Brian LesterOnly eight teams remain, and all are just 60 minutes, or more, away from a trip to the Frozen Four in Lake Placid. It is St. Patrick’s Day so surely players and coaches alike are hoping for a little “puck-luck” against both familiar and unfamiliar opponents. Last week Tim had one pick more than Brian, … Read more
Only eight teams remain, and all are just 60 minutes, or more, away from a trip to the Frozen Four in Lake Placid. It is St. Patrick’s Day so surely players and coaches alike are hoping for a little “puck-luck” against both familiar and unfamiliar opponents. Last week Tim had one pick more than Brian, … Read more
Augsburg, seeking a return to the Frozen Four for the first time in 20 years, has a familiar opponent in St. Norbert standing in its way. The Auggies hope they can reverse their recent string of results against the Green Knights.
Augsburg is moving on in the NCAA tournament and is on the brink of its first Frozen Four trip in 20 years after a 3-1 win over Marian Saturday night.
Augsburg is moving on in the NCAA tournament and is on the brink of its first Frozen Four trip in 20 years after a 3-1 win over Marian Saturday night.
Saturday, Mar. 10 No. 14 Marian at No. 11 Augsburg Tim: Shut out the noise about selection criteria and all the other stuff posted on social media. If there ever was bulletin board material to motivate a team, Marian has it and should use it against a tough Augsburg squad. I see this one as … Read more
The five teams from the West include three of the top four teams in the country in St. Norbert, Adrian, and Wisconsin-Stevens Point, as well as No. 11 Augsburg and No. 14 Marian. Brian Lester previews all five, and offers his opinion and why the will or won’t make the Frozen Four.
The two best teams in the nation. Both with storied traditions. It was only appropriate that the NCHA Harris Cup championship showdown between No. 1 Adrian and No. 2 St. Norbert ended up being an overtime thriller. The Green Knights ultimately prevailed, winning the game a little over three minutes into the extra session. Timmy … Read more
The two best teams in the nation. Both with storied traditions. It was only appropriate that the NCHA Harris Cup championship showdown between No. 1 Adrian and No. 2 St. Norbert ended up being an overtime thriller. The Green Knights ultimately prevailed, winning the game a little over three minutes into the extra session. Timmy … Read more
MIAC Augsburg is hoping to win a third consecutive conference tournament championship when it hits the ice Saturday for the MIAC tournament crown. Gustavus Adolphus is looking for its first title since 2012 in this showdown on the road. Both teams are here after impressive road wins in the semifinal round, the Auggies topping Saint … Read more
MIAC Augsburg is hoping to win a third consecutive conference tournament championship when it hits the ice Saturday for the MIAC tournament crown. Gustavus Adolphus is looking for its first title since 2012 in this showdown on the road. Both teams are here after impressive road wins in the semifinal round, the Auggies topping Saint … Read more
For Jake McCann and his fellow seniors at Gustavus Adolphus, a first shot at a MIAC title after three years of not making the playoffs is something to savor.
The postseason is full of surprises. Just look at the MIAC playoffs. Augsburg and Gustavus, the third and four seeds in the tournament, will play for the MIAC championship next Saturday with a berth in the NCAA tournament on the line. The Auggies aren’t necessarily a huge surprise. At one point, they were 8-0 and … Read more
The postseason is full of surprises. Just look at the MIAC playoffs. Augsburg and Gustavus, the third and four seeds in the tournament, will play for the MIAC championship next Saturday with a berth in the NCAA tournament on the line. The Auggies aren’t necessarily a huge surprise. At one point, they were 8-0 and … Read more
Thursday, Feb. 22 Concordia at Gustavus Adolphus The winner moves on. The loser goes home. It’s that simple. Both teams will leave it all on the floor, that is for sure. The two teams are 1-1-1 against each other this season. Zach Doerring has been phenomenal for the Cobbers, racking up 28 points, including 14 … Read more
Thursday, Feb. 22 Concordia at Gustavus Adolphus The winner moves on. The loser goes home. It’s that simple. Both teams will leave it all on the floor, that is for sure. The two teams are 1-1-1 against each other this season. Zach Doerring has been phenomenal for the Cobbers, racking up 28 points, including 14 … Read more
Tanner Froese’s consistency is a big part of his improved stats this year, and he and the St. Norbert Green Knights are gunning for success in the NCHA league tournament and beyond.
St. Thomas is the champion of the MIAC. The Tommies swept their weekend series against Hamline to clinch the title, their sixth in seven years and 33rd overall. It wasn’t easy, however. Both games against Hamline were close, with St. Thomas winning 4-3 on Friday and 6-5 Saturday to close the season with nine wins … Read more
St. Thomas is the champion of the MIAC. The Tommies swept their weekend series against Hamline to clinch the title, their sixth in seven years and 33rd overall. It wasn’t easy, however. Both games against Hamline were close, with St. Thomas winning 4-3 on Friday and 6-5 Saturday to close the season with nine wins … Read more
Friday, Feb. 16 Augsburg at Concordia The Auggies still have a shot to finish as the No. 1 seed in the MIAC tournament, but face a stern test on the road against a Cobbers team battling for its playoff life. The Cobbers are clinging to the fifth and final spot by a point at the … Read more