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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...

Captain Brooke Hobson playing for Northeastern against UVM.

Northeastern faces a devastating loss to UVM for first time in four years

Julia Yohe, news staff January 29, 2022

Tensions ran high on the ice as Northeastern University women’s hockey (21-3-1, 16-3-1 HE) faced off against University of Vermont (16-9-2, 13-6-1 HE) for the third time this season.  Earlier this season, on Nov. 12 and 13, the Huskies beat the Catamounts twice in back-to-back...

The doghouse at a previous men's hockey game.

Northeastern welcomes back spectators to athletic events

Annah Chaya, sports editor January 23, 2022

According to a press release published Sunday, Northeastern University will be reopening home athletic events to spectators starting Monday. Northeastern home games have not seen spectators since Dec. 17, 2021 due to the surge of cases among the student population. In order...

Bill Coen on the sidelines. Photo courtesy of Sarah Olender.

On Bill Coen Night – Huskies Grind Out Victory

Nicholas Tesoriero, news staff December 24, 2021

On a night to celebrate Bill Coen, the new winningest coach in program history, the Huskies (3-3) grinded out a win against bitter rival, Boston University (4-2). The game was a defensive slug-fest, and Northeastern escaped with a win, 49-48. The evening’s festivities...

Photo Courtesy of Ethan Wayne

No. 3 men’s hockey goes undefeated in weekend series against No. 7 Boston University

Eli Curwin, news staff December 22, 2021

Coming out of their first loss in the past six games, Northeastern University (9-4-1, 5-3-1) faced a weekend series, Nov. 19-20, against Boston University (4-8-2, 5-3-2), who they had not seen on the ice since March 7, 2020. The last matchup between these two teams, 622 days...

Photo Courtesy of NUBAC Fund page

Northeastern’s Black Athlete Caucus inspires change at university and beyond

Peyton Doyle, news staff December 15, 2021

The Northeastern University Black Athlete Caucus or NUBAC was founded to, “seek representation of the Black Athlete within the Northeastern University Community, while promoting the ideals of unity, education, and wellness,” according to its fund page.  Since its founding...

Aaron Rodgers is a quarterback for the Green Bay Packers.

Column: Aaron Rodgers should be honest about his vaccination status

Dustin Birnbaum, news staff November 29, 2021

On Nov. 3, news broke that Green Bay Packers star quarterback Aaron Rodgers had tested positive for COVID-19 and would miss their upcoming game against the Kansas City Chiefs.  On the surface, the unfortunate news of Rodgers’ positive test appeared to be nothing more than...