While several games have been postponed due to COVID-19 issues, there are still some games on the schedule, including a showdown of nationally ranked teams featuring UW-Stevens Point and Augsburg on Saturday night. The postponed games highlights the uncertainty that still exists in the sports world amid the pandemic, but one thing is for certain, … Read more
The Wisconsin-Stevens Point men’s hockey team had its 2022 opening weekend slate cut in half as the game at Hamline on Sunday, Jan. 9, has been postponed due to COVID-19 issues within the Pipers program. Both teams will work to find a makeup date for the game. UWSP’s game at Augsburg on Saturday, Jan. 8, … Read more
The Saint John’s men’s hockey home game against Wisconsin-Superior on Thursday, Jan. 6, has been postponed due to COVID-19 testing protocols. The contest may be rescheduled to a later date if circumstances allow.
The Lawrence men’s hockey game with UW-Eau Claire scheduled for tonight, Jan. 4, has been postponed. The nonconference contest, set to be played at the Appleton Ice Center, was postponed due to COVID-19 protocols. No makeup date has been set.
For the third time in program history, Adrian had an opportunity to play an outdoor hockey game. The Bulldogs battled the Milwaukee School of Engineering Sunday night at Fifth Third Field as part of the 2021 Winterfest in Toledo. Ranked No. 1 in the nation in the DCU/USCHO.com Division III men’s poll, Adrian scored three … Read more
As 2021 comes to an end, one final weekend of hockey is on tap, including a Top 15 DCU/USCHO Men’s Division III poll matchup between Augsburg and Adrian. Can’t ask for a better way to end the year than that. Several other games are on the slate as well and here is a look at … Read more
Jake Lamberty brings passion and energy to the ice. He plays with all-out effort. His positive attitude is infectious. Northland head hockey coach Seamus Gregory has no doubt is standout player will maintain that positive attitude and give everything he has as he battles through the fight of his life. Lamberty has cancer. He was … Read more
Last season ended with UW-Superior as the champion of the WIAC. With the arrival of the midway point of the season, the Yellowjackets find themselves in first place in the conference standings. UW-Superior is 6-4-1 overall and 4-2-1 in the WIAC, holding down first place by two points (13-11) over UW-Stevens Point and UW-River Falls. … Read more
Overtime game on the road? Not a problem at all for the Adrian Bulldogs. The second-ranked team in the nation survived a big test against No. 9 Wilkes Saturday, extending their win streak to 10 with a 3-2 victory. Zach Goberis scored the game winner a little over three minutes into overtime. Adrian head coach … Read more
Lawrence has waited a while to beat a ranked opponent. Nearly two years to be exact. That wait ended Saturday night as the Vikings stunned No. 7 Aurora 4-1 to salvage a split in its NCHA series. The win is the first over a ranked opponent since Valentine’s Day 2020 when the Vikings beat St. … Read more
Chad Lopez finished last season tallying at least one point in five consecutive games, scoring six goals during that stretch, and that momentum has carried over into the 2021-22 campaign for the Wisconsin-Superior forward. He has five goals this season and a total of nine points as he continues to play a key role for … Read more
Tim Coghlin further cemented his place in college hockey history Friday night when his St. Norbert team took care of business against Finlandia with a 9-1 win. Coghlin won the 600th game of his career, becoming only the fourth to reach that mark at the NCAA Division III level and the 14th to get to … Read more
In a matchup fitting for the NCAA tournament, Wisconsin-Stevens Point and St. Norbert played twice over the weekend. Both games proved to be competitive and the series ended in a split. The Pointers won the opener 4-3 on Friday but were beaten 5-3 in the finale Saturday in a two-game set featuring the last two … Read more
Here we go. A new NCAA Division III hockey season is underway and every team here in the west region is looking forward to a full slate of games. The MIAC lost a team and gained a team, the WIAC still technically has the reigning national champion in it – that would be Wisconsin-Stevens Point … Read more
Wisconsin-Eau Claire has been selected to win the 2022 WIAC men’s hockey championship, according to a preseason poll conducted by the league’s head coaches and sports information directors. The Blugolds have claimed three WIAC regular-season titles and three Commissioner’s Cup trophies in program history – with the most recent in 2020. 2021 WIAC Men’s Preseason … Read more
Peters Cup champions for the second consecutive season a year ago, Adrian has been picked by league coaches to place first in the upcoming NCHA regular season, according to the results of the coaches preseason poll. The Bulldogs finished the 2020-21 campaign with a 16-6-1 record and went 8-0 in NCHA conference play to win … Read more
It should be another competitive year in the WIAC. Wisconsin-Eau Claire is the favorite going into the season and is seeking its fourth conference title in program history. The Blugolds have also won three league tournament titles. Wisconsin-Stevens Point and Wisconsin-River Falls will also be in the hunt. The Pointers enter the year as the … Read more
Rich McKenna had a five-year plan in mind when he arrived as the new head coach of Wisconsin-Superior’s men’s hockey team in 2016. Consider that plan executed to perfection. Even in a season where the COVID-19 pandemic presented added challenges to the fold, the Yellowjackets were able to navigate their way through them to win … Read more
In a year filled with more than its fair share of challenges because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Wisconsin-Superior rose above them to savor a thrilling a moment. Facing off against one of the premier programs in the country in Wisconsin-Stevens Point, on the road no less, the Yellowjackets rallied for a 3-2 win over the … Read more
Tonight’s WIAC semifinal game between UW-Superior and UW-River Falls has been canceled due to COVID-19 protocols.