Lindenwood names former Olympian, Northeastern standout Looney new head coach
Lindenwood announced recently that former Olympic gold medalist Shelley Looney has been named the new head coach for the women’s hockey program (photo: USA Hockey).
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Colgate names former Robert Morris women’s assistant Walkland to same role with Raiders
Colgate has announced the addition of Chelsea Walkland to the staff as an assistant coach for the women’s team.
Robert Morris grad King named school’s new director of athletics
Robert Morris announced Monday that the university has named Chris King as vice president and director of athletics.
Former RIT women’s player, first female Hockey Humanitarian Award winner Pierce-Brassie passes away
Former RIT women’s player Kristine Pierce-Brassie has passed away after battling cancer.
Clarkson and Wisconsin lead the way on the All-USCHO Women’s D-I team selections
A total of 14 schools were represented on the All-USCHO Women’s D-I teams for 2019, with Wisconsin and Clarkson each placing three players on the teams.
Wednesday Women: Reviewing the quarterfinal results and looking ahead to the Frozen Four, plus the WCHA versus ECAC dynamic
Candace and Nicole review the quarterfinal results, including what Princeton’s close loss to Minnesota might mean for the Tigers’ chances next season, discuss the Annie Pankowski’s strong play of late, look ahead to the Frozen Four, and also ponder what a second consecutive year of ECAC versus WCHA teams in the Frozen Four means to the game’s landscape.
Women’s D-I weekend wrap March 17: Cornell joins favorites in Frozen Four as two ECAC, two WCHA teams advance
Clarkson, Cornell, Minnesota, and Wisconsin won their games to advance to the Frozen Four. Clarkson and Cornell did so in OT.
Women’s D-I NCAA tournament quarterfinal picks March 15: Northeastern-Cornell and BC-Clarkson are where potential upsets lie
The NCAA tournament first-round is here. Candace and Nicole pick the weekend’s games.
Women’s D-I: Syracuse builds new culture through first-ever NCAA tournament berth
Syracuse has earned its first CHA tournament title and first-ever berth in the NCAA tournament. While the Orange know it is a daunting task to face Wisconsin in Madison, they feel they have learned lessons they can bring into this game to potentially have success.
Wednesday Women: Syracuse makes NCAA tournament, favorites win in conference tournaments, and standout rookies
Candace and Nicole review the results of the conference tournaments, preview the NCAA quarterfinals, discuss the concept of parity and why many of the same teams are back in the NCAA tournament, and also look at possible contenders for the All-USCHO rookie team.
Women’s D-I weekend wrap March 10: Syracuse wins CHA and first-ever berth in NCAA tournament, Wisconsin avenges regular season title loss to Minnesota
Syracuse ran the table and advanced to its first-ever NCAA tournament. Wisconsin beat Minnesota in the WCHA tournament to avenge its regular-season title loss. Northeastern beat Boston College in overtime to claim its second-straight Hockey East tournament, and Clarkson beat Cornell for its third-straight ECAC tournament title.
Women’s D-I weekend picks March 8: Tournament semis present intriguing matchups with BC versus BU and Colgate versus Clarkson
The tournament semis and finals present must-see games. Robert Morris battles Syracuse for the CHA title and NCAA tournament bid. Boston College takes on rival Boston University. Ohio State looks to deny Wisconsin once more. Colgate looks to go three-for-three on the year against Clarkson, which beat the Raiders in the NCAA tournament championship last season. Candace and Nicole pick the weekend’s games.
Women’s D-I: PairWise preview of NCAA tournament possibilities
On the final weekend before the NCAA tournament selection, many teams are jockeying for either position, or a possible spot in the NCAA tournament itself. Nicole Haase breaks down the possible scenarios.
Wednesday Women: Reviewing a routine weekend, previewing the conference semis, and looking at the Patty Kaz three
Candace and Nicole review the results from the first weekend of playoff action, one where all the higher-seeded teams advanced, look at potential upsets, such as Ohio State beating Wisconsin or Minnesota Duluth beating Minnesota, delve into the volatility of Hockey East, and look at how the final three nominees for the Patty Kazmaier Award did in the first weekend of postseason action.
Women’s D-I weekend wrap March 3: Cornell, Colgate survive three-game series, rest of favorites roll
Cornell and Colgate faced red-hot goalies and survived their opening-round series in three games, while the rest of the favorites swept to advance to the semifinals of their respective tournaments. Robert Morris swept Syracuse to win the CHA regular-season crown.
Women’s D-I weekend picks: Playoffs begin, favorites to advance
Three conferences start their playoff tournaments this weekend, while the CHA wraps up its regular season. In the playoffs, Candace and Nicole think their might be some third games, but expect the favorites to likely advance.
Wednesday Women: Princeton and Wisconsin fall from first, CHA down to the wire, playoff previews
It was a wild final weekend in the ECAC and WCHA, as Princeton fell from first to fourth, Cornell won the ECAC, and Wisconsin was overtaken by Minnesota on the last day of the regular season. Nicole and Arlan review those results, preview the playoffs, and talk about the Patty Kazmaier top ten finalists.
Women’s D-I weekend picks Feb. 22: ECAC, WCHA crowns, Hockey East playoff spot up for grabs
It’s the final weekend of regular season play in three conferences. Princeton will try for the ECAC title, while Wisconsin looks for its fourth straight WCHA crown. In Hockey East, Vermont and Maine battle for the final playoff spot.
Women’s D-I: Final weekend of regular season sees tournament positions on line for many teams
The ECAC, Hockey East, and WCHA end their regular seasons this weekend, and the ECAC and WCHA crowns are on the line, while two teams fighting for the final Hockey East playoff spot play a winner-take-all game Saturday. Nicole Haase outlines the possibilities.
Wednesday Women: Last weekend of regular season sees teams battling for playoff spots, seedings
On the final weekend of play in the ECAC, Hockey East, and WCHA, playoff spots and playoff positioning are in play for many teams. Candace and Nicole review Clarkson’s loss to Dartmouth and Princeton’s loss to Rensselaer, Wisconsin’s sweep of Minnesota Duluth, Northeastern’s recent struggles, the CHA race, and potential Patty Kazmaier Award nominees.