2016 champion Wisconsin-Stevens Point faces 2017 champion Norwich in the men’s D-III national championship. Our USCHO writers offer their picks on the final game of the season.
The top-ranked Pointers will get their chance to cap off an unbeaten run to the title after knocking off Hobart 5-3 in a national semifinal at K.B. Willett Arena on Friday night.
For leading Wisconsin-Stevens Point into the NCAA Division III men’s national semifinals, Tyler Krueger has been named winner of the Edward Jeremiah Award as the AHCA Division III Men’s Coach of the Year (photo: Kyle Bridenhagen/UWSP Athletics).
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.
Wisconsin-Stevens Point is undefeated as it readies to host the Frozen Four this weekend. Players like Kelly O’Brien are excited for the challenge, and feel that they have learned from last year’s loss to Salve Regina.
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.
Wisconsin-Stevens Point defeated defending national champion St. Norbert, 3-0. The Pointers are unbeaten on the year at 27-0-2 and will host the Frozen Four next weekend.
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.
As WIAC Player of the Year, Connor Ryckman leads a potent Wisconsin-Stevens Point team that has to go through defending national champion St. Norbert to make the Frozen Four.
Augsburg won the MIAC when Tommy Carey scored in the fourth overtime, while St. Norbert won the NCHA, defeating Adrian, and Wisconsin-Stevens Point remained undefeated on the year after beating Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
Augsburg is seeking its fourth consecutive MIAC crown, but Saint John’s looks to stop the Auggies. St. Norbert is seeking its third straight NCHA title, but faces a familiar rival in Adrian, and Wisconsin-Stevens Point has its unbeaten record on the line when it faces Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Brian Lester picks the weekend’s games.
St. Norbert is gunning for its eighth NCHA tournament title in the last 10 years. A familiar foe stands in the way: Adrian. Plus, Brian looks at the MIAC and WIAC tournament matchups.
St. Norbert and Adrian won to advance to their fifth straight NCHA championship game matchup. Wisconsin-Stevens Point remained unbeaten while sweeping Wisconsin-River Falls to advance to face Wisconsin-Eau Claire. St. John’s beat St. Thomas to set up a MIAC championship game match against Augsburg.
With five teams from the top 10 of the USCHO.com poll heading into conference tournament action, things will be lively this weekend. Brian Lester picks the winners.
Five of the top 10 teams in the country are in conference tournament action this weekend, including No. 1 Wisconsin-Stevens Point, which is seeking to remain unbeaten on the year, and defending champion St. Norbert, which has won 11 straight. Brian Lester previews the action.
Three of the first-round series in the NCHA tournament were decided by a mini-game. Augsburg took the MIAC crown with a win over Concordia, and Wisconsin-River Falls beat Wisconsin-Stout.
The NCHC playoffs feature some tough series, including Northland versus Marian, while in the MIAC St. Thomas looks to take the league title, as does Augsburg. Brian Lester picks the weekend’s games.
After finishing the regular season undefeated, Wisconsin-Stevens Point is keeping its focus as the postseason begins.
No. 1 Wisconsin-Stevens Point looks to beat No. 3 Wisconsin-Eau Claire and keep its perfect record, while Saint John’s and St. Thomas battle for supremacy in the MIAC. Brian Lester picks the weekend’s contests.
Kevin Entmaa has 12 wins this season despite missing nearly a month due to injury. He is planning to be at his best to help Adrian in the postseason.