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: UCHC
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: Elmira peaking at the right time
Currently riding an 11-0-2 streak, No. 4 Elmira is readying for a tough test this weekend against No. 1 Plattsburgh, followed by two tough league games that could be important in the regular season UCHC title race.
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 picks Jan. 31: Ranked teams square off with big rewards on the line
No. 5 Gustavus Adolphus and No. 9 Hamline are playing a home-and-home, and No. 2 Middlebury travels to play No. 7 Norwich. In addition, several teams are squaring off in big conference series. Candace picks the likely winners.
Women’s D-III picks Dec. 6: midweek ranked battles highlight action
Midweek battles between No. 5 Wisconsin-Eau Claire and No. 9 Hamline and No. 4 Gustavus Adolphus and No. 7 Wisconsin-River Falls highlight the action this weekend.
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 picks Nov. 22: No. 4 Wis.-River Falls hosts No. 6 Wis.-Eau Claire
No. 4 Wisconsin-River Falls hosts No. 6 Wisconsin-Eau Claire, while No. 6 Gustavus Adolphus faces a dangerous, upset-minded Augsburg squad that defeated then-No. 5 Hamline last weekend. Candace Horgan looks at those games and more in her picks.
Women’s D-III: Nazareth readies for top teams after strong start
In their second year as a varsity program, Nazareth is continuing its momentum from last season and looking to challenge the top teams in the UCHC
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 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.
Arcadia to join UCHC men’s, women’s conferences in 2021-22
The UCHC announced Thursday that Arcadia has been approved to add their newly-created NCAA men’s and women’s hockey programs for the 2021-22 season.
Former King’s women’s coach Kindret takes assistant coaching role at Robert Morris
Robert Morris has named Jen Kindret an assistant coach for the Colonials’ women’s team.
Former Nichols women’s coach O’Grady leaves for same position at Chatham
Chatham announced this week that Mike O’Grady will take over as the head women’s hockey coach (photo: Nichols College Athletics).
Women’s D-III weekend wrap March 10: St. Thomas survives, Adrian upsets Elmira
St. Thomas survived a tough challenge from Wisconsin-Eau Claire, while Adrian upset Elmira in overtime. Olivia Spellmire recaps the first round of the NCAA Women’s D-III Hockey Tournament.