Women’s DI: Predicting conference standings with one month left in the regular season
With four weeks of games left to play in the regular season, Nicole looks at the likely final standings of each Division I conference.
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Elmira’s Century Club leading the way
Having an 10-1-0 record since late November last year, Elmira is among four teams at the top of the UCHC standings that are separated by just three points. During that time, they have won the WB Mason Winter Classic at Plattsburgh; knocked off then No. 2 ranked Geneseo and defeated key conference foes like Utica … Read more
After years as an Independent, Sacred Heart has found a home and room to grow in NEWHA
The Sacred Heart women’s hockey team has found a home in NEWHA after more than a decade playing as an Independent.
Balsamo helping to pave way for Adrian’s offensive success
Dino Balsamo has loved the game of hockey for as long as he can remember. His older brother played it, and naturally, Balsamo wanted to be a part of the sport as well. “I’d follow him around when I was younger and annoy him sometimes,” Balsamo said. “I could probably skate before I could walk. … Read more
Anna Maria winning systematically
Following an inaugural season that finished at 4-16-4, coach Dave McCauley’s aspirations for the AmCats were much higher entering their second season playing as an independent. With eight games remaining on the schedule, Anna Maria is 9-5-3 on the season and looking for more winning hockey to close out a winning season. “I am really … Read more
Weekend Wrap-up, D-III East, January 20, 2020
Points matter! Every game in league play has crucial points on the line and playing a critical rival means you can take points away from them with the win – the proverbial four-pointer. Lots of tight league action this week saw several hard-fought ties and late third period drama across several conference games. Here is … Read more
Focused Frankel has Northeastern primed to make their first ever Frozen Four
A three-shutout sweep of Boston College and an overtime loss to Wisconsin has Northeastern feeling like they’re in a position to make waves this postseason.
Women’s D-III: Wisconsin-Superior having success against top teams
On the heels of winning their first game this season against a top-10 team, the Wisconsin-Superior Yellowjackets are looking to carry that momentum forward into a huge home-and-home with No. 5 Wisconsin-Eau Claire, whom the Yellowjackets lost to in overtime in November.
Pioneers forging way to consistency
Riding a five-game win streak and 10-2-2 on the season, the Utica Pioneers are starting to play some consistent hockey and that has the coaching staff very optimistic about a special second half of the season. Following road wins over Adrian, a two-game series, and a win at Oswego this past weekend, the Pioneers have … Read more
Bantams healthy and hungry
Following this weekend’s 9-2 and 7-0 wins over Plymouth State and Suffolk, Trinity head coach Matt Greason was very pleased with how his team played in their return from the holiday break. While there is still a lot of hockey left to play, he believes his team is both heathy and hungry for success in … Read more
A lot of meaningful hockey ahead in D-III West region
Here we go hockey fans. The second half of the season is about to begin. The west region of the Division III hockey world has an interesting look and is shaping up to be as competitive as ever. Check out a few of the storylines to keep an eye on over the final few months … Read more
Lakers welcome break, look for strong second half
For most teams, the holiday break represented a body of work that included lots of workout time, captains’ practices, formal practices and about 10-12 games on the schedule. For Oswego, that body of work began in earnest prior to a European trip to play Swiss and Italian competition while touring and enjoying the cultural experiences … Read more
Women’s D-III: Norwich looks to flip script in second-half opener as Conway sets sight on records
Under former Norwich standout Sophie Leclerc, currently in her rookie season as head coach, the No. 3 Norwich Cadets are off to a 10-1 start. Leclerc may see one of her current players, Amanda Conway, surpass her in career points. Conway recently broke the Norwich record for goal-scoring, and is currently third all-time in points, trailing her current coach and Julie Fortier. It sets up intriguing storylines ahead of Norwich’s second-half opener against No. 1 Plattsburgh.
NEWHA is driving women’s hockey expansion and could help push for a larger NCAA tournament field
The formation of the New England Women’s Hockey Alliance has driven the number of women’s teams competing at the DI and DII level to 42.
Women’s DI: Players from non-traditional markets highlight the importance of tournaments like the Country Classic in Nashville
Wisconsin’s Abby Roque, BC’s Cayla Barnes and Delaney Belinskas and Harvard’s Ali Peper and Dominique Petrie talk about growing up in non-traditional hockey markets and the impact of playing in the Nashville Country Classic.
Mustangs hit reset button
The Stevenson College Mustangs finished last season with a disappointing 10-15-0 overall record and finished 7-11-0 in UCHC play just one season removed from competing near the top of the league standings. So far this season the team is 7-1-0 overall and 4-1-0 in the league and benefiting from “hitting the reset button” after last … Read more
Mammoths searching for offensive spark
After scoring five goals in game one against Hamilton, Amherst found themselves offensively challenged in consecutive losses to Trinity and Wesleyan. Entering a stretch of games that includes Geneseo, Babson, Middlebury and Williams, the Mammoths are looking to improve on the number of quality chances and goals produced in some winning hockey. “I think some … Read more
Weekend Wrap-up, D-III East: November 25, 2019
The upsets continued this weekend led by Buffalo State knocking off Geneseo. Conference play continues to heat up and pivotal non-conference games are showcasing some of the country’s best as evidenced in Hobart downing Oswego. Heading into Thanksgiving tournament time, teams are starting to find their game and that will help in pursuit of hardware … Read more
Game Picks, D-III East: November 21, 2019
The teams you expect to be playing well are for the most part, but a growing list of teams off to a good start are in position to show why they are ready to contend in their respective conferences. Points are important in any conference game and teams are focused on earning them. Last week … Read more
Women’s DI: Patience, communication and perspective guide Bolding as he takes the helm at Yale
After a highly successful career coaching at DIII Norwich, Mark Bolding looks to bring stability and success to Yale.