Women’s D-I picks: Jan. 19

No. 5 Minnesota looks for revenge against No. 7 Ohio State, No. 2 Boston College looks to get back on track, and No. 2 Clarkson will push for more distance in the ECAC. Candace and Nicole pick the weekend’s games.

Santa's wish list

Nearly three months of games are in the books, and though many of the usual suspects make up the top ten, there are plenty of surprises thus far as well. As students wrap up the first semester and the league takes its winter break, it’s time to think about what sort of goodies each of … Read more

Wednesday Women: Analysis at the break

Daryl Watts (BC - 9) (Melissa Wade)

With most of the first half in the books, Candace and Nicole look at the teams that have stood out as surprises, as well as those that have disappointed. They also look at potential Patty Kazmaier Award nominees, Wisconsin’s weekend, and the tie between Robert Morris and Colgate.

Wednesday Women: Growth and uncertainty

Jeff Kampersal (Princeton University Head Coach). (Shelley M. Szwast)

In their first Wednesday Women of the year, Candace and Arlan look at Merrimack’s win over Minnesota, the uncertainty for top teams in an Olympic year, what Jeff Kampersal’s move to Penn State means for that team and his former team, Princeton, and the overall state of the women’s game after several big events in the spring.

Robert Morris selected to repeat as CHA regular-season champions

Robert Morris is projected to repeat as champions of the CHA, according to the league’s preseason poll released Tuesday morning. The Colonials received five of the six first-place votes, with Syracuse receiving the other. In 2016-17, Robert Morris became the first school other than Mercyhurst to be crowned outright CHA regular-season champions (Wayne State shared … Read more

Colontino earns contract extension with Robert Morris women through ’21-22 season

Robert Morris announced Thursday that head women’s coach Paul Colontino has agreed to a four-year contract extension through the 2021-22 season. Colontino is entering his seventh season leading the Colonials and has guided RMU to a 110-72-26 record since 2011-12, including a 58-38-16 mark in CHA play. He recorded his 100th career win with a … Read more

Boston College’s Burt taken No. 1 overall in 2017 NWHL Draft

The National Women’s Hockey League held its third annual draft Thursday night and all 20 players selected came from the NCAA Division I ranks, led by Boston College goaltender Katie Burt, who went first overall to the Boston Pride. Boston College, Boston University and Northeastern had the most players drafted with three each. Hockey East … Read more