Women’s D-III: Conference finals set NCAA tournament matchups
The results of the conference tournaments have set the field for the NCAA tournament, which begins play this week. Candace Horgan recaps the weekend action.
Women’s D-III: NEWHL
Women’s D-III picks March 6: conference tournament finals offer competitive games
Friday, March 6 St. Scholastica at Lake Forest St. Scholastica scored a big upset last week, but Lake Forest, despite its bouts of inconsistency is the second-best team in the country for a reason. Lake Forest 3-1 Saturday, March 7 Colonial Hockey University of New England at Endicott The Gulls are undefeated in conference play. … Read more
Women’s D-III: Previewing the league tournaments
Ahead of the conference tournament finales and the NCAA tournament selection, columnist Candace Horgan looks at how the tournaments might shake out.
Women’s D-III weekend picks: First round of tournament playoffs not likely to hold upsets
The first round of the conference tournaments kicks off playoff action in women’s D-III, and Candace sees the favorites moving on in her picks.
Women’s D-III weekend wrap: UCHC sees wild finish, Wisconsin-River Falls improves in PairWise
The regular season is over and postseason conference tournaments start next weekend. Candace looks at some of the results on a wild last weekend of regular season play.
Women’s D-III weekend picks Feb. 21:
It’s the final weekend of the regular season, and several teams are looking to improve their PairWise positioning, as well as their position for the conference tournaments. Candace picks some of the big series of the weekend.
Women’s D-III picks Feb. 14: Plattsburgh hosts Elmira
No. 1 Plattsburgh hosts No. 4 Elmira in what should be an incredible contest, while elsewhere several ranked squads have tricky outings with nonranked opponents who are itching for statement wins. Candace Horgan picks some of the weekend’s best games.
Women’s D-III weekend wrap Feb. 10: Top teams escape close games
Several top teams, including No. 1 Plattsburgh and No. 2 Middlebury, had a scare, escaping with one-goal wins, while No. 5 Hamline was surprised by Saint Mary’s in the second of a two-game set, settling for a tie. Oswego continued its strong play with a sweep of two UCHC foes.
Women’s D-III picks Feb. 7:
Norwich looks to stay in front in the NEHC, Plattsburgh looks to roll through another NEWHL opponent, and Nazareth looks to build some more momentum before the final push for the UCHC playoffs.
Women’s D-III: A look at how the NCAA tournament is selected
Candace Horgan looks at the the selection process for the NCAA tournament and compares it to the current PairWise to see who needs to win their conference tournament and automatic bid, and how the at-large teams are selected.
Women’s D-III wrap Dec. 2: Middlebury wins first Panther/Cardinal Classic since 2005
No. 8 Middlebury captured the Panther/Cardinal Classic by tying No. 2 Adrian and defeating No. 1 Plattsburgh. No. 6 Wisconsin-Eau Claire blanked No. 5 Elmira, and No. 7 Wisconsin-River Falls topped No. 2 Adrian, 4-2, while Lake Forest upset No. 10 St. Thomas, adding to the potential rankings chaos.
Women’s D-III picks Nov. 29: Top 10 battles in tournaments highlight the weekend
Thanksgiving weekend tournaments are offering several matchups between top 10 teams. Candace picks the winners of the games.
Women’s D-III: Middlebury readies as it hosts Panther/Cardinal Classic
As Middlebury readies to face No. 2 Adrian in the opening round of the Cardinal/Panther Classic, the preeminent tournament in women’s D-III hockey, coach Bill Mandigo is looking for his players to build on a strong start and maintain their defensive strengths.
Women’s D-III picks: Nov. 1
This weekend kicks off action in women’s D-III. Writer Candace Horgan picks the winners of some of the interesting games.
Buffalo State promotes Dee to head coach of Bengals’ women’s team
Buffalo State announced Friday the hiring of former assistant Dave Dee as the new women’s hockey coach.
Women’s D-III: Kevin Houle of Plattsburgh named USCHO Women’s D-III Coach of the Year
Plattsburgh’s Kevin Houle led the Cardinals to another national championship, their fifth in the last six years. For leading the Cardinals to success, Houle is the USCHO Women’s D-III Coach of the Year.
Women’s D-III NCAA tournament final and third-place game preview: Plattsburgh and Hamline match-up offensively
Plattsburgh is in familiar territory, playing for the national championship, this time against Hamline, while St. Thomas takes on Adrian in the third-place game. Olivia Spellmire previews the contests.
Women’s D-III NCAA tournament semifinal recaps: Plattsburgh and Hamline advance
USCHO D-III columnist Olivia Spellmire is in St. Thomas for the NCAA Women’s D-III Frozen Four. She recaps the semifinals, where Plattsburgh crushed Adrian and Hamline upset St. Thomas.
Women’s D-III NCAA tournament semifinal picks March 15: St. Thomas renews rivalry with Hamline, Adrian looks to make it all-West affair
No. 1 St. Thomas faces a tough test from conference rival No. 4 Hamline, while No. 5 Adrian looks to make it an all-West affair, but No. 2 Plattsburgh is in the way. Olivia Spellmire picks the semis.
Women’s D-III NCAA semifinal previews: Familiar foes find each other again in the semifinal rounds of the national tournament
It’s down to four teams and one weekend in the season. Olivia Spellmire previews the two semifinal matchups. Watch for her coverage all weekend from St. Thomas.