For Daunte Fortner, nothing beats being on the ice. Its’s when he’s at his best and when he’s having the most fun. Hockey has also added a lot to his life as a whole. “I love the people you meet and the place it can bring you,” Fortner said. “I’ve been all over North America … Read more
As another season of hockey gets underway in the NCHA, there is no doubt the conference is poised to have a big year. Adrian is the reigning national runner-up and has played in the title game the last two seasons, winning it all in 2021, while Aurora is once again among the top teams nationally. … Read more
The CHA men’s conference has announced its 2022-23 season award winners, including player of the year, coach of the year, freshman of the year, the all-conference team, and the all-freshman team. The 2022-23 Player of the Year is Matus Spodniak, a senior forward at Adrian. The Kosice, Slovakia, native not only paced the conference in … Read more
The NCHA has announced the appointment of Jim Olson as the interim commissioner of both the men’s and women’s conferences. “I am both humbled and honored to have been selected for this opportunity,” Olson said in a statement. “I am excited for the opportunity to serve the NCHA in this new role. I want to … Read more
The Marian men’s hockey team has added Rylee Orr to the staff as an assistant coach. “I’d like to thank (head coach) Clay (Van Diest) and the rest of the hiring committee for giving me the opportunity to be a part of the Marian family,” said Orr in a statement. “I am extremely excited for … Read more
Clay Van Diest has been selected as the 10th head coach for the Marian men’s hockey team. Van Diest replaces Zach Gaynor, who stepped down in May after five seasons at the helm. “We’re very excited to welcome Clay to the Marian athletics family,” said Marian interim director of athletics Tony Draves in a statement. … Read more
The NCHA men’s conference has announced the 2021-22 season award winners, including player of the year, coach of the year, freshman of the year, the all-conference team, and the all-freshman team. The 2021-22 player of the year is Peter Bates, a senior forward at St. Norbert. He not only paced the conference in scoring but … Read more
Peters Cup champions for the second consecutive season a year ago, Adrian has been picked by league coaches to place first in the upcoming NCHA regular season, according to the results of the coaches preseason poll. The Bulldogs finished the 2020-21 campaign with a 16-6-1 record and went 8-0 in NCHA conference play to win … Read more
The NCHA men’s conference has announced the 2020-21 season award winners, as well as the all-conference team and all-freshman team.
After months of planning for a safe return-to-play, the NCHA will drop the puck on a revised league schedule this weekend.
In an announcement Wednesday, NCHA membership has endorsed a plan for a resumption of competition during the 2021 winter season. “The NCHA is committed to doing its best to provide a quality student-athlete experience in a manner that is safe for student-athletes, coaches, administrators, campuses, and local communities,” reads a statement from the conference. A … Read more
St. Norbert and Adrian won to advance to their fifth straight NCHA championship game matchup. Wisconsin-Stevens Point remained unbeaten while sweeping Wisconsin-River Falls to advance to face Wisconsin-Eau Claire. St. John’s beat St. Thomas to set up a MIAC championship game match against Augsburg.
With five teams from the top 10 of the USCHO.com poll heading into conference tournament action, things will be lively this weekend. Brian Lester picks the winners.
Five of the top 10 teams in the country are in conference tournament action this weekend, including No. 1 Wisconsin-Stevens Point, which is seeking to remain unbeaten on the year, and defending champion St. Norbert, which has won 11 straight. Brian Lester previews the action.
Three of the first-round series in the NCHA tournament were decided by a mini-game. Augsburg took the MIAC crown with a win over Concordia, and Wisconsin-River Falls beat Wisconsin-Stout.
The NCHC playoffs feature some tough series, including Northland versus Marian, while in the MIAC St. Thomas looks to take the league title, as does Augsburg. Brian Lester picks the weekend’s games.
No. 1 Wisconsin-Stevens Point looks to beat No. 3 Wisconsin-Eau Claire and keep its perfect record, while Saint John’s and St. Thomas battle for supremacy in the MIAC. Brian Lester picks the weekend’s contests.
St. Norbert captured the NCHA North Division, Trine stunned Lake Forest, St. Thomas stretched its unbeaten streak to 12 games, and Wisconsin-Stevens Point remained unbeaten for the season. Brian Lester recaps the weekend.
The battle between No. 1 Wisconsin-Stevens Point and No. 3 Wisconsin-Eau Claire is where everyone’s attention is focused, but No. 6 St. Norbert faces a tough test against St. Scholastica.
Marian upset No. 6 St. Norbert, No. 1 Wisconsin-Stevens Point rallied to beat No. 4 Augsburg, and St. Thomas swept Gustavus Adolphus.