This Week in Division III: Dec.16, 2004
This week, a look at a great rivalry in Maine, RIT’s transition to D-I and why it’s a good thing for the Tigers, and a ranking of the holiday tournaments. Plus, a farewell to a friend.
Men’s D-II/III: NESCAC
Middlebury Keeps No. 1 Spot in Men’s D-III Poll
There was little movement in this week’s USCHO.com Division III men’s poll; in fact the top eight teams stayed in the same positions as last week. No. 1 Middlebury, however, lost one first-place vote, garnering 13 this week. With one first-place tally, and in second place, is Manhattanville. Both teams blanked opponents last weekend, the … Read more
Monday D-III Roundup: Dec. 13, 2004
This week, some kudos to some coaches who have turned around or started programs which are now successful. Plus, are they easing up on the points of emphasis?
This Week in Division III: Dec. 9, 2004
Power Supply The NCAA’s Points of Emphasis (POE) have meant more penalties, and, as a result, more power plays. Special teams are more important than ever in college hockey. After some serious number crunching, I’ve uncovered the following: • Penalties are up, but you knew that. As of last Sunday, there were a total of … Read more
This Week in New England D-III: Dec. 9, 2004
Can a Leopard change its spots? Wentworth coach Jonathan Deptula hopes so; meanwhile Trinity has come out flying, an NHL player finds a temporary coaching job at Salem State, and Wesleyan and Worcester have rookies who are coming up big.
This Week in Division III: Dec. 9, 2004
Penalties are up, power play percentage is down, and some teams really are shorthanded. And Chris Lerch takes a look at Strength of Schedule.
This Week in Division III: Dec. 9, 2004
Power Supply The NCAA’s Points of Emphasis (POE) have meant more penalties, and, as a result, more power plays. Special teams are more important than ever in college hockey. After some serious number crunching, I’ve uncovered the following: • Penalties are up, but you knew that. As of last Sunday, there were a total of … Read more
Middlebury Is Again USCHO D-III Men’s No. 1
Middlebury received all but one first-place vote in this week’s USCHO.com Division III men’s poll. Moving up one spot to No. 2 was Manhattanville, which received the only other first-place vote. Norwich dropped from second to third in the poll after a tie with Amherst college over the weekend. With a win, and a tie … Read more
Monday D-III Roundup: Dec. 6, 2004
You’re not imagining things: penalties are up this year, and we can prove it. Plus, in a nod to perfect symmetry, the SUNYAC reaches its midpoint at the semester break. And kudos to two more coaching milestones.
This Week in Division III: Dec. 2, 2004
When is a tournament not a tournament? Chris Lerch explains. Plus, a look at the MIAC-NCHA crossover, past and future, and picks of the week.
This Week in New England D-III: Dec. 2, 2004
While Middlebury and Norwich got attention in the Primelink final, some other teams and players are making noise, include Conn. College goalie Steve Oven and UMass-Dartmouth’s Scott Trahan, D-III’s leading scorer. His coach, John Rolli, picked up win 400 on Thursday.
Monday D-III Roundup: Nov. 29, 2004
Thanksgiving was tournament time, and the best of the tourneys ended in a shootout. A couple of preseason top 15 teams are on hard times, and another coach is close to the 400 mark and could get there this weekend.
Middlebury Stays No. 1 But Loses 4 First Place Votes
A tie with Norwich — and the loss of the Primelink Tournament title in a shootout — was enough to take four first place votes away from Middlebury, but the Panthers hung on to the top spot in this week’s USCHO.com Division III men’s poll. Norwich is second in the poll, garnering three first-place votes, … Read more
Middlebury Unanimous No. 1 in USCHO.com D-III Poll
Middlebury made it four weeks in a row, as the Panthers finished as the unanimous No. 1 in this week’s USCHO.com Men’s Division III poll. Middlebury (2-0-0) opened its season with lopsided wins over Castleton State and Skidmore. Moving up one place to second is Norwich, which also won both of its opening weekend games. … Read more
Monday D-III Roundup: Nov. 22, 2004
A D-III coach hits a big milestone, and a couple of others aren’t far behind. Plus, a look a inter-conference records and a big weekend for shutouts.
This Week in Division III: Nov. 18, 2004
The unwritten rules of polls are explained. Plus Chris looks at Trinity goalie Doug Kiselius, and explains why hockey has it better than soccer, at least in the NCAA. And the picks of the week, including the return of guest picker Artie Burkhart.
This Week in New England D-III: Nov. 18, 2004
With an interlocking schedule giving them 19 league games, the NESCAC and ECAC East only get one shot at each team. Tim Costello gives us his best shot as he previews the two conferences.
Monday D-III Roundup: Nov. 15, 2004
Are things out of sorts in the SUNYAC, or is it really just business as usual? Also, the NCHA-MIAC series is competitive, Curry gets hosed, and attendance figures get inflated, in this week’s look back at the weekend.
Middlebury Retains Top Spot in USCHO.com D-III Men’s Poll
Middlebury hangs onto the top spot in this week’s USCHO.com D-III poll, picking up two more first-place votes, for a total of 14. The Panthers start their season this weekend. Picking up the other first-place vote is No. 2 Wisconsin-River Falls. The Falcons moved up two places despite a tie with St. Thomas and a … Read more
This Week in New England D-III: Nov. 11, 2004
It’s the second half of the ECAC Northeast preview, including a look at the teams in D-II. While they may be the lower half of the league, Tim Costello points out that they shouldn’t be counted out.