D-III West: Yim’s steady play, consistent scoring a boon for Adrian
Bryan Yim helped lift Adrian to a big win over rival St. Norbert Saturday. Timely goal scoring and offensive consistency have helped make Yim a valuable player for the Bulldogs.
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D-III West weekend wrap Nov. 11: Adrian rallies past St. Norbert, Marian holds off Aurora
No. 4 Adrian rallied from a three-goal deficit to beat No. 3 St. Norbert in overtime, Marian broke open a game late against Aurora, and No. 10 Wisconsin-Eau Claire edged No. 15 St. Thomas. Brian Lester recaps the action from out West.
D-III West picks Nov. 9-10: No. 3 St. Norbert vs. No. 4 Adrian
A titanic tilt happens Saturday when No. 3 St. Norbert takes on No. 4 Adrian. Right behind it on tap this weekend is No. 10 Wis.-Eau Claire playing No. 15 St. Thomas. Brian Lester picks those and more.
D-III West: Dyment key cog at surging Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Though he is quick to credit the defensemen in front of him as a big part of his success, sophomore goalie Zach Dyment has established himself as one of the top netminders in D-III hockey, and is a big part of the success of surging Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
D-III West wrap: Upset central
It was a weekend of upsets out West, as No. 1 St. Norbert, No. 2 Adrian, and No. 10 Augsburg all fell to unranked opponents. Brian Lester recaps the action.
D-III West picks: Nov. 2
Game of the Week: Marian at Adrian, Saturday, Nov. 3 Adrian is looking to remain unbeaten when it battles Marian in a pivotal NCHA game. It will be a chance for the Sabres to make a huge early-season statement against a title contender. Balanced as usual, Adrian has come through with six goals off 11 … Read more
D-III West: Bianchi starts senior year at Concordia strong
Mario Bianchi of Concordia is coming off a junior year that was cut short due to injury, but he is off to a great start so far.
West wrap Oct. 28: No. 3 Adrian posts impressive sweep of No. 7 Utica
No. 3 Adrian posted an impressive sweep of No. 7 Utica, and Trine tied No. 2 Wisconsin-Stevens Point.
West D-III weekend picks: Oct. 26
There are some big battles involving Western teams early in the year, including a rare tilt between East and West when Adrian faces Utica. Brian Lester picks the games.
St. Norbert looks to repeat in NCHA and NCAA
St. Norbert was back on top last year, winning the NCHA and then winning the NCAA tournament. They will have a huge fight from Adrian, as well as several other teams in the conference.
St. Thomas looks to win the MIAC again
St. Thomas has won six of the last seven MIAC titles, but Augsburg beat St. Thomas in the conference tournament, won the title, and advanced to the NCAA tournament. St. Thomas returns as the favorite again in a conference where parity is the norm, not the exception.
WIAC season preview: Wisconsin-Stevens Point looks to repeat
Wisconsin-Stevens Points is again the favorite in the WIAC, but several teams are nipping at the Pointers’ heels in what promises to be a tough season.
Saint John’s enjoys once-in-lifetime trip to Japan for hockey exchange
Saint John’s rising senior Evan Okeley had no idea what to expect when he and his teammates flew out to Japan for a 10-day trip in late May that was highlighted by hockey and, maybe more importantly, the cultural experience of a lifetime. “It seems like a dream that we went there,” Okeley said. “Flying … Read more
Men’s D-III: Salve Regina’s Klann named USCHO coach of the year
Salve Regina had never played in the NCAA tournament, but this year, coach Zech Klann led the team to the championship game, where they ultimately fell in double overtime to St. Norbert. For this success, Klann has been named USCHO’s coach of the year for men’s D-III.
Men’s D-III Frozen Four Championship Pick: March 24
Well, it all comes down to just one game for everything! The NCAA D-III national championship is on the line, and so too are bragging rights between writers from East and West with just a single game remaining in the 2017-18 season. Brian {Lester] nailed both semifinal games to even up the score between he … Read more
Men’s D-III Frozen Four Championship Pick: March 24
Well, it all comes down to just one game for everything! The NCAA D-III national championship is on the line, and so too are bragging rights between writers from East and West with just a single game remaining in the 2017-18 season. Brian {Lester] nailed both semifinal games to even up the score between he … Read more
Frozen Four semifinal picks: March 23
Wisconsin-Stevens Point vs. Salve Regina Brian: The fourth-ranked Pointers are in the Frozen Four for the fourth time in the last five seasons. They are in the hunt for their first national title since 2016. They come in with a lot of confidence, having defeated second-ranked Adrian, 5-2, on the road last weekend. This is … Read more
Frozen Four semifinal picks: March 23
Wisconsin-Stevens Point vs. Salve Regina Brian: The fourth-ranked Pointers are in the Frozen Four for the fourth time in the last five seasons. They are in the hunt for their first national title since 2016. They come in with a lot of confidence, having defeated second-ranked Adrian, 5-2, on the road last weekend. This is … Read more
West wrap: March 18
St. Norbert is headed back to the Frozen Four. The Green Knights will be making their 12th appearance after rolling past Augsburg, 5-2, Saturday in the quarterfinal round of the NCAA tournament. The 12th trip is the most in NCAA Division III history. The top-ranked Green Knights, now 25-4-1, defeated the 11th-ranked Auggies in the … Read more
West wrap: March 18
St. Norbert is headed back to the Frozen Four. The Green Knights will be making their 12th appearance after rolling past Augsburg, 5-2, Saturday in the quarterfinal round of the NCAA tournament. The 12th trip is the most in NCAA Division III history. The top-ranked Green Knights, now 25-4-1, defeated the 11th-ranked Auggies in the … Read more