'Just be confident': USF's Mitch Iliff mashing his way into NSIC Player of the Year race The junior slugger leads the NSIC in home runs and OPS while powering the Cougars into contention ahead of a key series with Augustana.

"The guys kind of just feed off him, and that's been fun to see."

'Just be confident': USF's Mitch Iliff mashing his way into #NSIC Player of the Year race 👇

Clark Cup Playoffs: Grimes, Feldbergs power Stampede past Lincoln in postseason lid lifter Backed by a raucous home crowd, the Herd did enough to hold off Lincoln and take control in their Western Conference semifinal series.

"I'm very proud of the group, really proud of the crowd. That was awesome, and now we've got to learn and move on to Sunday."

#USHL Clark Cup Playoffs: Grimes, Feldbergs power Stampede past Lincoln in postseason lid lifter 👇

Standout forward Jacob Fletcher finds long-term fit with Augustana hockey Coming off a record-setting rookie year at Lindenwood, Fletcher adds punch to Augustana's forward group.

"It's hard to put it into words. I'm super excited just to get out there and get started."

Standout forward Jacob Fletcher finds long-term fit with Augustana hockey 👇

Augustana hockey bolsters goaltending room with addition of QMJHL standout Mathis Langevin After limited playing time at Miami (Ohio), Langevin brings high upside and a playoff pedigree to the Vikings' revamped goalie room.

Augustana hockey adds QMJHL standout goalie Mathis Langevin, bolstering its net after Josh Kotai’s departure.

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Augustana's Josh Kotai makes history as program's first All-American 👇

"The reason for their success is they've had great kids, a great program, a great coach, but it shows you the commitment of what they want to do."

Pierre players make miles count in buildup to Sanford football combine 👇

Metro talent is making a major impact for Augustana football.

The Vikings’ receiver room is deep, competitive and fueled by a strong local pipeline this spring ⤵️

Singer: Stampede’s foundation built for a Clark Cup championship push Fueled by culture, depth and a star in net, the Herd enter the postseason believing this season can end in a title.

Back-to-back 40-win seasons. A record-setting goalie. Elite depth. A culture that travels.

The Stampede believe this is their moment.

My column 👇

Singer: In a restless era, Garrett Raboin chose to stay with Augustana hockey Raboin's choice to remain in Sioux Falls speaks to more than loyalty. It signals confidence in the Vikings' rise and their ability to contend nationally.

In a restless era of college hockey, Garrett Raboin didn’t chase the next job.

He chose Augustana.

My column 👇

Unbeaten West Central, defending champ Sioux Falls Christian lead Class A boys state tourney field Eight teams arrive in Rapid City with title hopes as quarterfinal action tips off Thursday at Summit Arena at The Monument.

Unbeaten West Central, defending champ Sioux Falls Christian lead #sdpreps Class A boys state tourney field 👇

Max Ramberg secures second straight individual national title for Augustana wrestling The Augustana senior capped his career with a 4–2 decision over Glenville State’s Nicholas Johnson in the 197-pound title match Saturday night.

Max Ramberg secures second straight individual national title for Augustana wrestling ⬇️

Augustana hockey falls to St. Thomas in CCHA Mason Cup semifinal, now waits on NCAA at-large fate A third-period goal by Alex Gaffney lifted the Tommies to a 2-1 win, leaving the Vikings' season — and NCAA tournament hopes — hanging on the at-large bubble.

"It was just two teams playing playoff hockey, very committed to each other."

Augustana hockey falls to St. Thomas in @ccha.bsky.social Mason Cup semifinal, now waits on NCAA at-large fate 👇

On the 54th episode of the @ccha.bsky.social Reporter's Corner, Jared and I caught up early this week with the league's Player of the Year.

Our hourlong chat with Augustana goalie Josh Kotai was a dandy.

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Augustana goalie Josh Kotai captures CCHA Player of the Year award The Vikings' star goaltender adds the league's top honor after leading the nation in saves and guiding Augustana into the CCHA Mason Cup semifinals.

Augustana goalie Josh Kotai is the 20256-26 @ccha.bsky.social Player of the Year 👇

AU hockey notebook: Vikings eye bigger stage in CCHA Mason Cup semifinals No. 13 Augustana takes its postseason momentum on the road for a high-stakes semifinal showdown Saturday against No. 17/18 St. Thomas.

“The best thing for me about this group is we still feel like we have so much better.”

AU hockey notebook: Vikings eye bigger stage in @ccha.bsky.social Mason Cup semifinals 👇
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Predictions panel: Who reaches the CCHA Mason Cup championship? Six contributors make their picks for the Mason Cup semifinals, with Augustana-St. Thomas and Michigan Tech-Minnesota State set to square off on Saturday.

Semifinal Saturday is upon us.

Our six-person panel has made their picks for the @ccha.bsky.social Mason Cup semifinals:
🏒 Augustana at St. Thomas
🏒 Michigan Tech at Minnesota State

Which two teams will reach the championship game? ⬇️

Brandon Valley, O'Gorman lead chase for Class AA girls title The Lynx and Knights arrive as favorites to meet for a third straight championship game, but six challengers stand in their way.

The chase for the Class AA girls crown culminates this week in Rapid City.

Brandon Valley and O’Gorman enter as favorites, but six other teams will have their say.

A preview of what's to come ⤵️

Kotai headlines Augustana hockey's All-CCHA selections, Bulgakov earns all-rookie nod Kotai's league-best save percentage highlights a historic honor for the third-year program.

Kotai headlines Augustana hockey's All-@ccha.bsky.social selections, Bulgakov earns all-rookie nod ⬇️

Singer: Inside the NPI and Augustana hockey's NCAA at-large implications For the Vikings, Saturday’s CCHA Mason Cup semifinal at St. Thomas is more than just a step toward a conference championship. It could also make or break their at-large hopes.

How close is Augustana hockey to an NCAA at-large bid?

An NPI explainer, glance at the bubble and why Saturday’s @ccha.bsky.social semifinal at St. Thomas is massive for the Vikings ⬇️

Friesen, Kotai earn CCHA weekly honors after Augustana hockey sweeps Bemidji State The Vikings' standouts were honored after leading the Vikings past the Beavers and into the Mason Cup semifinals.

Friesen, Kotai earn @ccha.bsky.social weekly honors after Augustana hockey sweeps Bemidji State ⤵️

From stalemate to survival: Late goals lift Augustana hockey past Bemidji State in Mason Cup quarterfinals After 57-plus scoreless minutes, Colton Friesen’s late goal and Joey DelGreco’s empty-netter sent the Vikings into the Mason Cup semifinals for the first time in program history.

It was a scoreless game for 57-plus minutes on Saturday night.

Then, suddenly, all hell broke loose.

Colton Friesen broke the deadlock before Joey DelGreco added an empty-netter, and Augustana hockey survived and advanced to the @ccha.bsky.social Mason Cup semis 👇

Mason Cup Playoffs: Augustana rides big second period to Game 1 win over Bemidji State The Vikings scored three times in the second period to take control, moving one win away from the Mason Cup semifinals.

"You hope some maturity arises from a group of guys that have looked this night that we're going to see tomorrow dead in the face."

@ccha.bsky.social Mason Cup Playoffs: Augustana rides big second period to Game 1 win over Bemidji State 👇

AU hockey notebook: Businesslike approach guides No. 14/15 Vikings into playoff rematch with Bemidji State Augustana brings a calm, focused mindset into its best-of-three Mason Cup quarterfinal series following a frenzied finish to the CCHA regular season.

“That’s what being alive feels like late in the year.”

AU hockey notebook: Businesslike approach guides No. 14/15 Vikings into @ccha.bsky.social playoff rematch with Bemidji State 👇

Predictions panel: Six voices from around the CCHA weigh in on Mason Cup first round With four best-of-three series on deck, league observers predict which teams will survive on opening weekend of the conference playoffs.

Will Minnesota State cruise?
Can Bemidji State pull another upset?
Does Michigan Tech bounce back?

Six voices from around @ccha.bsky.social weigh in on the first round of action in the Mason Cup Playoffs 👇

NSIC tournament: Cold shooting, rebounding woes sink Augustana men in semifinals Sixth-seeded Minnesota Duluth controlled the glass and held the Vikings to 40% shooting in a 72-62 semifinal victory at the Pentagon.

"We missed nine free throws and gave up 14 offensive rebounds, and both of those things are just not winning recipes right there."

#NSICTourney: Cold shooting, rebounding woes sink Augustana men in semifinals ⤵️

CCHA Reporter's Corner: MacNaughton Cup drama proves one thing — win more games Jared Rubado, Trent Singer and Tech Hockey Guide's Tim Braun break down the drama, the bracket math and the wild finish that crowned Minnesota State.

Following a chaotic weekend of #CCHA hockey, the message is simple: win more games.

On Ep. 52 of The CCHA Reporter’s Corner, Jared Rubado, Tim Braun and I break down the drama that unfolded.

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South Dakota Power 5 Poll for March 2: Top teams hold serve ahead of win-or-go-home action There was minimal movement in the final rankings of the season, while state‑qualifier matchups take center stage.

#sdpreps Power 5 Poll for March 2: Top teams hold serve ahead of win-or-go-home action 👇

NSIC tournament: Tameron Ferguson’s 30-foot dagger propels Augustana men past MSUM in OT thriller Tameron Ferguson posted 23 points and 10 rebounds, drilling the go-ahead 3 in the final minute of overtime to send the second-seeded Vikings into the NSIC semifinals.

"I'm proud of our perseverance, proud of how we stayed together."

#NSICTourney: Tameron Ferguson’s 30-foot dagger propels Augustana men past MSUM in OT thriller 👇

Summit League basketball: Coyote men storm back, secure first season sweep of SDSU since 1997 After trailing by 17 in the first half, USD rode a balanced five-man scoring effort to complete its first season sweep of SDSU in 29 years.

"It's awesome. That's what every team that comes here wants to do."

#SummitLeague basketball: Coyote men storm back, secure first season sweep of SDSU since 1997 👇

Breaking down the 17 CCHA tiebreaker scenarios to crown a MacNaughton Cup champion Three more games will determine which of the five CCHA teams will win at least a share of the MacNaughton Cup. Here's a look at how the 18 tiebreaker scenarios play out for Mason Cup playoff seeding.

Breaking down the 17 @ccha.bsky.social tiebreaker scenarios to crown a MacNaughton Cup champion 👇