Men’s D-III: St. Norbert leads the way on the All-USCHO D-III teams
National champion St. Norbert led the way on the All-USCHO D-III teams, which had players from 15 schools represented.
Men’s D-II/III: WIAC
Wojtala leads by example for Seahawks
While today’s semifinal battle between first-time Frozen Four participant Salve Regina and the Frozen Four experienced Wisconsin–Stevens Point would seem to favor the team from the West, Salve Regina counted on their fiercest competitor to help level the game on the ice. Goaltender Blake Wojtala has been the guardian of the crease since he arrived … Read more
This week in men’s D-III West: Previewing the Frozen Four West teams
Wisconsin-Stevens Point looks to return to the top Wisconsin-Stevens Point is one of the powerhouses of NCAA Division III hockey, and this tournament is their 14th in program history. Though the Pointers are in familiar territory, getting to this point in the postseason is something they know doesn’t come easy. They come in sporting a … Read more
Men’s D-III: Frozen Four set
Colby upset Geneso on a last-second goal by Justin Grillo, No. 5 Wisconsin-Stevens Point topped No. 2 Adrian, and No. 1 St. Norbert and No. 6 Salve Regina advanced as well.
Men’s D-III weekend picks: March 15
Eight teams vie for a slot in the Frozen Four next weekend in Lake Placid, New York. Our D-III columnists, Brian Lester and Tim Costello, pick this weekend’s slate of games.
This week in men’s D-III West: Augsburg looking to return to Frozen Four
Augsburg, seeking a return to the Frozen Four for the first time in 20 years, has a familiar opponent in St. Norbert standing in its way. The Auggies hope they can reverse their recent string of results against the Green Knights.
This week in men’s D-III West: Previewing the five Western teams in the NCAA tournament
The five teams from the West include three of the top four teams in the country in St. Norbert, Adrian, and Wisconsin-Stevens Point, as well as No. 11 Augsburg and No. 14 Marian. Brian Lester previews all five, and offers his opinion and why the will or won’t make the Frozen Four.
This week in men’s D-III west: Ben Myers and St. Thomas on a roll
Currently on a seven-game win streak, St. Thomas, led by Ben Myers in goal, is looking to finish strong heading into the postseason.
This week in D-III West: Adrian, Dunn thriving on team support
Cory Dunn is excelling at Adrian, in part motivated by overcoming his size, but mostly because the players on the team all are motivated to help each other get back to the Frozen Four.
This week in D-III West: Tredinnick embracing new role at Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Though currently in an offensive slump, Jesse Tredinnick is still helping lead at Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
Whiteley and St. Scholastica look to continue hot streak
Currently on an eight-game win streak, St. Scholastica, led by Mark Whiteley, is looking to continue having success.
Concordia and Hahn off to strong start
Concordia’s Dante Hahn has already exceeded his goal total from a season ago. He’s scored six times, and that goes along with one of the improvements he wanted to make to his game. “I wanted to bring more of a goal scorer element to my game this year,” said the sophomore forward. “I’ve incorporated that … Read more
Wisconsin-Stout looking to move up
Terry Watkins has been coaching hockey a long time. Thirty years to be exact, all at Wisconsin-Stout. He’s also one of the all-time greats. So he understands the game better than most. Watkins has seen a lot of teams in his time, and this year’s Blue Devils squad is one that he enjoys coaching. “I … Read more
Amsden and Gustavus Adolphus look to return to the playoffs
“Be Prepared” is the motto of the Boy Scouts. It’s also something goaltenders must be if they are to have success at the college level. Gustavus Adolphus’ Chris Amsden definitely seems to be week in and week out, and he already has nearly as many wins as he did in his first two seasons, winning … Read more
Wagner’s move to offense proves productive for Saint John’s
Kyle Wagner is playing offense full-time this season at Saint John’s. And it’s safe to say he made quite the impression in his new role. Wagner finished with five points on the opening night of the season, propelling the Johnnies to a 5-1 win over Bethel. He scored a goal and dished out four assists. … Read more
Adrian the favorite in the NCHA
You can’t talk about the NCHA without bringing up Adrian and St. Norbert. Both teams reached the Frozen Four a year ago, and both will be the front runners in the conference again this year. While it’s hard to imagine anyone knocking those two teams off, the NCHA certainly is never short on surprises. Need … Read more
Wisconsin-Stevens Point the favorite in the WIAC
Change is in the air in the WIAC this season, especially at Wisconsin-Stevens Point, which is under the direction of interim head coach Tyler Krueger, who takes over after Chris Brooks accepted a job as an assistant coach at Michigan Tech. Krueger is no stranger to the Pointers. He played for them earlier in the … Read more
Former Wisconsin-Stout goalie Hollander named volunteer coach at Denver
Denver Pioneers has named Chase Hollander as a volunteer coach for the 2017-18 season. Hollander joins the Pioneers with eight years of coaching experience, recently serving as a goalie coach at Mike Valley’s Elite Goalies Camp, the Sweden Hockey Institute and Elite Hockey Training. During his coaching tenure, he has worked alongside Mike Valley, the … Read more
Late Northland blueliner Morgan was ‘a hockey player’s hockey player’
Northland hockey player Max Glashauser received heartbreaking news in a phone call from his head coach last Sunday. Glashauser learned in the call with Seamus Gregory that one of his closest friends on the team was dead at the age of 22 as Chris Morgan was killed in a tragic hit-and-run accident in his hometown of Rochester Hills, Mich.
Northland defenseman Morgan loses life in Michigan after hit-and-run accident
Northland defenseman Chris Morgan was killed over the weekend in a hit-and-run accident in his hometown of Rochester Hills, Mich. Morgan was just 22. According to Click On Detroit, Morgan was found in a ditch Monday morning. He reportedly had an argument in a car with his girlfriend Saturday night and exited the car to … Read more