Norwich jumped out to a 3-0 lead and held on for a 4-2 win, staving off a desperate Geneseo rally and getting an empty-net goal by Dave Robertson with 28. 6 seconds left to seal the win. The Cadets await the winner of Wisconsin-Stevens Point-Hobart.
It’s down to the final weekend of the season. Our writers, Brian Lester and Tim Costello, have the same record through the first two rounds. While both favor Wisconsin-Stevens Point over Hobart, there is a difference of opinion on the Norwich-Geneseo winner.
Norwich looked to its upperclassmen for leadership and steadiness in the second half. That group previously won a national championship in 2017, and their experience has proved vital as Norwich righted the ship and rode a 14-game win streak into the Frozen Four.
Hobart has focused on consistency of effort, trying to do the same things and play with commitment to their style. It has led to success, and they are focused on that and special teams as the Statesmen ready for Wisconsin-Stevens Point.
The current seniors at Geneseo played in the Frozen Four as freshmen. They are looking to flip the script, playing with a defense-first mindset led by goaltender Devin McDonald.
Norwich rallied to defeat the University of New England in overtime, Hobart upended Oswego, and Geneseo rolled over Manhattanville.
No. 3 St. Norbert, the reigning national champion, tries to post the first loss of the year on No. 1 Wisconsin-Stevens Point, No. 7 Hobart renews a rivalry with No. 5 Oswego, No. 2 Geneso tries to hold off a red-hot Manhattanville, and No. 4 Norwich tries to avoid the upset from No. 11 University of New England. Brian and Tim pick the weekend.
For Norwich senior defenseman Cam Beecy, being named as a Hockey Humanitarian Award finalist is just surreal (photo: Norwich Athletics).
The University of New England and Manhattanville scored upset wins in the NCAA D-III tournament, while Hobart survived a spirited challenge from Plymouth State. Tim Costello recaps the action.
The opening round of the NCAA tournament will see fierce battles, including No. 6 Augsburg facing No. 3 St. Norbert and No. 8 Trinity hosting No. 12 University of New England. Tim and Brian square off in another picks battle.
Nine teams from the East are competing in the NCAA D-III Men’s Hockey Tournament. Tim Costello previews each team and their chances.
Manhattanville, University of New England, and Southern New Hampshire all scored upset wins in their conference tournaments, Geneseo beat Oswego in a battle worth of two top-five teams, and Trinity edged Amherst for the NESCAC crown.
Teams are playing for a berth in the NCAA tournament, and the marquee matchups include No. 5 Oswego versus No. 2 Geneseo and No. 6 Hobart versus No. 4 Norwich. Tim Costello picks the weekend’s games.
Currently riding a nine-game unbeaten streak, Hobart is hoping to peak at the right time as it faces an equally hot Norwich squad for the NEHC title this weekend.
St. Anselm needed triple OT to defeat Assumption, Hamilton defeated Williams in OT, and Utica needed a mini-game to get past Nazareth. Elsewhere, Salve Regina edged Endicott and Hobart upset top-seed Massachusetts-Boston.
In what should be an outstanding weekend of hockey in the East, Tim Costello sees most of the favorites prevailing.
Salve Regina, Plymouth State, Saint Anselm, Trinity, and Utica all clinched their league crowns. In the first round of the NEHC playoffs, the top four seeds advanced to the semifinals.
Teams either start the playoffs this weekend, or are gearing up for them. No. 11 Trinity faces No. 12 Wesleyan, while No. 13 University of New England hosts red-hot Salve Regina. Tim Costello picks the weekend’s games.
Massachusetts-Boston eked out the NEHC crown with a convincing win over Babson Saturday, while other races tightened. The matchup between No. 2 Geneseo and No. 4 Oswego fittingly ended in a tie.
THE big game of the weekend happens out East, as No. 2 Geneseo faces No. 4 Oswego. It’s not the only big battle in the East. Babson looks to overcome No. 7 Massachusetts-Boston on the final weekend of NEHC play.