Weekend Preview

Cedar Rapids Rough Riders

Saturday Oct. 24 VS Team USA

With an impressive 5-1-0 record coming into this game against Team USA (which is yet to pick up a win) I have a feeling that the Rough Riders will take this game on Saturday. Not necessarily with ease, but they can probably go into the game feeling confident. I will update the scores as soon as they become available.

Sunday Oct. 25 VS Lincoln



University of Iowa GOLD

Saturday, Oct. 24 VS University of St. Thomas (Minneapolis, MN) 7:30 PM
Sunday, Oct. 25 VS University of St. Thomas (Eden Prairie, MN) 10:30 AM

St. Thomas is usually a hockey powerhouse so this series should be an interesting one. The Hawks have had a decent start to the season, but have stumbled a few times. I think the most important thing for them to remember is to keep their heads in the game, even if that means walking away from a scuffle and saving themselves a few stupid penalties.

University of Iowa BLACK

Friday, Oct. 23 VS UW-Platteville (Coralville) 8:30 PM
Saturday, Oct. 24 VS UW-Platteville (Coralville) 4:30 PM

UW-Platteville and Iowa BLACK are relatively close skill wise so this should be a fun match up to watch. Coach Frank Lambert is a real class-act and expects the boys to do the same, so this should be QUALITY hockey of good speed, passing and solid goal tending.