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D-III National Semifinal: Oswego vs. St. Norbert

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Oswego Lakers (26-2-0 overall, 15-1-0 in SUNYAC) The last time the Oswego Lakers won the national championship in 2007, they had to travel way out to Superior, Wis. The following year, the national tournament was moved to nearby Lake Placid. Oswego didn’t make it. Lake Placid hosted it again. Oswego didn’t make it. Lake Placid … Read more

D-III National Semifinal: Norwich vs. Plattsburgh

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Norwich Cadets (24-1-4 overall, 16-1-2 in the ECAC East) The road to Lake Placid is never an easy one, even if you are the top ranked team in the country. The Norwich Cadets were just 48 seconds from the end of their season but dug deep for a goal by freshman Steven Schroeder in the … Read more

2010 Conference Championship Weekend

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A rundown of USCHO’s coverage from 2010 conference championship weekend: THURSDAY, MARCH 18 WCHA Live Blog: WCHA Final Five North Dakota 2, Minnesota-Duluth 0: Eidsness Stops 22 for Sioux North Dakota Penalty Kill Negates Minnesota-Duluth FRIDAY, MARCH 19 Bracketology Live Blog WCHA Live Blog: WCHA Final Five St. Cloud State 2, Wisconsin 0: Lee Stops … Read more

Tuesday Morning Quarterback: March 16, 2010

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USCHO senior writers Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski catch up on, well, everything that went down last weekend. Or at least it seems that way with all the noteworthy events the penultimate weekend of conference play brought. Also, debate on the long lost “Last 16” rule in the selection criteria resurfaces.

Merrimack’s Season a Significant Step for Program

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After Sunday’s 3-0 loss to Boston University in the deciding game of the best-of-three Hockey East quarterfinals series, Merrimack coach Mark Dennehy wasn’t shy when talking about the expectations for his Warriors this season. “I don’t know that anybody believed in this team except this team,” said Dennehy. “Any advancement we made as a program … Read more

Bemidji State Left to Wait for NCAA Fate

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In the postseason, things don’t always turn out the way they are supposed to. Bemidji State is the latest classic example of this. The Beavers came into the final CHA tournament riding high as the eighth-ranked team in the nation — and deservedly so. They dominated and bullied the rest of the CHA and were … Read more

CHA Tournament’s Final Performance: Cameron Talbot Superstar

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A 1-0 shutout win over Robert Morris. A magnificent 43-save performance in an overtime championship game victory against Niagara. All-tournament honors, the tourney Most Valuable Player award, and an NCAA playoff berth. What can you say about Alabama-Huntsville goaltender Cameron Talbot’s work in the 2010 CHA tournament? According to Talbot, not much. “I know these … Read more

NCAA D-III Quarterfinal: Norwich vs. Elmira

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Norwich Cadets (23-1-4 overall, 16-1-2 in the ECAC East) The top ranked Cadets come into the NCAA tournament as the number one overall seed, following their winning the ECAC East conference title last weekend in Northfield. The formula of great goaltending, a very tight defense, and balanced scoring continues to drive the success of the … Read more

NCAA D-III Quarterfinal: Middlebury vs. Plattsburgh

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Middlebury Panthers (19-4-4 overall, 12-3-4 in NESCAC) After a two year absence from the national stage where the Panthers failed to secure at-large bids, the Panthers are excited to be returning to the NCAA tournament for the fourth time. There, they will face a very familiar foe. “I think it is just a terrific matchup … Read more

NCAA D-III Quarterfinal: Oswego vs. Bowdoin

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Oswego Lakers (25-2-0 overall, 15-1-0 in SUNYAC) The last time the Oswego Lakers were in the NCAA playoffs, they hoisted the national championship trophy high above their heads. That was in 2007, and they got in after being upset in the SUNYAC semifinals. They took their second chance and ran the table. This year, Oswego … Read more

Gotto Comes Through When Niagara Needs Him

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All season, the Niagara Purple Eagles have looked for players to step up in big games. Judging by their unimpressive record, it did not happen too often. However, in their biggest game of the season, the Purple Eagles did have someone play a paramount role, and it prolonged their season while bringing their NCAA tournament … Read more

NCAA D-III First Round: St. Norbert vs. Adrian

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St. Norbert (21-3-3 Overall, 14-2-2 in the NCHA) After a year hiatus, St. Norbert returns to the NCAA tournament for the 11th time in the past 14 seasons, and first since winning the 2008 national championship. The Green Knights rolled to the NCHA Peters Cup title with a pair of 7-1 playoff wins over UW-Stevens … Read more

NCAA D-III First Round: Elmira vs. Curry

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Elmira Soaring Eagles (18-8-1 overall, 11-4 in the ECAC West) The last few days have been an emotional roller coaster for the Elmira Soaring Eagles. Leading 3-2 on Saturday in the ECAC West championship game, Elmira saw Manhattanville tie the game with one second left in regulation and then lost when the Valiants scored midway … Read more