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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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 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).
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).
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.
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.
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.
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).
With a win Tuesday over the defending MASCAC champion, Fitchburg State has its sights set on the NCAA tournament.
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.
The league playoffs heat up today with midweek matchups. See these picks and more for the conference playoffs.
Balanced scoring and a refocused effort in the defensive zone have paid dividends for Geneseo in the second half of the season.
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.
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).
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.