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Sophomore forward Lucas Sturm watches his shot go into the net during NIU Hockey's win over Roosevelt University Friday. The Huskies dropped Saturday's game against the Lakers by a final score of 5-3. (Courtesy of NIU Hockey)

Late surge powers Roosevelt over Hockey

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor | January 7, 2024

BENSENVILLE – A pass off a skate, a breakaway, a goal. That was the sequence of events that helped Roosevelt University (9-10) stun NIU Hockey (2-21-2, 0-12 MCH) with a come-from-behind 5-3 win Saturday night.  The collapse came after NIU recovered...

Fifth-year defenseman Alec Porzondek celebrates scoring in NIU Hockey's 4-1 win over Alabama on Friday. The Huskies earned their first win of the season in the win over the Crimson Tide. (Courtesy NIU Hockey)

Streak snappers: Hockey rolls past Tide to first win

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor | November 18, 2023

ROMEOVILLE – After over two months of struggle that saw 16 straight losses, it has finally happened: NIU Hockey has won its first game of the season.  The Huskies (1-14-2, 0-10 MCH) earned the long-awaited victory over the University of Alabama...

Junior defenseman Keaton Peters and graduate student forward Nick Gonzalez defend the net in NIU Hockey's game against Midland University on Oct. 27. The Huskies are gearing up to take on rival Illinois State University this weekend. (Courtesy of NIU Hockey)

Hockey rested, ready for Redbirds

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor | November 9, 2023

DeKALB – Rested and refreshed after a grueling seven-week-in-a-row span of games, NIU Hockey (0-12-2, 0-8 MCH) is poised to find its much-needed first win. The recent rest comes at a good time for NIU, as they travel down I-39 to take on the No....

Junior defenseman Keaton Peters battles for the puck in NIU Hockey's game against the University of Jamestown on Oct. 13. The Huskies fell to the Midland University Warriors on Friday by a final score of 5-3. (Courtesy of NIU Hockey)

Midland downs hockey for 13th straight loss

By Sana Polizzi, Sports Reporter | October 28, 2023

Midland University defeated NIU Hockey 5-3 on Friday, marking the team’s 13th straight loss of the season.  The Huskies had a total of five penalties. Graduate student forward Nick Gonzalez had a roughing penalty in the first period, and freshman...

Junior defenseman Keaton Peters defends on Sept. 15 in NIU's defensive zone. The Huskies fell in their home opener by a final score of 8-2. (Courtesy of NIU Hockey)

Hockey opens conference slate at Midland

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor | October 4, 2023

DeKALB – With heartbreak in the rearview mirror, NIU hockey is gearing up to kick off Midwest College Hockey action against the Midland University Warriors in a two-game road series. The Huskies are fresh off two heartbreaking defeats against Western...

Junior defenseman Keaton Peters handles the puck during the team's exhibition game against the Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings on Sept. 8. The Huskies open the season on Sept. 15 against Kent State University. (Beverly Buchinger | NIU hockey)

Hockey ready for opener against Kent State

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor | September 13, 2023

The weather has begun to cool, and the leaves are falling from the trees, signifying the hockey season is right around the corner.  Hockey season in DeKalb means the return of NIU hockey, which is eager to prove itself after winning just four games...