Concordia (Wis.) showing confidence in face of early adversity

Quite possibly, the most exciting series over the weekend was between the Saints and the Falcons. St. Scholastica and Concordia (Wis.) battled to two overtime ties last weekend. Friday night saw a 5-5 tie before Saturday’s 4-4 tie game. Sophomore forward Dylan Nowakowski netted two goals for the Saints in Friday’s game, while Saturday’s game … Read more

NCHA men to add Illinois-based Aurora for 2014-15 season

The NCHA announced Monday that it will add Aurora University to its men’s conference starting with the 2014-15 season. “We are very pleased to have Aurora University as a member of the NCHA,” said NCHA commissioner Dr. G. Steven Larson in a news release. “Their leadership is committed to fielding strong, competitive intercollegiate athletics programs … Read more

NCHA is reborn

Prior to the start of the 2012-13 season, it was announced that St. Norbert and St. Scholastica of the Northern College Hockey Association would join the Midwest College Hockey Association for the 2013-14 season. The league announced on Monday however, that the MCHA would be renamed to the NCHA. The new NCHA will consist of … Read more

MCHA men and women moving forward as Northern Collegiate Hockey Association

The Midwest Collegiate Hockey Association announced Monday a new name and representation of both men’s and women’s teams under one association. The MCHA announced last summer that both St. Norbert and St. Scholastica will be joining the league for the 2013-14 campaign, which will also see the MCHA renamed the Northern Collegiate Hockey Association. “We … Read more

D-III Championship Notebook

Going Out On Top After today, the NCHA men’s hockey will be no more. What better way to close out the conference than with a national championship. “We talked about that the first day of practice,” Wisconsin-Eau Claire coach Matt Loen said. “It would be really cool winning it for the NCHA for the last … Read more

Blugolds hope to continue dream season at Frozen Four

It’s only fitting that the Wisconsin-Eau Claire men’s hockey team ends its historic season at a place where the most memorable hockey game in U.S. history occurred 33 years ago. On Saturday, the Blugolds continued their best season ever by upsetting defending Division III national champion St. Norbert, 3-1, to advance to the Frozen Four … Read more

Blugolds meet Green Knights with Frozen Four berth at stake

The Wisconsin-Eau Claire men’s hockey team is hoping to add another milestone to its historic season with a trip to the NCAA Division III Frozen Four. First however, they face the daunting task of knocking off defending national champion St. Norbert. For the fifth time this season, the Blugolds clash with the Green Knights, with … Read more

St. Norbert back on top

Just when you think the St. Norbert men’s hockey team is letting their guard down, the NCAA Division III powerhouse reaffirms itself as one of the most resilient programs in the country. On Saturday, in a battle with Wisconsin-Eau Claire for the NCHA tournament title, St. Norbert blanked the favored Blugolds, 3-0, on the road. … Read more

Wis.-Eau Claire looks to continue streak against St. Norbert in NCHA championship

Well, so much for postseason rust. After enjoying a two-week bye from competition, Wisconsin-Eau Claire began the NCHA playoffs with a dominating 7-2 win over Wisconsin-River Falls on Saturday. This Saturday, the Blugolds (20-4-2) will try to win the Peter’s Cup championship and advance to the NCAA Division III tournament, which begins March 6. Wis.-Eau … Read more