2012 NCAA Hockey schedule: No. 3 Miami (OH), Ohio State in action this weekend

The No. 3 Miami (OH) RedHawks are still chasing New Hampshire and Boston College in the polls, but maybe they can make a run at those top spots with a strong weekend series against Lake Superior. Miami has won three straight contests and outscored opponents 11-2 over that span, so it may be hitting its stride.

In other local action, Ohio State takes on Robert Morris in a home-and-home series over the weekend while Bowling Green hits the road to take on Alaska. Ohio State is on the brink of breaking into the top-20, as it is tops among other teams receiving votes in the lateast USCHO poll. A strong weekend performance from them could go a long way in getting a ranking posted next to their name for next week and beyond.

Here is the schedule for this weekend:

Friday, Dec. 7

7:05 p.m. AT Bowling Green at Alaska

7:05 p.m. ET Robert Morris at Ohio State

7:35 p.m. ET Lake Superior at No. 3 Miami (OH)

Saturday, Dec. 8

7:05 p.m. AT Bowling Green at Alaska

7:05 p.m. ET Ohio State at Robert Morris

7:05 p.m. ET Lake Superior at No. 3 Miami (OH)

See the USCHO.com poll and the full schedule of college hockey action here.