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: SUNYAC
Women’s D-III picks Jan. 24: St. Thomas and Gustavus face off in key MIAC battle
St. Thomas has been flirting with being ranked in the poll all season, and the Tommies currently sit atop the MIAC. Gustavus will try to knock them from that perch, and will depend on the goaltending of Katie McCoy to do it.
Women’s D-III picks Jan. 17: No. 2 Middlebury faces No. 1 Plattsburgh this week
No. 2 Middlebury travels to No. 1 Plattsburgh in a rematch of the championship of the Panther/Cardinal Classic, while home-and-homes between St. Thomas/Saint Mary’s and Williams/Amherst highlight other action.
Women’s D-III picks Jan. 10: Norwich-Elmira rematch among the highlights
There are interesting games on the docket between teams on the bubble and ranked teams, as well as a rematch between Elmira and Norwich this weekend. Candace Horgan picks the games.
Women’s D-III: Defending champs Plattsburgh start second half on right foot
No. 1 Plattsburgh started its second half with big wins over No. 3 Norwich and No. 6 Adrian en route to capturing the East-West Hockey Classic. The Cardinals, the defending national champs, have only one loss this season.
Women’s D-III wrap Jan. 7: Plattsburgh rolls over ranked opponents
Plattsburgh rolled over No. 3 Norwich and No. 6 Adrian en route to winning the East-West Hockey Classic. Elsewhere, Endicott survived Hamilton and No. 10 Hamline and No. 7 Wisconsin-River Falls swept series.
Women’s D-III picks Jan. 3: East/West Showcase highlights action
The East/West Showcase features four of the top 10 teams in the country, and kicks off with No. 1 Plattsburgh facing No. 3 Norwich. Candace picks those games and more.
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 wrap Nov. 11: Elmira explodes
Elmira opened its season with 18 goals in two games, Plattsburgh scored a big win over Norwich, and Wisconsin-Eau Claire was the lone top 10 team to suffer a loss. Candace Horgan recaps the weekend.
Women’s D-III: Adrian off to strong start
Adrian had a statement opening weekend, defeating No. 2 Hamline and then sweeping Saint Mary’s. The Bulldogs will look to build momentum toward a pivotal Thanksgiving weekend tournament clash with Middlebury in the Cardinal/Panther Classic.
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.
Former Oswego blueliner Blake tabbed new assistant coach for Sacred Heart women
Sacred Heart has announced the hiring of Victoria Blake as the team’s new assistant coach for the upcoming 2019-20 season.
After four-year NCAA career, Brady stays at Canton as new women’s assistant coach
Hannah Brady has been named assistant coach for the Canton women’s hockey team.
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.
Plattsburgh wins its fifth NCAA title in last six seasons with victory over Hamline
Plattsburgh State claimed the 2019 national title with a 4-0 win over No. 4 Hamline on Saturday (photo: Ryan Coleman, d3photography.com).
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.