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Hockey edges Waldorf in its second victory of the season

By Matt Boecker | November 3, 2019

DeKALB — The Huskies bounced back Saturday with a nail-biting 5-4 victory against Waldorf University after a 4-1 loss Friday to the Warriors.The Huskies traveled to Albert Lea, Minnesota where they split two weekend matches at the Albert Lea City Arena.After...

Senior forward Brad Krauser skates in a counter attack Sept. 27 during a 3-2 loss to Western Michigan University at the Canlan Ice Center in West Dundee.

Hockey couldn’t hold its one goal lead in a Friday loss against Waldorf

By Matt Boecker | November 2, 2019

DeKALB — The Huskies were unable to hold the lead Friday in a loss to Midwest College Hockey opponent Waldorf University.After sophomore defenseman Zach Huggins’ power-play goal late in the first period, NIU couldn’t ride the momentum to get the...

Hockey is currently down after two periods of play against Waldorf University

Hockey is currently down after two periods of play against Waldorf University

By Matt Boecker | November 1, 2019

DeKALB — After two periods of play, NIU trails Midwest College Hockey foe Waldorf University, 3-1.Sophomore defenseman Zach Huggins opened the scoring, giving the Huskies a 1-0 lead late in the first period. The power-play goal is Huggins’ first of...

Sophomore forward Brandon Ledyard gears up for a shot Set. 27 during an eventual 3-2 loss against Western Michigan University at the Canlan Ice Center in West Dundee.

Hockey heads to break after tough loss against Iowa

By Matt Boecker | October 13, 2019

Sophomore forward Brandon Ledyard gears up for a shot Set. 27 during an eventual 3-2 loss against Western Michigan University at the Canlan Ice Center in West Dundee.

Huskies bounce back and earn first ever division one victory

By Matt Boecker | October 6, 2019

DeKALB — History has been written as the hockey team earned its first win at the Division 1 level.After losing 7-1 Friday night, the Huskies were able to exact some revenge, winning 3-1. This moves NIU to 1-3 on the season, and 1-1 in Midwest College...

Multitude of penalties plunge the Hockey team in loss to Midland

By Matt Boecker | October 5, 2019

DeKALB — Seven goals in two periods were more than enough to silence the hockey team in Friday’s 7-1 loss to Midland University at the Canlan Ice Center in West Dundee. The officials were fair in handing out penalties, as NIU finished with 19 and...

First-year forward Nick Gonzalez seconds before opening the score Friday in a 3-2 loss against Western Michigan University at the Canlan Ice Center in West Dundee.

Hockey falls again to Western Michigan, lose 3-0

By Matt Boecker | September 29, 2019

First-year forward Nick Gonzalez seconds before opening the score Friday in a 3-2 loss against Western Michigan University at the Canlan Ice Center in West Dundee.

Penalties prove costly for the Huskies as they lose in their first division one match

By Matt Boecker | September 28, 2019

DeKALB — In their inaugural game at the division-one level, the Huskies started hot but couldn’t keep the momentum going in their 3-2 loss Friday to Western Michigan University at the Canlan Ice Center in West Dundee.NIU jumped out of the gate, getting...

Revamped hockey team set to take on Western Michigan in season opener

By Matt Boecker | September 22, 2019

DeKALB — In the offseason, the hockey team made the jump from the American Collegiate Hockey Association’s division two rank to the newly formed Midwest College Hockey.MHC is still backed by the ACHA, but it is a division one league. This is the first...

Sochi Saturday

Sochi Saturday

By Joshua Lazenby | February 17, 2014

Weems brings leadership to hockey program

By James Cantagallo | December 4, 2013

JC Weems, president of the hockey club and captain of the Div. III team, puts everything he has into improving the program.Weems does not take his role as president lightly as he works to keep improving the program.“I work hard for the boys and girls...

Hockey heads outdoors

By James Cantagallo | December 2, 2013

In the second time in four seasons, the Div. II hockey team will take to the ice outdoors.The Huskies will take on DePaul University in the Winter Frost Face-Off. The game will take place at 4 p.m. Feb. 8 at the MB Financial Park in Rosemont.“I think...