Larry O'ConnorWhether it be about the shrinking gap among Midwest Collegiate Hockey Association teams or fashion, the weekend series between No. 8 Adrian and No. 9 Milwaukee School of Engineering produced some profound statements. The Bulldogs won Friday’s clash, 6-1, at Arrington Ice Arena while Saturday’s contest ended in a 2-2 stalemate. The results left the … Read more
St. Olaf’s victory over then-No. 5 Gustavus Adolphus last weekend prevented me from reaching the pantheon of prognostication mediocrity. I was spot on in predicting the outcomes of the Adrian-Buffalo State and St. Thomas-Wisconsin-Eau Claire games, though, finishing 2-1 to bring the season ledger to 15-17. This weekend’s slate features an array of appetizing inner-league … Read more
St. Olaf’s victory over then-No. 5 Gustavus Adolphus last weekend prevented me from reaching the pantheon of prognostication mediocrity. I was spot on in predicting the outcomes of the Adrian-Buffalo State and St. Thomas-Wisconsin-Eau Claire games, though, finishing 2-1 to bring the season ledger to 15-17. This weekend’s slate features an array of appetizing inner-league … Read more
No. 8 Adrian holds a 14-0 series advantage over No. 9 Milwaukee School of Engineering heading into this weekend’s clash of the Midwest Collegiate Hockey Association titans. “The record speaks for itself,” MSOE coach Mark Ostapina said. Said coach Ron Fogarty: “What’s happened in the past is irrelevant.” While stating the obvious, both coaches are … Read more
While perched on top with its No. 1-ranking, St. Norbert (13-2, 7-1 NCHA) cruised to two nonconference victories over St. John’s and Concordia (Minn.) by an 11-1 combined score during the weekend. The Green Knights, who hadn’t played in a month, have won 11 of 12 games with a 2-1 setback to St. Scholastica Dec. … Read more
While perched on top with its No. 1-ranking, St. Norbert (13-2, 7-1 NCHA) cruised to two nonconference victories over St. John’s and Concordia (Minn.) by an 11-1 combined score during the weekend. The Green Knights, who hadn’t played in a month, have won 11 of 12 games with a 2-1 setback to St. Scholastica Dec. … Read more
With the holidays over, it’s time to get all “Hee Haw” and do some pickin’ and grinnin’. And, what’s there to smile about? While my overall 13-16 prognostication record is barely enough pull my neck upwards from looking down on my Chuck Taylor’s in shame, I am (albeit slowly) approaching the .500 mark. Hey, Division … Read more
With the holidays over, it’s time to get all “Hee Haw” and do some pickin’ and grinnin’. And, what’s there to smile about? While my overall 13-16 prognostication record is barely enough pull my neck upwards from looking down on my Chuck Taylor’s in shame, I am (albeit slowly) approaching the .500 mark. Hey, Division … Read more
Wisconsin-Stevens Point coach Wil Nichol’s announced departure this week left a few lingering questions, notably the timing. Nichol is leaving June 1 to take an unspecified operations job with an unnamed NHL team. A national search for Nichol’s successor will start in spring, with the intent of having a new coach in place by July … Read more
No. 12 Hamline’s 4-1 victory over No. 9 Milwaukee School of Engineering was the marquee matchup over the New Year’s weekend, pitting two teams who are at similar stations in their respective leagues. The Minnesota Intercollegiate Hockey Association Pipers are (3-0-1) are in second place with 7 points, which one point behind No. 15 St. … Read more
No. 12 Hamline’s 4-1 victory over No. 9 Milwaukee School of Engineering was the marquee matchup over the New Year’s weekend, pitting two teams who are at similar stations in their respective leagues. The Minnesota Intercollegiate Hockey Association Pipers are (3-0-1) are in second place with 7 points, which one point behind No. 15 St. … Read more
At season’s start, the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Association men’s hockey race was pegged to be a toss-up. So far, that prognostication has proven astute as very little real estate separates leader No. 15 St. Thomas and the rest of the pack. Preseason favorite Hamline is a point out of first place. So, too, is No. … Read more
At season’s start, the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Association men’s hockey race was pegged to be a toss-up. So far, that prognostication has proven astute as very little real estate separates leader No. 15 St. Thomas and the rest of the pack. Preseason favorite Hamline is a point out of first place. So, too, is No. … Read more
The Midwest Collegiate Hockey Association has already produced a few first-half surprises this season. Here is a mid-term look at five developments to keep an eye on as the season resumes. Milwaukee School of Engineering’s invincibility The No. 9 Raiders stormed out of the gate by winning nine of their first 10 games, which was … Read more
The Midwest Collegiate Hockey Association has already produced a few first-half surprises this season. Here is a mid-term look at five developments to keep an eye on as the season resumes. Milwaukee School of Engineering’s invincibility The No. 9 Raiders stormed out of the gate by winning nine of their first 10 games, which was … Read more
Hamline defenseman Chris Berenguer juggles a lot in his daily routine — a family, school, hockey — but when he has taken the ice in his senior season, he has savored every minute of it. Larry O’Connor reports.
UW-Superior’s Stauber collects 200th victory UW-Superior Coach Dan Stauber notched his 200th coaching victory in a fashion that was emblematic of his 11 years at the helm. After losing Friday’s contest to visiting St. Scholastica, No. 15 Wisconsin-Superior showed resiliency by bouncing back to win Saturday’s rematch 7-3. Such consistency has been the hallmark of … Read more
UW-Superior’s Stauber collects 200th victory UW-Superior Coach Dan Stauber notched his 200th coaching victory in a fashion that was emblematic of his 11 years at the helm. After losing Friday’s contest to visiting St. Scholastica, No. 15 Wisconsin-Superior showed resiliency by bouncing back to win Saturday’s rematch 7-3. Such consistency has been the hallmark of … Read more
Forgive me, Wisconsin-Eau Claire Blugolds for having doubted you. I mistakenly attributed your back-to-back wins over No. 7 Adrian and No. 9 SUNY Geneseo to tryptophan-laced turkey and inertia-inducing giblets on your opponents’ Thanksgiving dinner plates. I picked Wisconsin-Stout to prevail. But you showed me, didn’t you? By sweeping Stout last weekend, you cast further … Read more
Forgive me, Wisconsin-Eau Claire Blugolds for having doubted you. I mistakenly attributed your back-to-back wins over No. 7 Adrian and No. 9 SUNY Geneseo to tryptophan-laced turkey and inertia-inducing giblets on your opponents’ Thanksgiving dinner plates. I picked Wisconsin-Stout to prevail. But you showed me, didn’t you? By sweeping Stout last weekend, you cast further … Read more