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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

Freshman forward Andy Moore chases down the forecheck for Northeastern. The Huskies defeated Merrimack 4-0 in the first postseason shutout in program history.

The Huskies are moving on: Northeastern defeats Merrimack in opening round of Hockey East tournament

Esha Minhas, news staff March 16, 2024

On Wednesday, the Northeastern men's hockey team (17-15-3, 9-14-1 HE) shut out the Merrimack Warriors (13-21-1, 6-17-1 HE) 4-0 in their final home game of the season, securing their path to the Hockey...

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Jack Williams crouches on the ice. The sophomore has notched three Hockey East Player of the Week designations this season.

Hardworking Husky: How Jack Williams’ passion for hockey became leadership and success at Northeastern

Maeve Brackett, news correspondent March 12, 2024

Growing up, Northeastern men’s hockey sophomore forward Jack Williams always had a stick in his hands.  “You could never get it out of me,” Williams said. “I was always whacking everything...

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Alex Campbell looks for a way around Lowells Sean Kilcullen. Campbell scored Northeasterns second goal of the night, assisted by both Hryckowian brothers.

Whitehead’s career-high 42 saves lifts Huskies to shutout win

Esha Minhas, news staff February 21, 2024

After coming off an upsetting 4-2 loss to the University of Massachusetts Lowell (8-18-4, 4-12-3 HE) Friday, the Northeastern men's hockey team (14-13-2, 7-12-0 HE) bounced back to get a 4-0 shutout win...

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Captain Justin Hryckowian hoists the Beanpot trophy over his head. Northeastern defeated BU 4-3 in overtime in the 71st Beanpot tournament.

Another thrilling come-from-behind win seals Northeastern’s second straight Beanpot sweep

Amelia Ballingall and Sofia Garrett February 13, 2024

History is bound to repeat itself.  Northeastern and Boston University take it to a 4-3 overtime finish, senior forward Gunnarwolfe Fontaine scores a game-winning overtime goal, the Huskies claim a...

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Cameron Whitehead blocks away a shot from Boston University. The Huskies defeated the Terriers 4-3 in overtime Jan. 30.

Championship Preview: Northeastern and BU set to go head-to-head in 71st Beanpot final

Amelia Ballingall, sports editor February 12, 2024

The 71st men’s Beanpot championship is bound to be a fierce competition. It’s the sixth year in a row Northeastern and Boston University have faced each other in a Beanpot game, and the two teams combined...

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The Huskies celebrate their Beanpot semifinals victory. Northeastern defeated Harvard 3-2 in overtime .

‘O Captain My Captain’ : Justin Hryckowian leads the way to Huskies’ sixth-straight Beanpot final

Amelia Ballingall and Sofia Garrett February 6, 2024

The Beanpot semifinal wasn’t Northeastern’s cleanest win this season, but the Huskies got it done.  The competition was the first time Northeastern and Harvard faced each other since last year’s...

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Justin Hryckowian scores the game-winning goal in Friday nights game against Maine. The captain also tallied an assist in Hunter McDonalds goal earlier in the contest.

Huskies continue hot streak with statement 6-3 win over Maine

Esha Minhas, news staff February 5, 2024

After coming off a huge overtime win against No. 3 Boston University Tuesday night, the Northeastern men's hockey team (11-12-2, 6-11-0 HE) completed back-to-back upsets with a 6-3 victory over No. 6/5...

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Jack Williams skates down the ice in the 2023 Beanpot finals. Williams is the Huskies points leader this season with 30 points (14 goals, 16 assists).

Men’s hockey looks to extend hot streak into Beanpot tournament

Amelia Ballingall, sports editor February 5, 2024

The men’s Beanpot tournament kicks off at TD Garden Monday night. Reigning champion Northeastern will seek to defend its trophy, and what seemed like a daunting task at the beginning of the season looks...

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Dylan Hryckowian races toward the puck. Hryckowian scored the game-winning goal in overtime against BU Tuesday night.

Down go the Terriers: Northeastern wins in overtime against No. 3 Boston University

Esha Minhas, news staff February 1, 2024

After sweeping Merrimack College and moving up two spots in the Hockey East rankings over the weekend, the Northeastern men's hockey team continued its momentum in a 4-3 overtime win over its rivals, No....

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The Huskies celebrate a goal scored by Jack Williams against Merrimack Friday night. Northeastern swept the Merrimack College Warriors in a two-game weekend series.

‘Just keep working, keep grinding. Eventually, it’s going to fall for us.’: Northeastern wins 5-3 against Merrimack

Esha Minhas, news staff January 30, 2024

After a close loss to the University of Massachusetts Amherst last week, the Northeastern men's hockey team (9-12-2, 4-11-0 HE) entered the ice against Merrimack College (10-14-1, 3-11-1 HE) Friday, playing...

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Gunnarwolfe Fontaine weaves the puck between three Vermont skaters. Fontaine scored an empty-net goal in Northeasterns 3-1 win over UVM Jan. 13.

Even after 100 games, Gunnarwolfe Fontaine is still on his A-game

Sarah Popeck, news staff January 28, 2024

Earlier this season, assistant captain and senior forward Gunnarwolfe Fontaine hit a milestone in his career — one hundred games as a Husky. Throughout his time on the Northeastern men’s hockey team,...

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Northeastern protects their net against UMass. Freshman goaltender Cameron Whitehead tallied 33 saves.

Northeastern falls just short to UMass in 2-1 defeat

Esha Minhas, news staff January 24, 2024

On Saturday, the Northeastern men’s hockey team (7-12-2, 2-11-0 HE) faced a disappointing 2-1 loss to the University of Massachusetts Amherst (13-6-3, 6-4-2 HE).  UMass got the first touch of the...

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