Northern Collegiate Hockey League
2026 Championship Review: Marian repeats as Hap Cup Champions in overtime thriller against PNW
Date:02/08/2026 Source:Northern Collegiate Hockey League
Championship: Marian University repeats as Hap Cup Champions in thrilling OT victory over Purdue University NW: The Championship game between Purdue University NW and Marian University did not have to wait long before the game’s first penalty was whistled. Just 48 seconds had ticked off the clock when PNW went on the powerplay. They scored even faster as Jacob Behnke lit the lamp after jus...
2026 Championship Preview: PNW and Marian meet in rematch of 2025 Championship Game
Date:02/07/2026 Source:Northern Collegiate Hockey League
Championship: Purdue University NW v. Marian University: The year has changed but the NCHL Championship will look familiar as Purdue University NW takes on Marian University in a rematch of last season’s Championship game. After both teams breezed through the quarterfinals, PNW defeated UW Oshkosh 8-0 and Marian defeated DePaul 8-3, the semifinals were a test. PNW was one second away from ...
2026 Semifinal #2 Review: Marian University slips by Concordia University WI for rematch with PNW
Date:02/07/2026 Source:Northern Collegiate Hockey League
Semifinal #2: Marian University slips by Concordia University WI for rematch with PNW: Semifinal #2 kicked off with a healthy dose of the disdain Concordia University WI and Marian University have for one another as interstate rivals. Up and down the ice they went with each play full of physicality. It would culminate with a CUW penalty at 10:58. While on the powerplay, Blake Stafford picked up ...
2026 Semifinal #1 Review: PNW escapes by slimmest of margins against Marquette for return trip to Championship game
Date:02/07/2026 Source:Northern Collegiate Hockey League
Semifinal #1: Purdue University NW escapes by slimmest of margins against Marquette University: Forty-one seconds into the opening stanza of Semifinal #1 Purdue University NW took a 1-0 lead when Adam Napravnik wristed home the rebound off a Jordan DeGouw shot. The ensuing 10 minutes were almost exclusively played in PNW’s offensive zone, but they could not add to their goal total. Then at ...
2026 Semifinals Preview: PNW v. Marquette and CUW v. Marian
Date:02/06/2026 Source:Northern Collegiate Hockey League
Semifinal #1: Purdue University NW v. Marquette University: Purdue University NW and Marquette University meet in the postseason for the first time in Semifinal #1. In the regular season, these two teams met the first weekend of December and PNW came out with a series sweep, winning game one 5-2 and game two 5-3. The sweep helped even the overall series between them to 3-3, with one PNW victory c...
Quarterfinal #4: CUW pulls away late against Aurora
Date:02/06/2026 Source:Northern Collegiate Hockey League
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Quarterfinal #3: Marian starts title defense with a victory over DePaul
Date:02/06/2026 Source:Northern Collegiate Hockey League
Marian University starts title defense with victory over DePaul University: Marian University kicked off the scoring 3:34 into the opening stanza on a 3-on-1 deep in their offensive zone. Putting home the opening goal, five-hole, was Anthony Neal, assisted by Easton Nick. DePaul netted the equalizer at 11:45 when Josh Taloy fed, from behind the goal line as he was moving from corner to corner, a ...
Quarterfinal #2: Marquette rallies past Lewis
Date:02/06/2026 Source:Northern Collegiate Hockey League
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2026 Hap Cup kicks off with PNW victory over UWO in Quarterfinal #1
Date:02/06/2026 Source:Northern Collegiate Hockey League
Purdue University NW overpowers UW Oshkosh: Purdue Northwest found themselves on the defensive less than a minute into the game when they were whistled for a penalty. PNW was able to kill off the penalty and keep the game scoreless. After a flurry of action in the UWO zone, Jacob Behnke put home a pass from JT Verdino, allowing PNW to break onto the scoreboard at 3:38. PNW kept the pressure up an...
Championship Review: Marian holds on in a nailbiter, wins 5th Hap Cup title
Date:02/09/2025 Source:Northern Collegiate Hockey League
Marian University takes home Hap Cup for fifth time: The stands were packed for the Championship Game between Marian University and Purdue University NW. It would not take long before Easton Nick one-timed home a rebound off an Owen Butler shot to give Marian an early 1-0 lead at 1:06. PNW netted the equalizer at 3:56 on a bang bang play as Savva Verbetskii slid a perfect pass to a charging Jacob ...
Championship Preview: Marian looks to add to Hap Cup Title Record, PNW goes for First Championship
Date:02/08/2025 Source:Northern Collegiate Hockey League
Championship Game: Marian University v. Purdue University NW: The 2025 NCHL Conference Tournament Championship Game will feature Marian University against Purdue University NW. The dichotomy could not be starker between these two teams as this will be Marian’s sixth finals appearance but the first for PNW. Over those previous five appearances Marian has come out victorious a record four time...
Semifinal #2 Review: Marian weathers Marquette to punch finals ticket
Date:02/08/2025 Source:Northern Collegiate Hockey League
Marian University pulls away from Marquette University: Marquette University came out with a pep in their step and had the offensive zone advantage to start Semifinal #2 against Marian University. The Marquette flurry took a back seat at 4:43 when they were called for a tripping penalty. Marian had a handful of chances during the ensuing two minutes but could not convert the powerplay opport...
Semifinal #1 Review: PNW earns first chance at the Hap Cup
Date:02/08/2025 Source:Northern Collegiate Hockey League
Purdue University NW punches ticket to the finals, defeating Concordia University WI: Purdue University NW came out and set the tone to start Semifinal #1, spending most of the time in the Concordia University WI zone. During those opening minutes PNW’s best chance to get the early lead happened just over five minutes in when CUW stopped a PNW breakaway. At the 7:28 mark the game’s fir...
2025 NCHL Conference Tournament Semifinal Previews
Date:02/07/2025 Source:Northern Collegiate Hockey League
Semifinal #1: Purdue University NW v. Concordia University WI: Semifinal #1 will see two teams, Purdue University NW and Concordia University WI, battle for a spot in the Finals that have never met in the postseason before. PNW’s road to the semifinals saw them have to fight until the very end of regulation before they were able to secure the 3-2 victory. CUW on the other hand had the easier...
Quarterfinal #4: Marquette punches ticket to semifinals with defeat of Aurora
Date:02/07/2025 Source:Northern Collegiate Hockey League
Quarterfinal #4: Marquette University earns spot in Semifinals with defeat of Aurora: The final quarterfinal game, between Aurora University and Marquette, saw the puck drop at 3:00pm. After swift movement up and down the ice by both teams, a tripping call would fall on Aurora at 6:52. Marquette had a couple of looks on the powerplay but were not able to finish the deal. So, the game remained scor...
Quarterfinal #3: Marian overwhelms Roosevelt
Date:02/07/2025 Source:Northern Collegiate Hockey League
Marian University too much for Roosevelt University: Marian started things off in front of their home fans at 2:27 when Jackson Sweeney snuck one past the Roosevelt goaltender. Twenty seconds later Roosevelt went on the man advantage, however, they were not able to capitalize. Marian went up two at 5:49 when Devon Butler wristed a shot from the top of the left point and found the five hole. The pr...
Quarterfinal #2: CUW starts bid to repeat with victory over DePaul
Date:02/07/2025 Source:Northern Collegiate Hockey League
Quarterfinal #2: Concordia University WI defeats DePaul University: As the seconds ticked away in the first period of Quarterfinal #2, Dominic Murano snuck behind two DePaul defenders and took a pass from Thomas Cassel. As Murano skated through the front of the net, he was able to get a backhander across the goal line. The shorthanded goal put Concordia University up 1-0 at 19:12. CUW would incre...
Quarterfinal #1: PNW outlasts UWO
Date:02/07/2025 Source:Northern Collegiate Hockey League
Purdue University NW outlast UW Oshkosh: In spite of the early start time for Quarterfinal #1 between Purdue University NW and UW Oshkosh both teams came out ready to play and full of energy. The first test for UWO came at the 2:00 minute mark when a scrum for the puck broke out in front of their net. What looked like an inevitable goal for PNW did not come to pass and the game’s first goal ...
2025 NCHL Conference Tournament: Quarterfinal Previews
Date:02/04/2025 Source:Northern Collegiate Hockey League
Quarterfinal #1: Purdue University NW v. UW Oshkosh The 2025 NCHL Conference Tournament starts off with Purdue University NW taking on UW Oshkosh. PNW was the top team in the Orange Division, finishing undefeated in eight divisional games. UWO is the 4th place team in the Black Division, compiling a 3-7 divisional record. While they did not meet in interdivisional play this season they did matchup...
2024-25 NCHL Realignment
Date:09/09/2024 Source:Northern Collegiate Hockey League
The NCHL is thrilled to announce its latest realignment. Effective for the 2024-25 season, the conference will feature two dynamic divisions: the Black Division and the Orange Division. The Black Division will be comprised of: - Concordia University Wisconsin - Marian University - Marquette University - Milwaukee School of Engineering - University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Universit...
Championship Review: Concordia wins first conference Championship and Hap Cup, outlasting a tenacious DePaul
Date:02/11/2024 Source:Northern Collegiate Hockey League
Championship - #1 Concordia University WI wins first Hap Cup with defeat of #2 DePaul University: #1 seeded Concordia University WI and #2 seeded DePaul University came out strong, not a hint that this was their third game in three days. A five minute major on DePaul put the dangerous CUW powerplay unit on the ice at the 5:23 mark of the first period. DePaul was able to kill off the first 3:28 mi...
Championship Preview: CUW and DePaul battle in rematch of 2023 Championship game
Date:02/10/2024 Source:Northern Collegiate Hockey League
Championship - #1 Concordia University WI v. #2 DePaul University: It all comes down to this in the quest for the Hap Cup. Top seeded Concordia University WI and #2 seeded DePaul University will battle for the championship trophy. Some might be feeling a sense of déjà vu as this is a repeat of last season’s championship game. DePaul came away with the 6-4 victory last year, so...
Semifinal #2 Review: DePaul shuts out Marquette, goes back to the Finals
Date:02/10/2024 Source:Northern Collegiate Hockey League
Semifinal #2 - #2 DePaul University shuts out #3 Marquette University for return to the finals: Six minutes and 18 seconds into semifinal #2 Lukas Theodosopolous hit far side from the right dot to give DePaul the early lead. After multiple powerplay chances by both teams during the ensuing seven minutes DePaul broke through and increased their lead to two with a powerplay goal by Danny Mann...
Semifinal #1 Review: CUW is back in the Championship game with victory over Marian
Date:02/10/2024 Source:Northern Collegiate Hockey League
Semifinal #1 - #1 Concordia University WI defeats #5 Marian University to earn trip back to the finals: Fast paced action was the name of the game once the puck dropped in semifinal #1 between Concordia University WI and Marian University. In the course of the first minute of play CUW and Marian University both had odd man rushes stymied by the goaltenders. Then, at 4:39, Charles Emme skated from...
2024 NCHL Conference Tournament: Semifinal Previews
Date:02/09/2024 Source:Northern Collegiate Hockey League
Semifinal #1 - #1 Concordia University WI v. #5 Marian University: Opening semifinal play will be top seeded Concordia University WI and #5 seeded Marian University. CUW took awhile to get going in their quarterfinal matchup against Roosevelt University but eventually cruised to a 7-1 victory. Marian came out on fire and built a quick lead which had #4 seeded Aurora University trying to play catc...
Quarterfinal #4 Review: Marquette blanks UWM, earns last semifinal spot
Date:02/09/2024 Source:Northern Collegiate Hockey League
Quarterfinal #4 - #3 Marquette University blanks #6 UW Milwaukee: Marquette University struck first in quarterfinal #4 when James Gorman cycled around the left circle and beat the UW Milwaukee goaltender Jake Mork blocker side at 3:35. It would not be long before Marquette increased their lead to two, 19 seconds later, when Chris Meininger picked up a rebound in slot and fired it home. Action con...
Quarterfinal #3 Review: Regulation time not enough, DePaul outlasts UWO in overtime
Date:02/09/2024 Source:Northern Collegiate Hockey League
Quarterfinal #3 - #2 DePaul University outlasts #7 UW Oshkosh in overtime: In quarterfinal #3, the home DePaul University struck first at the 7:40 mark. Anthony Martirano was in the right spot at the right time to put home the rebound off of Brock Ash’s shot. The UW Oshkosh powerplay unit was the first to take the ice when Martirano found the inside of the penalty box for slashing at 15:42....
Quarterfinal #2 Review: Marian too much for Aurora, up next CUW
Date:02/09/2024 Source:Northern Collegiate Hockey League
Quarterfinal #2 - #5 Marian University too much for #4 Aurora University: Marian University struck first in Quarterfinal #2 when a feed from Aidan Tegart resulted in a breakaway for Tyler Studant, who wristed one home. Less than a minute later, at 4:15, Marian converted a 3-on-1 to take 2-0 lead. Scoring for Marian was Gavyn Galloway, with assists by Simon Ellingson and DJ Horne. The two early Ma...
Quarterfinal #1 Review: CUW earns spot in semifinals with victory over Roosevelt
Date:02/09/2024 Source:Northern Collegiate Hockey League
Quarterfinal #1 - #1 Concordia University WI defeats #8 Roosevelt University: For the first half of the first period the puck spent a vast majority of the time in the Roosevelt University end. However, Concordia University WI could not find the back of the net. Things would change at the 10:26 mark. During an odd man rush, Roosevelt’s Jack Selby let a shot go from top of right circle which ...
2024 NCHL Conference Tournament: Quarterfinal Previews
Date:02/07/2024 Source:Northern Collegiate Hockey League
Quarterfinal #1 - #1 Concordia University WI v. #8 Roosevelt University: The 2024 NCHL Conference Tournament kicks off with #1 seeded Concordia University WI taking on #8 seeded Roosevelt University. CUW placed first in the Black Division while Roosevelt finished in third place in the Orange Division. This will mark the first time these two teams have met in the postseason and the first time they...
