D-III West weekend picks Nov. 30: Marian vs. St. Norbert among the highlights
A clash between No. 14 Marian and No. St. Norbert is just one of the big games on tap in the West this weekend. Brian Lester picks the best games.
Men’s D-II/III: Augsburg
D-III West: Augsburg’s Rodriguez tearing up opposing defenses
Alex Rodriguez of Augsburg already has nine goals, including two hat tricks, and is forcing opposing defenses to adjust to his play.
D-III West weekend wrap Nov. 18: St. Norbert rebounds with big weekend
St. Norbert had a huge weekend, defeating No. 5 Wisconsin-Eau Claire and tying No. 1 Wisconsin-Stevens Point. No. 7 Marian was upset by Wisconsin-Stout. Brian Lester recaps the weekend.
D-III West weekend picks Nov. 16-18: Top five battles with Wis.-Stevens Point, St. Norbert, Wis.-Eau Claire
Tour of the top five teams in the country are in the West, and No. 4 St. Norbert has the unenviable task of facing No. 1 Wisconsin-Stevens Point and No. 5 Wisconsin-Eau Claire this weekend. Wis.-Stevens Point also faces No. 7 Marian this week. Brian Lester picks the games.
D-III West: Yim’s steady play, consistent scoring a boon for Adrian
Bryan Yim helped lift Adrian to a big win over rival St. Norbert Saturday. Timely goal scoring and offensive consistency have helped make Yim a valuable player for the Bulldogs.
D-III West weekend wrap Nov. 11: Adrian rallies past St. Norbert, Marian holds off Aurora
No. 4 Adrian rallied from a three-goal deficit to beat No. 3 St. Norbert in overtime, Marian broke open a game late against Aurora, and No. 10 Wisconsin-Eau Claire edged No. 15 St. Thomas. Brian Lester recaps the action from out West.
D-III West wrap: Upset central
It was a weekend of upsets out West, as No. 1 St. Norbert, No. 2 Adrian, and No. 10 Augsburg all fell to unranked opponents. Brian Lester recaps the action.
Men’s D-III: Frozen Four set
Colby upset Geneso on a last-second goal by Justin Grillo, No. 5 Wisconsin-Stevens Point topped No. 2 Adrian, and No. 1 St. Norbert and No. 6 Salve Regina advanced as well.
Men’s D-III weekend picks: March 15
Eight teams vie for a slot in the Frozen Four next weekend in Lake Placid, New York. Our D-III columnists, Brian Lester and Tim Costello, pick this weekend’s slate of games.
This week in men’s D-III West: Augsburg looking to return to Frozen Four
Augsburg, seeking a return to the Frozen Four for the first time in 20 years, has a familiar opponent in St. Norbert standing in its way. The Auggies hope they can reverse their recent string of results against the Green Knights.
This week in men’s D-III West: Previewing the five Western teams in the NCAA tournament
The five teams from the West include three of the top four teams in the country in St. Norbert, Adrian, and Wisconsin-Stevens Point, as well as No. 11 Augsburg and No. 14 Marian. Brian Lester previews all five, and offers his opinion and why the will or won’t make the Frozen Four.
This week in men’s D-III West: Pnewski closes career at Aurora after helping build program
While they didn’t make the playoffs, Tony Pnewski and his fellow seniors enjoyed starting the program at Aurora and are proud of what they accomplished in four years.
Concordia and Hahn off to strong start
Concordia’s Dante Hahn has already exceeded his goal total from a season ago. He’s scored six times, and that goes along with one of the improvements he wanted to make to his game. “I wanted to bring more of a goal scorer element to my game this year,” said the sophomore forward. “I’ve incorporated that … Read more
Wisconsin-Stout looking to move up
Terry Watkins has been coaching hockey a long time. Thirty years to be exact, all at Wisconsin-Stout. He’s also one of the all-time greats. So he understands the game better than most. Watkins has seen a lot of teams in his time, and this year’s Blue Devils squad is one that he enjoys coaching. “I … Read more
Augsburg hockey teams having success
The Augsburg men’s hockey team and women’s hockey team are both off and running, with one of the best combined records in D-III hockey. They both have their sights set on the MIAC championship and the NCAA tournament. Brian Lester reports.
Wagner’s move to offense proves productive for Saint John’s
Kyle Wagner is playing offense full-time this season at Saint John’s. And it’s safe to say he made quite the impression in his new role. Wagner finished with five points on the opening night of the season, propelling the Johnnies to a 5-1 win over Bethel. He scored a goal and dished out four assists. … Read more
St. Thomas again the favorite in the MIAC
St. Thomas is usually a safe bet when it comes picking a favorite in the MIAC, but this is a league where every game seems to be close and where anyone truly can be beaten on any given night. Last season, just 13 points stood between the top team and sixth team in the standings. … Read more
Minnesota tabs alum, Penguins scout Bell as Gophers’ new assistant coach
Scott Bell has returned to Minnesota as an assistant coach for the Gophers. A former Gophers captain, Bell has spent the last five seasons as an amateur scout for the Pittsburgh Penguins, helping the organization claim back-to-back Stanley Cup championships in 2016 and 2017. “I am pleased to announce Scott Bell as our next assistant … Read more
Eight conferences and 19 schools represented on All-USCHO D-III teams
The All-USCHO D-III teams represented eight of the 10 Division III conferences, and 19 schools were represented on them. Sid Watson Award winner Evan Buitenhuis led the way on the first team, with runner-up Stephen Collins also first team.
West brackets feature compelling matchups
Reigning national champion Wisconsin-Stevens Point is back in the NCAA tournament, the win-or-go -home portion of the season.For the Pointers, the feeling of playing in a setting where every game matters is nothing new.”We have been in playoff mode all year because we don’t have an automatic bid in our league,” Wis.-Stevens Point coach Chris … Read more