The conference tournament semifinals and finals happen this week, and with one or two exceptions, columnist Olivia Spellmire sees the favorites advancing.
The conference tournaments wrap up this weekend, and teams will soon know whether they advance to the NCAA tournament. Olivia Spellmire previews each of the conference tournaments.
The women’s D-III conference tournaments feature a lot of action this weekend. Olivia Spellmire dives deep into the possible winners.
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.
There will likely be rankings shifts, as Adrian won the Panther/Cardinal Classic Tournament by defeating Plattsburgh and Middlebury. Olivia Spellmire wraps the weekend.
Middlebury has been the dominant team in the NESCAC, and looks to be again this season, while Connecticut College and Amherst will be hot on the heels of the Panthers.
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.
The NESCAC women’s conference handed out three individual awards Tuesday, in addition to announcing its pair of All-Conference Teams. Middlebury sophomore forward Maddie Winslow potted 11 goals and 13 assists for 24 points and was named Player of the Year. Winlsow’s coach, Bill Mandigo, took home Coach of the Year laurels for the third time … Read more
Andy Williams had it right when he sang, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” And while the holidays certainly are a joyful time, some can argue that hockey playoffs also fit that mold. In Division III circles, the women get underway this weekend, with some games starting as soon as Wednesday night. Here … Read more
Middlebury forward Emily Fluke has been selected by the conference coaches as the NESCAC Player of the Year. Fluke was the league’s top scorer with 30 points on 11 goals and 19 assists during in-conference games. First-year forward Jessica Young, also from Middlebury, picked up Rookie of the Year honors after notching 11 goals and … Read more
Amherst has named Katie Zimmerman to its women’s coaching staff. “Coach [Liz)] Gallinaro and I could not be happier to have Katie join our staff and program,” said Amherst head coach Jeff Matthews in a statement. “Katie was an impressive player in our league, but more importantly, she possesses great integrity. She has a sharp … Read more
Due to the impending winter storm that is scheduled to arrive in New England on Thursday and Friday, the Bowdoin women’s team has adjusted its travel plans and will play its two-game NESCAC set at Hamilton on Saturday, Feb. 15, at 3 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 16, at noon at Sage Rink in Clinton, N.Y. … Read more
The Hamilton women’s hockey team is off to its best start in the 17-year history of the program. Under first-year coach Emily McNamara, the Continentals enter the second semester with a 6-2-0 record. McNamara is no stranger to success after playing for Middlebury and winning three straight national championships from 2004 to 2006. Upon graduating … Read more
The Syracuse women’s team has named Brendon Knight a new assistant coach. Knight joins the Orange program after six years as head coach of the Hamilton women’s team. “We are very excited to have Brendon join our program as he brings a wealth of experience with him from his time at Hamilton and Potsdam,” said … Read more