In 2017-18, Wisconsin was the dominant team in the WCHA, with Ohio State a close second. Minnesota made things interesting, defeating the Badgers for the WCHA Final Faceoff title and earning an automatic bid into the NCAA Tournament. The league as a whole sent two teams to the Frozen Four, but for the very first … Continue reading 2018-19 WCHA Women’s Hockey Preview
Month: September 2018
2018-19 NCAA Women’s Hockey Preseason Rankings
Rankings Explained I see Wisconsin, Clarkson, and Boston College all within the top tier, with Minnesota just a notch below. Those four teams are who I see truly competing for the national championship. I'd also put Cornell, Ohio State, and Colgate all grouped together right now; Cornell probably has the most stability, with Ohio State … Continue reading 2018-19 NCAA Women’s Hockey Preseason Rankings
2018-19 College Hockey America Preview
Last season, College Hockey America needed an automatic bid to get a team into the NCAA Tournament. In 2018-19, one of Mercyhurst or Robert Morris will try to emerge as the team to beat, and perhaps work their way into position to earn an at-large bid. There could be some shaking up in the middle … Continue reading 2018-19 College Hockey America Preview
2018-19 ECAC Women’s Hockey Preview
Coming off of back-to-back national championships, Clarkson is the strong favorite to win the ECAC this season. The top-six teams in the conference, however, should all be very competitive. Clarkson Golden Knights Head Coach: Matt Desrosier 2017-18 Record: 36-4-1 (19-3-0 ECAC) Key Departures: F Amanda Titus, D Savannah Harmon, G Shea Tiley Key Returners: F Loren Gabel, F … Continue reading 2018-19 ECAC Women’s Hockey Preview