Women’s D-I wrap: Jan. 18

Upset Alert Three ranked teams fell to unranked opponents over the weekend. No. 3 Wisconsin became the latest favorite to suffer at the hands of Bemidji State, losing a 2-1 decision in Madison on Friday. Defenseman Emma Terres made her first collegiate goal a big one, scoring at 9:23 of the third period to decide … Read more

Three things: Jan. 18

Catch a Tiger by the tail Last week, Omaha coach Dean Blais said that for his Mavericks “you have to be mentally prepared to play a good hockey team” before their series with last-place Colorado College. Unfortunately for Blais, his players didn’t get the memo, as Colorado College got its first win in NCHC play … Read more

Three thoughts, Jan. 18

1. Still the 1 Minnesota State will do something a few others haven’t been able to do this season: Stay No. 1 for a second week after rising to the top spot for the first time last Monday. The Mavericks faced one of their toughest road tests of the season — or at least since … Read more

Weekend wrap: Jan. 19

With 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

Weekend picks: Jan. 16

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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

Women’s D-I picks: Jan. 16

Well, I got one more game than Arlan last week, thanks to Cornell. I went 16-7-2 to move to 192-67-29, while Arlan went 15-8-2 to move to 188-71-29. Friday, Jan. 16 Colgate at Brown Candace: Colgate won the last game between these two in OT. Will it repeat? Colgate 2-1 Arlan: Colgate seems to be … Read more

WCHA Picks, Jan. 16-17

Dare we say this is rivalry week in the WCHA? Lots of good matchups this weekend, with, once again, all 10 team in action against each other. And there’s some history between a lot of these teams, even if that history only goes back to last season. So without further ado, let’s pick … Minnesota … Read more

Pickin’ the Big Ten: Jan. 16-17

Everyone plays this weekend and it’s all about the Big Ten, but first our numbers. Last week Drew Claussen: 2-3-1 (.188) Paula Weston: 5-0-1 (.438) Season Drew: 49-45-6 (.520) Paula: 40-53-7 (.435) I should have played the lottery. This week While everyone plays, not everyone plays two games. Michigan travels to Columbus for a single … Read more

NCHC picks: Jan. 16

Last week, I went 5-3 (.625) while Matthew went 6-2 (.750). On the year, I am 77-34-7 (.682) and Matthew is 74-37-7 (.656). This league is a bear to pick. Let’s see how we do. Friday-Saturday, Jan. 16-17 No. 8 Omaha at Colorado College Candace: CC is the cellar-dwellar in the NCHC, but nobody should … Read more

Weekend picks: Jan. 16

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

Weekend wrap: Jan. 12

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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

Three things: Jan. 11

1. Mavericks pulling away? Michigan Tech has led the WCHA standings for what seems like the entire season. But after the past two weekends, the paradigm is starting to shift. Minnesota State has surged to a six-point lead after taking seven points in the last two weeks. The Mavs swept Lake Sueprior State this weekend then … Read more

Women’s D-I wrap: Jan. 11

Eagles take round one No. 1 Boston College edged No. 4 Boston University in the first of at least three meetings of the two clubs, 4-3. The Eagles came back from 2-0 and 3-2 holes, winning on Tori Sullivan’s second goal of the night. Emily Pfalzer had three assists, but she was injured in the … Read more