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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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Women’s Ice Hockey

The Northeastern women's hockey team huddles before a game. They currently hold a 33-2-1 record this season.

Huskies look ahead to program’s seventh-ever NCAA tournament

Amelia Ballingall, deputy sports editor March 10, 2023

It wasn’t an easy hill to climb, but ever since the No. 5 Northeastern women’s hockey team (33-2-1, 24-2-1 HE) made themselves known nationwide as a hockey powerhouse in the 2015-16 season, they’ve held on to that designation.  At that point, though the Huskies still...

Graduate student forward and captain Alina Müller scores the equalizer in the Hockey East tournament championship against Providence College. Northeastern defeated the Friars 4-1 to take home the trophy.

Northeastern keeps the crown — Huskies win sixth straight Hockey East tournament championship

Amelia Ballingall, deputy sports editor March 6, 2023

After winning the Beanpot and the Hockey East regular season title, Northeastern had just one more goal on its checklist — winning the Hockey East tournament for the sixth consecutive year. The Huskies had dominated Merrimack College and Boston College during the first two...

Sophomore forward Taze Thompson celebrates after a goal from senior forward Peyton Anderson. Thompson assisted on both of Anderson's goals in the Hockey East semifinal matchup against Boston College.

Northeastern Hockey East semifinal domination fueled by Anderson odd-angle goals, Müller program record

Amelia Ballingall, deputy sports editor March 2, 2023

Wednesday night, Northeastern and Boston College took to the ice for a Hockey East Semifinal matchup, the fifth meeting of the pair this season. Although the Eagles have been gaining momentum against the Huskies each game, with a spot in the finals on the line, Northeastern destroyed...

Graduate student forward Alina Müller high-fives her teammates after a goal in the Hockey East quarterfinal. During the game, Müller broke the tournament record for career points and tied the Northeastern program record for career points.

Record-breaking Müller paves the path through Hockey East quarterfinal

Amelia Ballingall, deputy sports editor February 26, 2023

After finishing the regular season with 72 points over second place Vermont’s 56 — and a Beanpot trophy to boot — the Northeastern women’s hockey team’s (31-2-1, 24-2-1 HE) streak of excellence continued as they hosted Merrimack College (9-25-1, 5-20-2 HE) for the Hockey...

Graduate student forward Alina Müller battles for the puck on a faceoff. Müller, who holds Hockey East's all-time scoring record with 168 points, will graduate from the program this spring after five years as a Husky.

Huskies send off seniors with shutout win over Terriers

Amelia Ballingall, deputy sports editor February 19, 2023

Emotions ran high on the last day of the regular season for Northeastern women’s hockey (30-2-1, 24-2-1 HE). Family, friends and fans flocked to Matthews Arena to send off the team’s seven graduating members in a rivalry showdown against Boston University (11-18-3, 9-14-3...

The Northeastern women's hockey team gathers for a photo after winning its 18th Beanpot. The Huskies defeated Boston College 2-1 on Valentine's Day to claim the title.

A Valentine’s Day date with victory: Northeastern women’s hockey completes Beanpot sweep

Amelia Ballingall, deputy sports editor February 15, 2023

On Tuesday night, Northeastern (28-2-1, 22-2-1 HE) got the best Valentine it could’ve asked for — a Beanpot trophy. After easily defeating the Boston University Terriers (11-17-3, 9-13-3 HE) last week in the semifinal, the Huskies returned to Boston College’s Conte Forum...

Graduate student forward Maureen Murphy rejoices after a goal. Murphy scored three points, including two goals, Tuesday night to defeat Boston University in the Beanpot semifinal.

Murphy’s three-point night sends Huskies to Beanpot final

Amelia Ballingall, deputy sports editor February 8, 2023

Tuesday night’s women’s Beanpot semifinals looked quite similar to the men’s competition the night prior — Northeastern took a 1-0 lead in the first period, the opposing Boston University Terriers snuck a puck through to get on the board and an empty-netter in the waning...

Senior netminder Gwyneth Phillips looks on from the net during the game against Holy Cross Jan. 27. Philips made 16 saves against the Crusaders and earned her ninth shutout of the season.

Senior goalie Gwyneth Philips steps into big shoes to defend her team’s title

Amelia Ballingall, deputy sports editor February 5, 2023

With 12 departures at the conclusion of the 2021-22 season — including multiple high-profile players — the future of the Northeastern women’s hockey team was uncertain. But when senior goaltender Gwyneth Philips stepped into the net, the path to success became clear once...

Sophomore forward Taze Thompson skates toward the net. Thompson scored her fouth goal of the season in the recent game against UNH.

Aurard leads Northeastern to victory with six-on-four shorthanded goal

Amelia Ballingall, deputy sports editor February 5, 2023

While Friday’s win over Holy Cross gave Northeastern (25-2-1, 21-2-1 HE) at least a share in the Hockey East regular season title, its Thursday night 4-1 domination over the University of New Hampshire (10-19-0, 8-14-0 HE) secured the runaway for the fourth-straight year.  Donning...

Rachael Rollins, a former lacrosse player at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, talks with students about her experiences as a collegiate athlete and woman in power. Rollins became the first Black woman to earn the title of United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts last year.

Huskies celebrate, get educated on National Girls and Women in Sports Day

Eamonn Ryan, news staff February 4, 2023

Twenty-six years after graduating from the Northeastern School of Law and now the United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts, Rachael Rollins knows the lessons she learned as a lacrosse player at UMass Amherst have translated to her booming professional career.  “When...

The Huskies celebrate a goal against the Crusaders Friday night. Northeastern's 4-0 win secured a fourth consecutive Hockey East title for the team.

Müller breaks Hockey East all-time scoring record to send Huskies to fourth straight division title

Amelia Ballingall, deputy sports editor January 29, 2023

The Huskies brought the heat Friday night when they hosted the Holy Cross Crusaders for their third matchup of the season. The Huskies have won the last 11 games against the Crusaders and Friday night was no different, as Northeastern shut out its visitors 4-0 to claim its 12th...

Graduate student forward Chloé Aurard scores the game-winning goal in a Friday the 13th matchup against Boston College. The overtime goal added an eight victory to the Huskies' winning streak.

Eagles hold Huskies to OT, Aurard goal seals game

Amelia Ballingall, deputy sports editor January 15, 2023

The Boston College Eagles (13-8-1, 11-6-0 HE) flocked to Matthews Arena Friday night to face Northeastern (20-2-1, 16-2-1 HE) in a cross-town rivalry game, the second for the home team that week. With both teams riding a seven-game win streak into the matchup, Huskies and Eagles...