Kevin DamaskIs there a changing of the guard in the NCHA? Last Friday, the Wisconsin-Eau Claire Blugolds blanked defending D-III national champion St. Norbert, 3-0, at home. It was the first time in almost a year that the Green Knights have been shutout, and only the second time the Blugolds have done it — ever. With … Read more
Not only did the Wisconsin-Eau Claire men’s hockey team move into first place in the NCHA, the Blugolds made history in the process. Battling second-ranked St. Norbert on Friday, Wis.-Eau Claire shutout the Green Knights, 3-0, on their home ice, marking only the second time the Blugolds have blanked mighty St. Norbert in program history. … Read more
In a league as competitive as the NCHA, upsets aren’t too rare, even against St. Norbert, the defending Division III national champs and, as of last week, the top-ranked team in the country. For the first time in almost four years, the Wisconsin-Stout Blue Devils knocked off the Green Knights on their home ice. The … Read more
In a league as competitive as the NCHA, upsets aren’t too rare, even against St. Norbert, the defending Division III national champs and, as of last week, the top-ranked team in the country. For the first time in almost four years, the Wisconsin-Stout Blue Devils knocked off the Green Knights on their home ice. The … Read more
The biggest upset of the NCHA season occurred last Friday night in De Pere, Wis. Wisconsin-Stout shocked top-ranked St. Norbert, holding on to a 4-3 victory at the Cornerstone Community Center, a venue where the Green Knights seldom ever lose. The upstart Blue Devils, who came into the contest 3-7 in the NCHA, received two … Read more
Last week, St. Norbert earned two crucial wins at Wisconsin-Superior to surpass Norwich as the top-ranked team in the NCAA D-III. Part of me wanted to pick the Yellowjackets to sneak past the Green Knights and get at least one win, but the rational part of me won out. Sometimes, you just have to go … Read more
Last week, St. Norbert earned two crucial wins at Wisconsin-Superior to surpass Norwich as the top-ranked team in the NCAA D-III. Part of me wanted to pick the Yellowjackets to sneak past the Green Knights and get at least one win, but the rational part of me won out. Sometimes, you just have to go … Read more
The motto of the St. Norbert men’s hockey team could be, “Act like you’ve been there before.” After rolling off eight-straight wins, the Green Knights have battled their way back to the top spot in both the USCHO.com Division III men’s hockey poll and the D3hockey.com poll. St. Norbert’s last loss came on Nov. 16, … Read more
After dominating nonconference opponents last week, NCHA teams return to conference action this weekend. The conference’s hottest team has been Wisconsin-Stevens Point, which has won six of its last seven games. Can the Pointers continue their momentum at St. Scholastica? Definitely. The Saints are 1-7 in the NCHA and 1-5 at home. The Pointers meanwhile, … Read more
After dominating nonconference opponents last week, NCHA teams return to conference action this weekend. The conference’s hottest team has been Wisconsin-Stevens Point, which has won six of its last seven games. Can the Pointers continue their momentum at St. Scholastica? Definitely. The Saints are 1-7 in the NCHA and 1-5 at home. The Pointers meanwhile, … Read more
Despite battling through the toughest schedule in NCAA D-III, the Wisconsin-Stevens Point men’s hockey team is rolling, having won six of its last seven games, including memorable victories over two top 10 teams. The Pointers (10-6-1) have surged to the No. 15 spot in this week’s USCHO.com D-III poll. A major reason for Wis.-Stevens Point’s … Read more
After a long hiatus for the holidays, the NCHA is back for a full slate of games this weekend. It’ll be interesting to see if teams like Wisconsin-Eau Claire and St. Norbert, both ranked in the top 10 nationally, have any holiday rust to shake off from the long break. Can they keep their momentum … Read more
After a long hiatus for the holidays, the NCHA is back for a full slate of games this weekend. It’ll be interesting to see if teams like Wisconsin-Eau Claire and St. Norbert, both ranked in the top 10 nationally, have any holiday rust to shake off from the long break. Can they keep their momentum … Read more
With many teams already off for the holiday season, last weekend had a light schedule in Division III. Here are a few of the highlights from last weekend’s action. St. John’s tops rival On Thursday, St. John’s knocked off rival St. Thomas, 4-2. Phil Johnson scored two goals for St. John’s. Last Thursday’s loss is … Read more
With many teams already off for the holiday season, last weekend had a light schedule in Division III. Here are a few of the highlights from last weekend’s action. St. John’s tops rival On Thursday, St. John’s knocked off rival St. Thomas, 4-2. Phil Johnson scored two goals for St. John’s. Last Thursday’s loss is … Read more
Here’s what Northern Collegiate Hockey Association coaches have on their holiday wish list. On Wisconsin-Eau Claire stationary: Dear Santa, Matt Loen here, My wish list isn’t very long this year. We’re 11-2-1, currently in first place in the NCHA, and ranked third in the latest USCHO.com D-III poll. I couldn’t have asked for a better … Read more
After taking a break from conference play last week, teams in the Northern Collegiate Hockey Association return to battle each other this week. Last week, I did well, picking Wisconsin-Eau Claire to sweep Wisconsin-Stevens Point. The Blugolds, ranked third nationally, are 10-1-1, and appear to be the hottest team in Division III. I also picked … Read more
After taking a break from conference play last week, teams in the Northern Collegiate Hockey Association return to battle each other this week. Last week, I did well, picking Wisconsin-Eau Claire to sweep Wisconsin-Stevens Point. The Blugolds, ranked third nationally, are 10-1-1, and appear to be the hottest team in Division III. I also picked … Read more
The Wisconsin-Superior Yellowjackets continue to turn heads in NCAA Division III. In the past month, Wis.-Superior (8-2-1) has made a steady rise up the USCHO.com D-III Poll. In this week’s rankings, the Yellowjackets jumped from 12 to 10, and seem to be building momentum every week. Playing in the rigid Northern Collegiate Hockey Association, the … Read more
Last week, teams in the Northern Collegiate Hockey Association took a break from beating up on each other, flexing their muscles against nonconference opponents. The NCHA dominated, going 7-0. I did very well on my picks, but I have to admit, it was an easy week. This week, conference play returns with several key games. … Read more