DeKALB — The NIU Division I hockey program lost to the Division II Purdue University Northwest Pride 3-2 Friday and 6-1 Saturday. During Friday’s contest at home in West Dundee, the first period saw no scoring from either team. The Pride drew first...

DeKALB — The 2021 NIU hockey season has been restricted to only in-state Division 1 programs for Spring 2021.  NIU hockey president Justin Garr said the season will be played with some restrictions. The team will still practice and look for teams...

DeKALB — The Huskies reflect on the program's first season at the American Collegiate Hockey Association’s Division 1 level and talk about expectations for next season. Before the season started, Head Coach Mike Rucinski realized NIU’s first season...

DeKALB — This hockey season was NIU’s first at the American Collegiate Hockey Association’s Division 1 level. After the bump up from the Division 2 ranks, the team was able to recruit higher-skilled players. This meant NIU saw a flood of new faces...

DeKALB — Senior forward Brad Krauser and sophomore goaltender Brian Eisele came through in crunch time to help lift hockey over the Maryville University Saints 4-3 Saturday night. The Huskies and Saints played a tight game that required a shootout...

DeKALB — Hockey held a pair of leads but couldn't secure the victory, losing to the Maryville University Saints Friday night. NIU had some opportunities, but could never distance itself from Maryville after gaining the lead twice. This allowed the...