Living The Dream Again
He thought he would live his dream in Maine, but it didn’t quite work out. Now on the shores of Lake Erie, the dream lives again for Matt Lundin at Mercyhurst. Russell Jaslow tells us about the thriving goaltender.
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NCAA D-III Quarterfinal: Elmira vs. Trinity
Elmira Soaring Eagles (19-3-5 overall, 10-2-3 in ECAC West) After starting the season undefeated in its first 19 games, some might say that the Elmira Soaring Eagles backed into the NCAA tournament. Elmira went a rather mediocre 2-3-3 over the last month as the ECAC West beat up each other down the stretch. However, the … Read more
NCAA D-III Quarterfinal: Plattsburgh vs. Hobart
Plattsburgh Cardinals (23-4-0 overall, 14-2-0 in SUNYAC) The most successful SUNY hockey team is back in the NCAA playoffs. The Plattsburgh Cardinals, after winning their 18th SUNYAC championship, return to the national playoffs for the 18th time (making it to the final four nine of those times), and their first since 2004. In that year, … Read more
NCAA D-III Quarterfinal: Norwich vs. Manhattanville
Norwich Cadets (22-6-0 overall record, 15-4-0 in the ECAC East) With Sunday’s convincing 8-2 win over yet another six seed (Salem State) in the ECAC East looking to claim the title, the Cadets claimed the auto-bid to the NCAA tournament and now move on to prepare for an ECAC East meets ECAC West battle as … Read more
NCAA D-III Quarterfinal: St. Norbert vs. St. Thomas
St. Norbert (24-1-4 overall record, 10-0-4 in NCHA) St. Norbert hosting a NCAA Quarterfinal game has become about as big of a life certainty as death and taxes. As such, the Green Knights will be hosting yet another this Saturday as they face MIAC Playoff Champion St. Thomas in the NCAA Quarterfinals. The game will … Read more
NCAA D-III First Round: UMass Dartmouth vs. Trinity
UMass-Dartmouth (18-8-1 overall, 13-3-0 in ECAC Northeast) This magical season continues to roll on for UMass-Dartmouth. Fresh off the heels of their exciting 5-3 win over Nichols Saturday night to capture their third straight Eastern College Athletic Conference Northeast tournament championship, it was announced that the Corsairs will host Trinity (CT) on Wednesday at the … Read more
Right Around The Corner
Princeton’s surge has put the Tigers in a lofty position not seen in a decade. Local boy Zane Kalemba has been a big part of that, Roman J. Uschak finds.
NCAA D-III First Round: St. Thomas vs. UW-Stout
St. Thomas (19-6-2 overall, 11-4-1 in MIAC) Tonight’s NCAA Opening Round game between St. Thomas and University of Wisconsin-Stout features programs with very different histories. And it’s St. Thomas who has prestige on their side. With 21 more victories than Middlebury, the Tommies are the winningest program in Division III hockey history. Three times in … Read more
The Playoffs Beckon
With just two weeks of play left before the NCAA tournament, Dave Starman takes a tour around the nation to find the top stories — including some neglected ones.
The All-Around
For those who fear that athletics and academics, strength and service no longer go together like they used to, Mike Scandura has a counterpoint: Providence co-captain Kyle Laughlin.
Feeling Black and Blue
Traditional rivals in women’s college hockey are hard to come by, but the enmity between Providence College and New Hampshire goes back as far as any of them. It predates the six-year existence of the Women’s Hockey East Association. And stretching, as it does, all the way back to 1977, it predates the births of … Read more
NCAA West Analysis
It’s a confusing time for many D-III college hockey teams. While some finish up their conference tournaments, others sit and wait. But all collectively look toward Sunday evening with great anticipation. Before the NCAA announces who will vie for the national championship, two of our intrepid writers, Matthew Webb and Josh Carey, breakdown the West chances of landing four teams in the big skate.
Learning The Ropes
Courtney Olson didn’t expect to end up playing college hockey. Then again, the Clarkson freshman probably didn’t anticipate roping cattle in Alberta, either. Mike Scandura reports.
Earning Their Stripes
Princeton wasn’t among the favorites when the ECAC Hockey season started, but Guy Gadowsky’s Tigers have proved the pundits wrong. Elliot Olshansky reports.
Ready From The Start
When the season began, Colorado College head coach Scott Owens may not have known what he had in Richard Bachman. Now, Bachman has left no doubt he was ready all along. Candace Horgan reports.
Red And Big Blue
Friday night, Red Berenson coaches his 1,000th game at Michigan — fittingly against archrival Michigan State. Dave Starman takes a look at the man who has become synonymous with Wolverine hockey.
Beanpot Notebook: Championship Monday
On one of the most dramatic nights of Beanpot hockey in recent memory, Lee Urton notes the influence of the youngsters.
Not One For The Numbers
When the Boston College Eagles score, they win. It’s a simple enough formula, but the Harvard Crimson tested it Monday night. Dave Hendrickson reports.
Road Trip
Road trip! It was a whirlwind tour of the Midwest for Matthew Semisch, who packed some sightseeing, train travel, two and a half hockey games and a whole lot of sitting around in airports into the voyage.
Puck Dreams
A chance meeting between a young Caitlin Cahow and the sport of hockey led to big things, including a berth in the Olympics and a Harvard co-captaincy. Mike Scandura reports.