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

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West wrap: Jan. 14

Saint Scholastica is in the midst of a special season. The Saints trailed by a goal entering the final period of play against the Milwaukee School of Engineering Saturday night, but managed to escape with a 3-2 victory. It’s the third time this year that the Saints have won a game after trailing going into … Read more

West wrap: Jan. 14

Saint Scholastica is in the midst of a special season. The Saints trailed by a goal entering the final period of play against the Milwaukee School of Engineering Saturday night, but managed to escape with a 3-2 victory. It’s the third time this year that the Saints have won a game after trailing going into … Read more

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West picks: Jan. 12

Friday, Jan. 12 No. 3 Wisconsin-Stevens Point at Augsburg This is a matchup worthy of March. The Pointers skate into town riding a five-game win streak. They have scored 65 goals and allowed just 32. They are also unbeaten on the road. Four players have scored at least five goals. Tanner Karty leads the way … Read more

West picks: Jan. 12

Friday, Jan. 12 No. 3 Wisconsin-Stevens Point at Augsburg This is a matchup worthy of March. The Pointers skate into town riding a five-game win streak. They have scored 65 goals and allowed just 32. They are also unbeaten on the road. Four players have scored at least five goals. Tanner Karty leads the way … Read more

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West wrap: Jan. 7

Adrian prevailed in a battle of top 10 teams Saturday night as the Bulldogs continued an impressive stretch of hockey. The eighth-ranked Bulldogs knocked off the No. 10 Utica Pioneers, 2-1, for their second win over a nationally ranked opponent in the last three games. They have won three in a row overall. Matt Thompson … Read more

West wrap: Jan. 7

Adrian prevailed in a battle of top 10 teams Saturday night as the Bulldogs continued an impressive stretch of hockey. The eighth-ranked Bulldogs knocked off the No. 10 Utica Pioneers, 2-1, for their second win over a nationally ranked opponent in the last three games. They have won three in a row overall. Matt Thompson … Read more

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West picks: Jan. 5

Friday, Jan. 5 Gustavus Adolphus at Wisconsin-Eau Claire The Gusties are playing the Blugolds for the 17th time and are looking to maintain momentum after losing just once in their last seven games. Caleb Anderson has been phenomenal, scoring nine points. He has the most points of any freshman in the MIAC and leads the … Read more

West picks: Jan. 5

Friday, Jan. 5 Gustavus Adolphus at Wisconsin-Eau Claire The Gusties are playing the Blugolds for the 17th time and are looking to maintain momentum after losing just once in their last seven games. Caleb Anderson has been phenomenal, scoring nine points. He has the most points of any freshman in the MIAC and leads the … Read more

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West region’s Christmas list

Hey there Santa, hope all is well with you in the North Pole. As you prepare to make your journey around the world in one night, I have a few requests for you on behalf of the West region of NCAA Division III hockey. I’ll start in the MIAC. Augsburg could really use a winning … Read more

West wrap: Dec. 18

Nearly two months after playing its first game in program history, Trine finally has a win. In fact, it has two after sweeping Chatham in a series over the weekend. The Thunder won their first game in program history Friday, taking down the Cougars 4-1, and followed that up with another 4-1 Saturday. Prior to … Read more

West wrap: Dec. 18

Nearly two months after playing its first game in program history, Trine finally has a win. In fact, it has two after sweeping Chatham in a series over the weekend. The Thunder won their first game in program history Friday, taking down the Cougars 4-1, and followed that up with another 4-1 Saturday. Prior to … Read more

West picks: Dec. 15

Friday, Dec. 15 St. Scholastica at Wisconsin-River Falls The Saints have won their last two games, outscoring the opposition 8-1, and Mark Whiteley leads the team with three goals and five assists. Seven others have scored at least two goals, and the Saints have depth at goaltending with all three netminders playing in at least … Read more

West picks: Dec. 15

Friday, Dec. 15 St. Scholastica at Wisconsin-River Falls The Saints have won their last two games, outscoring the opposition 8-1, and Mark Whiteley leads the team with three goals and five assists. Seven others have scored at least two goals, and the Saints have depth at goaltending with all three netminders playing in at least … Read more

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Concordia and Hahn off to strong start

Concordia’s Dante Hahn has already exceeded his goal total from a season ago. He’s scored six times, and that goes along with one of the improvements he wanted to make to his game. “I wanted to bring more of a goal scorer element to my game this year,” said the sophomore forward. “I’ve incorporated that … Read more

West wrap: Dec. 10

Augsburg and St. Norbert squared off in a pair of nonconference showdowns Friday night, and the No. 7 Auggies came up short in their bid for an upset of the top-ranked Green Knights. St. Norbert skated to a 3-1 win Friday night and closed out the series with a 4-0 win Saturday. Both games were … Read more

West wrap: Dec. 10

Augsburg and St. Norbert squared off in a pair of nonconference showdowns Friday night, and the No. 7 Auggies came up short in their bid for an upset of the top-ranked Green Knights. St. Norbert skated to a 3-1 win Friday night and closed out the series with a 4-0 win Saturday. Both games were … Read more

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