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Senior Huskies forward Rodahn Evans swings around an ISU hockey player on the ice to gain possession of the puck from the Redbirds in the second period of the game at Canlan Sports on Nov. 19, 2022. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Evans named to MCH’s all-league second team

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor | March 2, 2023

DeKALB – NIU hockey senior defenseman Rodahn Evans was named to Midwest College Hockey’s (MCH) all-league second team, the league announced Thursday.  This is Evans’ second all-league honor in his three seasons with NIU, the first in the 2021-22...

Senior forward Hunter Wahl watches the play during NIU hockey's game at Illinois State on Feb. 17. (Photo courtesy NIU hockey)

Sixth seeded Huskie hockey preps for playoffs

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor | February 22, 2023

DeKALB – Weeks of shuffling in the Midwest College Hockey League standings came to a conclusion Saturday. All six teams have completed their conference schedules and are gearing up for the MCH playoffs, hosted by Midland University in Fremont, Nebraska...

Players from NIU hockey celebrate around their goal moments after securing their first win of the season on Saturday. NIU defeated McKendree 5-3, splitting the weekend series. (Skyler Kisellus | Northern Star)

Losers no more: NIU snaps 17-game skid

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor | December 3, 2022

WEST DUNDEE – NIU hockey finally snapped its 17-game losing streak Saturday night, downing McKendree University by a final score of 5-3 to earn a series split. The much anticipated win was the Huskies’ (1-17, 1-9 MCH) first of the season, and put...

Sophomore defenseman Luke Marks manuevers the puck around John Carroll University junior forward Tyler Lamark during a game on Sept. 16 at Canlan Ice Sports in West Dundee. (Beverly Buchinger | NIU Hockey)

Hockey preparing for final shot at victory before winter break

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor | December 1, 2022

DeKALB – The Huskies hockey team (0-16, 0-8 MCH) will look to enter winter break in the win column when they take on McKendree University (6-8, 4-4 MCH) in a two-game home series Friday and Saturday. This weekend will be the teams’ first meeting...