Elmira Soaring Eagles Last NCAA Appearance: 2010 (First Round win 4-1 against Curry, Quarterfinal OT loss 2-1 to Norwich), 17th NCAA appearance in 36 years (4th straight) Best NCAA Finish: Second — 1980, 1988; Third — 1993, 2006, 2008; Fourth — 1978, 1991 Elmira Team Stats ECAC West Regular Season: 8-3-1 (First) Overall Record: 17-6-4 … Read more
St. Norbert, Plattsburgh State, Oswego State, Elmira and Adrian earned first-round byes as the 2011 NCAA Division III men’s tournament bracket was revealed Monday. Hamline, Wisconsin-Superior, Curry, Norwich, Neumann and Bowdoin also earned spots in the field of 11. Those schools will play first-round games Wednesday, with the winners advancing to Saturday’s quarterfinals. Get the … Read more
While both the ECAC East and NESCAC conferences play out the semis and finals of their conference tournaments this weekend, there really are more differences than similarities in the pairings for the final four groupings. However, one thing in common is the presence of teams from the lower half of the brackets, including three in … Read more
The Elmira College men’s team will play without head coach Aaron Saul when it takes on Hobart College in the ECAC West semifinals tonight. Saul is in Germany to be with his brother, Adrian, who broke his neck while playing in a hockey game there, according to the Star Gazette. Assistant coach Dean Jackson will … Read more
Absolutely nothing beats the excitement of playoff hockey. After an incredibly exciting regular season, the stakes are much higher now, as it is now win or go home for the teams remaining in the conference tournaments. This week I thought it important to focus on how the teams are preparing for Saturday, the playoff prep. … Read more
According to a report from MyFoxBoston.com, 28 players from the Curry College men’s team were hospitalized for nitrous dioxide exposure following Thursday night’s game in Providence, R.I., against Johnson and Wales. In a letter sent to all Curry students, Curry dean of students Maryellen Kiley said that the nitrous dioxide exposure was caused by a Zamboni. All … Read more
Alphabetically and every other way, a look at the top of the standings in the NESCAC finds Hamilton atop the conference and looking to stay there through the final weekend of the regular season. “One of our goals this season was to earn a home-ice slot for the playoffs,” said third-year coach Norm Bazin. “We … Read more
Twelve forwards, two defensemen and two goaltenders make up the group of 16 semifinalists for the Joe Concannon Award. The Award, presented by the Gridiron Club of Greater Boston, is given to the best American-born college hockey player in New England playing at the Division II/III level. “Without a doubt, this season has showcased an … Read more
The battle is upon us. It’s Spartans vs. Cadets, and no, this not a reenactment of the legend of the 300, nor The Charge of the Light Brigade. With just four games remaining in the regular season, this is to get a leg up on the other team for first place in the ECAC East … Read more
This year’s edition of the Bowdoin Polar Bears has really not shocked anyone with their level of play and current position at the top of the NESCAC standings. At 13-4-0 overall and 9-4-0 in the league, Bowdoin has really shown off its offensive prowess this season behind big numbers from sophomore forward Daniel Weiniger (16-17-33) … Read more
A close look at the Wesleyan University Cardinals results to date shows a lot of close games, overtime games that somehow didn’t quite go the right way for coach Chris Potter’s squad. Ties are nice, especially when you are not scoring a lot of goals, as was the case for the Cardinals, especially in the … Read more
In the 80s, Leonard Nimoy, Spock of “Star Trek” fame, hosted a TV show that featured searches for proof of legends, myths and other creatures of questionable reality, such as the Loch Ness Monster and Sasquatch. While the show was interesting, it often led to inconclusive endings or lack of discovery, so the legends lived … Read more
Usually discussions with coaches contain a lot of “coach-speak,” the noncommittal type of responses that evoke many of the usual clichés. “You know we need to get better on special teams.” “I really liked the way we competed tonight; we just needed a little puck-luck.” “We didn’t create enough traffic in front of their net … Read more
“It’s a done deal,” stated Bowdoin coach Terry Meagher. “The league approved the change last fall and the schedule has just been finalized for next season, with the NESCAC becoming a separate playing conference and the ECAC East mirroring the change. This will be really exciting, playing everyone at home, and should make for a very … Read more
The five teams left in the league have cloudy futures, and one has applied elsewhere. Scott Biggar reports.
Chris Lerch saw a lot in 28 years of covering Division III hockey. As he says good-bye, he takes a look back at the highlights.
If they can continue what they started, the Wildcats should be in good shape this season. Johnson and Wales got off to a 2-8 start, but got hot when it counted, knocking off number three seed Suffolk and top-seeded Wentworth to reach the championship game. A five-goal second period was all that kept the Wildcats … Read more
Coach: Mark Taylor, eleventh season overall and at Hobart (144-95-27) 2009-10 record: 13-10-3 overall, 9-4-2 ECAC West (third) 2009-10 team offense: 3.62 goals/game (fourth) 2009-10 team defense : 2.73 goals/game (third) 2009-10 power play: 23.3 percent (third) 2009-10 penalty kill: 82.1 percent (third) Key losses: Nine corps role players that formed the heart of the … Read more
Coach: Aaron Saul, second season at Elmira, fourth season overall (38-34-10) 2009-10 record: 19-9-1 overall, 11-4 ECAC West (first) 2009-10 team offense: 3.72 goals/game (third) 2009-10 team defense : 2.31 goals/game (first) 2009-10 power play: 22.5 percent (fourth) 2009-10 penalty kill: 88.1 percent (first) Key losses: Rusty Masters (16g, 21a), Casey Tuttle (.916 savepercent, 2.40 … Read more
Cammi Granato, three-time ECAC Player of the Year, two-time Olympian and 15-year member of the U.S. Women’s National Team, was today announced as one of the first two female members in the 65-year history of the Hockey Hall of Fame. Granato will be formally inducted into the Hall on Nov. 8 as part of the … Read more