Chris LerchI’ve been doing a pre-NCAA selection version of Bracketlolgy for several years now. I have more uncertainty this season than any other about what the committee will do. A few years back, when USCHO created the Pairwise Rankings, they did an accurate job of predicting the NCAA field, because the committee basically did the same … Read more
I’ve been doing a pre-NCAA selection version of Bracketlolgy for several years now. I have more uncertainty this season than any other about what the committee will do. A few years back, when USCHO created the Pairwise Rankings, they did an accurate job of predicting the NCAA field, because the committee basically did the same … Read more
In this fourth edition of Bracketology, we’ll look at percentages and possibilities. In what has become a chicken and egg scenario, one needs not only to speculate on the teams that will make the NCAA Division III tournament, but on the balance of teams in the East and West regions. Because Division III looks at … Read more
In this fourth edition of Bracketology, we’ll look at percentages and possibilities. In what has become a chicken and egg scenario, one needs not only to speculate on the teams that will make the NCAA Division III tournament, but on the balance of teams in the East and West regions. Because Division III looks at … Read more
We can add the following teams to the list of squads who have finished their seasons: Gustavus Adolphus St. Olaf Augsburg Fitchburg State Curry Now let’s turn our attention to the 22 Division III teams that are still playing, and the four teams on the bench, hoping for an at-large bid (plus a tip of … Read more
We can add the following teams to the list of squads who have finished their seasons: Gustavus Adolphus St. Olaf Augsburg Fitchburg State Curry Now let’s turn our attention to the 22 Division III teams that are still playing, and the four teams on the bench, hoping for an at-large bid (plus a tip of … Read more
As Far As They Could Go RIT’s unprecedented mission was accomplished last Friday at Bentley, where the Tigers defeated the Falcons 3-0 to wrap up the Atlantic Hockey regular-season title. It was bittersweet for Wayne Wilson’s team, since RIT, two years removed from Division III, is ineligible for the postseason. “We knew the deal going … Read more
As of Tuesday night (prior to the MIAC play-in game), we’re down to just 27 D-III teams and 4 D-II squads. Hats off to the seniors from the following teams, who finished out their colllege careers last week: Southern Maine Salem State UMass-Boston Skidmore Elmira Utica Plymouth State Johnson & Wales Nichols Salve Regina St. … Read more
As of Tuesday night (prior to the MIAC play-in game), we’re down to just 27 D-III teams and 4 D-II squads. Hats off to the seniors from the following teams, who finished out their colllege careers last week: Southern Maine Salem State UMass-Boston Skidmore Elmira Utica Plymouth State Johnson & Wales Nichols Salve Regina St. … Read more
Things are a little tricky with this week’s version We’re again using the NCAA rankings, but they’re a little out of whack because Castleton is out of the rankings this week as a penalty for not reporting its scores to the NCAA on time. This not only affects the Spartans, but teams that have played … Read more
Things are a little tricky with this week’s version We’re again using the NCAA rankings, but they’re a little out of whack because Castleton is out of the rankings this week as a penalty for not reporting its scores to the NCAA on time. This not only affects the Spartans, but teams that have played … Read more
Castleton, which was ranked ninth in the East Region by the NCAA last week, was left off this week’s rankings because the school did not report its scores to the NCAA. “The rules require teams to report scores by the (Division III Men’s Ice Hockey Committee’s) conference call on Monday,” said Keisha Campbell, NCAA staff … Read more
Decisions, Decisions The playoff picture became clearer last weekend, with the four home-ice slots now filled. But much remains to be decided, as only AIC knows where it will finish in the standings. Let’s look at each team’s status as we enter the final weekend of the regular season: RIT On the Line: The Tigers … Read more
Is it really almost over? Only the MIAC still has regular season games left, and the following teams have ended their season: Lebanon Valley Suffolk Worcester State Western New England Framingham State UW-Stevens Point UW-Eau Claire Lake Forest Hamilton Tufts Buffalo State Brockport Cortland Potsdam Hat’s off to the seniors on those squads. UW-Superior and … Read more
Is it really almost over? Only the MIAC still has regular season games left, and the following teams have ended their season: Lebanon Valley Suffolk Worcester State Western New England Framingham State UW-Stevens Point UW-Eau Claire Lake Forest Hamilton Tufts Buffalo State Brockport Cortland Potsdam Hat’s off to the seniors on those squads. UW-Superior and … Read more
All set for version 2.0? We’ll be using the NCAA rankings for this one rather than USCHO PWR. See my previous blog post for the details, but to summarize – we can’t figure out some of the reasoning behind the NCAA rankings, but they’re the official ones, so that’s what we’ll use. AS some point … Read more
All set for version 2.0? We’ll be using the NCAA rankings for this one rather than USCHO PWR. See my previous blog post for the details, but to summarize – we can’t figure out some of the reasoning behind the NCAA rankings, but they’re the official ones, so that’s what we’ll use. AS some point … Read more
And here they are. Check back for the latest Bracketology tomorrow. In the meantime, an observation: We know that the NCAA does not apply the selection/ranking criteria equally. You can see this by comparing USCHO’s PWR with the rankings. I’m having a hard time figuring this out. Looking at Mass-Dartmouth, you’d think that the NCAA … Read more
And here they are. Check back for the latest Bracketology tomorrow. In the meantime, an observation: We know that the NCAA does not apply the selection/ranking criteria equally. You can see this by comparing USCHO’s PWR with the rankings. I’m having a hard time figuring this out. Looking at Mass-Dartmouth, you’d think that the NCAA … Read more
Winning Ways This is the time of the year when teams try to peak. A successful season can be derailed with a late swoon, while a slow start can be erased with a strong finish. Two teams that look to be on top of their game right now reside in the Nutmeg State. The Connecticut … Read more