West picks: Feb. 16

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

Categories Uncategorized

West wrap: Feb. 11

There is a new team atop the MIAC. Saint John’s completed a sweep of rival St. Thomas over the weekend to skate to the top of the conference standings. A pair of 4-1 wins did the trick for the Johnnies, who are now 15-6-2 overall and 10-4 in the conference. They hold two-point lead over … Read more

West wrap: Feb. 11

There is a new team atop the MIAC. Saint John’s completed a sweep of rival St. Thomas over the weekend to skate to the top of the conference standings. A pair of 4-1 wins did the trick for the Johnnies, who are now 15-6-2 overall and 10-4 in the conference. They hold two-point lead over … Read more

Categories Uncategorized

West picks: Feb. 9

Friday, Feb. 9 No. 13 St. Thomas at Saint John’s Few rivalries in sports compare to this one, and it’s only appropriate that a lot is riding on it. The Tommies, riding the high of a seven-game win streak, come in as the top team in the conference with 28 points. Saint John’s is third … Read more

West picks: Feb. 9

Friday, Feb. 9 No. 13 St. Thomas at Saint John’s Few rivalries in sports compare to this one, and it’s only appropriate that a lot is riding on it. The Tommies, riding the high of a seven-game win streak, come in as the top team in the conference with 28 points. Saint John’s is third … Read more

Categories Uncategorized

West wrap: Feb. 4

After dropping three consecutive games, St. Norbert is back on track. The Green Knights nailed down a huge 4-1 win over St. Scholastica Friday night in an NCHA showdown. Three third-period goals propelled No. 3 St. Norbert to the win and home-ice advantage for the first two rounds of the league playoffs. T.J. Black made … Read more

West wrap: Feb. 4

After dropping three consecutive games, St. Norbert is back on track. The Green Knights nailed down a huge 4-1 win over St. Scholastica Friday night in an NCHA showdown. Three third-period goals propelled No. 3 St. Norbert to the win and home-ice advantage for the first two rounds of the league playoffs. T.J. Black made … Read more

Categories Uncategorized

West picks: Feb. 2

The final month of the season has arrived. Here’s a look at some of the big games ahead this weekend and predictions on those matchups. Friday, Feb. 2 Saint John’s at Augsburg The Johnnies are within striking distance of the first-place Auggies in the conference standings and will square off one last time in the … Read more

West picks: Feb. 2

The final month of the season has arrived. Here’s a look at some of the big games ahead this weekend and predictions on those matchups. Friday, Feb. 2 Saint John’s at Augsburg The Johnnies are within striking distance of the first-place Auggies in the conference standings and will square off one last time in the … Read more

Categories Uncategorized

West wrap: Jan. 29

It doesn’t get any better than the top two teams in the nation going at it, and top-ranked Adrian’s showdown with No. 2 St. Norbert lived up to the hype and then some Friday night. The Bulldogs defeated the Green Knights in thrilling fashion, rallying for a 3-2 overtime win. Cory Dunn struck for the … Read more

West wrap: Jan. 29

It doesn’t get any better than the top two teams in the nation going at it, and top-ranked Adrian’s showdown with No. 2 St. Norbert lived up to the hype and then some Friday night. The Bulldogs defeated the Green Knights in thrilling fashion, rallying for a 3-2 overtime win. Cory Dunn struck for the … Read more

Categories Uncategorized

West picks: Jan. 26

Friday, Jan. 26 No. 2 St. Norbert at No. 1 Adrian It doesn’t get any better than the top two teams squaring off on the ice. Adrian fell 4-3 in the last meeting in November and odds are Friday night’s game will be just as close. The Green Knights are in a rare position where … Read more

West picks: Jan. 26

Friday, Jan. 26 No. 2 St. Norbert at No. 1 Adrian It doesn’t get any better than the top two teams squaring off on the ice. Adrian fell 4-3 in the last meeting in November and odds are Friday night’s game will be just as close. The Green Knights are in a rare position where … Read more

Categories Uncategorized

West wrap: Jan. 21

The biggest upset of the weekend belonged to St. Scholastica. In a showdown with top-ranked St. Norbert, the Saints recorded a win for the ages, stunning the Green Knights, 4-3. The win is their second over a No. 1 team in program history. Parker Mismash helped pave the way, scoring twice for the first multi-goal … Read more

West wrap: Jan. 21

The biggest upset of the weekend belonged to St. Scholastica. In a showdown with top-ranked St. Norbert, the Saints recorded a win for the ages, stunning the Green Knights, 4-3. The win is their second over a No. 1 team in program history. Parker Mismash helped pave the way, scoring twice for the first multi-goal … Read more

Categories Uncategorized

West picks: Jan. 19

Friday, Jan. 19 No. 4 Wisconsin-Stevens Point at Wisconsin-Eau Claire A big road test awaits the nationally ranked Pointers as they hit the road to take on the Blugolds in a crucial WIAC matchup. Wis.-Stevens Point has lost only once in its last 11 and features a high-powered offensive attack that has cranked out 71 … Read more