D-III Frozen Four picks: March 15 (Carmine Vetrano)

Friday, March 15 Norwich Cadets vs. Oswego State Lakers In seasons past, this was the NCAA title game, but these two programs battle to see who moves on the to championship. Oswego has a big win over Adrian, while Norwich got revenge over Babson. Toss-up really. Both teams have the experience and roster to do … Read more

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D-III Picks: March 6 (Carmine Vetrano)

First Round – Wednesday, March 6 (Campus sites) Wentworth Leopards at Babson Beavers Have to like what Babson has done during the ECAC East tourney. A hot team, with confidence, heading into the first round and playing at home. Babson 4-2 St. John’s Johnnies at Wis.-Eau Claire Blugolds The MIAC champs, St. John’s, battle Eau … Read more

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D-III Picks: March 6 (Carmine Vetrano)

First Round – Wednesday, March 6 (Campus sites) Wentworth Leopards at Babson Beavers Have to like what Babson has done during the ECAC East tourney. A hot team, with confidence, heading into the first round and playing at home. Babson 4-2 St. John’s Johnnies at Wis.-Eau Claire Blugolds The MIAC champs, St. John’s, battle Eau … Read more

Mass.-Dartmouth looks to carry momentum against Bowdoin

This one is a little bit sweeter. The Massachusetts-Dartmouth Corsairs have punched their ticket to the NCAA D-III men’s ice hockey tournament after defeating Plymouth State in the MASCAC championship, 2-1, this past Saturday. This is the second title in four year for the Corsairs; however, their first title did not give the program an … Read more

Panthers, Corsairs battle for MASCAC title

Here we are.  The championship.  What every practice, morning workout, extra on-ice skills session, special teams drill…is all about. The MASCAC will crown its champion on Saturday, March 2, as the defending conference champion, the Plymouth State Panthers, takes on the Massachusetts-Dartmouth Corsairs. In a battle of no. 1 versus no. 2, the Panthers look … Read more

Men's D-III wrap: Feb. 25

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… When one hears that lyric from the ever-popular 1963 song by Andy Williams, the holiday time is immediately thought of. However, for college hockey fanatics, its can only mean one thing: PLAYOFFS! For all of the NCAA D-III conferences, the postseason as begun, with most leagues ready … Read more

Men’s D-III wrap: Feb. 25

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… When one hears that lyric from the ever-popular 1963 song by Andy Williams, the holiday time is immediately thought of. However, for college hockey fanatics, its can only mean one thing: PLAYOFFS! For all of the NCAA D-III conferences, the postseason as begun, with most leagues ready … Read more

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MASCAC picks: Feb. 22

Well, the time has finally arrived in not only the MASCAC, but also all of the men’s NCAA D-III conferences. It’s time for playoff hockey. The MASCAC postseason tournament kicks off this Saturday with six of its seven teams ready to battle (Framingham State did not qualify) for the chance the hoist the MASCAC championship … Read more

MASCAC picks: Feb. 22

Well, the time has finally arrived in not only the MASCAC, but also all of the men’s NCAA D-III conferences. It’s time for playoff hockey. The MASCAC postseason tournament kicks off this Saturday with six of its seven teams ready to battle (Framingham State did not qualify) for the chance the hoist the MASCAC championship … Read more

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Transfer Goodwin ready to lead ship

When any player transfers from one school to another, the ability to come in right away and make any sort of impact can take time. The new league, coaches, and even teammates, can affect the comfort zone and slow down one’s early success rate. Salem State Vikings forward Chad Goodwin however, has shown no signs … Read more

MASCAC picks: Feb. 14

With just a little over a week and a half to go, the MASCAC race for first place is about to get more exciting. It looks like right now, the Plymouth State Panthers and Westfield State Owls will battle it out for first and second place. With some help, either the Owls or Panthers could … Read more

MASCAC picks: Feb. 14

With just a little over a week and a half to go, the MASCAC race for first place is about to get more exciting. It looks like right now, the Plymouth State Panthers and Westfield State Owls will battle it out for first and second place. With some help, either the Owls or Panthers could … Read more

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MASCAC picks: Feb. 7

Just about to hit the home stretch now in the MASCAC conference, which only means that each game becomes that more important. What can you say about the Westfield State Owls? Heading into this year, projections, including my own, had the Owls no better than middle of the pack, to even one of the bottom … Read more

MASCAC picks: Feb. 7

Just about to hit the home stretch now in the MASCAC conference, which only means that each game becomes that more important. What can you say about the Westfield State Owls? Heading into this year, projections, including my own, had the Owls no better than middle of the pack, to even one of the bottom … Read more

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Williams makes most of opportunity

The SUNYAC is arguably one of the top conferences in all of NCAA D-III. Each year, the conference produces not only perennial powerhouses, but also national champions. To play in that league, to some, may be the pinnacle of their career. For Massachusetts-Dartmouth senior goaltender Ryan Williams, he was able to strap on the pads … Read more

MASCAC picks: Jan. 31

Pretty much how I saw it would go down last week. Teams that were supposed to win, well, won. Plymouth State is trying its hardest right now to separate itself from the rest of the pack and claim sole possession of first place. The Panthers swept last week; however, both games were decided by one … Read more

MASCAC picks: Jan. 31

Pretty much how I saw it would go down last week. Teams that were supposed to win, well, won. Plymouth State is trying its hardest right now to separate itself from the rest of the pack and claim sole possession of first place. The Panthers swept last week; however, both games were decided by one … Read more

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Falcons looking for old ways

The Fitchburg State Falcons captured the MASCAC title in 2011, the first postseason title in the program’s history. Dean Fuller, who enters his 29th season as head coach for the Falcons, has been behind the bench for most of the program’s existence. Yet even after winning that title, he still feels that there is more … Read more

MASCAC picks: Jan. 24

A couple of big upsets in the MASCAC last week, including a 4-3 victory for Worcester Sate over Plymouth State. Also, as mentioned before in my previous article, the hungrier Westfield State Owls cruised past Salem Sate, 6-1, to pick up two valuable points in the standings. It is all MASCAC games from here on … Read more