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.
Tim Costello
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
This week in men’s D-III East: Mules show ability to adapt for success
Sean Lawrence, a transfer from Division I Quinnipiac, hit the reset button in the second half with his teammates for the Colby Mules, and now they find themselves one game from the Frozen Four.
East wrap: March 11
And then there were eight. Our 12-team NCAA field has been trimmed down for quarterfinal matchups next Saturday, and there may have an upset or two as two home teams fell to very worthy opponents. Here are some of the highlights from the weekend. Colby at University of New England First of all, thanks to … Read more
East wrap: March 11
And then there were eight. Our 12-team NCAA field has been trimmed down for quarterfinal matchups next Saturday, and there may have an upset or two as two home teams fell to very worthy opponents. Here are some of the highlights from the weekend. Colby at University of New England First of all, thanks to … Read more
Weekend picks: March 10
Saturday, Mar. 10 No. 14 Marian at No. 11 Augsburg Tim: Shut out the noise about selection criteria and all the other stuff posted on social media. If there ever was bulletin board material to motivate a team, Marian has it and should use it against a tough Augsburg squad. I see this one as … Read more
Weekend picks: March 10
Saturday, Mar. 10 No. 14 Marian at No. 11 Augsburg Tim: Shut out the noise about selection criteria and all the other stuff posted on social media. If there ever was bulletin board material to motivate a team, Marian has it and should use it against a tough Augsburg squad. I see this one as … Read more
This week in men’s D-III East: Previewing the seven Eastern teams in the NCAA tournament
The seven teams from the East in the NCAA tournament include several making their first-ever appearance. Tim Costello previews each squad and their chances of making the Frozen Four.
Hockey Humanitarian Award finalist spotlight: Bowdoin’s Blanchet driven by the common good
For Camil Blanchet, the end to his hockey career at Bowdoin has been bittersweet with the Polar Bears unable to qualify for the NESCAC tournament (photo: Bowdoin Athletics).
East wrap: March 4
There were still more surprises among many of the championship games this weekend, including some winners that may reshape the makeup of the NCAA tournament. Colby and Nichols both rode a hot streak and great goaltending to their respective league titles while Hobart also won on the road to earn the NEHC title in its … Read more