![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)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/stoffers-bench-1200x841.jpg)
Head coach Stoffers absent from NIU Hockey
By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor
| November 9, 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)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Rodahn-Celebrating-1200x1008.jpg)
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 hockeys inter squad scrimmage on Aug. 18. NIU hockeys first game is on Sept. 15 against Kent State University. (Photo courtesy of NIU hockey)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Jim-1200x800.jpg)
Hockey’s new Huskies aim for culture shift
By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor
| August 28, 2023
![Senior forward Nick Gonzalez rushes the puck into the offensive zone in NIU hockeys 3-2 win over Roosevelt University on Jan. 7. (Photo courtesy of NIU hockey)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/gonzo-900x473.jpg)
NIU hockey hopes ice rink brings DeKalb together
By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor
| May 1, 2023
![Senior forward Hunter Wahl celebrates his goal with NIU hockeys bench during its game against Drury University on Jan. 27. (Photo courtesy NIU hockey)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/323136441_737313137719608_7277687623976375975_n-900x721.jpg)
Hockey drops quarterfinal matchup with McKendree to end season
By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor
| February 26, 2023
![NIU hockeys starting lineup stands on the ice for the national anthem before its game against Illinois State on Feb. 17 (Photo courtesy NIU hockey)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Beverly-Buchinger-Photo-900x332.jpg)
Hockey ends regular season with back-to-back losses
By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor
| February 20, 2023
![Member of NIUs Division I hockey team celebrate during its season-opening match against John Carroll University on Sept. 16. (Beverly Buchinger | NIU Hockey)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Celebration-091622-21-min-900x693.jpg)
Evans, Huskies smother Drury on senior night
By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor
| January 29, 2023
![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)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/MG_6178-900x600.jpg)
Seniors shine in home clash with Drury
By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor
| January 28, 2023
![Junior forward Matt Martin skates during the Huskies season-opening matchup against John Carroll University on Sept. 16. (Beverly Buchinger | NIU Hockey)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/HYQZjJjo-900x630.jpeg)
Power play bites Huskies in Midland matchup
By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor
| January 26, 2023
![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)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Action-091622-2-900x630.jpg)
Huskies ready to ‘right the ship’ with Midland rematch
By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor
| January 19, 2023
![Member of NIUs Division I hockey team celebrate during its season-opening match against John Carroll University on Sept. 16. (Beverly Buchinger | NIU Hockey)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Celebration-091622-21-min-900x693.jpg)
Hockey nabs win No. 2 to cap Roosevelt series
By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor
| January 11, 2023
![Senior defenseman Luke Marks exits the ice for the Huskies locker room after the second period on Nov. 19. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/MG_6283-900x600.jpg)
Selfless mindset and rugged defense molds Marks’ hockey identity
By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor
| December 5, 2022
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