Women’s D-III in general
As a freshman, Cristina Masten merely sought to contribute. In the final game of 2013, the Bethel senior arrived full circle in knocking home a late third-period goal in a one-sided win over Wisconsin-Eau Claire. To the eventual outcome, the scoring play was relatively immaterial. In the larger scope however, Masten’s goal, with 1:12 left, … Read more
Forging into summer training camp, Manhattanville coach David Turco’s vision of the upcoming season was one of clarity: build on a solid 18-win season, remain active in the top 10 rankings, and most importantly, challenge conference rival Norwich for the ECAC East title. For the Valiants however (6-5-1 overall, 4-2-0 ECAC-East), who spent the first … Read more
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
University of Southern Maine coach John Lauziere doesn’t require a detailed statistical analysis to realize that “the times they are a changin’” in the sphere of ECAC East hockey. Evidence states that indeed, they have. As the impending break nears, a handful of high-profile clubs in the conference have been on the negative side of … Read more
USA Hockey announced Tuesday that executive director Dave Ogrean has received a four-year contract extension through 2018.
Coaches are constantly seeking to bring their athletes to the next step, the next level. For St. Thomas coach Tom Palowski, most of the energy directed into his work has already paid handsome dividends, as it is a resume that would be envied by most neophyte coaches. As such, Palowski is about to reach the … Read more
In spite of a less than auspicious roll out to its season, a sense of collective optimism holds true at Trinity. In addition to contesting their first five games away from home, the Bantams (1-2-1 NESCAC, 1-2-2 overall) have struggled offensively at times, particularly with the extra skater advantage. Toss in the nuances of the … Read more
As a blueprint, it might not have been the best scenario, but for Lake Forest coach Carisa Zaban, heading into the season with a roster nearly devoid of seniors has been rendered a nonissue. Zaban’s club has thrived thus far, outside of the conventional wisdom that says leadership qualities are best served by a senior-laden … Read more
Within days of opening defense of their NESCAC title, Bowdoin captains Maddie Lane and Emily Tang aren’t buying into the perception that significant losses will prove dire for the Polar Bears. Indeed, Bowdoin will have a not-so-familiar profile as a result of the loss of two high-scoring forwards and a pair of senior goalies that … Read more
Stevenson announced recently that Tracy Johnson, former interim head coach and assistant at Amherst, has been named the second head coach in program history, replacing Shera Vis, who was named an assistant coach at St. Cloud State. “Goals for this season are to continue to constantly develop and get better every single day, as well … Read more
With all of the accolades afforded his club in the preseason, Wisconsin-River Falls coach Joe Cranston envisions a scenario where rookies and vets are moving at full bore. The raw numbers state that Cranston, now in his 15th season with the Falcons, will be in good stead in carving out what would be his … Read more
For the fourth straight year the East/West Hockey Classic hosted by Norwich University highlights the opening weekend of the NCAA Division III women’s ice hockey season. The annual predetermined matchup tournament features the top two teams from the ECAC West, Elmira and Plattsburgh, taking on the top two teams from the ECAC East, Norwich and … Read more
Ten finalists have been named in bidding to host men’s Frozen Fours from 2015 to 2018, the NCAA announced Wednesday.
After capturing their fourth ECAC East tournament title in the past five seasons, the Norwich women have been tabbed the favorite this season in the preseason coaches’ poll that was unveiled Tuesday. The Cadets garnered 143 out of a possible 144 points, receiving first-place votes on all but one ballot. St. Anselm finished second with … Read more
With all eight first-place votes, Wisconsin-River Falls has been picked to win the inaugural WIAC women’s title, according to a preseason poll conducted Thursday by the league’s head coaches and sports information directors. UW-River Falls went 21-7-2 record a season ago, marking the fifth consecutive season the school hit the 20-victory plateau.
St. Norbert has been picked by NCHA coaches to finish first in the upcoming regular season, according to the results of the coaches’ preseason poll announced Monday.
Former Plattsburgh All-American forward Steph Moberg has been named an assistant women’s coach at Colby. Moberg, who will work under Colby interim head coach Mallory Young, was an assistant coach at Connecticut College for two seasons (2010-12). “We are excited to have Steph Moberg on board at Colby,” Young said in a news release. “Steph … Read more
The American Development Model will continue to evolve into the way to produce the next generation of hockey stars, Dave Starman writes.
The Canadian Women’s Hockey League held its annual draft on August 26 via a conference call in Mississauga, Ont. Of the 66 players taken, more than 50 played U.S. college hockey at the Division I and Division III levels. Minnesota-Duluth alum Jessica Wong went first overall to the to-be-named Alberta team, followed by former UMD … Read more
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