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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

Men’s Ice Hockey

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, he’s made a memorable name for himself and set his legacy as a leading...

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 puck, and it kept control throughout the majority of the first period. The...

Members of the mens hockey teams at Northeastern, BC, BU and Harvard pose for a photo with their Team IMPACT matches. The teams and matches competed in the first ever Beanpot pingpong tournament Jan. 8.

Inaugural Beanpot pingpong tournament brings rival hockey teams together for shared cause

Amelia Ballingall and Sofia Garrett January 24, 2024

Since its founding in 1952, the annual Beanpot tournament, a college hockey competition between local rivals Northeastern University, Boston University, Boston College and Harvard University, has been well-loved by the city of Boston. However, Monday, Jan. 8, the four competing...

Graduate student forward Liam Walsh prepares for a faceoff. The Huskies maintained strong possession of the puck in their second match against Vermont on Saturday.

Northeastern splits series with Vermont as Beanpot approaches

Esha Minhas, news staff January 17, 2024

On Friday, Northeastern (7-11-2, 2-10-0 HE) faced a heartbreaking 5-4 loss against the University of Vermont (10-9-1, 4-5-1 HE). The narrow loss fueled the fire for their match on Saturday, which the Huskies won 3-1.  Vermont got the first touch of the puck on Friday, but...

Pito Walton races against BCs Cutter Gauthier in Matthews Arena. Northeastern fell in the home ice game 3-1.

Against all odds, Northeastern men’s hockey splits series with No. 1 Boston College

Esha Minhas December 11, 2023

After a shocking 5-3 victory over No. 1 Boston College (12-3-1, 5-2-1 HE) on Dec. 1, Northeastern men's hockey (4-8-1, 1-8-0 HE) failed to repeat its win on Saturday Dec. 2, splitting the series but providing new hope for the season.  Sophomore forward Cam Lund's second career...

Junior forward Justin Hryckowian reaches for the puck. The captain scored the Huskies second goal in their Nov. 17 contest against UNH.

Northeastern’s men’s hockey team yet to get a conference win after seventh straight loss

Esha Minhas, news staff November 22, 2023

The Northeastern men's hockey team (2-7-0, 0-7-0 HE) played back-to-back games against No. 12 University of New Hampshire (5-2-1, 3-1-1) last weekend, falling to the Wildcats 4-2 at home Nov. 17 and 4-0 on the road the next day. This marked the seventh straight loss for the Huskies,...

Forward Jack Williams takes a center ice faceoff at the 2023 Beanpot tournament. Northeastern defeated Boston University in the semifinals 3-1, then beat out Harvard for the championship title in a shootout.

Beanpot ticket sales begin Monday, presale happening now

Amelia Ballingall, deputy sports editor November 16, 2023

TD Garden announced Tuesday morning that the tickets for the 2024 Men’s and Women’s Beanpot tournament games hosted at TD Garden will go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 20. This includes the men’s semifinals, the men’s championship/consolation games...

The Huskies crowd junior forward Justin Hryckowian after scoring his first goal of the season. The captain returned from a month-long hiatus due to injury Friday at Providence.

Northeastern men’s hockey handed fifth-straight loss by Providence

Esha Minhas, news staff November 14, 2023

At Matthews Arena Nov. 11, the Northeastern men’s hockey team (2-4-0, 0-4-0 HE) faced a brutal 5-2 loss against Providence College (7-1-2, 3-0-2 HE), which is ranked fifth nationally and first in Hockey East.  The Huskies came into Saturday’s match re-energized and anxious...

Men’s basketball assistant coach Joel Smith watches the Huskies from the sidelines. After four standout years as a Husky from 2009-2013, Smith played professionally and eventually returned to Northeastern as a coach in 2021. Photo courtesy Jim Pierce/Northeastern Athletics.

‘It feels like yesterday’: Alumni of Northeastern Athletics return as coaches to inspire the next generation

Sarah Popeck, news staff October 31, 2023

For many student-athletes, their sports career ends when they walk the stage at graduation, but that’s not always the case — a select few get the incredible opportunity to play professionally and showcase their skills competitively, and another handful take the lessons they...

Graduate student foward Brett Edwards pushes the puck through
Stonehill defenders and up the ice. Edwards joined the Northeastern
squad after four seasons at the the University of Denver.

Huskies shut out Skyhawks in home opener, securing first win of the season

Sarah Popeck, news staff October 17, 2023

After the loss of major players like Devon Levi and Aidan McDonough, the Northeastern men's hockey team faced the heavy burden of composing a team ready to knock its opponents off their feet this season. And on opening night, they did just that. The new squad debuted in the...

Devon Levi practices with the Buffalo Sabres. The former Northeastern goalie signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Sabres March 17, 2023.

Husky to Pro: Levi dubbed Sabres’ starting goalie in rookie season

Julia Yohe, sports editor October 13, 2023

Former Northeastern men’s hockey star goalie Devon Levi opened his rookie NHL season with the Buffalo Sabres Thursday night, falling to the New York Rangers 5-1 in a season-opening rematch of his NHL debut in March. Levi made 26 saves for a .867 save percentage including some...

The Huskies celebrate their 2023 Beanpot win in TD Garden. Northeastern defeated Harvard in the tournament finals to claim the championship title.

After a sudden season conclusion, the Huskies skate out with a new lineup

Sarah Popeck, news staff September 22, 2023

The Huskies went into the 2023 Hockey East Championship with a surge of energy. A fierce, fighting drive was growing in Matthews Arena throughout last season: They had already won the Beanpot, Frozen Fenway and countless other matches, building up to that crucial performance. Yet...