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NCAA D-III Presidents Council supports proposal to allow D-III schools with D-I programs to offer financial aid

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The Division III Presidents Council supported three membership-sponsored legislative proposals late last month in preparation for the 2022 NCAA convention in Indianapolis. The council voted to support legislation that allows all Division III schools with Division I programs to provide financial aid, i.e. athletic scholarships, supporting the proposal that would provide consistent framework to the … Read more

D-III East Hockey Weekend Wrap-up – November 15, 2021

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Four-point-weekend. It’s a goal for every team in  conference play but all so difficult to reach for most. Two wins on a weekend where the competition is always tough. There were a few teams that met the challenge this week and several more that found three points of four. Teams don’t want to get caught … Read more

D-III West Hockey Picks

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Sitting in airport waiting for a flight out of town seems like a good time to make picks for the weekend ahead in the west region of NCAA Division III hockey. There are a couple of interesting in-conference matchups, including Adrian’s two-game set with Marian, and some big non-conference games. Among them is a battle … Read more

D-III East Hockey Picks – November 12, 2021

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There has been great hockey played all over New England and while the marquee games have delivered so to have all of the other contests in terms of excitement and action across the board. First week of picks was alright and last week so some improvement to 8-1-1 (.850) which makes the overall record 15-5-2 … Read more

Nomination period now open for 2022 Hockey Humanitarian Award, recognizing college hockey’s ‘finest citizen’

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The Hockey Humanitarian Award is presented annually to college hockey’s “finest citizen” and seeks to recognize college hockey players, male or female, who contribute to local and/or global communities in a true humanitarian spirit. Each year, the Hockey Humanitarian Award Foundation receives many submissions from sports information directors and hockey coaches across men’s and women’s … Read more

D-III East Hockey Recap – November 8, 2021

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With the commencement of conference action, there were pre-season favorites that showed why they merit their poll position; there were contenders who stumbled but are getting their games going and there were teams still struggling to put all the pieces together for 60 minutes, or more, in game action. Lots of excitement everywhere so here … Read more

Game Picks — D-III West

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Week No. 2 is here for teams in the west region of NCAA Division III hockey. Among the featured matchups are a two-game set between St. Norbert and Augsburg. MSOE and Saint John’s will square off as well in a key game as well while NCHA foes Lake Forest and Aurora face off in a … Read more

Game Picks: D-III East Hockey – November 5, 2021

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Well last weekend was certainly one filled with great hockey so why not expect more this weekend with some premier teams facing each other in conference play. Last week my predictions finished at 7-4-1 (.625) which isn’t a horrible start but leaves room for improvement. Like my picks I think there are already a few … Read more

MASCAC Preview: Panthers building on past successes in championship pursuit

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Plymouth State has been the elite team in MASCAC the past few years and is poised to contend again among a host of challengers. Having won the title in 2019-20, the Panthers seek to repeat the feat post-COVID. The conference boasts two long-time coaches combining for over 1150 wins at the D-III level. Bill O’Neill … Read more

Looking back at the weekend in D-III West Hockey

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In a matchup fitting for the NCAA tournament, Wisconsin-Stevens Point and St. Norbert played twice over the weekend. Both games proved to be competitive and the series ended in a split. The Pointers won the opener 4-3 on Friday but were beaten 5-3 in the finale Saturday in a two-game set featuring the last two … Read more

D-III East Recap – November 1, 2021

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If this past weekend is a true indicator for the level of play, we will see in D-II/III this season, then sign me up for the premium package please! The games were seriously beyond outstanding this weekend with big-time matchups, a shootout to determine a tournament title, overtime games galore, a first ever program win … Read more

Game Picks – D-III West – October 29, 2021

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Here we go. A new NCAA Division III hockey season is underway and every team here in the west region is looking forward to a full slate of games. The MIAC lost a team and gained a team, the WIAC still technically has the reigning national champion in it – that would be Wisconsin-Stevens Point … Read more

Game Picks – D-III East – October 29, 2021

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Osmundson’s stellar season for Pioneers earns USCHO D-III Rookie of the Year

Wow! It is really here! The return of DII-III hockey in New England is on tap for this weekend with a full slate of non-conference action to kickoff the 2021-2022 season. There is great excitement amongst the players, coaches, conferences, institutions and fans – and yes, even with the media covering this great sport. Conference … Read more