East D-III picks: Nov. 1
There are some big games in the East this first weekend of November, including No. 6 Salve Regina hosting No. 7 University of New England, and No. 5 Hobart facing No. 12 Norwich. Tim Costello picks those and more.
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D-III East: Anna Maria looking to establish winning culture
It’s not easy to start an NCAA program from scratch, but Anna Maria has already hit the ice in its first season and played some close games, and is looking to get its first win.
East wrap Oct. 28: Geneseo, Hobart start strong
Geneseo and Hobart both started with big wins, while Endicott and Norwich battled to a draw.
East D-III weekend picks: Oct. 26
No. 6 Hobart faces Elmira in a home-and-home, and No. 5 Geneseo is at home. Tim Costello picks the games.
Utica looks to win the UCHC in tight playoff race
In a conference where only six teams advance to the postseason tournament, every game will be a battle, but Utica will likely end up on top in the UCHC and gain the new autobid for the league.
Geneseo the preseason favorite in SUNYAC
The SUNYAC is one of the more competitive conferences, and Geneseo and Oswego look to battle it out this season.
Hobart the early favorite in very competitive NEHC
Hobart will look to hold off UMass-Boston and Babson in the very competitive NEHC.
St. Michael’s to battle St. Anselm in the NE-10
Teams in the NE-10 are playing each other more regularly, and the conference will be even more competitive, but expect St. Michael’s to battle familiar foe St. Anselm for the league crown.
Salve Regina looks to back up NCAA run with CCC crown
After making a run to the national championship last year and falling just short to St. Norbert, Salve Regina is looking to capture the CCC this season.
Fitchburg State looks to repeat in MASCAC
Fitchburg State broke the hegemony of the MASCAC last year and won the league title, and looks poised to repeat.
Men’s D-III: Albano named USCHO Rookie of the Year
After an exceptional season that saw him garner second team All-American, Nick Albano of Massachusetts-Boston has been named USCHO’s rookie of the year.
Men’s D-III: Colin Larkin earns USCHO Player of the Year
After an exceptional year that saw him garner multiple awards and ended with him signing a contract with the NHL’s Edmonton Oilers, Colin Larkin of Massachusetts-Boston has been named USCHO’s player of the year.
Captain Froese uses actions to help his St. Norbert senior class to a national title
Coach Tim Coghlin was highly confident and comfortable in his young St. Norbert squad during the season and into the Frozen Four because he knew his 10 freshmen would be going into battle with a true warrior and leader in captain Tanner Froese.
Men’s D-III Frozen Four Championship Pick: March 24
Well, it all comes down to just one game for everything! The NCAA D-III national championship is on the line, and so too are bragging rights between writers from East and West with just a single game remaining in the 2017-18 season. Brian {Lester] nailed both semifinal games to even up the score between he … Read more
Wojtala leads by example for Seahawks
While today’s semifinal battle between first-time Frozen Four participant Salve Regina and the Frozen Four experienced Wisconsin–Stevens Point would seem to favor the team from the West, Salve Regina counted on their fiercest competitor to help level the game on the ice. Goaltender Blake Wojtala has been the guardian of the crease since he arrived … Read more
Frozen Four semifinal picks: March 23
Wisconsin-Stevens Point vs. Salve Regina Brian: The fourth-ranked Pointers are in the Frozen Four for the fourth time in the last five seasons. They are in the hunt for their first national title since 2016. They come in with a lot of confidence, having defeated second-ranked Adrian, 5-2, on the road last weekend. This is … Read more
This week in men’s D-III East: Previewing the Frozen Four East teams
While Colby and Salve Regina don’t have the Frozen Four experience of their opponents, they do have plenty to draw from as they prepare for the final weekend of the men’s D-III season.
East wrap: March 18
The Frozen Four field is now set. It will be something old and familiar from the West, while two new teams appear in their first-ever national tournament final weekend pursuit for the title. St. Norbert and Wisconsin-Stevens Point punched their tickets in quarterfinal wins on Saturday, while in the East, Salve Regina avenged their conference … Read more
East wrap: March 18
The Frozen Four field is now set. It will be something old and familiar from the West, while two new teams appear in their first-ever national tournament final weekend pursuit for the title. St. Norbert and Wisconsin-Stevens Point punched their tickets in quarterfinal wins on Saturday, while in the East, Salve Regina avenged their conference … Read more
Weekend picks: March 15
Only eight teams remain, and all are just 60 minutes, or more, away from a trip to the Frozen Four in Lake Placid. It is St. Patrick’s Day so surely players and coaches alike are hoping for a little “puck-luck” against both familiar and unfamiliar opponents. Last week Tim had one pick more than Brian, … Read more