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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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Men’s Ice Hockey

Forward Mia Langlois slides the puck past the Boston University goalie. Northeastern women’s hockey won the first women’s Beanpot tournament held in TD Garden Jan. 23, 2024. File photo by Harriet Rovniak

Beanpot season is fast approaching. Here’s everything you need to know about securing tickets.

Kristina DaPonte, news staff December 19, 2024

Ticket sales for the 2025 Beanpot tournaments have begun, with Women’s Beanpot tickets currently available and the rollout for Men’s Beanpot tickets beginning this week. 2025 marks the 72nd edition of the men’s tournament and the 46th edition of the women’s tournament....

Senior forward Ryan Mcquire faces off against freshman forward Charlie Gollob. The team faced a rough 5-3 loss to the University of New Hampshire (7-4-2, 2-3-2 HE) Dec. 6 but came out victorious 4-3 against Brown University Dec. 7 (3-4-2, 2-3-1 ECAC).

From setback to bounce-back: Huskies fight for weekend split

Esha Minhas, news staff December 9, 2024

The Northeastern men's hockey team (4-7-3, 1-5-3 HE) went 1-1 in this weekend's matchups. They faced a rough 5-3 loss to the University of New Hampshire Wildcats Dec. 6 (7-4-2, 2-3-2 HE) but came out victorious 4-3 against the Brown University Bears (3-4-2, 2-3-1 ECAC) Dec. 7.  A...

Northeastern celebrates in a 4-2 win over Boston College Nov. 23. The Huskies tallied 29 shots compared to the Eagles' 32.

The Huskies’ first Hockey East win comes in a statement upset over No. 3 Boston College

Esha Minhas, deputy sports editor November 25, 2024

The Northeastern men's hockey team (2-6-3, 1-4-3 HE) surprised a sold-out Matthews Arena with a 4-2 upset victory over No. 3 Boston College (9-3-0, 4-2-0 HE) Nov. 23. After losing 3-0 the night before to the Eagles and still yet to notch their first Hockey East win, no one expected...

Dylan Hryckowian dribbles the puck against UNH Nov. 16. The Husky potted the winning goal over the Wildcats in a shootout.

Hryckowian’s shootout magic earns the Huskies a win

Esha Minhas, deputy sports editor November 20, 2024

The Northeastern men’s hockey team (1-5-3, 0-3-3 HE) took on the University of New Hampshire Wildcats (4-3-2, 1-2-2 HE) Nov. 16 at Matthews Arena. After coming off a 4-1 loss the night before to UNH, the Huskies desperately wanted to earn their first Hockey East win. But the...

Abby Jegede fights for possession of the ball over the University of New Hampshire Nov. 14. The Husky notched a team-high 12 points in the game.

Women’s basketball suffers disappointing loss to UNH

Cassandra Joyce, news staff November 18, 2024

Northeastern women’s basketball (0-3, 0-0 CAA) lost in its home opener against the University of New Hampshire Wildcats (4-1, 0-0 America East), 58-31 Nov. 14, its third consecutive loss of the season.  The Wildcats won the tipoff, but Northeastern’s defense was on lockdown,...

Northeastern unites on the ice against Stonehill Oct. 12. The team fell 6-5 in overtime to Providence Nov. 9, with five different Huskies potting goals.

Penalty pains: Northeastern falls to Providence in OT thriller, 6-5

Esha Minhas, deputy sports editor November 13, 2024

Hoping to win its first conference match of the season, the Northeastern men's hockey team (1-4-2, 0-2-2 HE) took on the No. 11 Providence College Friars (6-1-2, 4-0-2 HE) Nov. 9 at Matthews Arena. But costly penalties, including its third major this year, and careless mistakes...

Joe Connor reaches for the puck against Stonehill College Oct. 12. The freshman was drafted in the seventh round of the 2024 NHL draft to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Guided by veteran players, six freshmen take the ice for the Huskies

Bailey Reynolds, news staff November 5, 2024

Following the loss of several star players and key contributors — including former captain Justin Hryckowian, forwards Gunnarwolfe Fontaine and Matt Choupani and defenseman Hunter McDonald — at the 2023-24 season’s end, the Northeastern men’s hockey team did not shy away...

Vinny Borgesi stands alert against Merrimack March 13. The Husky notched career-highs in goals and assists last season.

How Vinny Borgesi is leading the Huskies to redemption on the ice

Elli Einset, news staff November 1, 2024

Following its tough loss against Boston University in the quarterfinals of the Hockey East tournament last season, the Northeastern men’s ice hockey team is eager to go further this year – and one of the stars leading them is Vinny Borgesi.  The junior defenseman and...

Freshman forward Ben Poitras eyes the puck as it flies across the ice in Northeastern's matchup against Stonehill Oct. 12. The Huskies totaled 35 shots compared to the Skyhawks' 18.

Welcome back, Huskies: Northeastern earns first season win against Stonehill

Esha Minhas, deputy sports editor October 15, 2024

The Northeastern men's hockey team (1-0-0, 0-0-0 HE) was welcomed back to Matthews Arena for their season opener against Stonehill College (1-2-0, 0-0-0 NEC) Oct. 12. With a packed DogHouse and 15 new additions to the Huskies' roster, Northeastern cruised to their first victory,...

Joe Connor on the ice for the USHL Muskegon Lumberjacks. Drafted to the Tampa Bay Lightning in the final round of the NHL draft, the incoming freshman will play for Northeastern come fall. Photo courtesy Muskegon Lumberjacks.

Incoming freshman Joe Connor earns a spot in 2024 NHL Draft

Amelia Ballingall, news staff July 7, 2024

Northeastern University incoming freshman Joe Connor was selected 195th by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2024 NHL Draft Saturday night.  After re-entering the draft following a shortfall in his first year of eligibility, the 19-year-old was the Huskies’ sole selection...

Justin Hryckowian skates next to Merrimack’s net March 13. The captain departed Northeastern at the end of his junior season after signing with the Dallas Stars.

Men’s hockey: After a season of adversity, what’s next for the Huskies?

Esha Minhas, news staff March 29, 2024

The Northeastern men's hockey season was filled with highs and lows. Consecutive losses and major injuries riddled the early part of the season, but the Huskies weren’t finished. In January, the team regrouped and began to settle into a rhythm, earning huge wins against some...

Dylan Hryckowian plays hard on the ice against BU. The Huskies skated to a 17-16-3 record on the 2023-24 season.

The Huskies’ season ends in heartbreak after a 4-2 loss to the Terriers

Esha Minhas, news staff March 19, 2024

On Saturday, the Northeastern men's hockey season (17-16-3, 9-14-1 HE) ended with a heartbreaking 4-2 loss to the No. 2 Boston University Terriers (24-8-2, 18-14-2 HE). The first period began with both teams hungry for the puck. The Terriers hoped to claim revenge on Northeastern...