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Men’s hockey rings in 2012 with Mariucci Classic championship

January 3, 2012

The men’s hockey team ended 2011 on a high note, winning the Mariucci Classic Tournament with a 3-2 New Year’s Eve victory over host school and No. 2 University of Minnesota before a crowd of 8,765. The win extends the Huskies’ unbeaten streak to eight games. They have not lost since dropping a 4-2 road decision to the University of Massachusetts Nov. 12.

Men’s hockey end Lowell’s win streak, adds to their own

December 11, 2011

When No. 18 University of Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks strolled into Matthews Arena Saturday night, they were sitting just as pretty as the Huskies. Neither team had seen a loss in five consecutive contests. Northeastern snapped the red-hot River Hawks’ five-game winning streak and extended its own to six games with a 3-2 victory on Saturday at home.

Third loss in a row no charm for b-ball

December 8, 2011

After the first half of the men’s basketball game Tuesday against Bradley, it appeared as if the Huskies had a chance to snap their two-game losing streak.

Women’s hoops gets their first win of ’11

December 8, 2011

The women’s basketball team got their first win of the season, but suffered a loss in conference play this past weekend.

Men’s hockey sweeps No. 2 team in nation

December 8, 2011

The men’s hockey team has won five straight games after sweeping the then No. 2 team in the nation, the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind. The two-game weekend road series improves the Huskies record to 6-7-2 on the season (3-7-2 Hockey East Conference).

Women’s hockey erases brief slump, ties, then wins two

December 8, 2011

After three straight losses and a win against the No. 7 Boston University Terriers last Wednesday turned the No. 10 Northeastern Huskies around. The team has earned points in their last five games in a 4-1 victory Wednesday night at Matthews arena. Freshman forward Kendall Coyne had a goal and two assists for her fifth consecutive multipoint game. Goalie Florence Schelling made 29 saves in the victory.

Swimming & Diving Torpedos UMass

December 8, 2011

The swimming and diving team stands at a comfortable 5-3 record after beating the University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass) 166-134 Saturday.

Parting Words

December 8, 2011

My introduction to the Northeastern men’s hockey team came on Friday, Oct. 19, 2007. In the first game of the 2007-2008 season, Providence came to Matthews Arena and the two teams produced a thrilling game. Ryan Ginand instantly became my favorite Husky after scoring two goals, including one with about five minutes to go. Chris Donovan drove to the net and scored the game winner 44 seconds into overtime. The Huskies were 1-0 and I was hooked.

Men’s hockey begins to reverse early season woes

December 1, 2011

The men’s hockey team earned its third consecutive win at the University of Michigan on Friday night at Yost Ice Arena in Ann Arbor, Mich., with a 4-1 non-conference victory.

Three game skid halted at home vs. Terriers

December 1, 2011

With three losses behind them, the No. 10 Northeastern Huskies were looking to reverse a losing streak against No. 7 Boston University Terriers yesterday night at Matthews Arena. That’s just what they got when they blanked the team from Commonwealth Avenue 2-0. The 32-save effort from senior goalie Florence Schelling earned her a nation leading fifth shut out of the season.

Swimming & Diving: NU sinks rivals

December 1, 2011

The swimming and diving team competed in the BU Invitational Nov. 18 to Nov. 20, finishing in second place out of 10 teams with 567.5 points. The meet does not count towards the Huskies overall record, but it did give the team experience for meets that have a similar championship format.

Men’s hoops taken down by La Salle

December 1, 2011

Going into the Huskies contest against La Salle University, men’s basketball coach Bill Coen said he was concerned about his team’s ball-handling skills.