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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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The Huskies and the Warriors face off in the 2022 Hockey East quarterfinals.

No. 1 Northeastern skates into Hockey East semifinals with an 8-0 victory over No. 9 Merrimack

Julia Yohe, news staff March 4, 2022

On Feb. 26, Northeastern University’s women’s ice hockey team (28-4-2, 21-3-2 HE) overwhelmed Merrimack College (8-25-1, 6-20-1 HE) in a smashing Hockey East quarterfinals game.  The Huskies have held the No. 1 spot in Hockey East since the beginning of 2022, ending the...

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 captain, Brooke Hobson, faces UConn's Natalie Snodgrass on the ice.

No. 1 Northeastern sweeps No. 3 UConn in senior day victory

Julia Yohe, news staff February 23, 2022

Northeastern University women’s ice hockey (27-4-2, 21-3-2 HE) had its last regular season game Saturday, finishing the season with a 5-0 win against the University of Connecticut (22-8-4, 16-7-4 HE).  On Friday, the two teams faced off in Storrs, Connecticut, ending with...

The women's field hockey team huddles together on the field.

Women’s field hockey turns around rocky start to finish at the CAA championships

Lauren Thomas, news staff February 17, 2022

Despite starting its season with a losing record, the Northeastern University women’s field hockey team pushed its way to the CAA Championship game Nov. 5.  After COVID-19 hindered last season and caused many games to be canceled and players to sit out, the women’s field...

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 16, 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...

Team captain and left defenseman, Jordan Harris, handles the puck.

Northeastern men’s hockey snaps a three-game losing streak in a thriller against UVM

Eli Curwin, news staff February 14, 2022

In a 5-4 victory against the unranked University of Vermont Catamounts Feb. 4, the Northeastern University Huskies turned their offense around late, scoring four out of their five goals in the third period.  Coming off of two tough losses to University of Massachusetts Amherst,...

Jim Madigan will be inducted into the Beanpot Hall of Fame on February 14, 2022.

Jim Madigan inducted into Beanpot Hall of Fame

Amelia Ballingall, news correspondent February 11, 2022

2022 marks the 69th Beanpot Tournament, Boston’s annual college hockey competition that brings together the Boston College, Boston University, Harvard University and Northeastern University communities as well as sports fans throughout the city. On Feb. 14, one college will...

The Northeastern Huskies huddle together on the ice before the start of the Beanpot semifinals.

Huskies defeat BC securing their spot in the Beanpot finals

Annah Chaya and Alex Sumas February 11, 2022

Northeastern University men’s ice hockey team faced Boston College in the first round of the Beanpot tournament Monday night at TD Garden, winning 3-1.  The game was marked by a career-launching performance for freshman goalie T.J. Semptimphelter, who took the NU net for...

Northeastern and Boston University face off against each other to gain possession of the puck.

Murphy’s hat trick gives Northeastern women their first Beanpot Consolation Game victory since 2005

Eli Curwin, News Staff February 11, 2022

In a 3-0 shutout Tuesday against the Boston University Terriers, senior forward Maureen Murphy’s hat trick led Northeastern University women’s ice hockey team to victory. With five goals in the last two games, Murphy leads the team with 20 goals scored and 38 points for the...

After a year hiatus, the 43rd Women's Beanpot took place in Matthews Arena.

Boston College shocks Northeastern 3-1 in semifinals of Women’s 43rd Beanpot

Eli Curwin, news staff February 5, 2022

The 3-1 upset took place Tuesday between the No. 3 Huskies and the No. 17 Boston College Eagles. Despite doubling the Eagles’ shots on goal 50-25, two goals from BC junior defenseman Alexie Guay and an empty net goal late in the third period were enough to deny the Huskies...

Northeastern falls 2-1 to UMass Lowell.

No. 15 Northeastern falls 2-1 to No. 14 UMass Lowell in first game back with fans

Eli Curwin, news staff February 3, 2022

Facing the top team in the Hockey East, a shorthanded No. 15 Northeastern University looked to bounce back from their two previous losses in Friday’s matchup against No. 14 University of Massachusetts Lowell. Despite a strong performance from freshman goalie TJ Semptimphelter,...

The Huskies huddle together on the court.

Huskies falter late, remain winless in conference play

Nicholas Tesoriero, news staff February 2, 2022

Despite leading for most of the game, the Northeastern University men’s basketball team (6-15 CAA), the Huskies, faltered late, unable to stop a late run from the surging University of North Carolina Wilmington Seahawks (12-5 CAA), resulting in a 68-74 loss.  This marked...