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Benn’s 2nd goal in OT pushes Dallas Stars past Lightning 3-2

By STEPHEN HAWKINS | January 27, 2020

DALLAS (AP) — Jamie Benn knocked down the puck, quickly turned and didn't have to go far to score the winning goal for the Dallas Stars in overtime.Benn scored 2:07 into the extra period after first deflecting a pass by Brayden Point, who then appeared...

Vrana has goal, assist as Capitals beat Canadiens 4-2

January 27, 2020

MONTREAL (AP) — The Washington Capitals proved they can score a lot of goals even without Alex Ovechkin.Jakub Vrana had a goal and an assist as the Eastern Conference-leading Capitals beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 Monday night for their fourth straight...

Nylander scores in fourth straight, Leafs beat Predators 5-2

By JIM DIAMOND | January 27, 2020

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — William Nylander, Zach Hyman and Rasmus Sandin each scored and had an assist to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs over the Nashville Predators 5-2 Monday night.Jason Spezza and Auston Matthews also scored and Frederik Andersen made...

Hockey’s young stars shine in NHL All-Star 3-on-3 tournament

By STEPHEN WHYNO | January 25, 2020

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Young Laila Anderson delivered one of the most poignant moments of the weekend when she introduced the Blues' four All-Stars. The players who stood out on the ice later weren't all that much older.Hockey's youth was on grand display...

First-year forward Hunter Pierce prepares for the puck to be dropped in the Huskies Jan. 10 game against Kent State University. NIU would go on to lose the game 4-2 at Canlan Ice Sports in West Dundee.

Hockey scoreless in weekend series

By Matt Boecker | January 20, 2020

First-year forward Hunter Pierce prepares for the puck to be dropped in the Huskies Jan. 10 game against Kent State University. NIU would go on to lose the game 4-2 at Canlan Ice Sports in West Dundee.

First-year forward Nick Gonzalez celebrates with his team Sept. 27 during NIU’s home loss against Western Michigan University at the Canlan Ice Sports. 

Huskies work through tough season to build program foundation

By Matt Boecker | December 10, 2019

DeKALB — Bob Dylan once said anything worth doing takes time.This sums up the first half of NIU’s first season at the American Collegiate Hockey Association’s D1 level. The team’s record currently sits at 3-12 and 3-5 in Midwest College Hockey...

Pierce remembers time playing in different states, overseas

By Matt Boecker | December 5, 2019

DeKALB — Not many people can say they’ve lived in five states and three countries by the time they were 18 years old. Even fewer can say they played hockey while doing so.Hunter Pierce was born in North Pole, Alaska. When Hunter was eight years old,...

Five-minute penalty cripples Huskies in hockey’s loss to Illinois State

By Matt Boecker | November 24, 2019

DeKALB — Hockey was unable to complete the two-game sweep Saturday against Midwest College Hockey rival Illinois State University.After taking game one on Friday, the Huskies weren’t able to keep their foot on the gas to win consecutive games for...

Hockey suffers second loss to experienced Illini team

By Matt Boecker | November 17, 2019

DeKALB — Saturday the Huskies faced the University of Illinois in the second of two weekend non-conference games in American College Hockey Association play.NIU fell to the Illini 11-1, as Illinois posted double-digit goals for the second time against...

First-year forward Mason Ihrke fights off an opponent for the puck Nov. 11 against McKendree University at Canlan Ice Sports in West Dundee. 

Hockey fails to keep up with Illini as Huskies lose in Champaign

By Matt Boecker | November 16, 2019

First-year forward Mason Ihrke fights off an opponent for the puck Nov. 11 against McKendree University at Canlan Ice Sports in West Dundee. 

First-year forward Rodahn Evans keeps the puck close Sept. 27 during NIU's 3-2 loss to Western Michigan University at the Canlan Ice Center in West Dundee.

Evans credits his work ethic on upbringing in Alaska

By Matt Boecker | November 6, 2019

First-year forward Rodahn Evans keeps his eyes on the action Sept. 27 during NIU's 3-2 loss to Western Michigan University at the Canlan Ice Center in West Dundee.

Huskies reflect on transition and level of play in college hockey

By Matt Boecker | November 4, 2019

DeKALB — NIU hockey is going through a major transitional period in its inaugural season at the D1 level.NIU’s American Collegiate Hockey Association D2 team was bumped up to D1 for the first time in program history. Only four players on the D1 team...