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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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Men’s Ice Hockey

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...

The Northeastern men's hockey team takes the ice against the Providence Friars. The Huskies' loss to the Friars in the Hockey East quarterfinals put an end to their season.

Northeastern falls 1-2 to Providence College in Hockey East Quarterfinals

Lauren Salemo, news staff March 13, 2023

Sitting at No. 15 nationally, the Northeastern men’s hockey team (17-13-5, 14-7-3 HE) was only guaranteed a spot in the NCAA tournament if it won the Hockey East championship. But the Huskies were defeated Saturday in the conference quarterfinals 1-2 with an overtime goal from...

Senior forward Matt Demelis flies behind the net, puck in tow, below a packed Matthews Arena. Demelis has eight points (two goals, six assists) on the season.

Huskies shut out UMass Minutemen in revenge match, securing series split

Ariana Ottrando, news staff March 1, 2023

After a tough 2-3 loss on the road Friday against the University of Massachusetts Amherst (11-16-5, 5-14-3 HE), the No. 15/14 Northeastern men's hockey team (16-11-5, 13-6-3 HE) responded with a 4-0 shutout in its rematch Saturday on home ice. The matchup started in Northeastern's...

Captain and senior forward Aidan McDonough hoists the trophy above the Husky celebration. Thanks to a shootout goal from McDonough, Northeastern men's hockey secured its eighth Beanpot title Monday night.

Northeastern reclaims keys to Beantown in historic Beanpot shootout win over Harvard

Julia Yohe and Amelia Ballingall February 14, 2023

A sea of red and black shook TD Garden Monday night at the 70th Beanpot championship game, with thousands of fans flooding the stands to watch Northeastern and Harvard battle for the trophy for the first time in history.  In Monday’s long-awaited matchup, the Huskies found...

Graduate student forward Jakov Novak on ice at Frozen Fenway January 7. Novak has nine points this season, including seven goals and two assists.

Transfer student Jakov Novak continues to lead at Northeastern

Annie Cayer, news correspondent February 9, 2023

Before graduate student forward Jakov Novak became a role model for the Huskies with captivating goals, checks and plays, he started with a single step on his outdoor ice. Born and raised in Windsor, Canada, Novak picked up a stick and began playing hockey  as soon as he...

The Huskies pile on junior goalie Devon Levi after Monday night's game. With the win, Northeastern will head to the title game against Harvard Monday, Feb. 13.

Huskies prove revenge is best served in a pot, bea(n)ting BU 3-1

Julia Yohe and Eli Curwin February 8, 2023

The odds were not in their favor. The Huskies (14-10-3, 11-5-2 HE), ranked 20th nationally, started the season slowly, to put it lightly. From Nov. 15 to Jan. 1, Northeastern went 1-6, with supposed star goalie Devon Levi letting in a woeful 29 goals over eight games — he...

Aidan McDonough makes a sharp turn in Friday night's game against UConn. The senior forward is ranked tenth in points per game, with an average of 1.28 this season.

No. 20 Northeastern falls to UConn in OT, breaking five-game winning streak

Ariana Ottrando, news staff February 6, 2023

In a back-and-forth 60-minute test between the Northeastern men's hockey team (13-10-3, 11-5-2 HE) and rival University of Connecticut (17-8-3, 11-6-2 HE), or UConn, Friday, Northeastern lost 3-4 with just seconds to go in overtime. After Northeastern came away with two big wins...

Fans file into TD Garden before Northeastern’s title game last year. The Huskies will seek revenge in their rematch against the Terriers Feb. 6.

‘We’re getting our swagger back’: Huskies look to carry newfound power into the Beanpot tournament

Julia Yohe, sports editor February 5, 2023

The end of January means one very important thing for the Huskies: Beanpot is coming.  The men’s ice hockey team (13-9-3, 11-4-2 HE) will head to TD Garden Feb. 6 once again to compete in the 70th Beanpot tournament, Boston’s most highly-anticipated college hockey rivalry...

Senior defenseman Tyler Spott on ice at Frozen Fenway Jan. 7. Spott tallied one assist against the University of Connecticut.

Tyler enters the ‘Spottlight’ with 100 games played

Rachana Madhav, news correspondent February 4, 2023

The Northeastern’s men’s hockey team picks its players well, and it has found a great one in Tyler Spott. A senior forward, Spott celebrated the 100th game of his career Jan. 20, all the while prepping for the upcoming Beanpot. Spott, who is beloved by his teammates and coaches...