Kevin DamaskLast 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
After two stellar performances, Wisconsin-Stout goaltender Nick Hopper may have solidified himself as the Blue Devils’ starting netminder. Hopper, a senior, was named the Northern Collegiate Hockey Association Player of the Week for the week ending Nov. 19. With a remarkable 59 saves, Hopper propelled the Blue Devils to back-to-back wins over nationally-ranked teams in … Read more
This week, I have to give kudos to the Wisconsin-Eau Claire men’s hockey team for proving me wrong. For my Nov. 16 picks, I tabbed the Blugolds to lose both games to St. Norbert. I was banking on the fact that the Green Knights rarely lose at home. Not only did Wis.-Eau Claire claim one … Read more
This week, I have to give kudos to the Wisconsin-Eau Claire men’s hockey team for proving me wrong. For my Nov. 16 picks, I tabbed the Blugolds to lose both games to St. Norbert. I was banking on the fact that the Green Knights rarely lose at home. Not only did Wis.-Eau Claire claim one … Read more
After being showered with accolades as a freshman, it would have been easy for St. Norbert College goalie David Jacobson to fall into a sophomore slump this season. However, through nine games, Jacobson has put together numbers that make last season look like a warm-up act. The sophomore netminder has led the Green Knights, the … Read more
I didn’t do quite as well last week, so here’s my shot at redemption. There are several crucial NCHA games on tap this weekend, starting with the Wisconsin-Eau Claire vs. St. Norbert showdown in De Pere, Wis. Can the Blugolds keep their undefeated streak going against the third-best team in the NCAA Division III? Friday-Saturday, … Read more
I didn’t do quite as well last week, so here’s my shot at redemption. There are several crucial NCHA games on tap this weekend, starting with the Wisconsin-Eau Claire vs. St. Norbert showdown in De Pere, Wis. Can the Blugolds keep their undefeated streak going against the third-best team in the NCAA Division III? Friday-Saturday, … Read more
The Wisconsin-Eau Claire men’s hockey team is off to its best start in four years, due in large part to the play of three Eau Claire natives. Senior forward Isaiah Bennis, junior defenseman David Donnellan, and senior forward Andrew McCabe have all stepped up to lead the Blugolds to a 6-0 start. Wis.-Eau Claire is … Read more
Last week was my first attempt at picking Northern Collegiate Hockey Association games and I fared well, going 5-1 (.833). My only blemish was picking St. Norbert to nip Gustavus Adolphus. However, this week, I’ll have a greater challenge selecting winners, with all conference teams returning to NCHA play.Nonetheless, there should be a few entertaining … Read more
Last week was my first attempt at picking Northern Collegiate Hockey Association games and I fared well, going 5-1 (.833). My only blemish was picking St. Norbert to nip Gustavus Adolphus. However, this week, I’ll have a greater challenge selecting winners, with all conference teams returning to NCHA play.Nonetheless, there should be a few entertaining … Read more
The Wisconsin-River Falls Falcons moved up three spots in the latest USCHO.com Division III poll on the strength of an impressive 4-0 start. In the latest poll, released Monday, Wis.-River Falls climbed to No. 9, and is the second-highest ranked team in the Northern Collegiate Hockey Association, behind No. 3 St. Norbert. Okay, you could … Read more
This weekend, teams in the Northern Collegiate Hockey Association take a break from conference play for a full slate of nonconference match-ups. This will be my first stab at predicting NCHA games so I’m both excited and a bit nervous to see what my record will be on Sunday. Well, have to dive in at … Read more
This weekend, teams in the Northern Collegiate Hockey Association take a break from conference play for a full slate of nonconference match-ups. This will be my first stab at predicting NCHA games so I’m both excited and a bit nervous to see what my record will be on Sunday. Well, have to dive in at … Read more
Green Knights return with strong start After hanging up its third NCAA Division III championship banner, the St. Norbert men’s hockey team returned to business. After opening the season on Oct. 23 with a win over Concordia, the Green Knights swept NCHA rival Wisconsin-Stevens Point last weekend. On Friday, St. Norbert skated to a resounding … Read more
Green Knights return with strong start After hanging up its third NCAA Division III championship banner, the St. Norbert men’s hockey team returned to business. After opening the season on Oct. 23 with a win over Concordia, the Green Knights swept NCHA rival Wisconsin-Stevens Point last weekend. On Friday, St. Norbert skated to a resounding … Read more
For six out of the seven teams in the Northern Collegiate Hockey Association, the goal is clear: try to somehow weaken St. Norbert’s grip on the NCHA title. The Green Knights have won the last three regular season and playoff championships, along with at least a share of the regular season title 10 of the … Read more