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Hockey sides split games in local action

By James Cantagallo | November 24, 2013

The Div. II and Div. III hockey teams both won a game over the weekend.The Div. II team split its weekend series against the University of Iowa (5-8-1) at home.The Huskies (10-8-2) fell 4-3 in overtime Friday night, but bounced back to beat the Hawkeyes...

Div. II hockey to face Hawkeye, Div. III takes on Wheaton

By James Cantagallo | November 20, 2013

The hockey teams will look to rebound after a rough weekend at the RMU Showcases.The Div. II hockey team will have its final home series of the fall semester this weekend against the University of Iowa (4-7-1).The Huskies (9-8-1) will face off against...

Healthy Rucinski ready lead Div. II hockey’s attack

By James Cantagallo | November 19, 2013

Justin Rucisnki has hockey in his blood, and as a junior he is a vital player for the Div. II hockey team.The player’s father, Mike Rucinski, was inducted into the Illinois Hockey Hall of Fame in February and played three games for the Chicago Blackhawks...

Club sports stuggle over weekend

By James Cantagallo | November 18, 2013

The hockey teams didn’t fare well at Robert Morris while the ultimate Frisbee club hosted a tournament of its own.Men’s hockeyThe Div. II hockey team had a rough weekend at the Robert Morris University Showcase, going 1-2.The Huskies (9-8-1) started...

Hockey takes on RMU; Frisbee to hold tournament

By James Cantagallo | November 13, 2013

Both hockey teams will hit the road and hope to perform well while the ultimate Frisbee team will host a tournament at home.HockeyThe Div. II hockey team will play in the Robert Morris University Showcase this weekend.The Huskies (8-6-1) will play three...

Hockey teams take on busy weekend

By James Cantagallo | November 6, 2013

The Div. II and Div. III hockey teams will return to action this weekend after a bye week.The Div. II team will have an unusual three-game schedule this weekend.The Huskies will play California State University - Fullerton at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Fox...

Hockey teams get win Friday, fall Saturday

By James Cantagallo | October 27, 2013

Both men’s ice hockey teams recorded a victory this weekend after being swept last weekend.After a coaching change and a new start, the Div. III team picked up its first win of the season. The Huskies (1-9) defeated Illinois State University 5-4 on...

Club sports looking to get back on track

By James Cantagallo | October 23, 2013

Hockey teams will need to rebound off weekend losses while men’s rugby will look to get into the playoffs this weekend.Men’s ice hockeyDiv. II hockey will look to get back to its winning ways against Eastern Illinois University.The Huskies will face...

Lyne out as Div. III hockey head coach

By James Cantagallo | October 21, 2013

The Div. III hockey team relieved its head coach of his duties after a slow start to the season.Last week, John Lyne was voted out as head coach by the student-run board of the hockey club. This was Lyne’s third season as the head coach of the Div....

Hockey, men’s rugby unable to win on road

By James Cantagallo | October 20, 2013

Neither men’s hockey team fared well on the road, and men’s rugby will have a tougher time making the playoffs after its result against Bowling Green.Men’s HockeyThe Div. II hockey team was swept after flying down south to play Florida Gulf Coast...

Men’s rugby to play at BGSU, hockey flies to Florida Gulf

By James Cantagallo | October 16, 2013

Hockey will take to the air as the team heads to Florida, while men’s rugby will get a chance to play in a big time atmosphere.HockeyThe Div. II hockey team will travel to Fort Myers, Fla., this weekend for a two-game series versus Florida Gulf Coast...

Club Sports Roundup

By James Cantagallo | October 13, 2013

Two club teams had strong Saturday performances, winning at home and on the road.Men’s HockeyThe Div. II hockey team fell 4-3 on Friday night, but recovered Saturday to win 6-2 and split its weekend series against the University of Illinois.“It was...