How does SPAM think the NCAA Men's Hockey Tournament will go?
The model that correctly picked Denver to win in 2023-24 and Penn State to make it to the Frozen Four in 2024-25 returns.
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Covering men's college hockey on-the-ice and off, from east to west.
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Under The Hood Changes to SPAM for 2025-26
After almost a full calendar year, I am implementing some feedback into how SPAM is calculated and adding another visualization.
McKenna Mania | Week #0 Preview
Is this thing on?
One More Saturday Night | Title Game Emergency Blog
The Broncos look for their first ever title, while a blue blood has a chance to erase recent tournament demons.
The Big One | Frozen Four Preview
With all the portal and coaching chatter, you may have forgotten, but there are 3 hockey games left.
All in on Allentown | Allentown Regional Preview
UConn and Quinnipac get to dance on the biggest stage in their rivalry's history, and Maine's fans try to neutralize Penn State's home-ice advantage.
Viva Manch Vegas! | Manchester Regional Preview
A potential title game rematch? Check. Two New England teams playing near home? Also check. BC-BU? Kind of.
Oh jeez | Fargo Regional Preview
Western Michigan can continue their trophy season, Alex Tracy looks to steal a win, and the State of Hockey faces the Commonwealth of Hockey.
Holy Toledo | Toledo Regional Preview
Two Big Ten teams each square off with a Red Hot Hockey participant.
Trophy Season Continues | Conference Championship Preview
3 leagues stand with 4 teams remaining, and 3 more have one final game for all the marbles.
Bubbles, About to Pop | Week #22 Preview
Picture a bubble tournament team. They're probably playing a big game this weekend.
Penrose Cup Race goes to Tempe | Week #21 Preview
Big series headline the calendar in 3 conferences.
Two States, Facing Off | Week #20 Preview
Four nations face off on Saturday... but you'll need something to watch Friday and between games Saturday!
My Game & Series Prediction Model, Explained | Part 1: Team Data & Game Odds
How SPAM evolved over the last month, and some basic results projection work.
Classic Rivalries & End of Season Races | Week #19 Preview
Comm Ave Beanpot Final, Governor's Cup, and The Duel in the D headline a great hockey weekend.
Bring Back The Boston Rag | Week #18 Preview
Huskies, Eagles, Terriers, oh my! Rivals meet in the Big Ten... then the hockey world turns to the house Gunnarwolfe Fontaine built on Monday.
My rival, show me my rival | Week #17 Preview
The Battle of Comm Ave headlines a week full of rivalry showdowns with pride and points on the line.
We're so back | Week #16 Preview & Pick 'Em
The names have all changed since I've been around... (not really, they're actually all the exact same).
Introducing SPAM (a work in progress).
Oh no, another player value stat. Let's talk about it, and some hockey philosophy.
One More Weekend Until Christmas (Break) | Week #11 Preview
The schedule begins to slow down and thin out, but holiday cheer is in the air.