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Head coach Brad Stoffers (middle left) looks down at his game notes while NIU Hockey celebrates a goal on Sept. 15. Stoffers' status as head coach remains unknown after his absence on Oct. 27 and Oct. 28. (Courtesy of NIU Hockey)

Head coach Stoffers absent from NIU Hockey

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor | November 9, 2023

Editor's Note: This story will be updated when more information is available. DeKALB – Before NIU Hockey’s game against Midland University on Oct. 27, head coach Brad Stoffers left the arena and did not return.  Stoffers was also absent for...

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)

Hockey preparing to usher in new standard

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor | August 31, 2023

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...

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)

Hockey’s new Huskies aim for culture shift

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor | August 28, 2023

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...

Senior forward Nick Gonzalez rushes the puck into the offensive zone in NIU hockey's 3-2 win over Roosevelt University on Jan. 7. (Photo courtesy of NIU hockey)

NIU hockey hopes ice rink brings DeKalb together

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor | May 1, 2023

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...

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)

Hockey drops quarterfinal matchup with McKendree to end season

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor | February 26, 2023

DeKALB – NIU hockey was bounced from the Midwest College Hockey (MCH) playoffs Friday, getting shut out by the McKendree University Bearcats by a final score of 7-0 in the quarterfinals.  The Huskies (4-29, 1-20 MCH) end the season dropping its...

NIU hockey's starting lineup stands on the ice for the national anthem before its game against Illinois State on Feb. 17 (Photo courtesy NIU hockey)

Hockey ends regular season with back-to-back losses

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor | February 20, 2023

FEB. 17 DeKALB – Another lackluster first period provided the No. 12 ranked Illinois State University Redbirds all the offense it needed to crush NIU hockey by a final score of 10-2 Friday. The Huskies’ (4-27, 1-18 MCH) losing streak extended...

Member of NIU's Division I hockey team celebrate during its season-opening match against John Carroll University on Sept. 16. (Beverly Buchinger | NIU Hockey)

Evans, Huskies smother Drury on senior night

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor | January 29, 2023
NIU hockey secured its first series sweep of the season, routing Drury on a night of celebration for the Huskies' seven seniors.
Junior forward Matt Martin (left) exits the ice with energy as senior forward Rodahn Evans continues down the ice near the end of the second period on Saturday. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Seniors shine in home clash with Drury

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor | January 28, 2023

WEST DUNDEE – In their final home series, NIU hockey seniors took center stage with an explosive offensive showing in the team's 6-4 win over Drury University on Friday. Senior forward Rodahn Evans tallied a hat trick plus an assist for NIU, with...

Junior forward Matt Martin skates during the Huskies' season-opening matchup against John Carroll University on Sept. 16. (Beverly Buchinger | NIU Hockey)

Power play bites Huskies in Midland matchup

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor | January 26, 2023

Struggles on the power play cost NIU hockey game one of its two-game road series against the Midland University Warriors (4-17, 4-5 MCH), who snuck past the Huskies by a final score of 4-3 Friday in Fremont, Nebraska. The loss extended NIU’s (2-21,...

John Carroll University sophomore forward Sean Deakin and NIU sophomore forward Jason Kliment race to the puck during the Huskies' season-opening game on Sept. 16 at Canlan Ice Sports in West Dundee. (Beverly Buchinger | NIU Hockey)

Huskies ready to ‘right the ship’ with Midland rematch

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor | January 19, 2023

DeKALB – NIU Hockey (2-20, 1-11 MCH) looks to stabilize after back-to-back double digit losses to the University of Jamestown when they travel to Fremont, Nebraska, to take on the Midland University Warriors (3-17, 3-5 MCH) for a two-game weekend road...

Member of NIU's Division I hockey team celebrate during its season-opening match against John Carroll University on Sept. 16. (Beverly Buchinger | NIU Hockey)

Hockey nabs win No. 2 to cap Roosevelt series

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor | January 11, 2023

WEST DUNDEE – Key players returned for the Huskies’ hockey team, helping them to bounce back from Friday’s loss with a come-from-behind win over the Roosevelt University Lakers (6-10, 4-6 GLCHL) by a final score of 3-2 Saturday. The win was NIU’s...

Senior defenseman Luke Marks exits the ice for the Huskies locker room after the second period on Nov. 19. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Selfless mindset and rugged defense molds Marks’ hockey identity

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor | December 5, 2022
Sophomore defenseman Luke Marks had made his mark on NIU hockey as a young leader on a rebuilding team.