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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 forward Justin Hyrckowian faces off against LIU.

Huskies prevail in 3-2 overtime win against LIU

Ariana Ottrando, news correspondent October 3, 2022

Northeastern University's men's ice hockey team secured its first win in the first game of the regular season with a 3-2 victory against Long Island University, or LIU, Saturday night.  The Huskies hosted the Sharks, one of NCAA's newest hockey teams, in a non-conference...

Devon Levi in goal against Harvard University at the NU 2021
homecoming game. NU came out victorious thanks to an overtime goal
from junior forward Gunnarwolfe Fontaine.

Men’s hockey team gears up for the 2022-23 season

Ariana Ottrando, news staff September 29, 2022

It's almost October, which means hockey season is right around the corner. Securing a 25-13-1 record last season, the Northeastern men's hockey team clinched the regular season Hockey East title for the first time in the program's history, along with making the regional semifinals...

Sebastian Keane throwing a pitch

10 Northeastern athletes make the 2022 professional league draft

Amelia Ballingall, news correspondent September 12, 2022

Each year, North America’s major sports leagues take their pick of the best young athletes in the world. With these drafts, the teams gain the rights to potential future players, and the players get their shot at being a professional athlete. In July, both the NHL and MLB,...

Devon Levi in goal for Northeastern.

Devon Levi: From underdog to Olympian

Julia Yohe, deputy sports editor April 28, 2022

When Devon Levi first tried on a pair of ice skates, he hated them. “[My dad] threw me on skates when I was like four or five,” Levi said. “I remember crying the first few times. I was scared. I did not want to skate.” Fifteen years later, he would represent Team...

TJ Semptimphelter covered the net in both games of the Beanpot tournament and made an impressive show.

Rookie goalie Semptimphelter dominates at Beanpot

Lauren Thomas, news staff April 6, 2022

After Northeastern men's ice hockey (25-13-1) starting goalie sophomore Devon Levi left in January to play in the 2022 Olympics, freshman goaltender TJ Semptimphelter took advantage of his opportunity to defend the net. At his Northeastern hockey debut Jan. 22, Semptimphelter...

The Northeastern men’s ice hockey team fell to the University of Connecticut in a disastrous Hockey East semifinals matchup.

Despite frustrating 4-1 Hockey East Semifinals loss to UConn, Northeastern advances to NCAA championship

Julia Yohe, news staff April 4, 2022

The Northeastern men’s ice hockey team (25-13-1, 15-8-1 HE) fell to the University of Connecticut (20-16-0, 14-10-0 HE) in a disastrous Hockey East semifinals matchup March 18. The defeat came after the program’s first Hockey East regular season win and a 3-2 quarterfinals...

Northeastern men’s ice hockey fell 2-1 in an overtime loss to No. 1 seed Western Michigan in the regional semifinals of the NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Championship.

Northeastern’s Historic Hockey Season Ends in Heartbreak

Eli Curwin, news staff April 2, 2022

Northeastern men’s ice hockey (25-13-1) fell 2-1 in an overtime loss to No. 1 seed Western Michigan (26-12-1) March 25 in the regional semifinals of the NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Championship.  While the loss closed the door on a potential NCAA trophy, the Huskies made history...

The Northeastern University Huskies secured the Hockey East regular season title for the first time in program history.

Northeastern sweeps Merrimack, securing the Hockey East regular season title for first time in program history

Eli Curwin, news staff March 12, 2022

In the final matchup of the regular season, the Northeastern men’s hockey team eked out a win in a 1-0 nailbiter against Merrimack March 5. With the win, the Huskies secured the Hockey East regular season title for the first time in program history. Saturday’s scrappy...

Northeastern University faced Merrimack, defeating them 6-1.

Northeastern men’s hockey crushes Merrimack 6-1 in the team’s best game of the year

Eli Curwin, news staff March 12, 2022

With the Hockey East regular season title on the line, Northeastern University wiped the floor with Merrimack, defeating them 6-1 in a crucial victory. March 5 six-goal victory was the best game for the Huskies all season, reaching 40 shots for the first time since December...

The Northeastern men’s hockey team defeated the University of Connecticut Huskies 3-1.

A remarkable return: Devon Levi ties school save record in first game back after Winter Olympics

Eli Curwin, news staff March 8, 2022

The No. 13 Northeastern men’s hockey team defeated the University of Connecticut Huskies 3-1 Feb. 25. Excellent play from sophomore Husky goalie Devon Levi and an outstanding three-point night from junior forward Aidan McDonough led Northeastern to a crucial victory. Northeastern...

Sam Colangelo takes the puck up the ice and away from the Northeastern goal.

Northeastern men’s hockey crushed by BC two weeks after Beanpot semifinals victory

Julia Yohe, news staff February 23, 2022

Last Friday, No. 15 Northeastern University men’s ice hockey (19-10-1, 10-7-1 HE) faced a devastating 4-1 defeat by the unranked Boston College (11-15-4, 6-10-3 HE). Just four days after a disheartening Beanpot finals game, the Huskies were looking to make a comeback against...

Northeastern University and Boston University face off in the Beanpot finals.

Huskies fall to Boston University in bid for fourth consecutive Beanpot win

Annah Chaya and Alex Sumas February 17, 2022

Northeastern University men’s ice hockey team lost 1-0 to Boston University in the Beanpot finals Monday night at TD Garden.  As the Huskies entered the Garden Monday, the possibility of a four-peat loomed. Watching the Huskies play, however, this was not apparent. The...