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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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Men’s Ice Hockey

Sophomore goaltender Quentin Sigurdson stands on the ice October 18. The Huskies lost 4-2 to the Harvard Crimson in the exhibition matchup.

Men’s hockey falls to Harvard in exhibition game

Bailey Reynolds, news staff October 19, 2025

The Northeastern men’s hockey team (2-1, 1-0 HE) was defeated by the Harvard University Crimson (0-0, 0-0 Eastern College Athletic Conference) 4-2 in an exhibition game Saturday, Oct. 18.  As is common in an exhibition game, head coach Jerry Keefe elected to switch up a...

Freshman forward Jack Pechar handles the puck Oct. 4. Pechar was one of 14 players that joined the Huskies' roster this season.

Men’s hockey upsets UMass

Elli Einset, sports editor October 18, 2025

Northeastern men’s hockey (2-1, 1-0 HE) defeated the No. 11 University of Massachusetts Minutemen (3-1, 0-1 HE) in a 4-2 upset in the Huskies’ first conference game.  Northeastern struck early as sophomore forward Griffin Erdman scored less than two minutes into the game....

In a game against Holy Cross, senior defender Austen May opens himself up for a pass Oct. 4. May scored the Huskies' only goal against West Point.

Northeastern men’s hockey takes first loss to West Point

Elli Einset, sports editor October 11, 2025

Northeastern men’s hockey (1-1, 0-0 HE) fell to the West Point Army (1-0-1, 0-0 Atlantic Hockey America) 2-1 Oct. 10 during its Skating Strides Breast Cancer Awareness game. Despite multiple close attempts, the Huskies could not find the equalizer in their second game. “We...

Joe Connor jumps against the boards in celebration. The Huskies claimed its season opener victory against Holy Cross Oct. 4.

Men’s hockey fights to the end with 6-4 victory over Holy Cross

Elli Einset, sports editor October 5, 2025

Northeastern men’s hockey (1-0, 0-0 HE) opened its season with a win over the Holy Cross Crusaders (0-1, 0-0 Atlantic Hockey America) 6-4. “It's nice to get the first win of the season, that's for sure,” head coach Jerry Keefe said in the postgame conference. “There's...

The Huskies line up on the ice at TD Garden before puck drop Feb. 3. Last season, Northeastern leaned on its veteran leaders and new faces to drive their success.

Men’s hockey looks to bounce back after rollercoaster season

Elli Einset, sports editor October 1, 2025

After a devastating and confusing 2024-25 season, the men’s hockey team rebranded, adding 14 new players after the departure of key competitors including Cam Lund, Jack Williams and Cameron Whitehead.  “I've been really impressed with the new group so far, [and] our returners...

Wade MacLeod waits for the game to resume. MacLeod died from brain cancer Sept. 13. Photo courtesy Northeastern Athletics.

Northeastern ice hockey alum Wade MacLeod dies at 38

Siera Qosaj, deputy sports editor September 18, 2025

Wade MacLeod, a former Northeastern men's ice hockey forward who played professionally in North America and Europe, died of brain cancer Sept. 13, the Huskies announced on their website. He was 38.  A native of Coquitlam, British Columbia, MacLeod played for the Huskies from...

Jackson Dorrington evaluates the situation on the ice March 8. Dorrington signed a three-year entry-level contract with the New York Rangers March 23.

The ins and outs of the men’s hockey roster

Bailey Reynolds, news staff April 22, 2025

The Northeastern men’s hockey team lost five top-liners to NHL contracts days after its 4-3 double overtime loss in the Hockey East tournament semifinal. Three news players have been added through the transfer portal.  Junior forward Cam Lund signed an entry-level contract...

Cameron Whitehead kneels during a game intermission. Whitehead recorded a career high of 57 saves against the University of Maine.

How Cameron Whitehead defied expectations in historic postseason

Elli Einset, sports editor April 11, 2025

Cameron Whitehead slid from one side of the net to the other, protecting the red line as a Boston College player attempted to slide the puck in. He was unsuccessful.  As the clock expired, Whitehead hugged his teammates in gratitude and disbelief. They had won. It was March...