Matt MackinderWith a slew of ranked teams in action last weekend, some games went as expected, while others, not so much. This week’s USCHO.com Division III Women’s Poll may seem some changes, but it won’t be at the top. No. 1 Plattsburgh went on the road and swept William Smith in dominating fashion, 10-0 Friday and … Read more
GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Instead of falling back into its tendency of posting slow starts, North Dakota rose to the challenge Friday night and managed to avoid a common theme this season. Thanks to an explosion of goals in the second period, North Dakota claimed a 7-1 victory over Niagara on Friday night in front … Read more
MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A win’s a win. That seemed to be the train of thought following Robert Morris’ 5-3 victory over visiting American International Friday night at 84 Lumber Arena. In a game that witnessed more sloppy moments than either side would have liked, the Colonials broke a close game open with two second … Read more
HOUGHTON, Mich. — With just one point separating them in the WCHA standings, it was fitting that only one point separated No. 11 Michigan Tech and No. 7 Bowling Green Friday night at the MacInnes Student Ice Arena. The Huskies came away with the 4-3 win despite trailing 2-0 and 3-2 in the contest. “I … Read more
AMHERST, Mass. — Massachusetts coach John Micheletto was in a reflective mood following his team’s 6-4 win over New Hampshire Friday night. He looked back to a time when running a college hockey program was still new to him, when he was still learning the names, hometowns and abilities of his players. It was two … Read more
CANTON, N.Y. — St. Lawrence improved to 7-3-2 in ECAC play this season with a hard-fought 3-1 win over Rensselaer at Appleton Arena on Friday night. RPI dropped to 2-9-0 after the loss, but Engineers’ coach John Burke said the scoreboard was not indicative of his team’s play. “Tonight, I thought we had a great … Read more
Our venerable columnist team of Dan Hickling and Brian Lester is back at it with their weekend picks for the top games across men’s Division III. DAN HICKLING – EAST Friday NESCAC Tufts (5-6-1, 2-3-1) @ Hamilton (3-5-4, 2-3-2) – Hamilton 5, Tufts 3 With both teams scuffling in the middle of the NESCAC pack, … Read more
Our venerable columnist team of Dan Hickling and Brian Lester is back at it with their weekend picks for the top games across men’s Division III. DAN HICKLING – EAST Friday NESCAC Tufts (5-6-1, 2-3-1) @ Hamilton (3-5-4, 2-3-2) – Hamilton 5, Tufts 3 With both teams scuffling in the middle of the NESCAC pack, … Read more
We get back to conference play this weekend after what has seemed like an eternity of nonconference games. Candace and Matt get out their respective crystal balls to pick this weekend’s top games. Friday-Saturday, Jan. 16-17 No. 9 Amherst at No. 4 Middlebury Candace: I have to think this is a split, but which night? … Read more
We get back to conference play this weekend after what has seemed like an eternity of nonconference games. Candace and Matt get out their respective crystal balls to pick this weekend’s top games. Friday-Saturday, Jan. 16-17 No. 9 Amherst at No. 4 Middlebury Candace: I have to think this is a split, but which night? … Read more
It’s often said that defense and goaltending wins championships, and that is a point that holds water. Then again, no offense generally leads to no wins, but in Elmira’s case, the Soaring Eagles have been led this season by the dynamite senior duo of Ashley Ryan and Ashton Hogan. Together, the pair has combined for … Read more
Atlantic Hockey on Tuesday announced two one-game suspensions to Niagara junior defenseman Matt Dineen and Holy Cross freshman forward Matt Scarth. Dineen was assessed his suspension for his checking from behind major penalty during the Purple Eagles’ contest against Air Force on Friday, Jan. 9. Dineen was given major and game disqualification penalties at the … Read more
Union freshman forward Kevin Shier has left the Dutchmen program. Dutchmen coach Rick Bennett told the Times Union that Shier is “back on the streets of Ontario” and that Shier only alerted Bennett that he was leaving on Sunday. Shier played Saturday night against Quinnipiac. Bennett elaborated on the situation in the Daily Gazette. “He … Read more
Massachusetts senior forward Emerson Auvenshine has been suspended indefinitely from the hockey program. “Due to an off-campus incident, we have suspended Emerson from the program on an indefinite basis,” said UMass coach John Micheletto in a statement. According to a report on MassLive.com, Auvenshine allegedly broke into an ex-girlfriend’s apartment before being arrested. He was … Read more
The action was hot and heavy last weekend around Division III and our columnists recap all the highlights. BRIAN LESTER – WEST MIAC – Hamline sent shockwaves through the Division III hockey world on Saturday, stunning sixth-ranked Wisconsin-Stevens Point 5-4 in one of the biggest wins in program history. The Pipers scored three goals in … Read more
The action was hot and heavy last weekend around Division III and our columnists recap all the highlights. BRIAN LESTER – WEST MIAC – Hamline sent shockwaves through the Division III hockey world on Saturday, stunning sixth-ranked Wisconsin-Stevens Point 5-4 in one of the biggest wins in program history. The Pipers scored three goals in … Read more
This past weekend in the women’s Division III circles saw tournaments played, upsets posted, and all in all, dynamite action across the country. Kicking off the weekend Friday night, unranked Connecticut College upset No. 10 Bowdoin 2-1. Kate Kohl scored both, including the game-winner midway through the third period. Bowdoin took the split with a … Read more
This past weekend in the women’s Division III circles saw tournaments played, upsets posted, and all in all, dynamite action across the country. Kicking off the weekend Friday night, unranked Connecticut College upset No. 10 Bowdoin 2-1. Kate Kohl scored both, including the game-winner midway through the third period. Bowdoin took the split with a … Read more
OMAHA, Neb. — Over the last six games, No. 13 Nebraska-Omaha has struggled to get off to a good start. Friday night, those woes continued. But like several other times this season for the Mavericks, it didn’t matter. After falling behind 3-0 in the second period, UNO rallied with three goals in the second period … Read more
ST. CLOUD, Minn. — After a tough regular season and an eighth place finish in the inaugural season of the NCHC last season, Miami still nearly won its way through the conference tournament to the NCAAs, which included a sweep at regular-season champion SCSU in the first round. This season, the teams have flip-flopped. A … Read more