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Div. II hockey drops wo at SIU-E

By James Cantagallo | December 8, 2013

The Div. II hockey team had a rough weekend at Southern Illinois University — Edwardsville.The Huskies (10-10-2) fell 8-3 Friday and 10-0 Saturday. NIU struggled without its starting goaltender, Alex Hare, and leading point scorer, Justin Rucinski.“Tough...

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...

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...

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...

NIU hockey take on Robert Morris teams

By James Cantagallo | October 2, 2013

DeKalb | After last weekend’s sweep of the University of Missouri, the Div. II hockey team will look to continue its fast start to the season against the Robert Morris University Maroon team.Head coach Chuck Rinaldo believes NIU will be in for a tough...

Club hockey teams want 60-minute effort

By James Cantagallo | September 24, 2013

DeKalb | Both club hockey teams will have a chance to get back in the win column this weekend, but this time one of them will have a home ice advantage.This weekend the Div. II team will have its home opener against the University of Missouri.“This...

Club hockey teams find form in second games

By James Cantagallo | September 22, 2013

The puck dropped for the first time this season for the men’s Div. II and Div. III hockey teams over the weekend.The Div. II team split its weekend series against Missouri State University (1-1). After dropping their first game 3-2, the Huskies bounced...