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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Women’s Ice Hockey

No. 4 women’s hockey defeats UConn 2-0 in Hockey East Championship rematch

No. 4 women’s hockey defeats UConn 2-0 in Hockey East Championship rematch

George Barker, news staff January 27, 2021

Almost a year after defeating the UConn Huskies 9-1 in the Hockey East Championship, the Northeastern No. 4 women’s hockey team picked up another husky-on-husky win, knocking off the visiting UConn Huskies by a score of 2-0.  Northeastern (9-1-1, 9-1-1 HEA) carried their...

The Huskies were on a roll this weekend, scoring 5-0 against Providence, their third win against them this season.

No. 4 women’s hockey wipes No. 7 Providence again, earns a 5-0 shutout road victory

George Barker, news staff January 23, 2021

The Huskies struggled with slow starts in the opening weeks of their season, when they were facing teams that had much more ice-time together to work out their kinks. Now, Northeastern looks to have more than put their pieces together. They dominated from the first puck drop...

The Huskies defeat Providence for a second time this season Friday evening, 4-1.

No. 4 women’s hockey defeats first-place No. 7 Providence by score of 4-1

George Barker, news staff January 22, 2021

For the second time this season, the No. 4 women’s hockey team defeated the visiting first-place No. 7 Providence Friars, hanging up four goals on them again to pick up a 4-1 win after shutting them out 10 days ago. By virtue of the Friars and No. 9 Boston College having played...

No. 4 women’s hockey topples visiting Maine Black Bears 3-2 in overtime

No. 4 women’s hockey topples visiting Maine Black Bears 3-2 in overtime

George Barker, news staff January 18, 2021

No. 4 Northeastern associate head coach Nick Carpenito opened his phase of the postgame press conference with a remark on Maine’s senior goaltender Loryn Porter, mentioning how he expected to have nightmares about her for a third straight week. It’s hard to blame him, as...

Senior netminder Aerin Frankel notched 32 saves and shut out the visiting Friars in the Huskies 4-0 victory.

No. 4 women’s hockey picks up momentum swinging 4-0 win against No. 7 Providence

George Barker, news staff January 13, 2021

You may have heard this one already: The No. 4 women’s hockey team found themselves in another defensive battle early Tuesday evening, but took control in the second period, this time against the visiting No. 7 Providence Friars. The Huskies (5-1-1) came out on top in the...

In a shootout, the Huskies fall to New Hampshire, losing in overtime 2-2.

No. 3/4 women’s hockey registers a tie against UNH, falls in the shootout

George Barker, news staff January 10, 2021

In another close game against the University of New Hampshire Wildcats, the No. 3/4 Northeastern women’s hockey team got off to a slow start and had a bounceback second period. This time though, their bounceback wasn’t enough, as an unlucky UNH third period goal tied the...

The Huskies defended well, allowing UNH just one goal in their win Friday night.

No. 3/4 women’s hockey secures hard-fought 3-1 win over visiting UNH

George Barker, news staff January 9, 2021

The No. 3/4 women’s hockey team picked up another win Friday evening, squeaking out a win over the visiting University of New Hampshire Wildcats by a tally of 3-1. Once again, the Huskies had a bit of a slow start in the contest, but were able to ride a strong first period...

Northeastern comeback to their season in 2021 with a strong weekend win against University of Maine.

No. 3 women’s hockey wins goaltending battle 1-0 against Maine

George Barker, news staff January 5, 2021

In another game featuring excellent goaltending from both sides, the No. 3 Northeastern women’s hockey team defeated the Maine Black Bears 1-0 again on the back of an overwhelming shot total and strong play in net as the Huskies outshot their opponent 41-21.  Both Northeastern...

The women captured their third win of the season over Maine this afternoon.

No. 3 women’s hockey cruises to second win of the season over the Maine Black Bears

George Barker, news staff January 3, 2021

In a normal year, by Jan. 3, the No. 3 Northeastern women’s hockey team has more than two wins, or at least more than three games played. But as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues to necessitate game cancellations and postponements to protect players, coaches and the surrounding...

Senior goaltender Aerin Frankel and defender Skylar Fontaine watch as Boston College scores in the Huskies 2-1 loss to the Eagles.

No. 2 women’s hockey drops home opener to BC, 2-1

George Barker, news staff December 14, 2020

The No. 2 women’s hockey team fell in their home opener to the visiting No. 9 Boston College Eagles by a score of 2-1 Sunday night. The Huskies struggled with a slow start and some defensive zone turnovers, but unlike their season opener, they weren’t able to turn it around...

Huskies win 4-1 to Boston College in their first game of the winter season.

No. 2 women’s hockey wins season opener against No. 9 BC, 4-1

George Barker, news staff December 12, 2020

Despite the fact that their opponent had played six games already this season, the No. 2 women’s hockey team knocked off No. 9 Boston College Friday afternoon in their season opener. The Huskies scored four straight, shaking off a slow first period to win with a score of 4-1.  “I...

The womens hockey team is set to play their first game of the winter season against Boston College on Friday.

Women’s hockey preview: Huskies’ sights remain set on a national title

George Barker, news staff December 9, 2020

The reigning Women’s Hockey East Champions have similar faces and the same goal, but very different circumstances. After a resounding 9-1 victory in last year’s Hockey East Championship, the team had their sights set on a national championship. The COVID-19 pandemic robbed...