Hockey is universal for Arkhip and Filimon Ledenkov

Arkhip and Filimon Ledenkov had to adapt to a new language culture when they came to the United States from Belarus, but the one thing that has been forever universal for them is hockey. Two of the top players in NCAA Division III, the twin brothers are playing a huge role in St. Scholastica’s pursuit … Read more

D-III Women’s East Week 14: Plattsburgh clinches NEWHL, down goes No. 3, and a PairWise/tournament analysis by conference!

This week in D-III women’s hockey out east we saw a team clinch the regular-season conference title to earn them home-ice for the playoffs. The #3 ranked team (USCHO poll) fell after a nine-goal affair. Meanwhile, we look at each conference to see how the teams may fare in regard to NCAA tournament bids. Plattsburgh … Read more

D-III East Hockey Game Picks – February 8, 2023

It is the last week of the regular season in the NEHC with a critical matchup finding Norwich traveling to Hobart for the top spot. Elsewhere there are two weeks left and still a lot of movement possible including very tight races in the SUNYAC and NESCAC. Last week’s picks rebounded nicely at 9-3-0 (.750) … Read more

D-III Women’s West Week 14: Another Gustavus record and a PairWise/conference analysis!

Another week, another career milestone reached. We also look ahead at some intriguing matchups that can play huge roles in the pairwise and conference tournaments. Speaking of the pairwise, we also discuss that briefly and the effect these upcoming games can have on it. Gustavus’ Katie McCoy Gustavus has yet another player breaking records, this … Read more

D-III East Hockey Weekend Wrap-up – February 6, 2023

While Utica has clinched the UCHC regular season title and Plymouth State (MASCAC) and Endicott (CCC) seem very close to doing so, races in SUNYAC, NESCAC and NEHC only got tighter as the gaps are just a couple of points leaving little margin for error in the upcoming weekends in the regular season. Things are … Read more

Bantams bouncing back in New Year

In October and November, Trinity was not playing particularly good hockey despite the return of an experienced roster and great expectations for their success on the ice. Since returning to the ice after the semester break and the calendar turning to the New Year, the Bantams have found their game going unbeaten in their last … Read more

D-III Women’s East Week 13 Recap: A Valiant upset, Suffolk eyes first-ever CCC title, & welcome back Cortland?

Coming off another weekend of women’s hockey out east we saw an upset occur ending a huge streak in the UCHC. Also, we see another relatively newly established team eying their first ever conference title in the CCC. Meanwhile, Cortland has been busy winning games after some wrote them off. Manhattanville pulls off a Valiant … Read more

Any given weekend is theme of D-III West hockey

Any given weekend. That’s the theme of D-III West Hockey this season.  A team can go into a big weekend series ranked in the top 15 in the USCHO D-III men’s national poll and seemingly the favorite only to come away feeling the sting of defeat. The lesson here is that while rankings are great … Read more

D-III Women’s East Week 12 Recap: Elmira’s coming alive, Utica’s goaltending, and a PairWise discussion!

Can’t believe we’re already at the conclusion of week 12 and about to begin week 13 of the hockey season (weeks in terms of playing weeks, not overall). We’re starting to see some teams catching fire, whilst others fading as of late. It’s not always about how you start, but how you finish, as ultimately … Read more

Monarchs’ Cooper turning tragedy into awareness, hope

While the hockey world has long been known for its great philanthropy and support of many diverse charitable endeavors, a close connection to a cause always brings a clearer focus and engagement. Sophomore Jack Cooper at King’s College will be front and center when the hockey team hosts their Huntington’s Disease Awareness Night on Friday … Read more

D-III East Hockey Game Picks – January 24, 2023

Yes, there are still three unbeatens in conference play (Endicott, Plymouth State & Utica) in the east and all face some stiff competition this weekend which should be exciting for fans everywhere looking for the upset bug to continue its presence in all D-III hockey. Last week’s picks improved slightly at 8-3-1 (.708) which brings … Read more

D-III Women’s West Week 12: Gustavus’ Heather Olinger’s improbable story and your Week 12 recap!

Another week of hockey has passed, one week closer to conference tournaments and then the almighty NCAA tournament selection show where the few at-large bids are fought for amongst the non-conference winners (or if you’re in the WIAC). Besides your week 12 recap, we have to discuss something bigger than hockey that unfortunately occurred during … Read more

D-III East Hockey Weekend Wrap-up – January 23, 2023

Rivalry games, it doesn’t matter if they are in conference or not, the intensity level is always much higher than for a not so familiar opponent and sometimes the results are surprising. Add in incredible performances by a single player like Nolan Moore or Chance Gorman and the recipe for dropping a tough game goes … Read more