Women’s D-III picks: Dec. 11

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

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

Weekend wrap: 11/15

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

Women’s D-III picks: Nov. 13

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

Women’s D-III wrap: Nov. 8

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

Women’s D-III picks: Nov. 6

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

Women’s D-III wrap: Nov. 1

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

Women’s D-III picks: Oct. 30

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

NCAA semifinals picks

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

Weekend wrap: Six conference champions

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