West wrap: Nov. 12

MIAC Augsburg (6-0): The Auggies swept a series against Bethel, winning 7-4 and 6-1, and are the last unbeaten team standing in the MIAC. Seven players scored in Friday’s victory, with Nate Flynn scoring a goal and dishing out a pair of assists to fuel an Auggies offense that has scored three or more goals … Read more

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West picks: Nov. 10

Friday, Nov. 10 No. 6 Wisconsin-Stevens Point (3-1) at Saint Mary’s (2-1-1) Tanner Karty leads the Pointers with three goals and four assists. Two other players have scored at least two goals for one of the best teams in the nation. The Cardinals have one of the top goalies in Aaron Davis, who owns a … Read more

West picks: Nov. 10

Friday, Nov. 10 No. 6 Wisconsin-Stevens Point (3-1) at Saint Mary’s (2-1-1) Tanner Karty leads the Pointers with three goals and four assists. Two other players have scored at least two goals for one of the best teams in the nation. The Cardinals have one of the top goalies in Aaron Davis, who owns a … Read more

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Night honoring fallen teammate sparks win for Northland

Nine minutes remained in Northland’s game with Lake Forest, and the Lumberjacks were staring up at a 2-1 deficit. Maybe if this was just another night, the outcome would have been a loss. But this wasn’t just any other night. This was an evening set aside inside the Civic Center to honor a fallen teammate. … Read more

West wrap: Nov. 5

Another weekend of hockey is history, and among the highlights was Hamline’s upset victory over Wisconsin-Stevens Point on the road. Saint Mary’s swept St. Thomas for the first time in more than 40 years. Wisconsin-Eau Claire looked like the nationally ranked team that it is, sweeping through its weekend. St. Norbert dominated both of its … Read more

West wrap: Nov. 5

Another weekend of hockey is history, and among the highlights was Hamline’s upset victory over Wisconsin-Stevens Point on the road. Saint Mary’s swept St. Thomas for the first time in more than 40 years. Wisconsin-Eau Claire looked like the nationally ranked team that it is, sweeping through its weekend. St. Norbert dominated both of its … Read more

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West picks: Nov. 4

The second weekend of the hockey season is here, and a lot of crossover matches are on tap, including Hamline traveling to Wisconsin-Stevens Point. It will also be an emotional night at Northland, as the Lumberjacks retire the jersey of Chris Morgan, who was killed in a tragic accident over the summer. Check out my … Read more

West picks: Nov. 4

The second weekend of the hockey season is here, and a lot of crossover matches are on tap, including Hamline traveling to Wisconsin-Stevens Point. It will also be an emotional night at Northland, as the Lumberjacks retire the jersey of Chris Morgan, who was killed in a tragic accident over the summer. Check out my … Read more

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West recap: 10-30

The first weekend of college hockey is in the books. Close games were a big storyline, as was one stunning upset when Milwaukee School of Engineering knocked off nationally ranked Wisconsin-Eau Claire. The weekend also featured the debut of Trine. Check out the weekend recap to see how the action played out in the west. … Read more

West recap: 10-30

The first weekend of college hockey is in the books. Close games were a big storyline, as was one stunning upset when Milwaukee School of Engineering knocked off nationally ranked Wisconsin-Eau Claire. The weekend also featured the debut of Trine. Check out the weekend recap to see how the action played out in the west. … Read more

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West picks: Oct. 27

Friday, Oct. 27 Saint John’s vs. Bethel The Johnnies are picked third in the preseason poll. The Royals are slated to finish last. The Johnnies return just over 80 percent of their offense, including first team All-MIAC pick Sam Valerius. The Royals are hoping for a turnaround season, and the return of Kurtis Redding should … Read more

West picks: Oct. 27

Friday, Oct. 27 Saint John’s vs. Bethel The Johnnies are picked third in the preseason poll. The Royals are slated to finish last. The Johnnies return just over 80 percent of their offense, including first team All-MIAC pick Sam Valerius. The Royals are hoping for a turnaround season, and the return of Kurtis Redding should … Read more

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Adrian the favorite in the NCHA

You can’t talk about the NCHA without bringing up Adrian and St. Norbert. Both teams reached the Frozen Four a year ago, and both will be the front runners in the conference again this year. While it’s hard to imagine anyone knocking those two teams off, the NCHA certainly is never short on surprises. Need … Read more

Championship pick: Brian

Saturday, March 25 Trinity vs. Norwich Norwich is coming off a thrilling overtime win over Adrian, holding off the Bulldogs 5-4 in overtime. Ian Williams scored the game-winner at the 11:40 mark to put the Cadets in the championship game. Norwich, unbeaten in 24 consecutive games, is seeking its first national title since 2010. Trinity … Read more

Championship pick: Brian

Saturday, March 25 Trinity vs. Norwich Norwich is coming off a thrilling overtime win over Adrian, holding off the Bulldogs 5-4 in overtime. Ian Williams scored the game-winner at the 11:40 mark to put the Cadets in the championship game. Norwich, unbeaten in 24 consecutive games, is seeking its first national title since 2010. Trinity … Read more

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