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D-III Frozen Four Notebook

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The semifinal games had interesting coaching matchups. The first game had two first-year coaches and one with the “interim” label in front of his title, while the second game had coaches with many years of experience. Zech Klann took the job at Salve Regina before the season started. Though Salve Regina did make the NCAA … Read more

Coghlin and St. Norbert create dynasty by heeding advice from coach of last dynasty, Middlebury’s Bill Beaney

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LAKE PLACID, NEW YORK — No team may ever match the Division III hockey dynasty of Middlebury. The Panthers won five national championships in a row. Then, after a four-year break, took another three in a row (and lost in the final for a possible four in a row). In recent times, St. Norbert has … Read more

Wojtala leads by example for Seahawks

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While today’s semifinal battle between first-time Frozen Four participant Salve Regina and the Frozen Four experienced Wisconsin–Stevens Point would seem to favor the team from the West, Salve Regina counted on their fiercest competitor to help level the game on the ice. Goaltender Blake Wojtala has been the guardian of the crease since he arrived … Read more

Frozen Four semifinal picks: March 23

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Wisconsin-Stevens Point vs. Salve Regina Brian: The fourth-ranked Pointers are in the Frozen Four for the fourth time in the last five seasons. They are in the hunt for their first national title since 2016. They come in with a lot of confidence, having defeated second-ranked Adrian, 5-2, on the road last weekend. This is … Read more

This week in men’s D-III West: Previewing the Frozen Four West teams

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Wisconsin-Stevens Point looks to return to the top Wisconsin-Stevens Point is one of the powerhouses of NCAA Division III hockey, and this tournament is their 14th in program history. Though the Pointers are in familiar territory, getting to this point in the postseason is something they know doesn’t come easy. They come in sporting a … Read more