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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Senior forward Grant Jozefek skates the puck through the neutral zone in NUs last game against BC at the Garden on Feb. 11.

Huskies top BC to win Hockey East championship

Sofie Kato, deputy sports editor March 23, 2019

For the third time in the team’s history and the second time in four years, Northeastern won the Hockey East championship Saturday night at TD Garden with a 3-2 win over Boston College. Senior forward Brandon Hawkins scored two first-period goals and sophomore goalie Cayden...

Kansas practices as the No. 1 seed in 2016. Kansas was a No. 1 seed for three straight years leading up to this years No. 4 seed, and has made the tournament every year except one since it went to 64 teams.

Scouting Kansas: Huskies excited, but height will factor in

Charlie Wolfson and Mike Puzzanghera March 20, 2019

Northeastern discovered Sunday that its first-round NCAA Tournament opponent will be one of college basketball’s blue bloods: Kansas. Before any of the bracket was unveiled, Northeastern knew it would be a double-digit seed and an underdog in its opening game. But in addition...

Jeremy Miller, Anthony Green and Jordan Roland celebrate the teams selection to the NCAA Tournament and matchup with Kansas on Thursday.

Huskies marvel at NCAA bid, reflect on journey to this point

Charlie Wolfson, editor-in-chief March 18, 2019

They knew they were headed for the big dance late Tuesday night when they won the CAA championship and an automatic bid. But for these players, who grew up watching this tournament and came so very close last year, the reality didn’t set in until they saw “Northeastern”...

The Huskies awaited their first round matchup in Curry Student Center among supporters and the local media.

Huskies will face Kansas in NCAA Tournament opener

Charlie Wolfson, editor-in-chief March 17, 2019

Northeastern will face Kansas on Thursday as they make their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2015. NU was given a No. 13 seed in the bracket, which was announced on CBS Sunday evening as the team watched at a public viewing party on campus. "This was the first time...

Senior winger Austin Plevy races into the offensive zone.

Men’s hockey advances to Hockey East semis after sweeping Maine

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor March 16, 2019

Northeastern is heading back to TD Garden next weekend after the Huskies took down Maine Saturday, 2-1 at Matthews Arena in the Hockey East quarterfinals. The win wrapped up  the best-of-three series, sending them to the conference semi-final against the winner of the ongoing...

Junior forward Matti Hartman tries to power her way around a Cornell defender in the offensive zone.

Loss to Cornell ends best season for women’s hockey

Charlie Wolfson, editor-in-chief March 16, 2019

Northeastern’s best season in program history ended abruptly in the NCAA quarterfinal Saturday afternoon when Cornell came into Matthews Arena and pulled out a 3-2 win in overtime to advance to the semi-final. Cornell (24-5-6) stuffed Northeastern’s (27-6-5) offense at even...

The DogHouse cheers on the mens hockey team at TD Garden Feb. 11 in the final of the Beanpot.

Previewing a wild weekend in Northeastern sports

Charlie Wolfson, editor-in-chief March 13, 2019
Northeastern may have never had a weekend quite like this upcoming one — at least not in recent memory.
Senior guard Vasa Pusica brings the ball up the court in the Feb. 2 game against Hofstra.

Huskies punch NCAA ticket with win over Hofstra

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor March 12, 2019

The Huskies are going dancing for the first time since 2015 after they beat Hofstra 82-74 in the CAA championship game Tuesday to earn an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. Vasa Pusica, their standout senior guard and the driving force of the team, scored a team-high 21 points,...

The News has maintained a biweekly print schedule while eliminating its debt.

Release: The Huntington News is debt-free

February 27, 2019
The paper is committed to continuing to pursue its mission of serving the community with original, impactful reporting and creating an environment in which student journalists can learn from each other.
Lincoln Griffin crashes into UVM netminder Stefanos Lekkas, earning a two-minute minor penalty for charging.

Men’s hockey gets desperately-needed 2 points from Vermont, Primeau stops 32

Charlie Wolfson, editor-in-chief February 15, 2019
Northeastern men's hockey came from behind to beat Vermont 4-1 Friday and pick up two massive points in Hockey East.
Junior forward Matt Filipe (17) cheers on captain Eric Williams as he lifts the trophy.

Gallery: Northeastern wins 2019 Beanpot

February 12, 2019
Shots of Monday night's game and the ensuing celebration. Photos by Dylan Shen and Riley Robinson.
NU senior forward Austin Plevy tucks a puck past BC goalie Joe Woll.

Beanpot champs again, NU seniors get a lasting memory

Mike Puzzanghera and Sofie Kato February 12, 2019

After a phenomenal performance from his classmates, senior captain Eric Williams thrust the Beanpot trophy into the air in celebration and was swarmed by his fellow Huskies. Williams and his fellow seniors exited their final Beanpot with a second-straight trophy. One look...