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By Ryan Stieg  We’ve now reached Las Vegas and the end of this year’s journey. Unlike last year’s trip to St. Louis where there were two first-timers, this year’s group is all bluebloods with multiple national titles. I can understand hockey fans being both excited and annoyed by that result.   Looking back at the regionals, I did okay with my picks. The first round […]

By Ryan Stieg  My favorite part of the year has arrived. It’s finally NCAA Tournament time again.   Before I get into that, let’s look back at last week. Things didn’t go well for me with my CCHA championship prediction and as a result, I did not get to eat corn dogs to celebrate National Corn Dog Day. That’s not a terrible penalty, but it was still disappointing.

By Ryan Stieg  We’ve reached the end of the CCHA season. There’s a slim chance that the conference will get two NCAA Tournament bids, but it’s probably going to be one. That’s disappointing because things looked good for the conference to get two just a few weeks ago.   Looking back on last weekend, I went 1 for 2 with my picks. I got the early game

By Ryan Stieg  Sometimes the unpredictable becomes predictable and that’s what happened in the CCHA Quarterfinals.   The CCHA is usually known for its wackiness, but last week, all of the higher seeds won their respective series. This was good for college hockey analysts like myself, but at the same time, it was a little disappointing because first round upsets are fun.   I earned my

By Ryan Stieg  ST. PAUL, Minn. — The first time the St. Thomas men’s hockey team faced Lake Superior State in a playoff series was back in 2024 and the Tommies fell in heartbreaking fashion in three games.   On Saturday, the Tommies avenged that defeat, and they swept the Lakers with a 5-2 victory. UST got the game-winning goal

By Ryan Stieg  ST. PAUL, Minn. — Heading into Friday’s CCHA Quarterfinal game against Lake Superior State, St. Thomas defenseman Chase Cheslock had gone the entire season without a goal.   However, the New Jersey Devils prospect picked the perfect time to finally get one as he scored the game-winner in overtime to lift the Tommies to a 4-3

By Ryan Stieg  The best part of the CCHA season has arrived. After a long and wild final two weeks, we finally know who everyone’s playing and where at.   I’m glad it’s finally arrived because I need a fresh start. Last weekend was rough as my technicalities had to come into play again, but at least I got my prizes, chocolate

By Ryan Stieg  We’ve made it everyone. It’s the final week of the CCHA regular season, and things are looking intense in the playoff picture.   There’s three teams in contention for the MacNaughton Cup and after Augustana locked down home ice last week, there’s four teams fighting for the remaining three home ice spots. So this weekend should be fun.   Last weekend wasn’t so fun for me as I almost had

By Ryan Stieg  ST. PAUL, Minn. — On Friday night, the St. Thomas men’s hockey team played a 55-minute game before giving up two late goals in the third period and having to settle for a 3-3 tie with Augustana.  In the rematch on Saturday, the Tommies were looking to put together a full 60-minute performance, but a three-goal third

By Ryan Stieg  ST. PAUL, Minn. — To beat a good opponent, hockey teams need to play well for a full 60 minutes. On Friday night, the St. Thomas men’s squad played well for only 55.   Holding a 3-1 lead over No. 18 Augustana with five minutes left in regulation, the No. 15 Tommies gave up two goals