College Hockey Weekly Report Minnesota vs. Denver, and Cornell struggles

Minnesota and Denver lived up to be a great 2 game series. The first night saw the Gophers and the Pioneers skate to a 3-3 tie, while the second night was a better night for Minnesota skating to a 4-3 victory at Magness Arena in Denver. Denver took a 2-0 lead heading into the second period with goals by Gabe Gauthier (Power Play Goal), and Ryan Helgason. However Denver could not hold that lead in the second. Minnesota tied it at 2 late in the second as Mike Howe tied it up. Alex Goligoski scored on the power play earlier in the period. The third period was probably the most exciting period to watch all year. 59 seconds into the third Paul Stansy scored giving Denver a 3-2 lead. However, Kris Chucko (pictured on the left) of Minnesota took over in the third where he scored 2 goals, including a short-handed goal, to give Minnesota the 4-3 victory.

While Minnesota had a good weekend, Cornell did not.

Coming into the weekend Cornell had Union and RPI on the schedule. They should take 4 points right? While if u guessed that you were wrong as they only were able to get 1 point this weekend. The brightside however was the defense played Friday against Union holding the Dutchman to 13 shots on goal. However, the offense could not capitalize as the Big Red got only one goal on 33 shots thus losing to Union 2-1. Against RPI Cornell's defense was strong again holding RPI to 13 shots on goal, but the offense again struggled to put the puck in the net as the Big Red took 36 shots on goal, but could only get one of those in on a power play (5 x 3) as they tied RPI 1-1.

In other College Hockey Action this weekend:

Chris Collins and Brian Boyle each got 2 goals as Boston College defeated Northeastern 5-3. Brock Bradford added another goal in the victory.

New Hampshire and UMASS-Lowell split the weekend home and home series each getting a road victory. Is UMASS-Lowell on the rebound after a pretty good weekend?

Brian Elliott of Wisconsin is continuing his great play as the Badgers swept Minnesota State over the weekend 3-2 on Saturday, and 2-1 on Sunday. So far Elliott is 9-1-2 with a 1.40 goals against average and a save percentage of over 94%.

And the Harvard Crimson continue to play well as they shutout Brown 2-0.

Next Weeks big games:

The Action starts Tuesday night as Boston University will travel crosstown to face Harvard. Also BU has Denver and Colorado College at Aggains Arena in Boston on Friday and Saturday night. Will the Terriers break out of their little slump?

While traveling to Boston, Colorado College and Denver will also play UMASS-Amherst with Colorado College playing UMASS on Friday and Denver playing the Minuteman on Saturday.

Will Ohio State make some noise after a much needed sweep over Lake Superior this week? They got Notre Dame this week as they travel to face the Irish for 2 at the Joyce Center Ice Arena.

And this weekend happens to be the College Hockey Showcase as Michigan and Michigan State will host Minnesota and Wisconsin. Will Michigan keep its #1 ranking? Can the Badgers continue their hot streak? Is Minnesota on the rise up? Can the Spartans rebound and win a game or two after going winless in 6 straight?

Tune in to the weekly report next week for all results.