Weekend picks: Nov. 10

Friday, Nov. 10 No. 10 Wisconsin Eau Claire at Wisconsin Superior Wis.-Eau Claire and Wis.-River Falls have been the tops of the WIAC for a bit, so it’s great to see wis.-Superior showing well so far this season. They need to tighten up on defense, but the offense has been clicking and this will be … Read more

Plattsburgh looks to continue dynasty

The Plattsburgh Cardinals are the four-time defending national champions. Over those four seasons, they have amassed an astounding 111-5-4 record. Until they prove otherwise, every D-III women’s hockey conversation has to start and end with Plattsburgh. They take the ice this year with eight freshmen and four seniors, including two of the top scorers in … Read more

Weekend wrap: Nov. 5

No. 4 Ohio State at No. 1 Wisconsin There’s one less undefeated team as Wisconsin took down Ohio State in convincing fashion on Saturday. Six different Badgers scored en route to the 7-0 win. Wisconsin outshot the Buckeyes 20-1 in the first period and 42-14 overall. It was the most goals OSU goalie Kassidy Sauve … Read more

Weekend wrap: Nov. 5

No. 4 Ohio State at No. 1 Wisconsin There’s one less undefeated team as Wisconsin took down Ohio State in convincing fashion on Saturday. Six different Badgers scored en route to the 7-0 win. Wisconsin outshot the Buckeyes 20-1 in the first period and 42-14 overall. It was the most goals OSU goalie Kassidy Sauve … Read more

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Weekend wrap: Nov. 5

No. 1 Plattsburgh at Cortland On Friday, Melissa Sheeran and Kayla Meneghin each scored twice to lead Plattsburgh to a 6-0 win. On Saturday, Meneghin netted three more while Charlie Calamari scored the lone goal for Cortland in the 8-1 loss. No. 2 Adrian at Northland On Saturday, five different players lit the lamp while … Read more

Weekend picks: Nov. 4

Friday, Nov. 3 Potsdam at Buffalo State These two are going to battle for the second spot in the NEWHL, and whomever wins this will likely have the inside track at being able to push Plattsburgh. I think Buffalo State has the better chance, and they’re at home. I expect them to win a close … Read more

Elmira the favorite in the new United Collegiate Hockey Conference

The United Collegiate Hockey Conference is brand new for the 2017-18 season. The favorites The Elmira Soaring Eagles return their top eight scorers and starting goaltender after finishing 14-2-2 last season and earning an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament. They lost a heartbreaking game to Adrian in the quarterfinal, as they were defeated 5-4 … Read more

Weekend wrap: Oct. 30

No. 1 Wisconsin vs. No. 6 Minnesota Sophia Shaver scored :33 seconds into the game on Saturday and the two teams traded goals. It was Presley Norby’s goal with just more than five minutes to play in the third period that gave the Badgers the 3-2 win. On Sunday, Alexis Mauermann and Sam Cogan connected … Read more

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Weekend wrap: Oct. 30

Utica at No. 1 Plattsburgh The defending champions started out strong with two goals and an assist from Melissa Sheeran and two goals from Courtney Moriarty en route to a 5-0 win. Bulldog Bowl (Friday) Stevenson vs. No. 2 Adrian Kelly O’Sullivan led the Bulldogs with two goals and two assists in the season-opening tournament … Read more

Weekend wrap: Oct. 30

Utica at No. 1 Plattsburgh The defending champions started out strong with two goals and an assist from Melissa Sheeran and two goals from Courtney Moriarty en route to a 5-0 win. Bulldog Bowl (Friday) Stevenson vs. No. 2 Adrian Kelly O’Sullivan led the Bulldogs with two goals and two assists in the season-opening tournament … Read more

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Look to Lake Forest to edge Adrian in the NCHA

The Adrian Bulldogs suffered just three losses all season in 2016-17 and were undefeated in NCHA play. They won both the regular season and conference tournament titles and advanced to the national championship game before falling to Plattsburgh. The favorites I’m bucking the trend a bit here and picking Lake Forest over Adrian, but only … Read more

Gustavus Adolphus has the edge in the competitive MIAC

Gustavus Adolphus won the regular season crown, but was upset in overtime by St. Thomas, the eventual tournament winner. The Gusties earned an at-large bid to the NCAA finals and upset Wisconsin-River Falls in the opening round before falling in the national semifinal to Adrian. St. Thomas won the conference tournament and the conference autobid … Read more

Wisconsin starts strong despite losses

Mark Johnson has been coaching the Wisconsin women’s hockey team for 14 years. The team that takes the ice each week for the Badgers this season is by far the youngest squad he’s ever had. Eight freshman and a transfer goaltender dressed for the Badgers in their exhibition again South Korea to open the season. … Read more

Norwich the favorite in the revamped NEHC

The NEHC looked very different last season, with nearly twice the amount of member teams. Norwich won the regular season crown in the final game of the regular season. It was their seventh straight. Norwich and now departed teams St. Anselm and Manhattanville were neck-and-neck until that final weekend. The teams that finished the season … Read more