Boyd and Adrian look to return to NCAA tournament

Trevor Boyd had a phenomenal freshman season at Adrian, and has picked up where he left off a year ago. Boyd, who tied for first in goals scored last season (16), leads the nationally ranked Bulldogs in points (31) and goals (16) this year. “I’m not really surprised by my success because I put in … Read more

West wrap: Feb. 12

It was an interesting weekend of action, with Wisconsin-Stevens Point clinching the WIAC championship. The Pointers did it by rolling to a 4-1 win over Wisconsin-Eau Claire in a pivotal showdown that closed out the regular season for both teams. Lawrence Cornellier scored his 19th goal of the year in the win. He also dished … Read more

West wrap: Feb. 12

It was an interesting weekend of action, with Wisconsin-Stevens Point clinching the WIAC championship. The Pointers did it by rolling to a 4-1 win over Wisconsin-Eau Claire in a pivotal showdown that closed out the regular season for both teams. Lawrence Cornellier scored his 19th goal of the year in the win. He also dished … Read more

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West picks: Feb. 9

As the season winds down, the matchups become more important. St. Thomas and Augsburg square off in a crucial MIAC series while WIAC play wraps up this weekend and features a showdown between Wisconsin-Stevens Point and Wisconsin-Eau Claire. St. Scholastica is on the road for a key series with St. Norbert and Concordia is playing … Read more

West picks: Feb. 9

As the season winds down, the matchups become more important. St. Thomas and Augsburg square off in a crucial MIAC series while WIAC play wraps up this weekend and features a showdown between Wisconsin-Stevens Point and Wisconsin-Eau Claire. St. Scholastica is on the road for a key series with St. Norbert and Concordia is playing … Read more

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Wisconsin-Eau Claire looks to get back to NCAA tournament

Wisconsin-Eau Claire coach Matt Loen was asked about the thing that has surprised him most about this college hockey season. He didn’t bring up anything regarding his team in particular, but pointed out the biggest surprise of this season might just be the parity in NCAA Division III hockey. A total of 32 teams have … Read more

West wrap: Feb. 5

St. Thomas stayed in first place in the MIAC, despite splitting a series with Concordia (Minn.). The Tommies lost 5-4 in overtime Friday, but bounced back with a dominating 5-0 win Saturday. St. Thomas scored four times in the final period to secure the win, including one by Johnny Panvica, who ended his night with … Read more

West wrap: Feb. 5

St. Thomas stayed in first place in the MIAC, despite splitting a series with Concordia (Minn.). The Tommies lost 5-4 in overtime Friday, but bounced back with a dominating 5-0 win Saturday. St. Thomas scored four times in the final period to secure the win, including one by Johnny Panvica, who ended his night with … Read more

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Williams helps St. Thomas step up

Thomas Williams came to St. Thomas with a great deal of potential, and it’s safe to say he has lived up to it. Consistent throughout his career as a scorer, Williams is well on his way to making his senior season with the Tommies his best one yet, scoring seven goals and dishing out seven … Read more

West wrap: Jan. 29

Concordia (Wis.) pulled off the biggest wins of the weekend, sweeping national powerhouse St. Norbert in a crucial NCHA weekend series. The Falcons topped the top-ranked Green Knights 4-2 Friday and then earned a stunning 3-0 victory Saturday to complete the sweep. Nick Malvin recorded the shutout in goal on Saturday while Connor Hogg scored … Read more

West wrap: Jan. 29

Concordia (Wis.) pulled off the biggest wins of the weekend, sweeping national powerhouse St. Norbert in a crucial NCHA weekend series. The Falcons topped the top-ranked Green Knights 4-2 Friday and then earned a stunning 3-0 victory Saturday to complete the sweep. Nick Malvin recorded the shutout in goal on Saturday while Connor Hogg scored … Read more

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West picks: Jan. 27

Every game counts a little more at this point in the season as January winds down. Augsburg is looking to maintain control of first place in the MIAC standings while Saint John’s and St. Thomas write the latest chapter of their rivalry. Wisconsin-Superior will be tested against both Wisconsin-Stout and Wisconsin-Eau Claire in the WIAC, … Read more

West picks: Jan. 27

Every game counts a little more at this point in the season as January winds down. Augsburg is looking to maintain control of first place in the MIAC standings while Saint John’s and St. Thomas write the latest chapter of their rivalry. Wisconsin-Superior will be tested against both Wisconsin-Stout and Wisconsin-Eau Claire in the WIAC, … Read more

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Lant leading resurgent Wis.-River Falls

Michael Lant went into the season determined to be a player his Wisconsin-River Falls teammates could count on to step up when needed. He hasn’t had any trouble making good on that goal, considering he ranks third on the team in points (10) and has scored the second-most goals on the team (six) for a … Read more

West recap: Jan. 22

Two pivotal matchups were on tap over the weekend, including a two-game series in the NCHA featuring Adrian and St. Norbert. Wisconsin-Stevens Point and Wisconsin-Eau Claire squared off as well in a key WIAC battle, with the reigning national champs escaping with a narrow victory. In the MIAC, Augsburg knocked off Concordia twice to surge … Read more

West recap: Jan. 22

Two pivotal matchups were on tap over the weekend, including a two-game series in the NCHA featuring Adrian and St. Norbert. Wisconsin-Stevens Point and Wisconsin-Eau Claire squared off as well in a key WIAC battle, with the reigning national champs escaping with a narrow victory. In the MIAC, Augsburg knocked off Concordia twice to surge … Read more

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West picks: Jan. 19

January is winding down and conference title races are heating up. Perhaps the biggest matchup of the weekend is a showdown between Adrian and St. Norbert in the NCHA. In the WIAC, Wisconsin-Stevens Point and Wisconsin-Eau Claire square off in a key showdown, while Saint Mary’s and Hamline battle for positioning in the standings in … Read more

West picks: Jan. 19

January is winding down and conference title races are heating up. Perhaps the biggest matchup of the weekend is a showdown between Adrian and St. Norbert in the NCHA. In the WIAC, Wisconsin-Stevens Point and Wisconsin-Eau Claire square off in a key showdown, while Saint Mary’s and Hamline battle for positioning in the standings in … Read more

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Northland and Gregory slowly building the program

It’s a Wednesday night in mid-January and Northland coach Seamus Gregory is in his office working on the lineup for a weekend series against Aurora. His Lumberjacks are 5-8-2 overall and 3-6-1 in the NCHA and he’s asked to talk about his thoughts on the way his team has played up to this point in … Read more

West recap: Jan. 15

MIAC flexes muscle The MIAC flexed its muscle over the weekend in pivotal crossover matchups with teams from the WIAC Friday night. Augsburg rolled to a big win over Wisconsin-Eau Claire, and Saint Mary’s took down Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Augsburg completed a season sweep of the Blugolds with its 5-1 win Friday night. Ryan Cagnoni scored … Read more