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Aurard, Mueller and Frankel begin the Beanpot celebration moments after the game-winning goal.

Drought ends: NU wins record 17th Beanpot with MacInnis double OT winner

George Barker, sports editor February 12, 2020

Each Northeastern and Boston University women’s hockey match this year has been tight-checked, ending 2-1, 2-0 and 2-1 in NU’s favor. This game was no different, besides the fact that it was a double overtime Beanpot final, with NU heading home from Walter Brown Arena with...

For the third straight year, Northeastern is the Beanpot Champion.

Huskies battle through double overtime, complete Beanpot three-peat with a 5-4 win

George Barker, sports editor February 11, 2020

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. In a tale of two NU teams and two BU teams, the No. 12 Northeastern men’s hockey team pulled off a miraculous four-goal second period to come back from a dismal first stanza and secure their seventh Beanpot title and first...

No. 2 women's hockey comes into this Beanpot with a great chance of taking home their first championship victory in years.

Women’s Beanpot final preview: NU heavy favorites to redeem past Beanpot losses

George Barker, sports editor February 10, 2020

It’s been a little while since Northeastern women’s hockey has had a chance like this. For the stars on this roster, juniors Aerin Frankel and Skylar Fontaine and sophomores Alina Mueller and Chloe Aurard, this is their first chance at a Beanpot title with NU falling in the...

Huskies take their second loss of the weekend to Drexel, 51-67

Huskies take their second loss of the weekend to Drexel, 51-67

Niyati Parikh, news staff February 9, 2020

With the Northeastern women’s basketball team having lost to the Drexel Dragons earlier in the season, they were on the prowl for revenge. However, despite having the support of the crowd, in attendance for National Girls & Women in Sports Day, the Huskies lost again to...

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....

Matti Hartman looks to kickstart a scoring chance during the opening round of the Beanpot on Tuesday.

No. 2 women’s hockey handles Merrimack with ease, 5-1

George Barker, sports editor February 8, 2020

During their Beanpot intermission game, No. 2 women’s hockey handled a struggling Merrimack team with ease, rolling past them 5-1. The Merrimack Warriors (4-21-4, 1-16-4 HEAW) have just one Hockey East win this year, setting them up as an easy win for the Huskies (25-3-1,...

Alexis Hill pulls down a rebound during a game last season.

Huskies go 1-1 against Delaware after home loss, 69-81

Niyati Parikh, news staff February 8, 2020

After beating Delaware once before, 72-62, Northeastern women’s basketball looked poised to pick up a season sweep against them. The win would lead to their best 10-game CAA start since joining the league. Unfortunately, NU came up short, losing 69-81.  Delaware (8-13,...

Junior midfielder Dan Munch handles the ball during a match vs Charleston during his season in the fall.

Student athletes balance co-op with season-long grind

Kelly Chan, news staff February 5, 2020

Even with their packed schedules, student athletes can still take advantage of co-op, one of Northeastern’s most renowned opportunities — although at times, they have special factors to take into account. Multiple student-athletes reported they cannot venture outside of...

Skylar Fontaine, who potted NU's second goal, drives down the ice.

No. 3 women’s hockey defeats Harvard 3-1 to move to Beanpot final

George Barker, sports editor February 4, 2020

After a tough first round exit last year, No. 3 women’s hockey started the 42nd annual Women’s Beanpot strong, picking up a 3-1 win over the No. 10 Harvard Crimson thanks in part to some fantastic work in net by Husky junior goalie Aerin Frankel and her 31 saves. “It’s...

Zach Solow celebrates NU's first goal of the contest, much to Harvard's dismay.

Men’s hockey reaches third straight Beanpot final with 3-1 win over Harvard

George Barker, sports editor February 3, 2020

In a crowded TD Garden, defending champion No. 12 Northeastern kicked off the 68th annual Beanpot with a close match against the No. 17 Harvard Crimson this evening. The Huskies were up to the tough task, moving one step closer to their seventh Beanpot victory as they fought...

Freshman guard Anna Boruta goes for a jumper in a game against Yale.

Currence runs the show as women’s basketball hits .500 with win over UNCW

Niyati Parikh, news correspondent February 3, 2020

The Northeastern women’s basketball team brought their home winning streak to seven with a nail-biting finish to yet another home weekend sweep. The Huskies entered the game tied for third in the CAA standings with Towson and the win today gave coach Kelly Cole her greatest...