Third line productivity leads Pioneers to first win of the season

After an 0-2 start and news of forward Dylan Gambrell being out of the lineup for several weeks, the Denver Pioneers faced No. 2 Boston University and received a boost from their third line in a 4-3 win. Evan Janssen scored two goals while linemates Tyson McLellan and Logan O’Connor added three more points on … Read more

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Tournament championship picks: March 26

It’s the final round at the Frozen Four in Lake Placid and the all-West showdown between Wisconsin-Stevens Point and St. Norbert is an epic and worthy final. One game left to decide the national championship between two very familiar opponents. Friday night’s semifinal round NCAA picks went 0-2-0 (.000) as my Eastern title hopes were … Read more

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Tournament championship picks: March 26

It’s the final round at the Frozen Four in Lake Placid and the all-West showdown between Wisconsin-Stevens Point and St. Norbert is an epic and worthy final. One game left to decide the national championship between two very familiar opponents. Friday night’s semifinal round NCAA picks went 0-2-0 (.000) as my Eastern title hopes were … Read more

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First round tournament wrap: March 13

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There were three games last weekend, including the defending national champion and three first-time participants in the national tournament, that all finished with perhaps a bit less drama than expected. Two first-timers won their matchups and this year’s tournament will see a new national champion as Trinity exits in the first round at the hands … Read more

First round tournament wrap: March 13

There were three games last weekend, including the defending national champion and three first-time participants in the national tournament, that all finished with perhaps a bit less drama than expected. Two first-timers won their matchups and this year’s tournament will see a new national champion as Trinity exits in the first round at the hands … Read more

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Drive to repeat moves Trinity to be at the top of their game

Last year, the Trinity Bantams earned an at-large bid to the national tournament and turned it into a championship run. This year, coach Matt Greason’s squad focused on winning an elusive NESCAC title that comes with the automatic qualifier to ensure their opportunity to defend their national crown. “It is far better winning the conference … Read more

Offensive firepower the name of the game for Geneseo

In a season that has seen personal tragedy at the forefront of their minds, the Geneseo Knights have focused on motivating their game in remembrance of a fallen teammate and have proved to be an offensive juggernaut down the stretch and in their pursuit of the SUNYAC title, won by a 7-1 score over top-seeded … Read more

Hobart still searching for success on national stage

With an overall record of 21-4-2 and second consecutive ECAC West championship in their firm grasp, the Hobart Statesmen have taken nothing for granted this season dating back to the season opener at Babson. The goal has always been to play on a national stage and make sure that Hobart did everything possible to ensure … Read more

East playoff championship picks: March 4

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Way back in October, this was a weekend circled on the calendar that coaches and teams aspired to be playing meaningful hockey on – the time has come and now opportunity meets talent and desire with the hope of winning a conference championship and maybe playing for more on a bigger stage in the national … Read more

East playoff championship picks: March 4

Way back in October, this was a weekend circled on the calendar that coaches and teams aspired to be playing meaningful hockey on – the time has come and now opportunity meets talent and desire with the hope of winning a conference championship and maybe playing for more on a bigger stage in the national … Read more

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Men’s East conference championships on tap in D-III

This is it – the culmination of a long season. The remaining teams still have hopes of postseason glory and a chance to hoist the trophy as conference champions. The pressure is great, the intensity is at its highest and the hockey is likely to be nothing less than superb across each and every conference … Read more