Athletics News

Thrice as Nice! Hobart Claims Third Straight Crown

March 30, 2025

UTICA, N.Y.—Junior forward Kahlil Fontana scored with 1:36 remaining in the first overtime to give the top-ranked Hobart hockey team its third consecutive national championship, defeating sixth-ranked Utica 2-1. For his heroics, Fontana was named the Tournament's Most Outstanding Player.

Hobart Defeats to Geneseo to Earn Spot in National Championship

March 28, 2025

UTICA, N.Y.—The top-ranked Hobart hockey team defeated fourth-ranked Geneseo 2-1 in a national semifinal at the Utica University Nexus Center this afternoon. With the win, the Statesmen are 28-1-1 overall this season and advance to the national championship game for the third straight season.

Three from NEHC Earn All-American Honors

March 27, 2025

GLOUCESTER, MASS. – NCAA Division III women's head coaches have recognized the top 32 hockey players in their division by selecting them as CCM Hockey/AHCA All-Americans for 2024-25.

Four Statesmen Earn All-American Honors

March 27, 2025

Four members of the top-ranked Hobart Hockey team were named to the 2024-25 CCM/American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA) All-America teams today. Graduate student defenseman Austin Mourar and junior forward Tanner Daniels were named to the East first team and junior goalie Damon Beaver and senior forward Luke Aquaro earned East second team recognition.

Statesmen Punch their Ticket to NCAA Semifinals in OT Thriller

March 25, 2025

GENEVA, N.Y.—Hobart senior forward Luke Aquaro scored at the 9:15 mark of the first overtime to send the top-ranked Statesmen past seventh-ranked Trine 3-2. The victory secured Hobart a spot in the national semifinals for the third straight year.

Soaring Eagles Fall in NCAA Quarterfinals

March 25, 2025

RIVER FALLS, WIS. – Hopes of returning to the NCAA DIII Women's Ice Hockey Final Four were dashed for the Elmira College Soaring Eagles on Saturday, as the Purple & Gold dropped a 4-1 decision against No. 1 UW-River Falls inside Hunt Arena.

Elmira Advances to Quarterfinals of NCAA Tournament

March 16, 2025

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. – A 40-save effort from first-year goaltender Sara Sevcikova propelled the Elmira College women's hockey team to a 1-0 victory against No. 6 Plattsburgh State on Saturday in the First Round of the NCAA Division III Women's Ice Hockey Championship.

Statesmen Earn 1st Round Bye in NCAA Tournament

March 11, 2025

The Hobart hockey team earned one of the two first round byes in the 14-team NCAA Division III Men's Ice Hockey Championship. The Statesmen are the two-time defending national champions and earned the New England Hockey Conference's automatic bid.

Elmira to Face Plattsburgh State in NCAA First Round on Saturday

March 11, 2025

ELMIRA, N.Y. – The Elmira College women's ice hockey team learned who its opponent will be in the First Round of the 2025 DIII women's ice hockey championship, as the Soaring Eagles will travel to No. 8 Plattsburgh State, on Saturday, March 15, for a chance to advance to the Quarterfinals. Puck drop is scheduled for 3:00 p.m.

Hobart Claims Mariano Cup

March 10, 2025

GENEVA, N.Y.—For the third straight year, the Mariano Cup will reside in the Hobart Hockey team's locker room. The top-ranked Statesmen defeated Norwich, which was receiving votes in the USCHO.com poll, 5-2 in the final New England Hockey Conference championship game. It was Hobart's fourth NEHC title in seven seasons.

Elmira Earns Back-to-Back NEHC Crown

March 09, 2025

NORTHFIELD, VT. – Saturday marked the final time that the Mariano Cup would be awarded in New England Hockey Conference action. The No. 2 seed Elmira College Soaring Eagles recorded a 1-0 shutout against the No. 1 seed Norwich University Cadets inside Kreitzberg Arena.