After three seasons as assistant coach with Wisconsin-Stout men’s hockey team, Janda leaves for same role at Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Wisconsin-Eau Claire has announced the hiring of Mike Janda as an assistant coach for the men’s hockey team. Janda joins the Blugolds coaching staff after spending the past three seasons at UW-Stout where he helped the Blue Devils reach their first winning season since 2019 in 2023. “This is an unreal day for Blugold hockey,” … Read more

Blugolds’ Grundy healthy again, set up for hockey success

Kyler Grundy battled through injuries last season, preventing him from maximizing his potential. Its a different story this year for the UW-Eau Claire standout as he has played an instrumental role in the nationally ranked Blugolds’ success. After tallying two goals and four assists a season ago, Grundy is the points leader for the Blugolds, … Read more

Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s Green, Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Anderson named co-WIAC men’s hockey players of year for 22-23 campaign

Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s Quinn Green and UW-Stevens Point’s Fletcher Anderson have been chosen the WIAC co-players of the year to lead the individuals selected to the 2023 all-WIAC team by the league coaches. This marks the first time in the 10-year history of the player of the year award that it has been shared. Green is … Read more

UW-Stevens Point’s Fader tabbed WIAC player of year; Eau Claire’s Ouellette top newcomer, UWSP’s Krueger wins coaching honors

Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Jordan Fader has been selected the WIAC player of the year, while UW-Eau Claire’s Ryan Ouellette received newcomer of the year honors and UW-Stevens Point’s Tyler Krueger was selected coach of the year. Fader led the conference with 15 goals and 31 points, while ranking second with 16 assists. He tallied three short-handed … Read more

St. Olaf, UW-Eau Claire, Adrian claim conference crowns in hockey

One, two, three.  Those are the seeds St. Olaf beat during a remarkable run through the MIAC tournament that ended Saturday night with a stunning win over top-seeded and nationally ranked Augsburg. Already riding the high of road wins over second-seeded Concordia and third-seeded Saint John’s, the seventh-seeded Oles rose to the occasion once again, … Read more

UW-Eau Claire chosen to win 2022 WIAC championship in preseason poll; new points structure rolling out for 2021-22 season

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

WIAC votes to resume winter sports – including men’s, women’s hockey – with precautions on Feb. 1, 2021

The WIAC Council of Chancellors announced Dec. 11 that it has voted to resume winter sports competition for the 2020-21 season in February, contingent upon the securing of ongoing COVID-19 testing. The plan requires all WIAC institutions to secure testing for student-athletes, support staff and game officials in order to provide safe competition environments during … Read more

Men’s D-III West weekend picks March 1: St. Norbert-Adrian, Wisconsin-Stevens Point looks to remain unbeaten, Augsburg faces Saint John’s

Luke Dietsch of Augsburg (Kevin Healy Kevin Healy for Augsburg University/Kevin Healy for Augsburg University)

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.

Men’s D-III West weekend wrap Feb. 25: St. Norbert and Adrian to clash again, Wis.-Stevens Point remains unbeaten

Tanner Karty of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (Kylie Bridenhagen)

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.