Adrian looks to defend the crown and win women’s NCHA, again.
Adrian looks to again be at the top of the heap in the women’s NCHA, but they could be pushed hard by St. Scholastica and Lake Forest.
Women’s D-III: MIAC
Hamline returns as the favorite to capture MIAC women’s crown
With forward Bre Simon and coach Natalie Darwitz, Hamline enters the year as the preseason favorite to win the women’s MIAC crown. New columnist Olivia Spellmire previews the season.
St. Benedict selects Thibault as new coach for women’s team
St. Benedict has named Nick Thibault as the new head coach for the school’s women’s program.
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.
Women’s D-III: Natalie Darwitz of Hamline named USCHO D-III women’s coach of the year
She engineered an incredible turnaround, taking a Hamline program that a sub-.500 record last year all the way to the Frozen Four and a victory in the third-place game against perennial power Plattsburgh. Natalie Darwitz is the USCHO women’s D-III coach of the year.
Women’s D-III picks: Frozen Four semis
It’s down to four teams. Columnist Nicole Haase picks who will advance to the championship.
This week in women’s D-III: Previewing the Frozen Four
The Frozen Four this year features intriguing storylines, with Hamline trying to upset Norwich, and Plattsburgh looking for its fifth straight national championship. We preview the semifinal matchups.
Women’s D-III weekend wrap: Frozen Four set
Hamline, Elmira, Norwich, and four-time defending national champion Plattsburgh advanced to next weekend’s Frozen Four, which will be hosted by top seed Norwich. Norwich will face Hamline, and Plattsburgh will face Elmira.
Women’s D-III weekend picks: The first round
The NCAA tournament is here. We offer our picks on the winners in the first round.
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.
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
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.
Look to Lake Forest to edge Adrian in the NCHA
The Adrian Bulldogs suffered just three losses all season in 2016-17 and were undefeated in NCHA play. They won both the regular season and conference tournament titles and advanced to the national championship game before falling to Plattsburgh. The favorites I’m bucking the trend a bit here and picking Lake Forest over Adrian, but only … Read more
Gustavus Adolphus has the edge in the competitive MIAC
Gustavus Adolphus won the regular season crown, but was upset in overtime by St. Thomas, the eventual tournament winner. The Gusties earned an at-large bid to the NCAA finals and upset Wisconsin-River Falls in the opening round before falling in the national semifinal to Adrian. St. Thomas won the conference tournament and the conference autobid … Read more
Eight schools represented on All-USCHO women’s D-III teams
Players representing eight schools were named to the 2016-17 All-USCHO women’s D-III teams.
Gustavus Adolphus coach Carroll named women’s D-III coach of the year
Mike Carroll of Gustavus Adolphus returned the Gusties to the NCAA tournament after a strong regular season, and almost to the NCAA championship. He has been named our USCHO Women’s D-III coach of the year.
Adrian and Gustavus Adolphus look to make further stage
One side of the Division III bracket features three-time defending champions Plattsburgh facing off against a Norwich squad that’s making its third appearance at the final weekend in the past four seasons. The other semifinal features an Adrian Bulldogs squad that’s never reached the semifinals against a Gustavus Adolphus squad that was the last team … Read more
Wisconsin-River Falls back in NCAAs
Wisconsin River-Falls senior Dani Sibley recalled a season earlier in her career where the players were nervous about getting a bid despite coach Joe Cranston assuring them they didn’t have to worry. The players were nervous and then they were the last team named during the show, prolonging the agony that much longer. None of … Read more
Women’s D-III selection criteria
The Division III women’s tournament selection show takes place Monday morning, March 6, at 10 a.m. EST. The final public regional rankings came out on Tuesday. One more set of regional rankings will happen on March 5, but those will not be released to the public. We’ve got the final set of conference tournament games … Read more