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Freshman forward Micah Maldonado and freshman defenseman Jim Franklin line up for a faceoff during NIU Hockey's game against Midland University on Oct. 28. The Huskies dropped their 16th straight game to Illinois State by a final score of 6-3 on Saturday. (Courtesy of NIU Hockey)

Hockey falls in penalty-riddled contest

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor | November 12, 2023

BLOOMINGTON – The players of Illinois State (11-7, 4-4 MCH) and NIU Hockey (0-14-2, 0-10 MCH) wrestled around on the ice, pushed each other around and let the punches fly in what was a chippy 6-3 victory for Illinois State on Saturday.  The Redbirds’...

Freshman forward Robbie Zimmerman carries the puck up the ice during NIU Hockey's game against Midland University on Oct. 27. Zimmerman scored in the Huskies' 8-2 loss to Illinois State on Friday. (Courtesy of NIU Hockey)

Redbirds rout hockey in I-39 rivalry

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor | November 11, 2023

BLOOMINGTON – The I-39 rivalry didn’t go the way of NIU Hockey (0-13-2, 0-9 MCH) Friday, as the high-powered Illinois State University (10-7, 3-4 MCH) offense blew the Huskies out of Grossinger Motors Arena by a final score of 8-2.  The Redbird...

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....

Head coach Brad Stoffers (middle left) looks down at his game notes while NIU Hockey celebrates a goal on Sept. 15. Stoffers' status as head coach remains unknown after his absence on Oct. 27 and Oct. 28. (Courtesy of NIU Hockey)

Head coach Stoffers absent from NIU Hockey

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

Editor's Note: This story will be updated when more information is available. DeKALB – Before NIU Hockey’s game against Midland University on Oct. 27, head coach Brad Stoffers left the arena and did not return.  Stoffers was also absent for...

Graduate student forward Rodahn Evans shoots the puck during NIU Hockey's game against the University of Jamestown on Oct. 13. Evans registered his 100th collegiate point in NIU's 6-3 loss to Midland University on Saturday. (Courtesy of NIU Hockey)

Evans records 100th point, hockey drops 14th straight

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor | October 28, 2023

DeKALB – A night of history was shadowed by a dark cloud Saturday at Canlan Ice Sports, as the visiting Midland University Warriors (5-7, 5-4 MCH) used a 5-goal second period to earn a weekend-series sweep over NIU Hockey (0-12-2, 0-8 MCH) by a final...

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...

Freshman forward Robbie Zimmerman passes the puck during NIU Hockey's game against the University of Jamestown on Oct. 14. The Huskies are looking for their first win this weekend against Midland University. (Courtesy of NIU Hockey)

Smith returns for hockey’s Midland rematch

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor | October 26, 2023

DeKALB – Revenge is on the mind of a reloaded NIU Hockey (0-10-2, 0-6 MCH) squad, with a weekend series against Midland University (3-6, 3-4 MCH) on the horizon.  The Huskies are still in search of their first win after falling to Waldorf University...

Junior forward Jay Kliment battles for the puck with a Jamestown defender during NIU Hockey's game against the University of Jamestown on Oct. 14. The Huskies remain winless after falling to Waldorf University by a final score of 5-2 on Saturday. (Courtesy of NIU Hockey)

Lifeless NIU Hockey swept by Waldorf

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor | October 21, 2023

ALBERT LEA – Take the ice with excitement, give up goals, play from behind, leave the arena dejected about another loss. That game day cycle continued for NIU Hockey (0-10-2, 0-6 MCH) Saturday, as the team fell to the Waldorf University Warriors...

Freshman forward Robbie Zimmerman rushes the puck up the ice during NIU Hockey's game against the University of Jamestown on Oct. 14. The Huskies lost to Waldorf University by a final score of 5-1 Friday. (Courtesy of NIU Hockey)

Hockey crumbles in 11th straight loss

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor | October 21, 2023

ALBERT LEA – While the players of Waldorf University (1-8-2, 1-4 MCH) skated with their families and friends with music blaring in their “Skate with the Warriors” event, a somber and dejected group of Huskies quietly retreated back to their locker...

Freshman defenseman Ethan Koval and junior defenseman Keaton Peters defend against Jamestown attackers during NIU Hockey's game against the University of Jamestown on Oct. 14. The Huskies travel to Albert Lea, Minnesota, to take on Waldorf University this weekend. (Photo courtesy of NIU Hockey)

Hockey eyes first win in clash with Waldorf

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor | October 19, 2023

DeKALB – The early-season struggles have plagued NIU Hockey (0-8-2, 0-4 MCH), as injuries and blowout losses have piled up through the first five weeks.  The Huskies are finally on the mend for the coming weekend, as they travel to Albert Lea, Minnesota,...

NIU Hockey's starting lineup stands on the blue during the national anthem before Friday's game against the University of Jamestown. The Huskies fell to Jamestown by a final score of 13-0 on Saturday. (Courtesy of NIU Hockey)

Jamestown beatdown: Hockey slaughtered by Jimmies

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor | October 14, 2023

WEST DUNDEE – The ice in the defensive zone of the No. 7 ranked University of Jamestown Jimmies (5-2, 5-1 MCH) was fresh and pristine, looking nearly untouched. A glance at NIU Hockey’s (0-8-2, 0-4 MCH) defensive end on the opposite side of the...

Freshman forward Micah Maldonado takes a faceoff during NIU hockey's game against the University of Jamestown on Oct. 13. Jamestown defeated the Huskies 7-0. (Courtesy of NIU Hockey)

Jamestown pounds hockey, penalty issues persist

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor | October 14, 2023

WEST DUNDEE – The officials opened the penalty box door and pointed to the locker room where freshman forward Micah Maldonado was being told he had to watch the remainder of the scoreless game.  Maldonado’s head contact penalty was the beginning...