Adrian, Michigan – The Adrian College NCAA Men's Hockey team will once again host the NCAA Men's Hockey Quarterfinal Round. This time, the Bulldogs will face a familiar opponent: NCHA rival St. Norbert College. The winner of the NCAA quarterfinals will travel to Connecticut to compete in the NCAA Division III Frozen Four.
Adrian and St. Norbert have met three times already this season, most recently in the NCHA Harris Cup Finals at Arlington Ice Arena. The Bulldogs split the regular season against St. Norbert on the road, winning the opening game 4-1, but losing the second game 6-2. In the Harris Cup final, St. Norbert shocked Adrian, winning 3-1 and earning automatic qualification.
Adrian qualified for the tournament, defeating UW-Stevens Point 4-0, and St. Norbert defeated St. Olaf 5-2. The Bulldogs have an overall record of 10 wins and 5 losses in home games against St. Norbert. Adrian is ranked in the top five in multiple categories nationwide. The Bulldogs rank third in points, fourth in assists, goals per game and point differential, and fifth in points allowed per game. St. Norbert ranks sixth in points and power play percentage, fifth in assists, eighth in goals per game and ninth in scoring differential.
jayden shields He has scored goals in four of the past five games and has been a leader for the Bulldogs. Matthew Redding He has scored in the past seven games, but Zachary Heinz He has scored points in his last eight games.Adrian thinks: Darshaan Stewart He shut out UW vs. Stevens Point in the first round, recording 28 saves and is 19-6-1 with six shutouts this season.
The Bulldogs and Green Knights battle over a trip to Frozen 4. Adrian is aiming to participate for the third year in a row. Adrian and St. Norbert will drop the puck in the quarterfinals on Saturday, March 16th at 7pm EST at Arlington Ice Arena. Tickets are still available and can be purchased by clicking here.
