Women’s D-III picks: Jan. 19

What a weekend of games, with No. 5 Gustavus Adolphus facing a strong Augsburg team, No. 3 Norwich facing No. 2 Elmira, and No. 1 Plattsburgh facing No. 10 Amherst. Nicole picks these games and more.

Christmas wishes

This time of year always feels like it sneaks up on me, and never more so than when talking Division III hockey. We’re part way through the season and ready to head into the holiday break. While students finish up finals and you all finish your holiday preparation, here are the things I’m asking Santa … Read more

Weekend wrap: Dec. 10

No. 6 Gustavus Adolphus at No. 5 Wisconsin-River Falls Callie Hoff’s unassisted goal for Wis.-River Falls was the only scoring in this one until Kaitlyn Klein tallied two power-play goals in the third period to eke out the win for Gustavus. No. 8 Connecticut College at No. 1 Norwich This game was close through two … Read more

Weekend picks: Dec. 8

There are very few games on the schedule next weekend, so this is the last set of games before the winter break, and they are all nonconference matchups. Friday, Dec. 8 Hamline at St. Scholastica I’m intrigued by this one because each squad has a similar record as well as similar goals scored and goals … Read more

Wisconsin-Eau Claire looks to challenge for the top

The Wisconsin-Eau Claire Blugolds finished the 2015-16 season with a 9-13-5 overall record and a 2-8-2 record in conference. In the season and a half since then, under new coach Erik Strand, UWEC has a record of 23-14-2 and has spent the last week ranked no. 10 in the country. The team has responded positively … Read more

Augsburg hockey teams having success

The Augsburg men’s hockey team and women’s hockey team are both off and running, with one of the best combined records in D-III hockey. They both have their sights set on the MIAC championship and the NCAA tournament. Brian Lester reports.

Weekend picks: Dec. 1

No. 8 Connecticut College at No. 6 Middlebury These two teams split a series last season, with each earning a 3-1 victory. Both teams are early in their season, but Middlebury faced some of the toughest competition anyone will see this year in last weekend’s Plattsburgh tournament. They took Adrian to OT before succumbing, and … Read more

New league, new coach, new outlook for Chatham

Chatham senior Kasandra Petersen feels more comfortable on the ice through the first eight games of the season than she has the rest of her time as a Cougar. It’s been a hectic off season for Chatham, as it joined the newly formed UCHC, brought in a new head coach and saw former star Erika … Read more

Weekend wrap: Nov. 26

No. 3 Elmira vs. No. 6 Middlebury This one was close until midway through the second. Elmira opened the scoring with a goal from Shannon Strawinski and Jessica Young tied it up for Middlebury, but Emma Crocker scored two straight and Kristin Chivers sealed the win for Elmira. No. 4 Adrian at No. 2 Plattsburgh … Read more

Weekend picks: Nov. 24

Plattsburgh Tournament No matter the matchups, these games will be really entertaining to watch. Friday’s games are set, but Saturday’s games, which will match the winners of Friday’s games together and the losers together, will also be worth checking out. No. 3 Elmira at No. 6 Middlebury Middlebury has just two games under its belts … Read more