Neumann came back from the holiday break quickly, winning the Pathfinder Bank Oswego Classic tournament last weekend. The Knights started the tournament with a 5-3 win over Hamline. The traditional style of hockey for teams from the western leagues like the Pipers, who play in the MIAC, is a more physical game emphasizing skill and … Read more
The Penn State ACHA team will head outdoors to Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012, to play Division III Neumann. Game time is set for 8 p.m. at the home of the Philadelphia Phillies. Penn State is in its last year competing at the club level and is the top-ranked team in the … Read more
Scott Biggar examines each team’s record, and what they need to do to improve in the second half.
Elmira played in arguably the most difficult tournament of the season after turkey day, the Primelink hosted by Middlebury this year. Entering the weekend, the tournament was made up of No. 1 Norwich, No. 6 Plattsburgh, No. 10 Elmira and No. 11 Middlebury. Tough competition indeed. “It was fun getting a chance to play those … Read more
Hobart is finding success using a system with three defensemen.
Nazareth College has been accepted for membership in the ECAC West, joining longtime members Elmira, Hobart, Manhattanville, Neumann and Utica. The Golden Flyers, a new program in Division III hockey located in Pittsford, N.Y., a Rochester suburb, will begin competition in the fall of 2012. “We think that top to bottom, this is one of … Read more
In early league play, Elmira showed resiliency in two come-from-behind wins.
Utica got off to a big start last weekend with an upset of No. 2 Oswego, and looks to build on that start.
Although there was plenty of exciting hockey around the ECAC West last season, there was almost a feeling of the walking dead as well, as fans waited for the final shoe to drop signaling the dissolution of the league. Hope springs eternal however, and the feeling around the league is much more upbeat this October … Read more
After a dozen years at the helm, Keith Levinthal has stepped down as head coach of the Manhattanville men’s hockey team. Levinthal, the only coach the team has ever had, leaves as the sixth winningest coach in Division III college hockey history with a record of 202-84-28 (.688). Eric Lang, currently the head coach of … Read more
Just two years out of college, former Lebanon Valley captain Spiros Anastas continues to build his hockey resume, joining the Western Michigan staff as a volunteer coach this season. Anastas spent last year as an assistant coach at his alma mater, helping the program make the transition from playing in the Division III ECAC West … Read more
School president Daan Bravemen announced Thursday that Nazareth College, located in Pittsford, N.Y., will add Division III men’s hockey starting with the 2012-13 season. It will be the 24th team to be part of the Golden Flyers athletic program. “We think this will be a great new program for Nazareth College and for the larger … Read more
Utica has taken the next step in the application process for its men’s team to join the SUNYAC during that league’s spring meetings. Administrators from the school last week made a presentation to the SUNYAC committee. After review, the league decided to proceed with a site visit to the college, scheduled to occur this fall. … Read more
St. Norbert leads the way with three players on the 2010-2011 All-USCHO D-III teams
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
Neumann Knights Last NCAA Appearance: 2009 (National Champions), second NCAA appearance in 10 years Best NCAA Finish: First — 2009 Neumann Team Stats ECAC West Regular Season: 7-4-1 (Second) Overall Record: 14-8-5 Power Play: 19.4 percent Penalty Kill: 81.6 percent Offense: 3.15 goals per game Defense: 2.69 goals per game Neumann Individual Stats Scoring Leaders … 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
No. 2 Neumann at No. 1 Elmira Elmira coach Aaron Saul returned home earlier this week after visiting his brother Adrian in Germany. Adrian suffered a serious neck injury last week in a hockey game, but fortunately is doing well. “Adrian’s doing great,” said Aaron Saul. “He walked around the whole lobby of the hospital. … Read more
No. 4 Hobart at No. 1 Elmira Until last weekend, Elmira was the hottest team in Division III men’s hockey. The Soaring Eagles were undefeated in their last 12 contests, and hadn’t lost a game since Thanksgiving. Elmira lost to Neumann and tied Utica last weekend, but the late season stumble doesn’t worry the Soaring … Read more
The regular season winds up this weekend. While every team is still playing for something, clarity has come to the regular season standings and the upcoming playoff picture. It has been a wild ride again this season. With only five teams in the league, each team’s schedules have been composed of a 50/50 mix of … Read more