Men’s D-III: Frozen Four set
Colby upset Geneso on a last-second goal by Justin Grillo, No. 5 Wisconsin-Stevens Point topped No. 2 Adrian, and No. 1 St. Norbert and No. 6 Salve Regina advanced as well.
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Men’s D-III weekend picks: March 15
Eight teams vie for a slot in the Frozen Four next weekend in Lake Placid, New York. Our D-III columnists, Brian Lester and Tim Costello, pick this weekend’s slate of games.
This week in men’s D-III West: Augsburg looking to return to Frozen Four
Augsburg, seeking a return to the Frozen Four for the first time in 20 years, has a familiar opponent in St. Norbert standing in its way. The Auggies hope they can reverse their recent string of results against the Green Knights.
This week in men’s D-III East: Mules show ability to adapt for success
Sean Lawrence, a transfer from Division I Quinnipiac, hit the reset button in the second half with his teammates for the Colby Mules, and now they find themselves one game from the Frozen Four.
This weekend in men’s D-III: Down to eight
The quarterfinals are set. There were a couple of minor upsets on the weekend and plenty of stellar play. Our columnists break down the results.
Men’s D-III weekend picks: The first round
They’ve picked separately to this point, but with the NCAA tournament starting, our writers, Brian Lester and Tim Costello, will go head-to-head the rest of the way. Already, they see a couple of games differently. Who will win the postseason picks race?
This week in men’s D-III East: Previewing the seven Eastern teams in the NCAA tournament
The seven teams from the East in the NCAA tournament include several making their first-ever appearance. Tim Costello previews each squad and their chances of making the Frozen Four.
This week in men’s D-III West: Previewing the five Western teams in the NCAA tournament
The five teams from the West include three of the top four teams in the country in St. Norbert, Adrian, and Wisconsin-Stevens Point, as well as No. 11 Augsburg and No. 14 Marian. Brian Lester previews all five, and offers his opinion and why the will or won’t make the Frozen Four.
UMass Dartmouth’s Ruiz captures MASCAC Player of the Year honors
UMass Dartmouth junior forward Jonathan Ruiz has been named the 2017-18 MASCAC Player of the Year and headlines the All-Conference First Team as voted on by conference coaches (photo: UMass Dartmouth Athletics).
Hockey Humanitarian Award finalist spotlight: Bowdoin’s Blanchet driven by the common good
For Camil Blanchet, the end to his hockey career at Bowdoin has been bittersweet with the Polar Bears unable to qualify for the NESCAC tournament (photo: Bowdoin Athletics).
Men’s D-III weekend wrap: Let the playoffs commence
The defending champs from Norwich, as well as a strong Trinity team, both await their fate after they fell in their respective title games. Wisconsin-Stevens Point was upset by Wisconsin-Eau Claire, and No. 2 St. Norbert beat No. 1 Adrian in OT.
Men’s D-III weekend picks: March 2
Conference championship weekend offers an intense slate of games, including one between No. 1 Adrian and No. 2 St. Norbert. Brian and Tim pick the games.
This week in men’s D-III West: After three years on the outside, Gustavus Adolphus looking for MIAC championship
For Jake McCann and his fellow seniors at Gustavus Adolphus, a first shot at a MIAC title after three years of not making the playoffs is something to savor.
Adrian’s Thompson, Krug capture top NCHA men’s honors
The NCHA announced Thursday a 13-member All-Conference team, six-member All-Freshman team, Player of the Year, Coach of the Year and Freshman of the Year (photo: St. Norbert Athletics).
This week in men’s D-III East: Fitchburg State eyeing MASCAC prize
With a win Tuesday over the defending MASCAC champion, Fitchburg State has its sights set on the NCAA tournament.
Men’s D-III wrap: Upsets reign in conference tournaments
Upsets reigned in the MIAC, while Adrian and St. Norbert, the top two teams in the country, advanced in the NCHA and third-ranked Wisconsin-Stevens Point advanced the MIAC. The NESCAC saw plenty of upsets, and No. 5 Oswego lost in the SUNYAC tournament to Fredonia.
Men’s D-III: Postseason picks
The league playoffs heat up today with midweek matchups. See these picks and more for the conference playoffs.
This week in men’s D-III East: Refocused defense has Geneseo looking for SUNYAC crown
Balanced scoring and a refocused effort in the defensive zone have paid dividends for Geneseo in the second half of the season.
This week in men’s D-III West: Froese and St. Norbert gunning for postseason success
Tanner Froese’s consistency is a big part of his improved stats this year, and he and the St. Norbert Green Knights are gunning for success in the NCHA league tournament and beyond.
UNE’s Fleurent looks to repeat as Joe Concannon Award winner as 22 semifinalists named for ’18 award
The Gridiron Club of Greater Boston announced Tuesday that 22 players are semifinalists for the 18th Joe Concannon Award, presented annually to the best American-born NCAA Division II/III hockey player in New England (photo: David Bates/Fotografix Studio).