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NIU hockey downed by Stallions at home

By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor | October 2, 2022

WEST DUNDEE – NIU hockey’s efforts at finding its first victory of the season continue to fall short after consecutives losses to the Western Michigan University Stallions over the weekend. The Huskies (0-6, 0-0 MCH) dropped both games in their...

Hockey can’t keep its foot on the gas in loss to Missouri State

By Matt Boecker | February 24, 2020

Senior forward Brad Krauser finds the back of the net during NIU's 6-1 loss to Robert Morris University on Feb. 15 at Edge Ice Arena in Bensenville, Illinois.

Hockey to see three new faces on roster

By Matt Boecker | February 19, 2020

A group of Huskies celebrate a goal during a Jan. 10 game against Kent State University at Canlan Ice Sports in West Dundee.

Hockey can’t get any offensive pressure in loss to Robert Morris University

By Matt Boecker | February 16, 2020

DeKALB — Hockey had a plethora of power play opportunities, but couldn’t make them count in a 6-1 loss to the Robert Morris University Eagles on Saturday night.After taking six penalties and one game misconduct on Friday night, NIU played much more...

Hockey starts strong, but can’t hang on in a game one loss to Robert Morris University

By Matt Boecker | February 15, 2020

DeKALB — The Huskies held the lead after the first period, but it wasn’t enough to fend off the 23rd ranked Robert Morris University Eagles in Bensenville on Friday night. With the 10-3 loss, NIU’s record dips to 5-21 with only five games remaining...

Hockey falls to McKendree University, gets swept in season series

By Matt Boecker | February 9, 2020

Sophomore forward Tyler Gut tries to regain control of the puck in a Jan. 10 game against Kent State University at Canlan Ice Sports in West Dundee.

Hockey can’t continue win streak, dropping game one to McKendree University

By Matt Boecker | February 8, 2020

DeKALB — Hockey struggled on both ends of the ice against the 29th ranked McKendree University Bearcats in a loss Friday night in O’Fallon, Illinois.After a pair of blowout losses to McKendree earlier in the season, NIU had this weekend circled on...

Hockey eager for another shot at McKendree University

By Matt Boecker | February 5, 2020

DeKALB — NIU Hockey will take its two-game win streak to O’Fallon, Illinois for a grudge match Feb. 7 and 8 against the McKendree University Bearcats.The Huskies were routed by McKendree earlier this season, losing 18-2 and 12-4 Nov. 8 and 9 respectively....

Hockey sweeps Waldorf University with a win Sunday

By Matt Boecker | February 3, 2020

A group of Huskies celebrate a goal against Kent State University on Jan. 10 at Canlan Ice Sports in West Dundee.

A pair of goals isn’t enough to land NIU Hockey in the win column

By Matt Boecker | January 26, 2020

DeKALB — Maryville University completes the two game sweep, defeating NIU 4-2 Jan. 25 in Chesterfield, Missouri.The Huskies’ offense showed more life compared to recent games, but it wasn’t enough to get the win over Midwest College Hockey rival...

‘Wild child’: The first-year forward known for ‘chirping’ entertains team, aggravates opponents

By Matt Boecker | January 23, 2020

DeKALB — Confidence is a vital trait for any successful college athlete. This is something first-year forward Hunter Wahl has in spades, and it’s evident while watching him compete.Wahl and his teammates said he is the biggest trash-talker on the...

Seven goals in two periods by Toledo enough to silence Huskies

By Matt Boecker | December 7, 2019

DeKALB — The hockey team went down early and never recovered in its loss Friday to the University of Toledo.NIU dropped game one of a two-game set by a score of 8-3 at the Team Toledo Ice House. The win snapped an eight-game losing streak for the Rockets.In...

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NIU hockey downed by Stallions at home

Hockey can’t keep its foot on the gas in loss to Missouri State

Hockey to see three new faces on roster

Hockey can’t get any offensive pressure in loss to Robert Morris University

Hockey starts strong, but can’t hang on in a game one loss to Robert Morris University

Hockey falls to McKendree University, gets swept in season series

Hockey can’t continue win streak, dropping game one to McKendree University

Hockey eager for another shot at McKendree University

Hockey sweeps Waldorf University with a win Sunday

A pair of goals isn’t enough to land NIU Hockey in the win column

‘Wild child’: The first-year forward known for ‘chirping’ entertains team, aggravates opponents

Seven goals in two periods by Toledo enough to silence Huskies

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