SNC Hockey Teams Sweep Quarterfinal Opponents

Both the men's and women's teams advance to the NCHA playoff semifinals

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

The St. Norbert College men's and women's hockey teams both swept their opponents in two-game quarterfinal series to advance to the semifinals of the Northern Collegiate Hockey Association playoffs. The SNC women's team registered shutouts in both wins over Milwaukee School of Engineering, while the SNC men's team dominated Concordia in their series.

Why it matters

St. Norbert College has a strong hockey tradition, with both the men's and women's teams regularly competing for conference championships. The teams' quarterfinal sweeps demonstrate their continued excellence and set them up for potential title runs.

The details

The SNC women's hockey team won 2-0 on Friday and 4-0 on Saturday against Milwaukee School of Engineering. They will now face Concordia in the semifinal round as they look to defend their Slaats Cup championship. The SNC men's hockey team beat Concordia 5-2 on Friday and 8-1 on Saturday, and will now take on Trine in the semifinals. The two-time reigning Harris Cup champions are looking to continue their postseason success.

  • The quarterfinal series took place on February 21-22, 2026.
  • The semifinal matches are scheduled for February 28, 2026 at 7 pm.

The players

St. Norbert College

A private liberal arts college in De Pere, Wisconsin, known for its strong hockey programs.

Milwaukee School of Engineering

A private university in Milwaukee, Wisconsin that competes in the NCHA.

Concordia

A university located in Mequon, Wisconsin that fields NCHA hockey teams.

Trine

A university in Angola, Indiana that is also part of the NCHA.

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What’s next

The SNC women's hockey team will face Concordia in the NCHA semifinal on February 28, while the SNC men's hockey team will host Trine on the same date.

The takeaway

St. Norbert College's hockey programs continue to be among the best in the NCHA, with both the men's and women's teams advancing to the conference semifinals after dominant quarterfinal performances.