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NHL tests new rules in college hockey

By Korey Peterson | November 9, 2010

Rule changes in hockey have been abundant in recent years. After the NHL lockout of the 2004-2005 season, several rule changes were implemented to make the game more offensive and fan-friendly. The changes have brought about resounding success for the...

NIU Hockey player Brain Pounds moves the puck in a game earlier this season.

NIU hockey remains in second place after losing to the Tigers

By Korey Peterson | November 8, 2010

DeKALB | With MACHA Gold division leading Illinois State University losing on Friday night, NIU had the perfect chance to climb atop the leaderboard if it could sweep a struggling Missouri team this past weekend. The Huskies (8-6-2 overall, 5-3 MACHA...

Senior forward Mike Sible (19) looks for an open teammate against St. Louis University defenseman Jony Riel (7) during the Huskies' 7-5 loss Saturday.

Defensive lapses lead to pair of losses for NIU

By Korey Peterson | October 12, 2010

NIU hockey lost both of its weekend games to the Saint Louis University Billikens, 7-5 and 7-4. The games began divisional play for the Huskies in the Gold division of the Mid-America Collegiate Hockey Association. The Huskies (2-4-2) have been out of...

Coach’s Corner: Men’s Hockey

By Korey Peterson | September 14, 2010

With the NIU hockey season opener just around the corner, here's a look at the new coach of the Huskies, Greg Chromy. Northern Star: What is your coaching background? Greg Chromy: I am a level four [of five] coach for the state of Illinois. I've coached...

Out of Bounds

April 30, 1990

Dave Moore- NIU Paintball

1. How are you coping with the Cubs current skid?

Dave Moore: I'm used to it, it's been 100 years.

2. Lucky charms on game day?

DM: No

3. What time do you wake up?

DM: 12:30 p.m.

4. Legally change last name to what?

DM: Seis Nueve

5. White Castle: love it or hate it?

DM: Love the food, hate the service.

Meco Brown-Football

1. Disappointed.

2. My rubber bands on my wrist.

3. 6:08 a.m.

4. Bush (after Saints RB Reggie Bush)

5. Hate it

Shoshanna Brown- Track and Field

1. I don't watch baseball.

2. Toe Socks

3. 8:30 a.m.

4. Mrs. J. Holiday

5. Hate it