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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

Tyler Madden tracks the puck traveling through the neutral zone in this years first Beanpot game against Harvard.

Tyler Madden to leave Northeastern to sign with NHL’s Kings

Charlie Wolfson, news staff March 30, 2020
The Hockey East First-Team All Star will leave a big hole on NU's top line as he pursues his professional career.
NU junior forward Zach Solow and BU freshman forward Wilmer Skoog face off at the 2020 Beanpot final game where NU won 5-4.

No. 16 men’s hockey heads to playoffs after 2-1 victory over BU

Leah Cussen, news staff March 10, 2020

After their Friday night shutout by Boston University, the Huskies finally stepped up to the challenge. In the second game of their home-and-home series on Saturday afternoon, Northeastern not only ended with a 2-1 victory, but a spot in the Hockey East playoffs.  Two of...

Senior forward John Picking jockeys for position as BU looks to generate a scoring chance.

No. 16 men’s hockey shutout by Boston University, 3-0

Leah Cussen, news staff March 7, 2020

In the first game of a home-and-home series against BU, No. 16 men’s hockey faced a 3-0 shutout by Boston University. As the Huskies cling to eighth place in Hockey East standings, only the second game of the series stands between them and the quarterfinals.  “We didn't...

Biagio Lerario, who scored one of the Husky goals of the weekend, prepares to take a face-off against UMass Lowell earlier this season,

No. 12 men’s hockey take back-to-back losses against Vermont

Leah Cussen, news staff March 3, 2020

No. 12 men’s hockey was swept by Vermont Friday and Saturday, with final scores of 4-2 and 3-1 respectively. The sweep by Vermont knocked the Huskies down to eighth place in Hockey East standings, leaving them perilously hanging on to a playoff spot. The series gave Vermont...

Tyler Madden rips a shot on net, where UConns goaltender waits to squeeze the puck against the pipe.

A tumultuous two weeks for offense-driving Tyler Madden

Riana Buchman, news staff February 27, 2020

In the past couple of weeks, Tyler Madden has gone through it all. Not only has the sophomore forward been nominated for the Hobey Baker award, one of college hockey’s most prestigious awards, but he’s also been traded from the Vancouver Canucks to the Los Angeles Kings...

Sophomore defenseman Julian Kislin collides with fifth-year senior Craig Pantano during game one of the Beanpot.

No. 10 men’s hockey swept in home-and-home against No. 5 Boston College, 10-1

Leah Cussen, news staff February 22, 2020

No. 10 men’s hockey struggled to hang on against No. 5 Boston College in the second game of their home-and-home series. With a final score of 10-1, the Eagles proved how hard they’re willing to fight for the top spot in Hockey East standings. After last night’s loss...

Biagio Lerario, one of NUs goal scorers from tonight, shows off some edge-work during NUs home game against UMass Lowell last week.

No. 10 men’s hockey takes 3-2 loss to No. 5 Boston College

Leah Cussen, news staff February 21, 2020

No. 10 men’s hockey fought hard against the victorious No. 5 Boston College, with a final score of 3-2 in the first game of their home-and-home series. There was a lot on the line for the two rivals, with BC tied for first place and Northeastern holding sixth place in the Hockey...

Sophomore defender Jordan Harris contributed offensively to the Huskies last night with two assists.

No. 12 men’s hockey takes another victory over No. 11 River Hawks, 2-1

Leah Cussen, news staff February 16, 2020

After a 3-0 shutout last night, No. 12 men’s hockey had another success over No. 11 UMass Lowell with a final score of 2-1. With senior forward Matt Filipe, sophomore forward Tyler Madden and freshman defenseman Jayden Struble off of the ice tonight due to injuries, the Huskies...

Craig Pantano peers behind the net during the Beanpot final earlier this week.

Men’s hockey continues climb to playoffs, 3-0 over UMass Lowell

Leah Cussen, news staff February 15, 2020

In their first game after winning their third Beanpot Championship title in a row, No. 12 men’s hockey dominated No. 11 UMass Lowell with a final score of 3-0. With just seven games left for the Huskies before the Hockey East playoffs and NU holding the seventh position in...

Freshman forward Aidan McDonough,  a Massachusetts native, celebrates a dream come true after winning the Beanpot and earning four points.

A first and a last Beanpot: A dream come true for McDonough and Picking

Valeria Vazquez, deputy sports editor February 13, 2020

The two Huskies have dreamt about this moment since they were young. Both from Massachusetts, the Beanpot was a tournament any young hockey player could only dream of winning. And they did it. Senior forward John Picking is no rookie to a Beanpot win, he won his first in his...

NU heads into the Beanpot final reeling from a loss to Maine, but BU dropped a game recently to Merrimack.

Beanpot final preview: BU stands between NU and third-straight trophy

Mike Puzzanghera, news staff February 9, 2020

In 2018, Adam Gaudette’s hat trick and game-sealing rifle into the empty BU net ended thirty years of misery at the Garden (both old and new) for NU fans and alumni alike. In 2019, Tyler Madden shot through the BU D-line and scored the overtime winner for Northeastern en route...

Biagio Lerario jockeys for position during the opening round of the Beanpot on Monday.

Men’s hockey’s winning streak over Maine Black Bears comes to an end, 4-2

Leah Cussen, news correspondent February 8, 2020

As they prepare to compete in the Beanpot Championship game this Monday, No. 12 men’s hockey took on the Maine Black Bears in Orono, Maine. NU’s 4-2 loss came at a decisive time, as both teams are fighting to remain in the top eight Hockey East teams to continue to the playoffs....