Women’s D-I picks: Trying to get back on track
Some teams are trying to get back on track, while others are looking to solidify their positions ahead of the postseason. Candace and Nicole pick the weekend’s games.
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This week in women’s D-I: Mercyhurst rebounds from slow start, in position for postseason
After losing the CHA crown to Robert Morris, Mercyhurst, one of the most storied programs in the game, has rebounded from a slow start and has its sights set on the final eight.
Wednesday Women: Shakeup at the top?
Candace and Arlan discuss what Ohio State’s sweep of Wisconsin means, the chaotic state of both Hockey East and the CHA, the likely teams to make the ECAC tournament, and Tuesday’s results from the Beanpot.
Hockey Humanitarian Award Foundation announces five finalists for 2018
The Hockey Humanitarian Award Foundation today announced the five finalists for the 2018 Hockey Humanitarian Award, which is presented annually to college hockey’s “finest citizen” for leadership in community service (photo: Shelley M. Szwast).
Clarkson’s Gabel, Boston College’s Watts take home women’s HCA honors for January
Clarkson junior forward Loren Gabel has been named the Hockey Commissioners’ Association National Division I Player of the Month for January, while Boston College freshman forward Daryl Watts earned her third AHCA National Rookie of the Month award (photo: Connor Koehler).
Women’s weekend wrap: Ohio State fires a broadside
Ohio State swept the No. 1 Wisconsin Badgers, adding intrigue to the WCHA tournament and potential NCAA tournament matchups. Harvard tied No. 5 Cornell, and New Hampshire tied Maine.
Women’s D-I picks: Bring on the Beanpot
The first round of the Beanpot is just one of the highlights this weekend. Candace and Nicole pick the games.
This week in women’s D-I: St. Lawrence looking to build a new legacy
After returning to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2012, the St. Lawrence Saints are looking to build a legacy like the powerhouse teams of 2005-09.
Wednesday Women: Setting records and moving up
Candace and Nicole discuss Katie Burt setting the all-time wins record for a goalie in women’s Division I, the sweeps by Connecticut and Vermont of Maine and Northeastern, the state of Minnesota’s NCAA tournament hopes, the chaos in the CHA, and likely Patty Kazmaier Award finalists.
Women’s D-I: Weekend wrap – Jan. 28
No. 3 Clarkson earned a key win over No. 2 Colgate, No. 3 Boston College swept No. 10 Providence, and No. 9 Maine was swept by Connecticut. Nicole Haase recaps the weekend.
Women’s D-1 picks: Jan. 25
The top four teams in the ECAC faceoff this weekend, and No. 3 Boston College takes on No. 10 Providence. Candace and Nicole pick the weekend.
This week in Women’s D-I: Trip to Canada resets season at Vermont
Struggling at the Christmas break, a trip to play three Canadian universities led Vermont to find the fun and strengths in its game, and may just have pushed the reset button for the program.
Wednesday Women: Who will play spoiler?
Arlan and Nicole look at Bemidji State and Vermont’s recent results and ponder whether they can play spoiler, the races at the top and for the final playoff spots in the ECAC and Hockey East, the WCHA playoff format sans North Dakota, and the race in the CHA.
Women’s D-I wrap: Bemidji ties Wisconsin, while Ohio State sweeps
The Ohio State Buckeyes swept Minnesota and won the season series against the Gophers for the first time, while Bemidji State tied Wisconsin. Elsewhere, the top 10 teams won, but struggled.
Women’s D-I picks: Jan. 19
No. 5 Minnesota looks for revenge against No. 7 Ohio State, No. 2 Boston College looks to get back on track, and No. 2 Clarkson will push for more distance in the ECAC. Candace and Nicole pick the weekend’s games.
Young players have Cornell in good spot
With young players like sophomore Kristin O’Neill, freshman Madlynne Mills, and sophomore Jamie Bourbonnais leading the way, the Cornell Big Red are looking toward the NCAA tournament.
Wednesday Women: Looking at the eight
Candace and Arlan look at what Boston College’s loss to Northeastern means, Minnesota’s split with Vermont, Princeton’s ascendance, Maine’s improvement and NCAA tournament chances, and the status of the current teams likely to make the NCAA tournament.
Upset weekend
It was a weekend of upsets as No. 2 Boston College, No. 5 Minnesota, and No. 7 Providence all lost, while No. 8 Ohio State swept No. 9 Robert Morris.
Five former women’s WCHA standouts to play for Sweden at 2018 Winter Olympics
Five players from the women’s WCHA are among the 23 chosen to represent Team Sweden at the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Women’s D-I picks: Jan. 12
No. 8 Ohio State faces No. 9 Robert Morris, while Hockey East sees Boston College playing three games this week against teams it will face in the Beanpot. Wisconsin and Clarkson return to action as well. Candace and Nicole pick the weekend.