Women’s D-III: Conway named USCHO player of the year
Amanda Conway, who was prolific in the postseason and helped lead Norwich to the national championship, is USCHO’s D-III women’s player of the year.
Women’s D-III: NEHC
Women’s D-III picks: Frozen Four semis
It’s down to four teams. Columnist Nicole Haase picks who will advance to the championship.
Norwich’s Bolding snags CCM/AHCA Women’s Division III Coach of the Year for fourth time
For leading his team into the NCAA women’s Division III semifinals with a 25-1-3 record, Norwich’s Mark Bolding has been chosen by his peers as the 2018 CCM/AHCA Women’s Division III Coach of the Year (photo: Norwich Athletics).
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.
Elmira women grow stronger from tough circumstances
After a tough set of circumstances last season with shuffling coaches, the Elmira Soaring Eagles have grown from those experiences and are looking toward the postseason and a national championship.
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
Elmira the favorite in the new United Collegiate Hockey Conference
The United Collegiate Hockey Conference is brand new for the 2017-18 season. The favorites The Elmira Soaring Eagles return their top eight scorers and starting goaltender after finishing 14-2-2 last season and earning an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament. They lost a heartbreaking game to Adrian in the quarterfinal, as they were defeated 5-4 … Read more
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
Longtime coach Lewis chosen to lead New England College women’s team
New England College has named Maria Lewis the new head coach of the women’s hockey team. Lewis comes to NEC with nearly 20 years of coaching experience in both Division I and Division III. Most recently, she was the head coach at Johnson and Wales, where she started the program from scratch and led the … Read more
McDonald stepping down as University of New England director of athletics
University of New England has announced that VP of student engagement and director of athletics Jack McDonald will step down, effective Sept. 1, 2017. McDonald is stepping down for personal reasons. “The past two years have been two of the best of my career due to the outstanding leadership of President Danielle Ripich, UNE’s talented … Read more
Castleton tabs former Vermont assistant Salerno as Spartans’ new women’s coach
Castleton announced Tuesday that Ashley Salerno has been hired as the head coach of the Spartans women’s program. “I am pleased to welcome Ashley as the new head coach of the women’s ice hockey program,” said Castleton associate dean for athletics and recreation Deanna Tyson in a statement. “Her experience both as a player and … Read more
Former Maine, Mercyhurst women’s assistant O’Grady chosen new head coach at Nichols
Nichols has named Mike O’Grady head coach of the women’s hockey program. O’Grady comes to Nichols after spending the 2016-17 season as an assistant women’s coach at Maine. “I am grateful for the opportunity to join Nichols College,” said O’Grady in a statement. “I would like to thank [Nichols director of athletics] Chris Colvin and … Read more
Holy Cross’ move to Women’s Hockey East a long process, starts speculation
Holy Cross announced Tuesday that it would join Hockey East for the 2018-19 season, the culmination of a process that started a year ago. Next season, the Crusaders will play a mixed schedule that will include teams from Hockey East, the ECAC, and the CHA. There is some speculation as well about whether the men’s team will follow.
Holy Cross to join Women’s Hockey East for 2018-19
Holy Cross’ women’s hockey team will join Hockey East for the 2018-19 season. “It is always exciting when we are able to grow our membership ranks and particularly so with an institution of such unique prestige and character as Holy Cross,” said Hockey East commissioner Joe Bertagna in a news release. “We look forward to … Read more