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

West picks: Jan. 13

The slate for the second weekend of January includes several big matchups. Wisconsin-Stevens Point battles two of the best teams in the MIAC, hosting Saint Mary’s and Augsburg, while St. Thomas will square off with Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Adrian and Lake Forest face-off in a key NCHA series, while Concordia looks to keep its momentum rolling … Read more

West picks: Jan. 13

The slate for the second weekend of January includes several big matchups. Wisconsin-Stevens Point battles two of the best teams in the MIAC, hosting Saint Mary’s and Augsburg, while St. Thomas will square off with Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Adrian and Lake Forest face-off in a key NCHA series, while Concordia looks to keep its momentum rolling … Read more

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Kinne and St. Mary’s looking to capture MIAC crown

Ask Bob Kinne if there is anything special he does on the ice that makes him such a great scorer and you will quickly discover the answer is no. “It’s just about being at the right place at the right time,” said Kinne, the leader in points for the Saint Mary’s Cardinals. “I do whatever … Read more

West wrap: Jan. 8

St. Thomas and Saint Mary’s went into the weekend as the top two teams in the MIAC and they played a series that lived up to the hype, with the Tommies edging the Cardinals 6-5 Friday before Saint Mary’s bounced back with a 2-1 win Saturday. The Tommies remain in first place in the conference … Read more

West wrap: Jan. 8

St. Thomas and Saint Mary’s went into the weekend as the top two teams in the MIAC and they played a series that lived up to the hype, with the Tommies edging the Cardinals 6-5 Friday before Saint Mary’s bounced back with a 2-1 win Saturday. The Tommies remain in first place in the conference … Read more

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West picks: Jan. 6

The new year is here and hockey is back in full swing. Below is a look at the picks for some of the games on the schedule for this weekend, including a MIAC showdown between St. Thomas and Saint Mary’s. Friday, Jan. 6 Wisconsin-Superior (4-9-1) at Concordia (7-4) The Cobbers come into this matchup with … Read more

West picks: Jan. 6

The new year is here and hockey is back in full swing. Below is a look at the picks for some of the games on the schedule for this weekend, including a MIAC showdown between St. Thomas and Saint Mary’s. Friday, Jan. 6 Wisconsin-Superior (4-9-1) at Concordia (7-4) The Cobbers come into this matchup with … Read more

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Jansen having breakout season

Mac Jansen is in the midst of a breakout season at Wisconsin-Eau Claire, and is actually the leading goal scorer in the WIAC. Talent has something to do with it. So does timing. “It’s just about being at the right place at the right time,” Jansen said. “I’m having a lot of success and credit … Read more

Santa’s wish list for the West conferences

Christmas break has arrived and the it’s only fitting that we take a little time to mention some of the items on teams’ wish lists for the second half of the season. Not sure what Santa will actually be able to deliver for the teams out west, but we can give it a shot and … Read more

West wrap: Dec. 11

Wisconsin-Stevens Point and Adrian squared off in a showdown of nationally ranked teams, and both games of this crucial nonconference series lived up to the hype. The Pointers and Bulldogs skated to a 4-4 tie in the opener Friday before William Nong-Lambert came through with a game-winning goal midway through the third period of Saturday’s … Read more

West wrap: Dec. 11

Wisconsin-Stevens Point and Adrian squared off in a showdown of nationally ranked teams, and both games of this crucial nonconference series lived up to the hype. The Pointers and Bulldogs skated to a 4-4 tie in the opener Friday before William Nong-Lambert came through with a game-winning goal midway through the third period of Saturday’s … Read more

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West picks

In the final weekend before Christmas break, a couple of big games are on the slate. Defending national champion Wisconsin-Stevens Point hosts Adrian in a two-game series starting Friday, and St. Thomas will go on the road to play St. Norbert Saturday. Below is a closer look at those matchups and others, along with predictions. … Read more

West picks

In the final weekend before Christmas break, a couple of big games are on the slate. Defending national champion Wisconsin-Stevens Point hosts Adrian in a two-game series starting Friday, and St. Thomas will go on the road to play St. Norbert Saturday. Below is a closer look at those matchups and others, along with predictions. … Read more

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Stevens Point looks for repeat

As the first half of the regular season nears the finish line, reigning national champion Wisconsin-Stevens Point finds itself in a pretty good position. The Pointers are 8-2-1 overall and 2-0 in the WIAC and are currently riding a two-game winning streak. Wis.-Stevens Point is actually a little better off than it was a year … Read more

West wrap: Dec. 4

St. Olaf pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the weekend Saturday, stunning No. 6 Augsburg to salvage a split of its two-game series with the Auggies. Jude Hall racked up 31 saves and Tuukka Totro scored the game-winning goal early in the second period to secure the thrilling win. The Oles have shown … Read more

West wrap: Dec. 4

St. Olaf pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the weekend Saturday, stunning No. 6 Augsburg to salvage a split of its two-game series with the Auggies. Jude Hall racked up 31 saves and Tuukka Totro scored the game-winning goal early in the second period to secure the thrilling win. The Oles have shown … Read more

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West picks: Dec. 2

December has arrived and the action is heating up as the Division III hockey season makes its way toward the midway point of the season. St. Thomas and Hamline square off in a pivotal MIAC series, while St. Scholastica hits the road to take on Marian in a key NCHA series. In the WIAC, Wisconsin-River … Read more