College Hockey Weekend Preview
The NCAA season is just getting on its way, but there are already some intriguing matchups this weekend. Check out our top games to watch + complete schedule of all games (non exhibition)
Ice Breaker Tournament
The annual Ice Breaker Tournament enters its 25th year, and will open with one of the top matchups of the weekend as #1 ranked and defending national champion University of Denver takes on #11 Notre Dame. Maine and Air Force, the final 2 teams of the tournament, will face-off at Cadet Arena Friday night as well.
The Battle for Minnesota
#2 Minnesota takes on #5 Minnesota State in a home and home series beginning Friday. Both teams are off to 2-0 starts, with Minnesota defeating Lindenwood 4-0, 6-4 last weekend, and Minnesota State defeating Arizona State 3-2 OT, 4-1. Logan Cooley (Arizona Coyotes) and Matthew Knies (Toronto Maple Leafs) were both impressive in their opening weekend, and should be 2 to keep an eye on this weekend.
Wisconsin vs #14 OSU Series
Wisconsin opens their season at home with a 2 game series vs #14 Ohio State. The Buckeyes are fresh off a 2 game sweep on the road at Mercyhurst 4-2 and 4-1.
UConn Cracks Top 25
After an impressive road sweet at Vermont last weekend, winning both games 3-1, #20 UConn takes on ECAC’s Union for a weekend series. Freshman Matthew Wood, who played last season as an ‘05 in the BCHL with Victoria / 2023 NHL Draft prospect, scored in both of the games vs Vermont and will look to continue his scoring ways.
Michigan’s Season Starts Up
#7 Michigan finally gets going this weekend at Yost Arena, with a 2 game series vs Lindenwood. Michigan again has a stacked roster of NHL draft picks. Luke Hughes, Seamus Casey, and Ethan Edwards will all be players to watch for Devils fans, with teammates including Rutger McGroarty (Winnipeg Jets), Mackie Samoskevich (Florida Panthers), Frank Nazar III (Chicago Blackhawks) and potential 2023 first round pick Adam Fantilli.
#18 Western Michigan vs Ferris State
After splitting last weekend with Alaska Anchorage, the #18 Broncos look to find some consistency vs a solid Ferris State team in their only game of the weekend.
#6 Quinnipiac Faces BC To Open Season
One of the top teams of the ECAC will have a tough test out of the gate, traveling up to Boston to face Boston College, before facing Long Island University Sunday. QPac won both its exhibition games against University of Toronto and #16 Providence. This will be the Eagles first test of the season, before facing New Hampshire and #8 Northeastern next weekend.
Full Weekend Schedule
10.7.22 - Army West Point vs RIT
10.7.22 - Wisconsin vs Ohio State
10.7.22 - Vermont vs Northeastern
10.7.22 - Quinnipiac vs Boston College
10.7.22 - Arizona State vs Bemidji State
10.7.22 - Alaska Anchorage vs Colorado College
10.7.22 - New Hampshire vs Clarkson
10.7.22 - Northern Michigan vs Colgate
10.7.22 - Michigan Tech vs Ferris State
10.7.22 - Bowling Green vs Michigan State
10.7.22 - Sacred Heart vs Providence
10.7.22 - Canisius vs Penn State
10.7.22 - Mercyhurst vs Rensselaer
10.7.22 - Merrimack vs St. Lawrence
10.7.22 - Alaska vs St. Thomas
10.7.22 - Union vs Connecticut
10.7.22 - Lindenwood vs Michigan
10.7.22 - Miami vs UMass Lowell
10.7.22 - Minnesota State vs Minnesota
10.7.22 - Holy Cross vs North Dakota
10.7.22 - Niagara vs Nebraska-Omaha
10.7.22 - Maine vs Air Force
10.7.22 - Notre Dame vs Denver
10.8.22 - Army West Point vs RIT
10.8.22 - Wisconsin vs Ohio State
10.8.22 - Vermont vs Northeastern
10.8.22 - Massachusetts vs American International
10.8.22 - Michigan State vs Bowling Green
10.8.22 - Arizona State vs Bemidji State
10.8.22 - Alaska Anchorage vs Colorado College
10.8.22 - Merrimack vs Clarkson
10.8.22 - Northern Michigan vs Colgate
10.8.22 - Western Michigan vs Ferris State
10.8.22 - Minnesota vs Minnesota State
10.8.22 - Canisius vs Penn State
10.8.22 - Mercyhurst vs Rensselaer
10.8.22 - New Hampshire vs St. Lawrence
10.8.22 - LIU vs Stonehill
10.8.22 - Alaska vs St. Thomas
10.8.22 - Union vs Connecticut
10.8.22 - Lindenwood vs Michigan
10.8.22 - Miami vs UMass Lowell
10.8.22 - Holy Cross vs North Dakota
10.8.22 - Niagara vs Nebraska-Omaha
10.8.22 - Notre Dame vs Air Force
10.8.22 - Maine vs Denver
10.9.22 - LIU vs Quinnipiac
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