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The Huntington News

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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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Women’s Ice Hockey

Tory Mariano dribbles the puck against Boston University Oct. 11. The Huskies recorded back-to-back shutouts against UConn Nov. 8 and 9.

A nailbiter win vs. UConn ends in a double shutout sweep for Northeastern women’s hockey

Frances Klemm, news staff November 12, 2024

On Nov. 9, the Northeastern women’s hockey team (7-5-1, 5-3-1 HE) was coming off the high of winning a close game against the No.10 ranked University of Connecticut Huskies (6-6-0, 5-2-0 HE) for the first time since February 2023. Maintaining that momentum from the night before,...

Skylar Irving battles for the puck against UNH Oct. 9. The Huskies tallied just three shots compared to the Wildcats's five in the 2-0 loss.

Huskies put it all on the ice and get nothing back in 2-0 loss to New Hampshire

Frances Klemm, news staff November 5, 2024

Despite notching a 4-1 win Nov. 1, the Northeastern women’s hockey team (5-5-1, 3-3-1 HE) fell to the New Hampshire Wildcats (5-4-1, 2-4-0 HE), 2-0, Nov. 2, continuing the Huskies’ inconsistent start to the season.  Heading into the game, the team was battling against...

Taze Thompson skates for the puck against Merrimack Jan. 27. The captain was named Hockey East Player of the Week following a five point performance Oct. 18 and 19.

Vicious on the ice, beloved everywhere else, Taze Thompson is one to watch

Frances Klemm, news staff November 1, 2024

It’s impossible to do it all — but Taze Thompson comes pretty close. In her final year on the ice at Mathews Arena, the women’s ice hockey senior forward and captain has melded her strength in academics to her dominance in hockey, becoming both a beloved captain and a vicious...

Jaden Bogden battles for possession of the puck against Boston University Oct. 11. The Husky notched the fourth and final goal over Holy Cross Oct. 19.

Huskies come out victorious after chippy 4-2 win against Holy Cross

Frances Klemm, news staff October 22, 2024

The Northeastern women’s ice hockey team (4-3-1, 2-1-1) secured a 4-2 win against the Holy Cross Crusaders (4-3-1, 1-2-1) Oct 19. A physical game, the matchup concluded with three Crusaders being escorted off the ice after collisions and a first career goal from junior forward...

Skylar Irving fights for the puck in the 4-0 shutout over Boston University Oct. 11. She potted the game-winner against Quinnipiac University Oct. 4, getting named Hockey East Player of the Week following the performance.

In her final season as a Husky, Skylar Irving looks to leave her mark

Elli Einset, news staff October 16, 2024

With major changes to the Northeastern women’s hockey roster this season — including the graduation of Megan Carter and Katy Knoll, who helped power the Huskies’ defense and offense — the group must acclimate quickly as the season kicks into gear. It isn’t the first...

Northeastern embraces after adding another goal over BU in the 4-0 shutout Oct. 11. Rookie Éloïse Caron tallied two of Northeastern's goals.

Huskies clinch 4-0 shutout victory over crosstown rival Boston University

Frances Klemm, news staff October 14, 2024

Friday evening was the game to watch as Northeastern women’s ice hockey (3-3-0, 1-1-0 HE) and Boston University (2-3-0, 2-1-0 HE) went head to head at Matthews Arena for the Huskies’ first Hockey East contest against their hometown rival this season. Despite losing the last...

Paige Taborski prepares to protect the net Oct. 5. The Husky tallied 56 saves total in the weekend series against Quinnipiac.

Following triumphant 4-2 opener, women’s hockey suffers 0-3 loss against Quinnipiac to finish first weekend at home

Frances Klemm, news staff October 8, 2024

Northeastern women’s ice hockey (2-2-0 HE) started its first weekend back in Matthews Arena for the 2024-25 season with a 4-2 win Oct. 4 against No. 9 Quinnipiac University (3-1-0). But the Huskies could not complete the weekend sweep against the Bobcats, losing 3-0 Oct. 5...

Skylar Irving handles the puck in a game against Merrimack March 2. Irving led the team in points this season with 35.

How Northeastern women’s hockey persevered through tumultuous season

Amelia Ballingall, sports editor March 29, 2024

Regroup. Restructure. Rebuild.  It felt like the end of an era when the trio of Alina Mueller, Chloé Aurard and Maureen Murphy exited the ice at the end of the 2022-23 season. People looked at the Huskies with uncertainty, wondering what would be next for the program after...

The Northeastern women's hockey team huddles at center ice. The Huskies skated to a 25-11-3 record on the 2023-24 season and finished second in Hockey East.

Northeastern skates scoreless through regulation, historic six-year championship win streak cut short in overtime loss to UConn

Amelia Ballingall, sports editor March 10, 2024

It was a tragic end to a climbing season. After losing their high-scoring top line to graduation at the culmination of last year, the Northeastern Huskies had to restructure and find scoring potential in new places. And they did in a strong latter-half swing down the home stretch....

The Northeastern women's hockey team celebrates a victory on home ice. Northeastern defeated UNH Wednesday night in the Hockey East semifinals.

Huskies stomp out UNH en route to eighth-straight championship appearance

Amelia Ballingall, sports editor March 7, 2024

When the Northeastern Huskies and the University of New Hampshire Wildcats faced off for the Hockey East semifinals Wednesday night in Matthews Arena, it was exactly the kind of matchup expected from the two: a fierce, tight game marked by stalwart defending and stellar goaltending....

Katy Knoll goes five-hole against Calli Hogarth. Knoll's goal was the game-winner in the Hockey East quarterfinal matchup against Merrimack.

Second-period rally pushes Northeastern to victory in conference quarterfinal

Amelia Ballingall, sports editor March 5, 2024

Tournament season is upon us, and it’s the first time in five years Northeastern isn’t starting out on top. However, if there’s one thing the Huskies have shown this season, it’s that they won’t let one minor setback get in the way of their success. After clinching...

Katy Knoll follows the puck during overtime. Saturday was Northeastern's fifth overtime game during the month of February.

Huskies suffer heartbreaking shootout loss on Senior Night

Amelia Ballingall, sports editor February 27, 2024

Saturday night, the Northeastern women’s hockey team (23-10-3, 16-8-3 HE) finished its regular season with a 1-1 tie against the University of Vermont Catamounts (13-16-5, 11-12-4 HE) and a bittersweet send-off for the graduating class of 2024. A pre-game ceremony celebrated...