Chris LerchFreshman Roberto Orofiamma tallied a goal and two assists in his debut as RIT dominated Wilfrid Laurier 11-0. Sophomore defenseman Ryan Fairbarn had a goal and three assists, and junior transfer David Bagley added a goal and two assists to lead the Tigers, who had eight different goal scorers.
Two seasons ago, Norwich was picked first in the USCHO Preseason Poll. Norwich won the national championship. Last season Plattsburgh was picked first in the USCHO Preseason Poll. Plattsburgh won the national championship. This season, the Cardinals are once again on top of the Poll, looking to repeat as the champs.
A recommendation has been sent to the Division III Championships Cabinet requesting that the championship be expanded from its current eight-team bracket to nine or 10 teams. If approved, the new system would be used for the 2002-2003 season.
New England College will today announce the hiring of Scott Borek as head coach, according to sources.
Geneseo has selected Bowling Green assistant Brian Hills to be its new men’s head coach, USCHO has learned. Hills replaces Paul Duffy, who retired in March after 26 seasons with the Knights. “I am looking forward to the opportunity at Geneseo,” said Hills, “I hope to be able to elevate the program to the top … Read more
Chris Lerch looks back on the highlights of the 2000-2001 season, picks his “All-Lerch” team, and makes an early prognostication for next season.
A year of accolades for Norwich’s Keith Aucoin continued Thursday, when the senior was chosen winner of USCHO.com’s Division III Player of the Year. It was the second time Aucoin was so chosen in the three-year history of the award.
All season long, Ryan Miller made the big stops for Michigan State. Friday, the sophomore made one more — accepting the Hobey Baker Award. Chris Lerch reports.
For Michigan State, it was a familiar, unhappy end. The Spartans were eliminated from the NCAA tournament Thursday by North Dakota, marking the eighth straight NCAA bid in which MSU has failed to reach the title game. Chris Lerch reports.
Should RIT capture the national championship this weekend, the Tigers will become the first undefeated NCAA titlist since the 1970 Cornell Big Red. Chris Lerch observes history in the (possible) making.
Since Sunday, the emails have been rolling in. Now, Chris Lerch answers the most frequently asked questions about the NCAA Division III tournament selection process.
Back in mid-November, the New England College Pilgrims started the 2000-2001 hockey season with a road trip to Vermont to face powerhouses Middlebury and Norwich. The results? Middlebury 8, NEC 0. Norwich 12, NEC 1. Last weekend, the Pilgrims returned to Vermont as the number-three seed in the ECAC East playoffs and came away with … Read more
Coming into the first weekend in March, 20 teams remain active in D-III — but several favorites aren’t among them. After last weekend’s playoff carnage, Chris Lerch weighs the possibilities for the NCAA tournament.
Led by undefeated and top-ranked RIT, 54 teams remain in the hunt for the D-III national championship — but over half of those depart this weekend, as the playoffs ramp up. Also: Norwich begins defense of its ECAC East and NCAA titles; the SUNYAC semifinals look awfully familiar; and Stevens Point makes history. Chris Lerch reports.
The clock continues to tick down on the regular season in Division III. Chris Lerch runs down the contenders and sorts out a myriad of playoff possibilities.
The last week of regular-season play ticks down in the SUNYAC and NCHA; defending national champion Norwich sees daylight in the ECAC East; and Crookston makes it an undefeated MCHA season. Chris Lerch breaks down Division III.
The suspense might not equal last week, but key matchups dot this weekend’s schedule, including showdowns in the ECAC East/NESCAC and the MIAC. Chris Lerch tallies up Division III.
Action ramps up in Division III this weekend, as almost every conference shifts its focus toward the playoffs. Chris Lerch rounds up the title fights and side attractions.
Chris Lerch checks out the PairWise Rankings versus the USCHO.com poll, then rounds up a big week in Division III, including Salem State’s first loss and the upcoming RIT-Oswego clash.
RIT ascends to the top for the first time this season; the NCHA and the MIAC finish fighting each other — and get back to fighting amongst themselves; and Chris Lerch solicits readers’ aid.