Men’s D-III weekend wrap: Starting strong
The first round of conference playoffs saw plenty of close, exciting games, but few upsets. Brian and Tim recap the weekend.
The first round of conference playoffs saw plenty of close, exciting games, but few upsets. Brian and Tim recap the weekend.
The playoffs are in swing, and that means the hockey gets even more intense. Our writers pick the weekend.
Hobart has fit in well in its new conference, and now is looking to take advantage of the postseason opportunities the NEHC offers.
While they didn’t make the playoffs, Tony Pnewski and his fellow seniors enjoyed starting the program at Aurora and are proud of what they accomplished in four years.
Former Robert Morris associate head coach Mark Workman passed away on Wednesday near his home in Minnesota, surrounded by family (photo: Steven Copeland/RMU Athletics).
Adrian clinched the NCHC, Wisconsin-Stevens Point clinched the WIAC, and St. John’s moved to the top of the MIAC standings. In the East, No. 4 Oswego held off No. 7 Geneseo, while No. 10 University of New England beat No. 8 Endicott. East wrap: Feb. 12 West wrap: Feb. 11
Some of the conferences conclude regular season play this weekend, and that means that playoffs are about to start. Brian and Tim pick the weekend.
Currently on a seven-game win streak, St. Thomas, led by Ben Myers in goal, is looking to finish strong heading into the postseason.
After losing four in a row to start 2018, Connecticut College has gone 6-1-2 and finds itself in position for home ice in the NESCAC playoffs. Part of their success has come from rediscovering the fun in playing hockey.
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).
Races are super tight in some of the Eastern conferences, with some conferences having only one or two weeks left, while in the West, St. Norbert righted the ship. Brian and Tim recap the weekend.
St. Norbert has two big games that could dictate standings in the NCHA, and No. 4 Oswego travels to No. 14 Buffalo State.
Cory Dunn is excelling at Adrian, in part motivated by overcoming his size, but mostly because the players on the team all are motivated to help each other get back to the Frozen Four.
Buffalo State has been one of the hottest teams in the country over the last month, and is looking to take another step by beating a ranked opponent.
No. 1 Adrian scored a huge win over No. 2 St. Norbert, while Norwich welcomed Kevin Salvucci back to the lineup in a win over Hobart. East wrap: Jan. 29 West wrap: Jan. 29
No. 11 Salve Regina faces No. 4 Endicott, and No. 12 Norwich faces No. 10 Massachusetts-Boston, while in the West, a titanic clash pits No. 2 St. Norbert against No. 1 Adrian. Tim and Brian pick the games.
Though currently in an offensive slump, Jesse Tredinnick is still helping lead at Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
Manhattanville is looking to keep its edge in the UCHC playoff race, one in which two points separate being in the playoffs and sitting them out.
Lebanon Valley’s Brian Hovanec exploded for five goals on Saturday night against Neumann, while St. Scholastica shocked No. 1 St. Norbert. Brian and Tim recap the weekend.
Eight individuals who have made unique contributions to amateur hockey in the United States will be recognized either at a luncheon during the Frozen Four in St. Paul or during the 2018 AHCA Convention in Naples, Fla. (photo: Brian Beard/Creative Images Photography).