KALAMAZOO – Another game resulted in another heartbreak for NIU hockey (0-4-2), who dropped an overtime thriller to sophomore forward Connor Braate and the rest of the Western Michigan University Stallions (3-4) by a final score of 3-2 on Saturday.  Braate,...

KALAMAZOO – A deke to the backhand and a top-shelf shot was the dagger that put NIU hockey (0-4-1) away in a heartbreaking 3-2 shootout loss to the Western Michigan University Stallions (2-4) Friday in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  After five minutes of...

DeKALB – A losing streak, power play issues and the search for team chemistry is on the minds of NIU hockey heading into its two-game road series this weekend.  The Huskies are in the midst of a season-opening four-game losing streak, including...

CHAMPAIGN – A second-period face mask penalty ended up making a big difference in NIU hockey’s (0-4) series finale at the University of Illinois (2-0), who dropped a tight contest by a final score of 4-2.  Huskie freshman forward Micah Maldonado...

CHAMPAIGN – Despite a heroic performance from junior goaltender Grant Goodson, NIU hockey (0-3) couldn’t find any offense in its 4-0 shutout loss to the University of Illinois (1-0) Friday. The Huskies have lost their first three contests, giving...

DeKALB – After a disappointing opening weekend series against Kent State University, NIU hockey (0-2) is gearing up to travel downstate for a road matchup with the University of Illinois (0-0).  The Huskies dropped their two-game set to Kent State...

WEST DUNDEE – A strong comeback effort fell short for NIU hockey (0-2) Saturday, who dropped a tightly-contested matchup with Kent State University (4-0) by a final score of 4-3. The Huskies trailed 4-1 before a goal by graduate forward Rodahn Evans...

WEST DUNDEE – Despite a strong start to the game, NIU hockey was handled easily in its home opener by Kent State University by a final score of 8-2.  The Huskies tallied just three minutes into the game off the stick of freshman forward Micah Maldonado,...

The weather has begun to cool, and the leaves are falling from the trees, signifying the hockey season is right around the corner.  Hockey season in DeKalb means the return of NIU hockey, which is eager to prove itself after winning just four games...

DeKALB – With scorching heat in the forecast daily, the frigid ice rink has been as alive as ever. After winning just four games in the 2022-2023 season, NIU hockey is gearing up to enter a new era for the 2023-2024 season.  PICTURE INTO FOCUS The...

DeKALB – There were no signs of NIU hockey’s disappointing four-win 2022-2023, with smiles all around Canlan Ice Sports during the team’s training camp from Aug. 14-18. Head coach Brad Stoffers had a busy summer of recruiting players to help...

DeKALB – NIU hockey players roll out of bed at 5 a.m. to make the 40 minute trip to Canlan Ice Sports in West Dundee for their 7 a.m. practices. Anywhere from three to five days a week, the players of NIU’s oldest club deal with the lack of an ice...