Women’s D-III weekend picks Feb. 22: Road to the NCAA tournament has begun
The women’s D-III conference tournaments feature a lot of action this weekend. Olivia Spellmire dives deep into the possible winners.
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Women’s D-III: Conference tournament previews, Pool B and C previews
The conference tournaments start this weekend. Olivia Spellmire previews who she thinks will win the tournaments and the resulting pool A bids to the NCAA tournament, as well as the pool B and C winners.
Women’s D-III weekend picks Feb. 15: End of regular season matchups will be the deciding factor on who wins their respective conference
It’s playoff central, with top-10 clashes abounding, including No. 1 St. Thomas facing No. 4 Hamline and a rematch between No. 6 Wisconsin-River Falls and No. 7 Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Olivia Spellmire picks the weekend’s contests.
Women’s D-III weekend wrap Feb. 10: Middlebury falls again and Wisconsin-Eau Claire stuns Wisconsin-River Falls
Wisconsin-Eau Claire scored a huge win over rival Wisconsin-River Falls, while Colby became the latest team to upset NESCAC favorite Middlebury.
Women’s D-III weekend picks Feb. 8: Important NESCAC and WIAC matchups
A big battle in Wisconsin sees No. 4 Wisconsin-River Falls take on No. 9 Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Elsewhere, No. 8 Middlebury looks to avoid the upset against Colby.
Women’s D-III Weekend Picks Jan. 25: Tight conference races are creating intense match ups for the weekend
No. 3 Plattsburgh could sew up the NEWHL crown, Amherst and Williams renew their rivalry, and No. 4 Adrian looks to solidify its position atop the NCHA in a tough series against rival Lake Forest. Olivia Spellmire picks the weekend’s games.
Women’s D-III: A midseason check-in with the teams in the East
It’s time for a midseason check-in with the women’s D-III teams in the East, including how they compare to the preseason expectations. Many of the expected top teams, such as Elmira, Norwich, and Plattsburgh,have been where expected, but there are surprises, such as Morrisville and Williams.
Women’s D-III weekend picks Dec. 7
The last big weekend of the first half sees No. 5 Wisconsin-River Falls facing No. 9 Gustavus Adolphus and No. 7 St. Thomas, while No. 4 Norwich has a tough test with Suffolk. Olivia Spellmire picks the weekend’s games.
Women’s D-III weekend wrap Dec. 3: Lake Forest upset, Middlebury settles for tie
Middlebury settled for a tie in one of its games with Connecticut College, and Trine upset Lake Forest. Olivia Spellmire recaps the weekend action.
Women’s D-III weekend picks Nov. 16-17
A battle between No. 4 Hamline and No. Gustavus is among the highlights in a weekend that sees the NESCAC start play, including a game between No. 5 Middlebury and Trinity. Olivia Spellmire picks the weekend.
Women’s D-III picks Nov. 9-11: Endicott and UNE have key CHC series
Conference clashes abound as Endicott and University of New England look to gain traction in the CHC, No. 9 St. Thomas faces Saint Mary’s in a home-and-home, and No. 10 Wisconsin-Eau Claire hosts Wisconsin-Superior. Olivia Spellmire picks the weekend.
NEHC season preview: Norwich again the favorite
Defending national champion Norwich is the early favorite in the NEHC, but look for UMass-Boston to put pressure on the Cadets.
CHC season preview: Morrisville looks to three-peat
In the CHC, Morrisville State will look to three-peat. The Mustangs will need to hold off a strong Endicott team to do so.
Women’s D-III wrap: Gustavus and Wis.-River Falls battle to draw
This weekend saw some tough battles, including No. 9 Wisconsin-Eau Claire and No. 8 Gustavus Adolphus battling to a tie and No. 6 Adrian facing a tough test in Northland. Olivia Spellmire recaps the action.
Women’s D-III picks: Nov. 2
The big battle this weekend is out west between Gustavus Adolphus and Wisconsin-Eau Claire, but all eyes will turn east next Wednesday for the battle between No. 2 Norwich and No. 3 Plattsburgh State. Olivia Spellmire picks the games.
Women’s D-III: National champion Norwich and NCHA champion Adrian lead way on All-USCHO teams
A total of 11 schools were represented on women’s D-III All-USCHO teams that were announced today, with national champion Norwich and NCHA champion Adrian each placing four players on the teams.
This week in women’s D-III: Conference tournament previews
The conference tournaments are being played this weekend, and for some teams it’s their last opportunity to make the national tournament. Columnist Nicole Haase offers a detailed breakdown of what to expect in each conference.
Norwich the favorite in the revamped NEHC
The NEHC looked very different last season, with nearly twice the amount of member teams. Norwich won the regular season crown in the final game of the regular season. It was their seventh straight. Norwich and now departed teams St. Anselm and Manhattanville were neck-and-neck until that final weekend. The teams that finished the season … Read more
Endicott to chase Morrisville in Colonial Hockey
Morrisville upset top-seeded Endicott to win the conference tournament last season, despite Endicott ending the regular season in the top spot.The favoritesIt would be surprising if we’re talking about someone other than Morrisville State or Endicott at the end of the season. Endicott returns a strong roster that was able to go the distance over … Read more
Renault, Savage added as assistant coaches with Nichols’ women’s team
Nichols has announced the additions of Nicole Renault and Paige Savage to the women’s team’s coaching staff. Renault was a four-year member of the Syracuse program, where she was a two-year assistant captain. She graduated with the most points by a defenseman in program history (81), collecting 28 points as both a sophomore and senior. … Read more