Princeton finds itself struggling to put it all together
The Tigers have lost six straight games since opening with a win over Dartmouth.
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Nazareth exceeding expectations in sophomore campaign
The roster says that defenseman Jordan Ciccarello is a senior, that forward Tom Seravalli is a junior and that winger Ben Blasko is a wet-behind-the-ears freshman. Truth is, they, and the rest of their Nazareth mates, are sophomores. Well, the second-year program itself is a sophomore. A year ago, the Golden Flyers put both feet … Read more
To Miami, results aren’t as important as staying in the moment
The RedHawks split at St. Cloud State last weekend and return home to play Wisconsin.
There’s no goalie controversy at Minnesota State, just a big surprise
Stephon Williams is struggling, but the Mavericks have seen Cole Huggins pick him up.
Norwich pressing forward with new crop of Cadets
Four years, four straight Frozen Four appearances and one national championship is quite a legacy left behind from the departed senior class at Norwich. Players like Pier-Olivier Cotnoir, Colin Mulvey and Kyle Thomas, among others, all helped to bring great distinction to the Norwich program along with a number of significant individual honors for their … Read more
New Hampshire triggers recovery from slow start against rough competition
The Wildcats have won three in a row after opening the season 1-5-1.
St. John’s facing challenging schedule early on, making improvements
St. John’s coach Doug Schueller has seen his hockey team face its share of challenges in the early going of the season, including a battle with defending national champion Wisconsin-Eau Claire this past Saturday. The Johnnies, who played Eau Claire in the NCAA tournament a year ago and lost 4-2, lost by a 3-1 score … Read more
Competition the name of the game for Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Wisconsin-Stevens Point has been very good at seizing opportunities early in the season. The Pointers, ranked sixth in the nation in the latest USCHO.com Division III Men’s Poll and one of the contenders for the WIAC championship, are unbeaten through four games. Pointers’ coach Chris Brooks said part of that success has to do with … Read more
Minnesota’s preseason optimism turning out to be prescient
The Gophers lost five players early after last season but have started 5-0-1.
River Falls looks to build from freshmen, seniors
With all of the accolades afforded his club in the preseason, Wisconsin-River Falls coach Joe Cranston envisions a scenario where rookies and vets are moving at full bore. The raw numbers state that Cranston, now in his 15th season with the Falcons, will be in good stead in carving out what would be his … Read more
Early journeys done, Mercyhurst settles in for rare long home stretch
Through 10 seasons of Atlantic Hockey play, Mercyhurst has hosted a total of 10 nonconference games.
MacKenzie has Connecticut working hard for its first championship
It has been a few years, but Connecticut has enjoyed some good seasons. The Huskies became a Division I program in 2000-01 with former Northeastern coach Heather Linstad in charge, and played exhibitions and nonconference games versus an assortment of club, D-III, and D-I programs. In its second season, Connecticut competed in the ECAC Eastern … Read more
Carey to Carey: St. Lawrence brothers get their first extended time on ice together
Greg Carey and his younger brother Matt are playing on the same line for the Saints.
Move to defense gets Boston College’s Linell more ice time
The Eagles hope the small junior can use his skating skills to excel on the blue line.
Growth is the theme at Bemidji State, and the Beavers are on course
The Beavers have three wins early in the WCHA season after managing just five in all of the 2012-13 campaign.
Western Michigan happy with ‘strong statement’ but sees room to grow
The Broncos swept Colorado College to open their NCHC schedule.
Power play clicks for Cornell; Brown delivers surprises
The Big Red were 7-for-15 in a road sweep of Nebraska-Omaha last weekend.
Another strong start for Minnesota, which says it’s forming its identity
The Gophers are 5-0-1 and ranked No. 1 heading into their first off weekend of the season.
Komm, Gensler making their mark as two of Bentley’s all-time best
Despite a 1-5 start and five-game losing streak, the Falcons are playing some of their most competitive hockey in two years.
East/West Hockey Classic highlights Women’s D-III season openers
For the fourth straight year the East/West Hockey Classic hosted by Norwich University highlights the opening weekend of the NCAA Division III women’s ice hockey season. The annual predetermined matchup tournament features the top two teams from the ECAC West, Elmira and Plattsburgh, taking on the top two teams from the ECAC East, Norwich and … Read more