This Week In Division III: Jan. 4, 2001

Almost two decades ago, Middlebury head coach Bill Beaney beat Wentworth head coach Bill Bowes with a little bait-and-switch — and switch — in goal. Tuesday, Bowes showed he hadn’t forgotten. Chris Lerch reports.

Rochester to Host Women’s D-III Tournament

USA Hockey announced today that Rochester, N.Y. has been selected as the host city for the 2001 American Women’s College Hockey Alliance (AWCHA) Division III national championships on March 9-10. The games will be held at the ESL Sports Center on the campus of Monroe Community College. The $14 million facility has four ice sheets, … Read more

RIT Wins Radisson Title, 4-3 Over Air Force

RIT converted three times on an Air Force major penalty midway through the second period to defeat the host Falcons 4-3, winning the championship of the Radisson Inn Hockey Classic at Air Force. It was the fourth tournament victory so far this season for the Tigers (11-0 NCAA, 12-1 overall). “This was a goal for … Read more

Peter Bournazakis, RIT Rout Conn College

Peter Bournazakis scored three goals and added an assist to lead RIT over Connecticut College 11-3 in the first semifinal of the Air Force Academy Radisson Inn Tournament on Friday. The junior from Toronto, Ontario, scored a goal in each period to pace the Tigers, who got goals from eight other players. In all, 15 … Read more

This Week In Division III: Nov. 15, 2000

The roles of David and Goliath might be reversed so far in Division III, with such surprises as Wisconsin-Stout’s perfect record and St. Thomas’ early-season struggles. Chris Lerch shakes the standings to see what falls out.

D-III Column: Nov. 2, 2000

Not everyone has hit the ice yet, but there’s still plenty going on in Division III hockey. Chris Lerch offers news, notes and opinion.

RIT Storms To Third Invitational Title, 7-2

RIT co-captain Jerry Galway had two goals and two assists to lead RIT over the host Fredonia Blue Devils, 7-2, in the championship game of the fifth annual Fredonia Invitational tournament, RIT’s second title in three appearances. The Tigers raced to a 3-0 lead with first-period goals by Mike Tarantino, Galway and co-captain Derek Hahn. … Read more

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RIT Downs Fredonia, 7-2, for Tourney Title

RIT co-captain Jerry Galway had two goals and two assists to lead RIT over the host Fredonia Blue Devils 7-2 on Sunday in the championship game of the fifth annual Fredonia Invitational tournament. It was RIT’s second championship in three trips to this tournament. The Tigers raced to a 3-0 lead with first-period goals by … Read more

Power Play Lifts RIT Over Oswego, 6-3

Pete Bournazakis had two goals and two assists to lead RIT over Oswego State 6-3 in the first semifinal of the Fredonia Invitational Tournament. Both of Bournazakis’ tallies and four of RIT’s six goals came on the power play. Oswego also scored a pair of goals with the man advantage in the penalty-filled contest, the … Read more

Dustup In D-III

There’s an embarassment of riches in Division III this season, as contender after contender lines up to try to take down 1999-2000 national titlist Norwich. Chris Lerch offers an overview.

Emery Discusses D-III’s Plans

Bob Emery, chair of the Division III Men’s Ice Hockey Committee, took time recently to address some of the issues coming out of the annual meetings, held this year May 5-8 in Beaver Creek, Colo. High on the agenda in May were issues concerning site selection, officiating, and bracket size for the Division III championships. … Read more

The Gathering, Part IV

When handing out the assignments for championship weekend, U.S. College Hockey Online general manager Jayson Moy also said, “Mandatory staff meeting on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. sharp. Everyone must be there. Hangovers optional.” Wow. I guess we’re really a business now. Staff meetings and everything. But Jayson and Tim were smart. They knew that … Read more

The Gathering, Part III

Friday, April 7th I have no life during the college hockey season. My friends and family know that. My fellow U.S. College Hockey Online staffers know it (like they should talk). I write for USCHO and a couple other publications. But USCHO is my favorite. Really. I do radio for RIT, about 30 broadcasts a … Read more

The Gathering, Part II

Thursday, April 6th, Noon Thursday is my favorite day of National Championship week. Why? Twice as much hockey! The pressure is intense for these teams, which have come so far and are now just a win away from playing for the national championship. To get to Providence and then go home after just one game … Read more