardins in goal. I think they could make the Beanpot more competitive than it looked like they would.
Hux
Alfond to Ridder & rinks in between
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Agree. The Beanpot has become an altogether different beast.
Agree. The Beanpot has become an altogether different beast.
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Fri 01/24/14
Maine at Northeastern 7:00 p.m.
Boston University at Vermont 7:00 p.m.
Sat 01/25/14
New Hampshire at Boston College 2:00 p.m.
Providence at Connecticut 2:00 p.m.
Maine at Northeastern 3:00 p.m.
Boston University at Vermont 4:00 p.m.
Sun 01/26/14
Connecticut at Providence 2:00 p.m.
Boston College at New Hampshire 2:00 p.m.
Fri 01/24/14
Maine at Northeastern 7:00 p.m.
Boston University at Vermont 7:00 p.m.
Sat 01/25/14
New Hampshire at Boston College 2:00 p.m.
Providence at Connecticut 2:00 p.m.
Maine at Northeastern 3:00 p.m.
Boston University at Vermont 4:00 p.m.
Sun 01/26/14
Connecticut at Providence 2:00 p.m.
Boston College at New Hampshire 2:00 p.m.
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Fri 01/24/14
Maine at Northeastern 7:00 p.m.
Boston University at Vermont 7:00 p.m.
Sat 01/25/14
New Hampshire at Boston College 2:00 p.m.
Providence at Connecticut 2:00 p.m.
Maine at Northeastern 3:00 p.m.
Boston University at Vermont 4:00 p.m.
Sun 01/26/14
Connecticut at Providence 2:00 p.m.
Boston College at New Hampshire 2:00 p.m.
Mostly "home cooking" this weekend
Fri 01/24/14
Maine at Northeastern 7:00 p.m.
Boston University at Vermont 7:00 p.m.
Sat 01/25/14
New Hampshire at Boston College 2:00 p.m.
Providence at Connecticut 2:00 p.m.
Maine at Northeastern 3:00 p.m.
Boston University at Vermont 4:00 p.m.
Sun 01/26/14
Connecticut at Providence 2:00 p.m.
Boston College at New Hampshire 2:00 p.m.
Mostly "home cooking" this weekend
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Here are the Hockey East standings and remaining games as of 1/27/14. BC aside, there is no end to the "anything can happen" scenarios. Who has the toughest schedule to finish? What surprises may be looming? Guesses on final order? Spoilers?
Boston College 27 points
Boston University 18 points.............14 games played...Remaining CT x 2 (home and home), UNH, Provi x 2, BC x 2 (home and home)
Northeastern 16 points..................15 games played...Remaining UVM, Provi, CT x 2, UNH x 2 (home and home)
Vermont 15 points........................14 games played...Remaining NU, Provi, ME, UNH x 2, Provi x 2
Providence 12 points.....................14 games played...Remaining BC, UVM, NU, BU x 2 (home and home), UVM x 2
New Hampshire 10 points...............13 games played...Remaining ME x 2, BU, CT, UVM x 2, NU x 2 (home and home)
Connecticut 9 points.....................13 games played...Remaining BU x 2, BC, UNH, NU x 2, ME x 2
Maine 5 points.............................14 games played...Remaining UNH x 2, UVM, BC x 2, CT
Here are the Hockey East standings and remaining games as of 1/27/14. BC aside, there is no end to the "anything can happen" scenarios. Who has the toughest schedule to finish? What surprises may be looming? Guesses on final order? Spoilers?
Boston College 27 points
Boston University 18 points.............14 games played...Remaining CT x 2 (home and home), UNH, Provi x 2, BC x 2 (home and home)
Northeastern 16 points..................15 games played...Remaining UVM, Provi, CT x 2, UNH x 2 (home and home)
Vermont 15 points........................14 games played...Remaining NU, Provi, ME, UNH x 2, Provi x 2
Providence 12 points.....................14 games played...Remaining BC, UVM, NU, BU x 2 (home and home), UVM x 2
New Hampshire 10 points...............13 games played...Remaining ME x 2, BU, CT, UVM x 2, NU x 2 (home and home)
Connecticut 9 points.....................13 games played...Remaining BU x 2, BC, UNH, NU x 2, ME x 2
Maine 5 points.............................14 games played...Remaining UNH x 2, UVM, BC x 2, CT
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DC great stuff thank you! It is hard to bet this outcome! You have some hot goalies and Teams are all bringing their A games!
DC great stuff thank you! It is hard to bet this outcome! You have some hot goalies and Teams are all bringing their A games!
Providence and Connecticut both have BC, BU and Northeastern still to come, so those look the hardest schedules. Given that, the top four looks pretty set. BU have a game in hand on NU and must be going to get it back together at some point, so I expect final order of the top four is now set too.
OnMAA
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BU has a much tougher schedule than NU, including two with BC, so despite the game in hand for BU. Me thinks it is NU in the drivers seat for the two spot, if you count the two BU games vs. BC as losses. (I'm sure TTT will agree with me on the latter part).
BU has a much tougher schedule than NU, including two with BC, so despite the game in hand for BU. Me thinks it is NU in the drivers seat for the two spot, if you count the two BU games vs. BC as losses. (I'm sure TTT will agree with me on the latter part).
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I like PC with the obvious concern of the loss of Buie, to challenge and finish between 2-4 where many saw them.
Bryant is playing well in goal a D are healthy.
Both Carels and Weber have been playing great.
One weekend at a time but like facing BC and Vermont this weekend.
I like PC with the obvious concern of the loss of Buie, to challenge and finish between 2-4 where many saw them.
Bryant is playing well in goal a D are healthy.
Both Carels and Weber have been playing great.
One weekend at a time but like facing BC and Vermont this weekend.
TonyTheTiger20
#SOAR
Confirmed.
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Since I posed the question, I'll take a stab at it. Maybe if I'm close I'll get extra credit points in my weekly picks!
Boston College 27 points
Boston University 18 points.............14 games played...Remaining CT x 2 (home and home), UNH, Provi x 2, BC x 2 (home and home)
There was some discussion / speculation that maybe BU fell victim to the flu, which might explain their recent demise. Considering how much tighter UConn has looked in 2014, if the Terriers don't find a cure for whatever ails them, they could easily end up traveling for quarter finals.
Northeastern 16 points..................15 games played...Remaining UVM, Provi, CT x 2, UNH x 2 (home and home)
I can picture Northeastern finishing strong, and taking second place solidly, but they have one of the tougher schedules remaining, with the added demands of the Beanpot, and a short bench. the next three games are must wins to gain some distance, but in reality, every HE game is must win for second place. Should be no problem for hosting in quarters though.
Vermont 15 points........................14 games played...Remaining NU, Provi, ME, UNH x 2, Provi x 2
Call it timing to get BU for two when they're down, or, peaking and not giving BU a chance, Vermont went a long way toward becoming the masters of their fate by winning those 4 points this weekend. There are enough points up for grabs between the series with Providence and UNH to make or break them, though, and a surging Northeastern before that.
Providence 12 points.....................14 games played...Remaining BC, UVM, NU, BU x 2 (home and home), UVM x 2
With Buie out, PC has surely lost some spark, but the team should be used to her appearances and disappearances from the line up at this juncture. The 4 points they left in Storrs are a huge miss, as are the two to Maine. It's really hard to move if you can't get points from the teams below. PC has some tough games left, so now they will have to steal their points from teams above them, or hope the rest of the rest tanks or neutralizes each other if they want to play at the new Schneider in the post season.
New Hampshire 10 points...............13 games played...Remaining ME x 2, BU, CT, UVM x 2, NU x 2 (home and home)
The advantage UNH has right now, is that we have put BC in the rear view, and have 2 points to show for it, and are at least a game in hand on everyone in front of them in the standings. Obviously, the turmoil affects the team, but they are adjusting to the new chemistry, and really played a good two games against BC, giving them all they could handle on Sunday. It is crucial that UNH take all 6 points from Uconn and Maine. U Conn could be the spoiler if they get the points, as they are hovering a point out of sixth and are the only other team that has only played 13 league games.
Connecticut 9 points.....................13 games played...Remaining BU x 2, BC, UNH, NU x 2, ME x 2
UConn has shown signs of life, for sure, but they will need about 9 more to get through their schedule with more than a point or two if history can predict the future.
Maine 5 points.............................14 games played...Remaining UNH x 2, UVM, BC x 2, CT
They know they are in the playoffs, it's just a matter of can they claw their way out of the Eagles grip. Ii don't think it's possible, and I hope my 'Cats make me right!
Final Standings (Regular Season)
1. BC - Whatever.
2. Northeastern - Done with BU and BC, and although it's any team on any day, NU seems to have found their groove. They are about one injury away from uhoh, though.
3.UVM - 3rd is theirs to lose, and they will have to play every game on all cylinders or they will.
4.UNH - I know - I have a certain bias, but I have seen this team take charge of their situation and regroup, and I don't think anyone who saw the games against BC this weekend will disagree. The things that kept them from taking points this weekend were mistakes, and correctable ones at that.
5. BU - They have made themselves appear vulnerable in the past few weeks, and that's not a good way to be seen five days before February. They are bleeding, and teams that otherwise might have thought themselves outmatched, can surely smell it.
6. Providence - They have a pretty tough schedule to finish, and they have not been able to put it all together at the same time very consistently this season, and they are finishing with two at UVM. not an easy trip. Can they move up? Sure, but they better bring it every game, or they could be seeing a lot of Gutterson Field House next month
7. UConn - Could spoil it for anyone in their path, but it's still a tough road.
8. Maine - Stranger things have happened, right?
I realize I have my blue lenses on, but there is no reason to think UNH can't take 10 more points at least, but the jump is predicated on BU continuing to struggle, while the remainder of their opposition is hitting their stride.
Since I posed the question, I'll take a stab at it. Maybe if I'm close I'll get extra credit points in my weekly picks!
Boston College 27 points
Boston University 18 points.............14 games played...Remaining CT x 2 (home and home), UNH, Provi x 2, BC x 2 (home and home)
There was some discussion / speculation that maybe BU fell victim to the flu, which might explain their recent demise. Considering how much tighter UConn has looked in 2014, if the Terriers don't find a cure for whatever ails them, they could easily end up traveling for quarter finals.
Northeastern 16 points..................15 games played...Remaining UVM, Provi, CT x 2, UNH x 2 (home and home)
I can picture Northeastern finishing strong, and taking second place solidly, but they have one of the tougher schedules remaining, with the added demands of the Beanpot, and a short bench. the next three games are must wins to gain some distance, but in reality, every HE game is must win for second place. Should be no problem for hosting in quarters though.
Vermont 15 points........................14 games played...Remaining NU, Provi, ME, UNH x 2, Provi x 2
Call it timing to get BU for two when they're down, or, peaking and not giving BU a chance, Vermont went a long way toward becoming the masters of their fate by winning those 4 points this weekend. There are enough points up for grabs between the series with Providence and UNH to make or break them, though, and a surging Northeastern before that.
Providence 12 points.....................14 games played...Remaining BC, UVM, NU, BU x 2 (home and home), UVM x 2
With Buie out, PC has surely lost some spark, but the team should be used to her appearances and disappearances from the line up at this juncture. The 4 points they left in Storrs are a huge miss, as are the two to Maine. It's really hard to move if you can't get points from the teams below. PC has some tough games left, so now they will have to steal their points from teams above them, or hope the rest of the rest tanks or neutralizes each other if they want to play at the new Schneider in the post season.
New Hampshire 10 points...............13 games played...Remaining ME x 2, BU, CT, UVM x 2, NU x 2 (home and home)
The advantage UNH has right now, is that we have put BC in the rear view, and have 2 points to show for it, and are at least a game in hand on everyone in front of them in the standings. Obviously, the turmoil affects the team, but they are adjusting to the new chemistry, and really played a good two games against BC, giving them all they could handle on Sunday. It is crucial that UNH take all 6 points from Uconn and Maine. U Conn could be the spoiler if they get the points, as they are hovering a point out of sixth and are the only other team that has only played 13 league games.
Connecticut 9 points.....................13 games played...Remaining BU x 2, BC, UNH, NU x 2, ME x 2
UConn has shown signs of life, for sure, but they will need about 9 more to get through their schedule with more than a point or two if history can predict the future.
Maine 5 points.............................14 games played...Remaining UNH x 2, UVM, BC x 2, CT
They know they are in the playoffs, it's just a matter of can they claw their way out of the Eagles grip. Ii don't think it's possible, and I hope my 'Cats make me right!
Final Standings (Regular Season)
1. BC - Whatever.
2. Northeastern - Done with BU and BC, and although it's any team on any day, NU seems to have found their groove. They are about one injury away from uhoh, though.
3.UVM - 3rd is theirs to lose, and they will have to play every game on all cylinders or they will.
4.UNH - I know - I have a certain bias, but I have seen this team take charge of their situation and regroup, and I don't think anyone who saw the games against BC this weekend will disagree. The things that kept them from taking points this weekend were mistakes, and correctable ones at that.
5. BU - They have made themselves appear vulnerable in the past few weeks, and that's not a good way to be seen five days before February. They are bleeding, and teams that otherwise might have thought themselves outmatched, can surely smell it.
6. Providence - They have a pretty tough schedule to finish, and they have not been able to put it all together at the same time very consistently this season, and they are finishing with two at UVM. not an easy trip. Can they move up? Sure, but they better bring it every game, or they could be seeing a lot of Gutterson Field House next month
7. UConn - Could spoil it for anyone in their path, but it's still a tough road.
8. Maine - Stranger things have happened, right?
I realize I have my blue lenses on, but there is no reason to think UNH can't take 10 more points at least, but the jump is predicated on BU continuing to struggle, while the remainder of their opposition is hitting their stride.
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OnMAA
Vort Doen.....Heija Heija Heija
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Won't go into details like DC, and don't have any colored glasses when it come to HE.
Also looking for bonus points after a few dismal weeks in the prediction contest, so here is my prediction for the final order.
1 - BC
2 - NU
3 - BU
4 - UVM
5 - UNH
6 - PC
7 - UConn
8 - Maine.
Least certainty is 4 vs 5.
Most certainty is number 1.
Won't go into details like DC, and don't have any colored glasses when it come to HE.
Also looking for bonus points after a few dismal weeks in the prediction contest, so here is my prediction for the final order.
1 - BC
2 - NU
3 - BU
4 - UVM
5 - UNH
6 - PC
7 - UConn
8 - Maine.
Least certainty is 4 vs 5.
Most certainty is number 1.
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Providence and Connecticut have the worst schedule, as they still have to play all three of BC, BU and NU. Northeastern's schedule is softer than BU's, but BU have a game in hand and given that reversion to the mean must surely happen for both teams, that BC are unlikely to take a series sweep from a BU team with great pride, and that BU get to relax for a little this weekend by playing Connecticut, I'm going to call 4-2-1 for the remaining BU games and 4-1-1 for NU. I don't see NU pulling this one out, and their short bench gives them greater downside risk.
Vermont and Northeastern have very similar SOS, Vermont have a game in hand on Northeastern, and Vermont have more than three skaters (and their skaters between them have more than three legs), so on paper they have a chance of making up the difference... but I think the Catamounts are just too inconsistent.
Providence have a really tough schedule and, sorry joe, haven't given us a reason to think they can pull off an upset. UNH's schedule is weaker and they're only two points behind with a game in hand. Final call:
BC
BU
NU
UVM
UNH
Providence
Connecticut
Maine
BTW, in the tournament, Providence to beat NU (short bench finally beats them) and UNH to beat UVM.
Providence and Connecticut have the worst schedule, as they still have to play all three of BC, BU and NU. Northeastern's schedule is softer than BU's, but BU have a game in hand and given that reversion to the mean must surely happen for both teams, that BC are unlikely to take a series sweep from a BU team with great pride, and that BU get to relax for a little this weekend by playing Connecticut, I'm going to call 4-2-1 for the remaining BU games and 4-1-1 for NU. I don't see NU pulling this one out, and their short bench gives them greater downside risk.
Vermont and Northeastern have very similar SOS, Vermont have a game in hand on Northeastern, and Vermont have more than three skaters (and their skaters between them have more than three legs), so on paper they have a chance of making up the difference... but I think the Catamounts are just too inconsistent.
Providence have a really tough schedule and, sorry joe, haven't given us a reason to think they can pull off an upset. UNH's schedule is weaker and they're only two points behind with a game in hand. Final call:
BC
BU
NU
UVM
UNH
Providence
Connecticut
Maine
BTW, in the tournament, Providence to beat NU (short bench finally beats them) and UNH to beat UVM.
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I'll get the standings posted soon...in the meantime....
Fri 01/31/14
Boston University at Connecticut 7:00 p.m.
Sat 02/01/14
Providence at Boston College 2:00 p.m.
Vermont at Northeastern 2:00 p.m.
Connecticut at Boston University 3:00 p.m.
New Hampshire at Maine 3:00 p.m.
Sun 02/02/14
Vermont at Providence 2:00 p.m.
New Hampshire at Maine 3:00 p.m.
Tue 02/04/14
Northeastern vs Harvard 5:00 p.m. Beanpot at Boston College
Boston University at Boston College 8:00 p.m. Beanpot
I'll get the standings posted soon...in the meantime....
Fri 01/31/14
Boston University at Connecticut 7:00 p.m.
Sat 02/01/14
Providence at Boston College 2:00 p.m.
Vermont at Northeastern 2:00 p.m.
Connecticut at Boston University 3:00 p.m.
New Hampshire at Maine 3:00 p.m.
Sun 02/02/14
Vermont at Providence 2:00 p.m.
New Hampshire at Maine 3:00 p.m.
Tue 02/04/14
Northeastern vs Harvard 5:00 p.m. Beanpot at Boston College
Boston University at Boston College 8:00 p.m. Beanpot
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Fri 01/31/14
*Boston University* at Connecticut 7:00 p.m. -- BU surely have to pull it together this week.
Sat 02/01/14
Providence at *Boston College* 2:00 p.m.
Vermont at *Northeastern* 2:00 p.m. -- the race for third place hots up, but TBH I see NU running away with this one; they're more consistent and they're at home.
Connecticut at *Boston University* 3:00 p.m.
*New Hampshire* at Maine 3:00 p.m.
Sun 02/02/14
*Vermont* at Providence 2:00 p.m.
*New Hampshire* at Maine 3:00 p.m.
Tue 02/04/14
Northeastern vs *Harvard* 5:00 p.m. Beanpot at Boston College
Boston University at *Boston College* 8:00 p.m. Beanpot
The Beanpot games should both be great ones.
Fri 01/31/14
*Boston University* at Connecticut 7:00 p.m. -- BU surely have to pull it together this week.
Sat 02/01/14
Providence at *Boston College* 2:00 p.m.
Vermont at *Northeastern* 2:00 p.m. -- the race for third place hots up, but TBH I see NU running away with this one; they're more consistent and they're at home.
Connecticut at *Boston University* 3:00 p.m.
*New Hampshire* at Maine 3:00 p.m.
Sun 02/02/14
*Vermont* at Providence 2:00 p.m.
*New Hampshire* at Maine 3:00 p.m.
Tue 02/04/14
Northeastern vs *Harvard* 5:00 p.m. Beanpot at Boston College
Boston University at *Boston College* 8:00 p.m. Beanpot
The Beanpot games should both be great ones.
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Fri 01/31/14
Boston University at Connecticut
Sat 02/01/14
Providence at Boston College
Vermont at Northeastern TIE
Connecticut at Boston University
New Hampshire at Maine
Sun 02/02/14
Vermont at Providence
New Hampshire at Maine
Tue 02/04/14
Northeastern vs Harvard Beanpot at Boston College
Boston University at Boston College Beanpot
Fri 01/31/14
Boston University at Connecticut
Sat 02/01/14
Providence at Boston College
Vermont at Northeastern TIE
Connecticut at Boston University
New Hampshire at Maine
Sun 02/02/14
Vermont at Providence
New Hampshire at Maine
Tue 02/04/14
Northeastern vs Harvard Beanpot at Boston College
Boston University at Boston College Beanpot
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OnMAA
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Fri 01/31/14
Boston University at Connecticut...............Can BU get back on track ?.
Sat 02/01/14
Providence at Boston College ..................BC is on a roll/mission
Vermont at Northeastern ......................NU charging for second place
Connecticut at Boston University ...........Can BU really win two in row ?
New Hampshire at Maine .......................Cats get a road win
Sun 02/02/14
Vermont at Providence .....................Crucial game for both, going with the Home court advantage
New Hampshire at Maine....................Cats Sweep
Tue 02/04/14
Northeastern vs Harvard .........................Game of the week, two teams with short benches, Pairwise implications
Boston University at Boston College ............BC leaves no doubt who wins HE this year plus they need this for the pairwise.
(Besides, I wanna see a Harvard - BC final at Beanpot. )
Fri 01/31/14
Boston University at Connecticut...............Can BU get back on track ?.
Sat 02/01/14
Providence at Boston College ..................BC is on a roll/mission
Vermont at Northeastern ......................NU charging for second place
Connecticut at Boston University ...........Can BU really win two in row ?
New Hampshire at Maine .......................Cats get a road win
Sun 02/02/14
Vermont at Providence .....................Crucial game for both, going with the Home court advantage
New Hampshire at Maine....................Cats Sweep
Tue 02/04/14
Northeastern vs Harvard .........................Game of the week, two teams with short benches, Pairwise implications
Boston University at Boston College ............BC leaves no doubt who wins HE this year plus they need this for the pairwise.
(Besides, I wanna see a Harvard - BC final at Beanpot. )
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