This Week in the SUNYAC: Jan. 10, 2002
For one week only, Russell Jaslow returns to handle SUNYAC duties for USCHO.com. Included: Geneseo picks up steam, Potsdam lies in wait (?), and some trivia details get cleared up.
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Bengals Beat Bears, 4-3
The Buffalo State Bengals, perennial doormats in the SUNYAC since joining the league, find themselves with a 3-1 conference record (5-3 overall) and in a tie for second place after defeating the Potsdam State Bears, 4-3, at the Buffalo State Sports Arena. Buffalo State took advantage of solid goaltending, opportunistic scoring, and Potsdam’s defensive meltdowns … Read more
Netminding, Special Teams Land Superior in Third
The Wisconsin-Superior Yellowjackets took advantage of solid penalty killing and superb goaltending to defeat their NCHA rivals, Wisconsin-River Falls, 3-1, for third place in the 2001 NCAA Frozen Four.
Three-for-Three First Period Propels Cardinals Into Final
Plattsburgh scored three goals on its only three shots of the first period, then held off a furious Wisconsin-Superior comeback in the third for a 5-3 victory in the first semifinal game of the 2001 Division III Frozen Four. Plattsburgh’s Niklas Sundberg was called upon to contain Superior as he made 50 saves on 53 … Read more
Hidden Treasure
If you’re ready for a return to college hockey’s roots — not just talent, but spirit, hard work, the love of the game — then Russell Jaslow has just the thing for you: the women’s game, Division III-style.
St. Mary’s Holds On For Consolation Win Over Williams
Some say consolation games lack intensity, due to the very nature of the contest. Nobody told that to St. Mary’s and Williams, who played another stirring game at the ESL Centre in Rochester, N.Y., in the third-place game of the AWCHA Division III championships. St. Mary’s took the lead late in the second period and … Read more
Middlebury Claims Second Straight D-III National Title
Once again, the Middlebury Panthers showed the hockey world that they are the class of the field. Saturday night, Middlebury won its second consecutive AWCHA Division III national championship, 6-0, over Gustavus Adolphus. Megan Hutchinson registered the shutout, stopping all 24 shots.
Defending Champ Middlebury Outlasts Determined St. Mary’s
The Middlebury Panthers defeated the St. Mary’s Cardinals, 3-1, at the ESL Centre in Rochester, N.Y., in the first semifinal game of the AWCHA Division III championship Friday. The win moved Middlebury into the title game Saturday night against Gustavus Adolphus, a victor over Williams in the other semi. Looking at shots on goal (44-12 … Read more
Gustavus Advances In Thriller Over Williams
There may have been a men’s national playoff game down the road at RIT, but those fans didn’t get their money’s worth. The best playoff game in the Flower City took place at the ESL Centre between Gustavus Adolphus and Williams College in the semifinal round of the AWCHA Division III Women’s Hockey Championship. Gustavus … Read more
Labbe Named AHCA College Division Player of the Year
Middlebury’s Michelle Labbe was named the American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA) Women’s College Division Player of the Year. Labbe, a dual citizen from Pt. Claire, Quebec, scored 24 goals and 32 assists for 56 points in her senior year.
Middlebury Leads Qualifiers Into AWCHA D-III Championship
Middlebury is back for another shot at the AWCHA D-III title, but Williams, St. Mary’s and Gustavus Adolphus hope to have a say in the Panthers’ title defense. Russell Jaslow previews the championships.
D-III Quarters: Plattsburgh at Middlebury
It was the closest quarterfinal matchup of last year’s NCAA Division III playoffs, and it appears to be the closest quarterfinal matchup this year. Of course, we’re talking about the Plattsburgh Cardinals at Middlebury Panthers showdown. How close was it last year? So close that nobody actually won a real game. Plattsburgh ended Middlebury’s five-year … Read more
SUNYAC Newsletter: March 7, 2001
Potsdam made some waves by taking Plattsburgh to a Sunday game, but in the end the Cardinals earned their fifth straight SUNYAC title and the accompanying NCAA tournament bid. Their reward? A date with former five-time champion Middlebury in the NCAA quarters. Russell Jaslow reports.
Plattsburgh Rolls in Deciding Game to Take SUNYAC Title
After a short night, Plattsburgh State regrouped from a 6-2 loss in Saturday’s SUNYAC Championship Game 2, and came out with a purpose in Game 3, controlling most of the game and defeating Potsdam State, 5-1. It was the fifth straight SUNYAC title for the Cardinals, and gave them an automatic berth in the NCAA tournament.
Potsdam Forces Game Three In SUNYAC Finals
For the first time under the current format, the SUNYAC will have a third game in the finals. Potsdam used a four-goal second period to knot the series with Plattsburgh, forcing a deciding game Sunday.
Plattsburgh Takes Game One in SUNYAC Finals
Brendon Hodge provided the offensive spark with a hat trick, helping Plattsburgh to a game-one win over Potsdam in the SUNYAC finals.
SUNYAC Newsletter: Feb. 28, 2001
The SUNYAC playoffs continue to look familiar. Plattsburgh coasted to two wins over Geneseo to reach the SUNYAC finals, but Potsdam upset second-seeded Oswego to gain the other championship berth. Russell Jaslow reviews and previews.
Potsdam’s Defense Takes Center Stage
“Defensive hockey is not a matter of skill, it’s a matter of heart.” Potsdam State coach Ed Seney said it best after his Bears completely shut down the faster Oswego State Great Lakers en route to a dominating 7-2 victory and a sweep in the SUNYAC semifinal round, earning a chance to compete for the … Read more
McCabe Gives Potsdam Win Over Oswego In Game One
In another thrilling nail-biter of a playoff contest between Potsdam and Oswego at the Great Romney Field House, game one of their SUNYAC semifinal round went to Potsdam, 4-3, in a see-saw battle. Oswego took 1-0 and 2-1 leads before Potsdam turned the tables to snatch a 3-2 lead. However, after Oswego tied the game … Read more
SUNYAC Newsletter: Feb. 21, 2001
Geneseo confounded the pundits last weekend with its defensive dominance of Fredonia — and the reward? A semifinal match with top seed Plattsburgh. Meanwhile, the roller-coaster is boarding as Potsdam takes on Oswego in the other semi. Russell Jaslow casts a critical eye on the SUNYAC.