The schedule was light over the weekend in the women’s Division III ranks as the first half has come to a close, in addition to the semester with final exams on tap, or, in some cases, completed. Just a handful of ranked teams were on the ice, but other games came with their share of … Read more
The holidays are just about here, but before the stocking can be hung by the chimney with care, we have a slew of nonconference games this weekend. Several ranked teams take the ice as well. Candace and Matt take their best shot. Friday, Dec. 11 No. 8 Wisconsin-River Falls at Gustavus Adolphus Candace: Gustavus did … Read more
The weekend in women’s Division III has come and gone, and as always, you just never know with some of these teams. Who could have predicted St. Benedict tying No. 9 Gustavus Adolphus 2-2 Friday night and then winning 3-2 in overtime Saturday, or even Connecticut College playing No. 3 Middlebury tight, only to lose … Read more
It’s almost the end of the semester, but don’t for one second think that games the next couple weekend don’t matter. They do. Like always, the women’s D-III team of Candace and Matt make their predictions on this weekend’s key contests. Friday-Saturday, Dec. 4-5 No. 6 St. Thomas vs. Hamline Candace: Both of these games … Read more
With the Thanksgiving holiday this past weekend, the schedule was a bit light for D-III women, but the action sure wasn’t. The Cardinal/Panther Classic at Middlebury had three ranked teams taking part, and the event lived up to its name as a classic indeed. In the opening game Friday, No. 2 Elmira knocked off No. … Read more
Happy Thanksgiving! Not too many games on the schedule this weekend, but a couple ranked teams do play, in addition to the Cardinal/Panther Classic that will feature the top three teams in the country. Once the turkey is digested and the food coma wears off, check out this schedule this coming weekend. Candace and Matt … Read more
Wow, what a weekend in the women’s Division III circles! As has become the norm, I suppose, upsets have been happening and individual stats are going from fantastic one week to just average the next. Case in point, Endicott goalie Vendela Jonsson went into last weekend’s games with a perfect 4-0-0 record with four shutouts. … Read more
While no ranked teams play other ranked teams this weekend, don’t expect the competition to be on the light side. In fact, with all conferences on the ice, fans of D-III women’s hockey have reason to celebrate this weekend. As always, USCHO Women’s Editor Candace Horgan and USCHO Women’s Writer Matt Mackinder do their best … Read more
Expect the Division III Women’s USCHO.com Poll to change come Monday afternoon. Plattsburgh will most likely maintain its No. 1 ranking after posting two straight shutouts over Chatham, but it was No. 2 Adrian getting shellacked by No. 9 Lake Forest on Saturday night. Adrian had blanked Marian on Friday night. Kayla Meneghin scored three … Read more
The women’s Division III season is in full swing, and while the top 10 teams are starting to establish themselves, it’s still early, with a lot of season left. That said, here are our picks for the weekend. No. 4 St. Thomas-No. 8 Gustavus Adolphus home-and-home – Friday/Saturday Candace: I like home ice in each … Read more
Plattsburgh will surely maintain the top spot in this week’s USCHO.com Division III Women’s Poll after the Cardinals dominated Neumann with wins of 8-0 and 9-1 over the weekend. Melissa Sheeran (three goals, assist) and Kayle Meneghin (goal, three assists) led the way in Saturday’s 8-0 win and then Sunday, Meneghin posted her same line … Read more
After last weekend’s season-opening tournaments, it’s clear that aside from a handful of high-end teams, women’s Division III hockey will be extremely competitive this season. Let’s see what Candace and Matt have cooking this weekend. Friday, Nov. 6 No. 7 Norwich at University of New England Candace: Norwich needs a win after dropping two games … Read more
There was no shortage of action and drama opening up the Division III women’s schedule this past weekend in nonconference play. Two prestigious tournaments — the East/West Showcase and the Puck Drop Classic — highlighted the opening contests, and while the former featured four ranked teams, the latter also had stellar talent on display. At … Read more
The 2015-16 Division III women’s season kicks into full swing this weekend as several tournaments dot The 2015-16 Division III women’s season kicks into full swing this weekend as several tournaments dot the schedule, including the annual East/West Showcase out in Vermont and the Nichols College Faceoff. Each week, Candace and Matt will pick the … Read more
It’s down to No. 1 Plattsburgh and No. 2 Elmira. Tonight. For all the marbles in women’s Division III. Candace and Matt take the floor for one final time this season. Elmira at Plattsburgh Candace: These two have each beaten the other this season, and are the two most recent national champions. I have to … Read more
This is it – the final four games of the year. One of Plattsburgh, Norwich, Elmira, or Wisconsin-River Falls will be crowned women’s Division III national champion Saturday night. But who? Candace and Matt carefully make their final picks of the season and then put the magic 8-ball away for another seven months. Friday, March … Read more
The four teams left standing in the women’s Division III ranks all earned the right to play for the national title next weekend in Plattsburgh, N.Y., after winning hard-fought games this past Saturday. Elmira, Norwich, Plattsburgh, and Wisconsin-River Falls — one of those teams will be hoisting some hardware next Saturday night. Elmira came from … Read more
The first four games of the women’s Division III tournament are scheduled for this Saturday on campus sites. Those four winners advance to the Frozen Four next weekend at the home of the highest seed. Check out Candace’s and Matt’s picks below to find out where the semifinals and finals may be held. No. 6 … Read more
Six women’s Division III conference champions were crowned this past weekend. Norwich (ECAC East), Plattsburgh (ECAC West), St. Thomas (MIAC), Lake Forest (NCHA), Trinity (NESCAC), and Wisconsin-River Falls (WIAC) all got the job done in their respective championship finals. Which teams get in to the NCAA tournament will be unveiled Monday morning. ECAC EAST Vanessa … Read more
The six women’s Division III conference playoff championships will be decided this weekend. That much is fact. What isn’t known is which team skates away with their respective trophy and by what score. Women’s editor Candace Horgan and women’s writer Matt Mackinder take a stab at both. ECAC EAST Candace: This tournament is Norwich’s to … Read more