Nicole HaaseThe final weekend before the NCAA tournament starts is here. We have a lot of interesting games in the works. Last week, I gained another game on Nicole, going 18-5 (.782), while Nicole went 17-6 (.739). On the year, I am 353-126-59 (.710), while Nicole is 344-135-59 (.694.) We’ll start by picking the semifinals, and … Read more
CHC Nichols vs. Morrisville This was closer than Morrisville would like two weeks ago, but I think Morrisville pulls it out. Morrisville 3-1 Canton vs. Endicott I expect Endicott to take this. Endicott 4-2 MIAC Hamline vs. No. 5 Gustavus Adolphus I’m picking the upset here. I think Hamline wins. Hamline 4-3 NEHC UMass Boston … Read more
CHC Nichols vs. Morrisville This was closer than Morrisville would like two weeks ago, but I think Morrisville pulls it out. Morrisville 3-1 Canton vs. Endicott I expect Endicott to take this. Endicott 4-2 MIAC Hamline vs. No. 5 Gustavus Adolphus I’m picking the upset here. I think Hamline wins. Hamline 4-3 NEHC UMass Boston … Read more
After starting the season struggling to even get a win in the conference, UConn has advanced to the Hockey East semifinals, and is looking to notch another upset when the Huskies face Boston College.
The selection process for the women’s D-III NCAA tournament is Byzantine. Columnist Nicole Haase breaks down how it works and who is likely to benefit.
Bethel at Concordia (Minn.) Wendy Roberts had Bethel up 1-0 after the first period, but Concordia responded by scoring three straight, including two in a row from Amanda Flemming. Bethel mounted a stunning comeback, scoring twice in the final seven minutes of the game on goals from Sarah Moy and Bri Stafne to tie it … Read more
Bethel at Concordia (Minn.) Wendy Roberts had Bethel up 1-0 after the first period, but Concordia responded by scoring three straight, including two in a row from Amanda Flemming. Bethel mounted a stunning comeback, scoring twice in the final seven minutes of the game on goals from Sarah Moy and Bri Stafne to tie it … Read more
Yale at No. 2 Clarkson Junior Loren Gabel scored the fastest hat trick in Clarkson University Women’s Hockey history, notching six total points on three goals and three assists in the Golden Knight’s 10-1 win over Yale on Friday. Gabel also set new program records for goals in a season and points in a season. … Read more
Yale at No. 2 Clarkson Junior Loren Gabel scored the fastest hat trick in Clarkson University Women’s Hockey history, notching six total points on three goals and three assists in the Golden Knight’s 10-1 win over Yale on Friday. Gabel also set new program records for goals in a season and points in a season. … Read more
Last weekend was a good one for me, as I went 27-5 No. .843, while Nicole went 22-10 No. .687, so I improved my lead on her on the year to 335-121-59 No. .707, while Nicole is 327-129-59 No. .692. The playoffs start for three conferences this weekend, which makes picking series more complicated, so … Read more
Friday, Feb. 23 Augsburg at Hamline Hamline is having a historic season. They have the two top scorers in the country and can’t seem to do anything wrong. They’ve also got one of the best goalies behind them. Augsburg was unbeaten over the final seven games of the regular season. These teams are about as … Read more
Friday, Feb. 23 Augsburg at Hamline Hamline is having a historic season. They have the two top scorers in the country and can’t seem to do anything wrong. They’ve also got one of the best goalies behind them. Augsburg was unbeaten over the final seven games of the regular season. These teams are about as … Read more
Three teams are in contention for the CHA regular season crown in the final weekend of the season, and all three are looking to play it one game at a time. In the WCHA, Ohio State is looking to find consistency to go with the highs of beating Wisconsin and Minnesota.
The conference tournaments are being played this weekend, and for some teams it’s their last opportunity to make the national tournament. Columnist Nicole Haase offers a detailed breakdown of what to expect in each conference.
The playoffs are beginning this weekend in three of the four conferences. Nicole and Candace debate how the first rounds might play out, look at the most likely upsets, and prognosticate on the longer term outlooks for the NCAA tournament. They also ponder tonight’s gold medal game between Team USA and Team Canada.
No. 4 Middlebury vs. Williams On Friday, Amanda Williams and Anna Fucillo put Williams ahead, 2-0, in the first. Madie Leidt quickly responded to the second goal to cut the lead to one after one period. Sidney Portner tied it up for Middlebury, and then Brynn Puppe put Williams ahead again, 3-2, by the end … Read more
No. 4 Middlebury vs. Williams On Friday, Amanda Williams and Anna Fucillo put Williams ahead, 2-0, in the first. Madie Leidt quickly responded to the second goal to cut the lead to one after one period. Sidney Portner tied it up for Middlebury, and then Brynn Puppe put Williams ahead again, 3-2, by the end … Read more
No. 7 Minnesota at No. 1 Wisconsin On Friday, Minnesota took a 2-0 lead into the second period thanks to two goals from Sydney Baldwin. Sam Cogan narrowed the lead early in the second, but the Gophers responded right away with a goal from Grace Zumwinkle to make it 3-1 Minnesota. Cogan scored near the … Read more
No. 7 Minnesota at No. 1 Wisconsin On Friday, Minnesota took a 2-0 lead into the second period thanks to two goals from Sydney Baldwin. Sam Cogan narrowed the lead early in the second, but the Gophers responded right away with a goal from Grace Zumwinkle to make it 3-1 Minnesota. Cogan scored near the … Read more
MADISON, Wisc. — For the first time in 19 seasons of Division I play, the Wisconsin Badgers women’s hockey team swept their four game regular series with the Minnesota Gophers thanks to a 1-0 win on Saturday afternoon. On the day the Badgers celebrated their senior class, learning that this was the first squad to … Read more