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Sophomore forward Lucas Sturm watches his shot go into the net during NIU Hockey's win over Roosevelt University Friday. The Huskies dropped Saturday's game against the Lakers by a final score of 5-3. (Courtesy of NIU Hockey)

[Photo] Late surge powers Roosevelt over Hockey

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor
January 7, 2024
Graduate student forward Rodahn Evans celebrates scoring the game-winning goal in NIU Hockey's 5-4 overtime win over Roosevelt University Friday. Evans' goal helped the Huskies to their second win of the season. (Courtesy of NIU Hockey)

[Photo] Hockey drowns Lakers in overtime thriller

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor
January 6, 2024
Sophomore forward Tommy Colwell shoots the puck during warmups before NIU Hockey's game against Arizona State on Nov. 19. The Huskies dropped their final game by a final score of 5-1 on Saturday. (Courtesy of NIU Hockey)

[Photo] Marauders spoil end of Hockey’s semester

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor
December 9, 2023
Freshman forward Walker Smith pressures Midland senior defender Jack Royer NIU Hockey's game on Oct. 27. The Huskies welcomed new head coach Mychal Bangs to the bench in their 5-2 loss to the University of Mary on Friday. (Courtesy of NIU Hockey)

[Photo] Hockey welcomes new coach, fall to Marauders

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor
December 9, 2023
Members of NIU Hockey salute the crowd after the team's 5-3 loss to Midland University on Oct. 27. The Huskies have dropped 20 of their 21 games so far this season. (Courtesy of NIU Hockey)

[Photo] COLUMN: NIU Hockey needs a wake-up call

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor
December 6, 2023
Freshman defenseman Ethan Koval handles the puck in the defensive zone in NIU Hockey's game against Arizona State on Nov. 19. The Huskies fell to Purdue University Northwest by a final score of 6-1 on Saturday. (Courtesy of NIU Hockey)

[Photo] Hockey falls to Purdue Northwest, drop 4th straight

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor
December 3, 2023
Freshman forward Walker Smith shoots the puck during warmups prior to NIU Hockey's game against Arizona State on Nov. 19. The Huskies were blown out by Purdue University Northwest by a final score of 14-2 on Friday. (Courtesy of NIU Hockey)

[Photo] Playing without Pride: Hockey embarrassed by Purdue Northwest

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor
December 2, 2023
Freshman forward Jeff Shirkey carries the puck into the offensive zone on Nov. 17 against Alabama. The Huskies are gearing up to take on No. 11 ranked Purdue University Northwest this weekend. (Courtesy of NIU Hockey)

[Photo] Hockey looks to tame Pride

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor
November 30, 2023
Freshman forward Micah Maldonado does a hockey stop while battling for the puck on Oct. 28 against Midland University. The Huskies dropped their third game of the ACHA Showcase 10-2 against Arizona State University on Sunday. (Courtesy of NIU Hockey)

[Photo] Hockey burned by Sun Devils

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor
November 19, 2023
Fifth-year defenseman Alec Porzondek celebrates scoring in NIU Hockey's 4-1 win over Alabama on Friday. The Huskies earned their first win of the season in the win over the Crimson Tide. (Courtesy NIU Hockey)

[Photo] Streak snappers: Hockey rolls past Tide to first win

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor
November 18, 2023
Freshman defenseman Ethan Koval rushes the puck through the neutral zone in NIU Hockey's game on Oct. 13. The Huskies will face Alabama, Rhode Island and Arizona State in the ACHA Showcase this weekend. (Courtesy of NIU Hockey)

[Photo] Hockey to participate in ACHA Showcase

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor
November 16, 2023
Graduate student forward Rodahn Evans shoots the puck during NIU Hockey's game against the University of Jamestown on Oct. 13. Evans registered his 100th collegiate point in NIU's 6-3 loss to Midland University on Saturday. (Courtesy of NIU Hockey)

[Photo] Evans records 100th point, hockey drops 14th straight

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor
October 28, 2023
Junior defenseman Keaton Peters battles for the puck in NIU Hockey's game against the University of Jamestown on Oct. 13. The Huskies fell to the Midland University Warriors on Friday by a final score of 5-3. (Courtesy of NIU Hockey)

[Photo] Midland downs hockey for 13th straight loss

By Sana Polizzi, Sports Reporter
October 28, 2023
Freshman forward Robbie Zimmerman rushes the puck up the ice during NIU Hockey's game against the University of Jamestown on Oct. 14. The Huskies lost to Waldorf University by a final score of 5-1 Friday. (Courtesy of NIU Hockey)

[Photo] Hockey crumbles in 11th straight loss

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor
October 21, 2023
NIU Hockey's starting lineup stands on the blue during the national anthem before Friday's game against the University of Jamestown. The Huskies fell to Jamestown by a final score of 13-0 on Saturday. (Courtesy of NIU Hockey)

[Photo] Jamestown beatdown: Hockey slaughtered by Jimmies

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor
October 14, 2023
Freshman forward Micah Maldonado takes a faceoff during NIU hockey's game against the University of Jamestown on Oct. 13. Jamestown defeated the Huskies 7-0. (Courtesy of NIU Hockey)

[Photo] Jamestown pounds hockey, penalty issues persist

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor
October 14, 2023
Freshman forward Jeff Shirkey battles for the puck against a Kent State defender on Sept.15. The Huskies have struggled to open the season, losing their first eight games. (Courtesy of NIU Hockey)

[Photo] COLUMN: How NIU Hockey can turn its season around

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor
October 11, 2023
Junior forward Jay Kliment forechecks a Kent State defender on Sept. 16. Kliment scored the lone goal for NIU in the teams' 6-1 loss to Midland on Saturday. (Courtesy of NIU Hockey)

[Photo] Short-handed Huskies fall in Midland hockey finale

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor
October 7, 2023
Freshman forward Robbie Zimmerman battles for the puck in front of the net on Sept. 16. Zimmerman scored a hat-trick in Friday's game against Midland University. (Courtesy of NIU Hockey)

[Photo] Depleted Huskies drop conference opener

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor
October 7, 2023
Junior defenseman Keaton Peters defends on Sept. 15 in NIU's defensive zone. The Huskies fell in their home opener by a final score of 8-2. (Courtesy of NIU Hockey)

[Photo] Hockey opens conference slate at Midland

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor
October 4, 2023
Graduate forward Rodahn Evans screens the Kent State goalie during NIU hockey's game against Kent State University on Sept. 16. The Huskies fell to the Golden Flashes by a final score of 4-3. (Courtesy of NIU hockey)

[Photo] Hockey falls in overtime thriller

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor
September 30, 2023
Sophomore forward Evan Rzeszutko forechecks a Kent State defender on Sept. 16. The Huskies fell to the Golden Flashes by a final score of 4-3. (Courtesy of NIU hockey)

[Photo] Hockey drops heartbreaker in Kalamazoo

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor
September 30, 2023
Then-senior forward Rodahn Evans celebrates with NIU hockey after scoring a goal against Drury University on Jan. 28. The Huskies won the game 4-0. (Photo courtesy NIU hockey)

[Photo] Hockey preparing to usher in new standard

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor
August 31, 2023
Freshman defenseman Jim Franklin lines up for a face off during NIU hockey's inter squad scrimmage on Aug. 18. NIU hockey's first game is on Sept. 15 against Kent State University. (Photo courtesy of NIU hockey)

[Photo] Hockey’s new Huskies aim for culture shift

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor
August 28, 2023
Senior forward Hunter Wahl celebrates his goal with NIU hockey's bench during its game against Drury University on Jan. 27. (Photo courtesy NIU hockey)

[Photo] Hockey drops quarterfinal matchup with McKendree to end season

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor
February 26, 2023
Senior forward Hunter Wahl watches the play during NIU hockey's game at Illinois State on Feb. 17. (Photo courtesy NIU hockey)

[Photo] Sixth seeded Huskie hockey preps for playoffs

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor
February 22, 2023
NIU senior forward Hunter Wahl in the Huskies' season opener versus John Carroll University on Sept. 16, 2022. (Beverly Buchinger | NIU Hockey)

[Photo] Hockey nabs win No. 2 to cap Roosevelt series

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor
January 11, 2023
Sophomore defenseman Luke Marks handles the puck during the Huskies' season-opener versus John Carroll University on Sept. 16. (Beverly Buchinger | NIU Hockey)

[Photo] Selfless mindset and rugged defense molds Marks’ hockey identity

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor
December 5, 2022
Sophomore defenseman Luke Marks manuevers the puck around John Carroll University junior forward Tyler Lamark during a game on Sept. 16 at Canlan Ice Sports in West Dundee. (Beverly Buchinger | NIU Hockey)

[Photo] Hockey preparing for final shot at victory before winter break

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor
December 1, 2022
NIU freshman forward Cam Pathana handles the puck against a Purdue University Northwest player during a hockey game on Oct. 14 at Canlan Ice Sports in West Dundee. (Beverly Buchinger | NIU Hockey)

[Photo] NIU’s win drought continues after sweep by Redbirds

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor
November 20, 2022
NIU junior goaltender Ben Vutci kneels on the ice during a game against Midland University on Oct. 14. (Beverly Buchinger | NIU Hockey)

[Photo] Huskies fall flat in Veterans’ Day outing

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor
November 12, 2022
Senior forward Nick Gonzalez (left) and senior defenseman Alec Porzondek greet each other before NIU’s first game of its series against Midland University on Oct. 14 at Canlan Ice Sports in West Dundee. The team plans to use its team-building opportunities from last weekend’s road trip against the University of Jamestown to help the Huskies get their first win of 2022 against Waldorf University this weekend. (Beverly Buchinger | NIU Hockey)

[Photo] Huskies end Nebraska road trip with back-to-back defeats

January 26, 2023
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