D-III East wrap: Norwich nabs key win over Hobart
Norwich beat Hobart on the road in a huge battle, while the University of New England and Salve Regina split a home-and-home. Tim Costello recaps those and more from the weekend.
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D-III West wrap: Upset central
It was a weekend of upsets out West, as No. 1 St. Norbert, No. 2 Adrian, and No. 10 Augsburg all fell to unranked opponents. Brian Lester recaps the action.
D-III West picks: Nov. 2
Game of the Week: Marian at Adrian, Saturday, Nov. 3 Adrian is looking to remain unbeaten when it battles Marian in a pivotal NCHA game. It will be a chance for the Sabres to make a huge early-season statement against a title contender. Balanced as usual, Adrian has come through with six goals off 11 … Read more
East D-III picks: Nov. 1
There are some big games in the East this first weekend of November, including No. 6 Salve Regina hosting No. 7 University of New England, and No. 5 Hobart facing No. 12 Norwich. Tim Costello picks those and more.
D-III East: Anna Maria looking to establish winning culture
It’s not easy to start an NCAA program from scratch, but Anna Maria has already hit the ice in its first season and played some close games, and is looking to get its first win.
D-III West: Bianchi starts senior year at Concordia strong
Mario Bianchi of Concordia is coming off a junior year that was cut short due to injury, but he is off to a great start so far.
East wrap Oct. 28: Geneseo, Hobart start strong
Geneseo and Hobart both started with big wins, while Endicott and Norwich battled to a draw.
West wrap Oct. 28: No. 3 Adrian posts impressive sweep of No. 7 Utica
No. 3 Adrian posted an impressive sweep of No. 7 Utica, and Trine tied No. 2 Wisconsin-Stevens Point.
West D-III weekend picks: Oct. 26
There are some big battles involving Western teams early in the year, including a rare tilt between East and West when Adrian faces Utica. Brian Lester picks the games.
East D-III weekend picks: Oct. 26
No. 6 Hobart faces Elmira in a home-and-home, and No. 5 Geneseo is at home. Tim Costello picks the games.
Utica looks to win the UCHC in tight playoff race
In a conference where only six teams advance to the postseason tournament, every game will be a battle, but Utica will likely end up on top in the UCHC and gain the new autobid for the league.
Geneseo the preseason favorite in SUNYAC
The SUNYAC is one of the more competitive conferences, and Geneseo and Oswego look to battle it out this season.
Hobart the early favorite in very competitive NEHC
Hobart will look to hold off UMass-Boston and Babson in the very competitive NEHC.
St. Michael’s to battle St. Anselm in the NE-10
Teams in the NE-10 are playing each other more regularly, and the conference will be even more competitive, but expect St. Michael’s to battle familiar foe St. Anselm for the league crown.
Salve Regina looks to back up NCAA run with CCC crown
After making a run to the national championship last year and falling just short to St. Norbert, Salve Regina is looking to capture the CCC this season.
Fitchburg State looks to repeat in MASCAC
Fitchburg State broke the hegemony of the MASCAC last year and won the league title, and looks poised to repeat.
St. Norbert looks to repeat in NCHA and NCAA
St. Norbert was back on top last year, winning the NCHA and then winning the NCAA tournament. They will have a huge fight from Adrian, as well as several other teams in the conference.
St. Thomas looks to win the MIAC again
St. Thomas has won six of the last seven MIAC titles, but Augsburg beat St. Thomas in the conference tournament, won the title, and advanced to the NCAA tournament. St. Thomas returns as the favorite again in a conference where parity is the norm, not the exception.
WIAC season preview: Wisconsin-Stevens Point looks to repeat
Wisconsin-Stevens Points is again the favorite in the WIAC, but several teams are nipping at the Pointers’ heels in what promises to be a tough season.
Nominees being sought for 2019 Hockey Humanitarian Award
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 (photo: Jim Rosvold/Hockey Humanitarian Award).