First-year forward Rodahn Evans keeps his eyes on the action Sept. 27 during NIU's 3-2 loss to Western Michigan University at the Canlan Ice Center in West Dundee.
DeKALB — NIU hockey is going through a major transitional period in its inaugural season at the D1 level.NIU’s American Collegiate Hockey Association D2 team was bumped up to D1 for the first time in program history. Only four players on the D1 team...
DeKALB — The Huskies bounced back Saturday with a nail-biting 5-4 victory against Waldorf University after a 4-1 loss Friday to the Warriors.The Huskies traveled to Albert Lea, Minnesota where they split two weekend matches at the Albert Lea City Arena.After...
DeKALB — After two periods of play, NIU trails Midwest College Hockey foe Waldorf University, 3-1.Sophomore defenseman Zach Huggins opened the scoring, giving the Huskies a 1-0 lead late in the first period. The power-play goal is Huggins’ first of...
DeKALB — Every corner of the U.S. is represented in NIU’s American Collegiate Hockey Association Division 1 hockey roster. There are two players from California, two more from Alaska and one from Virginia. But one player had to travel 5,246 miles...
DeKALB — History has been written as the hockey team earned its first win at the Division 1 level.After losing 7-1 Friday night, the Huskies were able to exact some revenge, winning 3-1. This moves NIU to 1-3 on the season, and 1-1 in Midwest College...
DeKALB — Seven goals in two periods were more than enough to silence the hockey team in Friday’s 7-1 loss to Midland University at the Canlan Ice Center in West Dundee. The officials were fair in handing out penalties, as NIU finished with 19 and...
DeKALB — In their inaugural game at the division-one level, the Huskies started hot but couldn’t keep the momentum going in their 3-2 loss Friday to Western Michigan University at the Canlan Ice Center in West Dundee.NIU jumped out of the gate, getting...
Hockey is giving back to the community.For the first time, the NIU hockey program has teamed up with Susan G. Komen Passionately Pink to raise money to find a cure for breast cancer. The fundraiser will be held during the Div. II hockey games versus the...
Going into the weekend, the Div. II hockey team was in for a challenge against an undefeated Robert Morris University Maroon team. The Huskies were up to the challenge and split their series.NIU (4-2) won its game Friday night 6-3, and junior forward...
DeKalb | After last weekend’s sweep of the University of Missouri, the Div. II hockey team will look to continue its fast start to the season against the Robert Morris University Maroon team.Head coach Chuck Rinaldo believes NIU will be in for a tough...
