Women’s D-III weekend picks Jan. 18:
Teams inside the top 10 will face a tough test this weekend in conference games. Olivia Spellmire picks the weekend.
Women’s D-III: Utica
UCHC season preview: Elmira the early favorite
The new UCHC will get an autobid starting next season, but for now, this conference is Elmira and everyone else, though a couple of teams could push the Soaring Eagles on occasion, especially William Smith.
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.
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
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
Plattsburgh again the favorite in highly competitive ECAC West
With multiple NCAA tournament teams, including the national champion from last year, the ECAC West might be the toughest conference in the country. It will be changing after this year however, as Elmira, Utica, Neumann, and William Smith have all announced they’ll be joining the new United Collegiate Hockey Conference for the 2017-18 season. Last … Read more
Plattsburgh, Adrian lead All-USCHO Women’s D-III selections
Plattsburgh and Adrian led the All-USCHO D-III Women’s teams with six and four selections. A total of 13 schools were represented on the four teams.
Women’s D-III Playoff Preview
Andy Williams had it right when he sang, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” And while the holidays certainly are a joyful time, some can argue that hockey playoffs also fit that mold. In Division III circles, the women get underway this weekend, with some games starting as soon as Wednesday night. Here … Read more
Ex-Elmira captain Lamoureux named new assistant coach with Utica women
Tanis Lamoureux has been selected the new assistant coach for the Utica women’s team. Lamoureux graduated from Elmira in the spring of 2014 after four years playing for the Soaring Eagles. She served as team captain in her final two seasons. In her senior season of 2013-14, she was named an AHCA Second Team All-American and an … Read more
Becker names former Utica assistant, player Kelley as first women’s coach
Becker has announced that Eliza Kelley will be the first women’s head coach for the Hawks. “I am humbled and extremely excited to have the opportunity to begin the women’s ice hockey program at Becker College,” Kelley said in a news release. “Becker has built a reputation of attracting quality student-athletes to its programs and … Read more
ECAC West continues to reign supreme
In making a case for the strongest, most competitive conference in the nation, the ECAC West has presented outstanding credentials. While the initial portion of schedule produced little in the way of surprises for habitual national challengers Plattsburgh and Elmira, the remaining contenders have shown themselves worthy of loftier goals. The top five teams in … Read more
Utica gets probation from NCAA for not monitoring aid program for Canadians
Utica has been cited by the NCAA for failing to monitor its financial aid program for Canadian students and will be on probation for two years. The punishment, announced Thursday by the NCAA, also includes public reprimand and censure, a postseason ban for any teams that include a player still receiving that kind of financial … Read more
In Utica, AHL team can coexist with Division III attendance leader, officials say
The Pioneers stand to benefit from arena improvements for the pro team and won’t lose scheduling opportunities. A.J. O’Hagan reports.
Yale-Brown women’s game postponed
Due to the wintry weather conditions in New Haven, Conn., Wednesday night’s Yale-Brown women’s ice hockey game scheduled for 7 p.m. at Ingalls Rink has been postponed. The teams will play the game on Tuesday, Feb. 15 at 7:30 p.m. Also, Amherst’s women’s game against Utica was postponed. A make-up date has not been announced.