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Member of NIU's Division I hockey team celebrate during its season-opening match against John Carroll University on Sept. 16. (Beverly Buchinger | NIU Hockey)

Huskies come out shorthanded against Midland

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor | October 29, 2022

WEST DUNDEE – The Huskies hockey team (0-9, 0-1 MCH) fell in their Midwest College Hockey conference opener to the Midland University Warriors (1-6, 1-0 MCH) Friday by a final score of 3-0.  The teams traded scoring chances in the first period....

NIU sophomore forward Brian Szuszwalak checks a Robert Morris University player (26) to the ice during the Huskies' 7-0 victory on Friday, Jan. 14.

NIU hockey loses five over winter break, rebounds against RMU

By Craig Pinson | January 19, 2011

It was a rough winter break for hockey. After winning three in a row pre-break, the team hit a skid during the month away from classes. Playing only five games during the span, the Huskies (15-13-4) lost all five. It began in mid-December, with two losses...

Senior Peter Alfano hopes for rewarding last season

By Korey Peterson | November 17, 2010

When the end is near for an athlete, it can either be disappointing or rewarding. Senior and outgoing NIU hockey club president Peter Alfano is hoping for the latter. His end as a NIU hockey player will come at the conclusion of this semester, but the...