Men’s D-II/III in general
Concordia accomplished what no opponent could do over the last six games – beat Gustavus. The Falcons ended the Gusties’ six-game winning streak on Friday with a 3-2 win and then capped the weekend with an 8-6 victory on Saturday. Concordia has suddenly become one of the hotter teams in the process, with its own … Read more
Jack Suchy is enjoying the chance to play college hockey in his home state one final time, and the experience has been made even better by the fact that Gustavus is on a roll. After starting the season 0-3, the Gusties have won six in a row, surging to the top of the MIAC with … Read more
One final weekend of NCAA Division III hockey remains before Christmas and there are a handful of games on the slate. The MIAC and NCHA are both out of conference this weekend while the WIAC continues play within the league. Let’s take a look at what is ahead and predict the outcomes. Hamline (3-6) at … Read more
Liam Fraser had no idea how good NCAA Division III hockey truly was until he saw it up close in his first season at St. Norbert. “It was definitely eye-opening, especially in this conference (NCHA),” Fraser said. “It took time to adjust to how much bigger, stronger and faster guys are here, but getting opportunities … Read more
Two top 10 teams in the USCHO.com poll went at it over the weekend as Trine faced St. Norbert, and ultimately, the two teams ended their series with a split. The No. 7 Thunder handed the Green Knights their first loss of the year on Saturday, winning 4-0 on the road over the second-ranked team … Read more
Only a few weeks until Christmas. But for now, we have another week of hockey to unwrap. Let’s take a look at some of the games on tap and make some predictions. St Norbert (11-0, 6-0) vs. Trine (9-0-1, 5-0-1) This isn’t a national championship matchup, but boy, it might feel like one as the … Read more
Give it up for Lake Forest. The Foresters made a statement on Saturday, upsetting No. 12 Skidmore in the opening game of the nationally ranked Thoroughbreds’ Thanksgiving tournament. The Foresters finished off the weekend with a championship game win over Fredonia. Against Skidmore, Lake Forest led 3-1 after one and never looked back on its … Read more
Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and got enough to eat. With that said, it’s time to feast on some hockey predictions. St. Scholastica (4-3-1) vs. Dubuque (0-7-1) The Saints come into the opening game of the Superior Showdown having won three in a row. Eino Rissanen has played a pivotal role in that success, … Read more
Jon Howe had one of the best performances of his career a couple of weeks ago, recording a career-best 44 saves as Saint John’s blanked nationally ranked UW-River Falls It was only the fourth game of the year for the Johnnies, and a big one because it avenged a season-opening loss to the Falcons. “It … Read more
It’s become a familiar theme. St. Norbert plays hockey on the weekend and comes away with a couple of wins. The Green Knights continued that trend this past Friday and Saturday, sweeping Aurora in an NCHA showdown featuring two nationally ranked teams. The No. 2 Green Knights won 3-2 in overtime on Friday before dominating … Read more
Before we get into Thanksgiving week, it’s time to feast on some hockey. We have some big games on the slate, including a weekend showdown between Aurora and St. Norbert. That series might not decide the NCHA crown, but it could very well put one of those teams in the driver’s seat. Here’s a look … Read more
As far as statements go in NCAA Division III hockey, Aurora made a big one over the weekend. The Spartans completed a sweep of the No. 2 Bulldogs Saturday with a 4-2 victory on the road. They won the opener on Friday by a 4-1 score. Not that the sweep is a complete surprise. Aurora … Read more
It’s the middle of the month and the hockey just keeps getting better. Several ranked teams are in action, including in a showdown featuring Adrian and Aurora. Let’s dive right in with a few game picks for this weekend. Friday UW-Eau Claire at Concordia The Blugolds (0-1-1) are searching for their first win. Max Dronen … Read more
Nicolas Pigeon gravitated to hockey when he was younger. Growing up in Canada, it made sense. “Oh for sure. I started playing when I was a kid,” Pigeon said. “We had outdoor rinks everywhere, but in the summer, I would play some soccer.” Pigeon’s passion for the game, and his consistent development in the game … Read more
St. Norbert took care of business at home over the weekend, sweeping Dubuque in an NCHA series. The fifth-ranked Green Knights won the opener 5-2 and capped the series with a 5-0 victory. In Saturday’s win, St. Norbert went 3-for-5 on the power play after going 4-for-5 in the first game. Gustav Portillo scored a … Read more
Week No. 2 of the college hockey season is here and one of the highlights will be Adrian’s weekend in New York. The Bulldogs play Cortland and Oswego in games that could go a long way for them come March. There are also a couple of conference matchups and some intriguing non-conference battles. Let the … Read more
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
The NCAA Division I council voted Thursday to make Canadian Hockey League (major junior) players eligible for NCAA Division I hockey and those players may start to participate on NCAA Division I hockey teams effective August 1, 2025. Players may participate in the CHL (Ontario Hockey League, Western Hockey League, and Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey … Read more
As Roger Williams University prepares to kick off a men’s hockey program in the fall of 2025, Chris Hall has been named the first head coach for the rebooted program. Roger Williams is located in Bristol, R.I. “I’m incredibly honored to be the first leader of the RWU men’s ice hockey program in this new … Read more
David “Duke” Snyder, adjunct professor of Physical Education, Emeritus, and former coach of men’s hockey at Wesleyan, passed away on October 25, 2024, at the age of 80. Snyder completed his BA at St. Lawrence, where he lettered in both hockey and baseball. He arrived at Wesleyan in 1970 as the arena director and assistant … Read more