There was big excitement in Waterville, Maine where Colby opened the new Jack Kelley Rink against the University of New England. In Vermont, Castleton did something no team had done in over 400 calendar days and 11 games when they scored a goal against the Cadets, ending an incredible NCAA record. Here is the wrap-up … Read more
While some cancellations continue to COVID, several new teams kicked off play this weekend including Norwich, Nichols, and Connecticut College. Action in the UCHC continued with a mix of tight games and a couple of upsets. Here is a summary from this past weekend’s action: Non-Conference Castleton v. New England College The two NEHC rivals … Read more
It proved to be fantastic finish to the regular season for the Milwaukee School of Engineering despite the challenges faced during a season played amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Raiders crushed Lake Forest 6-1 in their finale Saturday. A night earlier, MSOE rolled to a 4-1 win. They close the regular season unbeaten in their … Read more
Between the end of the 2019-2020 season and the current 2020-2021 season, the COVID dynamic has created a variety of challenges for institutions, coaches, and players alike. While some teams and one conference in the D-III ranks in the east are playing real games, all are looking forward to a more normal hockey season in … Read more
The Hockey Humanitarian Award Foundation announced Wednesday the three finalists for the 2021 Hockey Humanitarian Award, presented annually to college hockey’s “finest citizen” for leadership in community service.
The UCHC has officially commenced conference play and the action did not disappoint across the league games played. Elsewhere there were additional COVID-related postponements, but teams continue to find a way to play out the shortened season. Here is a summary from this past weekend’s action: Anna Maria v. New England College The two teams … Read more
Lawrence and Marian split their Battle of Highway 41 rivalry series over the weekend, but Marian managed to keep the trophy by winning Saturday’s finale by a 5-1 score and then taking care of business in a five-round shootout against the Vikings. Ty Enns and Gianni Vitali both scored in the shootout and Colby Muise … Read more
This weekend begins in earnest the six-week season sprint for the UCHC championship as the league commences play as the only conference in the East to do so. With nine teams playing, King’s opted out of the season, the schedule is both condensed and intense in the travel schedule with teams playing eight of the … Read more
Thanks to the generosity of a family that wishes to be anonymous, the Saint Mary’s hockey programs will receive some major upgrades next season — including rink improvements and new men’s apparel and equipment.
Among the few teams with a schedule at the D-III level in the East, Anna Maria College has had their patience and resolve tested by game postponements on successive weekends.
The Hockey Humanitarian Award Foundation today announced six nominees for the 2021 Hockey Humanitarian Award.
Wisconsin-Stevens Point and Wisconsin-Eau Claire played a pair of games this week, and in the end, the two rivals split their series. The Blugolds won the opener Wednesday by a 7-3 score but were tripped up 2-1 by the Pointers on Friday. In the finale, the Pointers scored twice in 29 seconds during the second … Read more
Due to low participation numbers among member schools, NCAA Division III winter championships have been canceled for the 2020-21 academic year.
The NCHA is going to look a little different this season. For starters, St. Norbert won’t be in the league as it opted out of the 2020-21 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But for every other team, hockey is on and Adrian and Marian are the frontrunners to be league champions. Lake Forest is … Read more
The first game of the season at the D-III level in the East was played on Saturday where Babson beat Castleton 6-0 to open a sprint-like 13-game schedule over the next six weeks. While the vast majority of conferences and teams had already made the decision not to play in the 2020-21 campaign, Babson and … Read more
After months of planning for a safe return-to-play, the NCHA will drop the puck on a revised league schedule this weekend.
Hockey is back in the MIAC. And the usual suspects should be in contention for a title. Saint John’s is coming off a regular-season crown but Augsburg and St. Thomas are expected to give the Johnnies a run for their money in 2021. This will be the last time St. Thomas plays in the MIAC … Read more
As the first season of hockey amid the COVID-19 pandemic begins in the WIAC, teams are looking at a decidedly different schedule than in years past. Each team will play 10 games against conference opponents and Wisconsin-Eau Claire and Wisconsin-Stevens Point are the frontrunners for the conference title. The two shared the regular-season championship a … Read more
Adrian has announced changes to the Bulldogs’ men’s hockey schedule for this weekend.
Alvernia announced on Tuesday the hiring of Andrew Burke as the first coach of the school’s NCAA Division III men’s hockey program.