Larry O'ConnorWafer-thin differences between Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference’s upper echelon teams means the title race will come down to a battle of intangibles. MIAC coaches gave Hamline the nod in a preseason poll, but there was little consensus overall. The Pipers received four first-place votes, but Gustavus was second with two and Augsburg, St. Thomas and … Read more
Marian’s fortunes are on an upward trajectory, having posted a school-best record last season that earned Jasen Wise MCHA Coach of the Year honors. The Sabres’ goal is to parlay that short-term success into some post-season revelry. Last season’s 3-2 loss to Adrian in the MCHA championship tilt underscored the frustration of toppling the league’s … Read more
Coach Tony Hrkac is counting on depth this season to get his team out of a 30-plus winless mire. “Last couple of years, we only had six or seven guys upfront that you could really rely on,” Hrkac says. “This year, we have a little more depth, so those guys won’t get as tired.” The … Read more
Hamline starts strong This weekend’s second annual Minnesota Intercollegiate Hockey Conference showcase reflected what is expected to be a tight race for the title. No. 15 Hamline, which was a preseason favorite in the coaches poll, claimed two victories, shutting out Saint John’s, 3-0, on Friday and then edging St. Olaf, 3-2, on Sunday. The … Read more