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The Huntington News
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Mike Puzzanghera

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Students, faculty and staff will be required to test once a week, regardless of vaccination status.

[Photo] Northeastern announces new fall COVID-19 testing requirements

Mihiro Shimano, managing editor
July 13, 2021

Students, faculty and staff will be required to test once a week, regardless of vaccination status.

Vaccines will be administered in the Cabot Testing Center 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 4 and Wednesday, May 5.

[Photo] Northeastern returns to vaccinating on-campus students

Gwen Egan, breaking news editor
April 30, 2021

Vaccines will be administered in the Cabot Testing Center 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 4 and Wednesday, May 5.

According to an April 29 email from Chancellor and Senior Vice President for Learning Ken Henderson, Northeastern will lift its outdoor mask mandate on its Boston campus effective April 30.

[Photo] Northeastern lifts outdoor mask mandate, revises testing schedule for vaccinated individuals

Sarah Barber, news staff
April 29, 2021

According to an April 29 email from Chancellor and Senior Vice President for Learning Ken Henderson, Northeastern will lift its outdoor mask mandate on its Boston campus effective April 30.

Rose Kaefer rejoices with her teammates at a game against UMass Lowell

[Photo] NU women’s soccer boasts freshman class like no other

Peyton Doyle, news staff
April 18, 2021

Rose Kaefer rejoices with her teammates at a game against UMass Lowell

Senior guard Stella Clark reached her second 1000th point mark in her basketball career as she ended her final season with the Huskies.

[Photo] Stella Clark ends her career as a Husky with the ultimate achievement

Niyati Parikh, news staff
April 14, 2021

Senior guard Stella Clark reached her second 1000th point mark in her basketball career as she ended her final season with the Huskies.

Crime Log: Monday, Feb. 22 to Sunday, Mar. 7

Crime Log: Monday, Feb. 22 to Sunday, Mar. 7

Mike Puzzanghera, news staff
March 25, 2021

Monday, Feb. 22 1:53 p.m. A caller reported their iPad was stolen from their office in Speare Hall. A report was filed. 6:34 p.m. A caller reported their vehicle was broken into on the third...

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The No.7 seed Huskies could not get past No.2 seed JMU, subsequently dropping out of the CAA tournament.

[Photo] Huskies won’t be dancing this season, lose to JMU 81-65

Niyati Parikh, news staff
March 14, 2021

The No.7 seed Huskies could not get past No.2 seed JMU, subsequently dropping out of the CAA tournament.

No. 7 seed Northeastern Huskies head into CAA tournament tonight, facing off against JMU in their first round.

[Photo] Women’s basketball takes on preseason favorites in CAA tournament

Niyati Parikh, news staff
March 11, 2021

No. 7 seed Northeastern Huskies head into CAA tournament tonight, facing off against JMU in their first round.

The Huskies managed to cling onto victory Sunday afternoon as they played against University of Rhode Island, coming out with a narrow 1-0 victory.

[Photo] Scarlett scorches turf in Huskies 1-0 victory

Peyton Doyle, news staff
March 7, 2021

The Huskies managed to cling onto victory Sunday afternoon as they played against University of Rhode Island, coming out with a narrow 1-0 victory.

The Northeastern men's hockey team falls to Boston College, 4-2, ranking sixth in the Hockey East Power Index.

No. 18 men’s hockey falters late against No. 2 Boston College

Mike Puzzanghera, news staff
March 6, 2021

Faced with a tall order and a towering foe Friday night, the No. 18 Northeastern men’s hockey team matched No. 2 Boston College blow-for-blow at Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill, only to give up two third-period...

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Oriyomi is averaging over 11 points a game and leads the Huskies with 7.8 rebounds per game in the 2020-21 season.

[Photo] Mide Oriyomi: The Red and Black hero

Niyati Parikh, news staff
March 4, 2021

Even though they fought hard, the Huskies could not come up with a win in their loss to Hofstra Tuesday.

[Photo] NU loses 63-60, splits home-and-home series with Hofstra again

Niyati Parikh, news staff
March 4, 2021

Even though they fought hard, the Huskies could not come up with a win in their loss to Hofstra Tuesday.

Northeastern is on a four-game winning streak after capturing a win against Hofstra Sunday afternoon.

[Photo] Huskies tie team three-point record in win against Hofstra, 68-39

Niyati Parikh, news staff
February 28, 2021

Mike Puzzanghera

After three weeks off, the No.14 Northeastern men's hockey team faced No.1 Boston College, losing 6-2.

[Photo] No. 14 Northeastern falls 6-2 to No. 1 Boston College after three-week hiatus

Erin Walsh, news staff
February 3, 2021

It was a rough afternoon for the Huskies, who couldn't contain Towson after halftime.

[Photo] Women’s basketball adds to the five-game losing streak, losing 90-69 to Towson

Niyati Parikh, news staff
February 14, 2021

It was a rough afternoon for the Huskies, who couldn't contain Towson after halftime.

The Northeastern Huskies were unable to make a goal as they battled the UConn Huskies, losing 2-0

[Photo] Late surge thwarted by UConn in Huskies’ 2-0 loss

Peyton Doyle, news staff
February 28, 2021

The Northeastern Huskies were unable to make a goal as they battled the UConn Huskies, losing 2-0

Crime Log: Monday, Feb. 15 to Sunday, Feb. 22

Crime Log: Monday, Feb. 15 to Sunday, Feb. 22

Mike Puzzanghera, news staff
February 26, 2021

Tuesday, Feb. 16 12:26 a.m. A student attempted to sneak a non-NU affiliate into West Village A South. A report was filed. 10:24 a.m. The manager of Wollaston’s Market in Marino Recreation...

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Northeastern women's soccer team ends scoreless drought as they win to UMass Lowell 2-0 Thursday night.

[Photo] Huskies hold on to blank River Hawks 2-0

February 26, 2021

Northeastern women's soccer team ends scoreless drought as they win to UMass Lowell 2-0 Thursday night.

Crime Log: Monday, Feb. 1 to Sunday, Feb. 7

Crime Log: Monday, Feb. 1 to Sunday, Feb. 7

Mike Puzzanghera, news staff
February 19, 2021

Wednesday, Feb. 3 11:57 a.m. An officer found graffiti on 140 The Fenway. A report was filed. 5:23 p.m. A caller reported being scammed out of money online by an individual claiming to be from...

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Stella Clark finished Senior Day with her 1000th point en route to a win over Towson.

[Photo] Senior guard Stella Clark hits 1000 points, leads Huskies to a Senior Day win

Niyati Parikh, news staff
February 14, 2021

Stella Clark finished Senior Day with her 1000th point en route to a win over Towson.

Crime Log: Monday, Jan.18 to Sunday, Jan. 24

Crime Log: Monday, Jan.18 to Sunday, Jan. 24

Mike Puzzanghera, news staff
January 29, 2021

Monday, Jan. 18 4:14 a.m. A caller reported an intoxicated individual in the Davenport B lobby. A report was filed. 12:06 p.m. A student reported their personal belongings were stolen from...

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Crime Log: Monday, Jan. 11 to Sunday, Jan. 17

Crime Log: Monday, Jan. 11 to Sunday, Jan. 17

Mike Puzzanghera, news staff
January 21, 2021

Monday, Jan. 11 1:07 p.m. A caller reported several windows were broken at 300 Massachusetts Ave. A report was filed. Wednesday, Jan. 13 2:00 p.m. A staff member reported that someone unaffiliated...

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Crime Log: Monday, Jan. 4 to Sunday, Jan. 10

Crime Log: Monday, Jan. 4 to Sunday, Jan. 10

Mike Puzzanghera, news staff
January 17, 2021

Monday, Jan. 4 10:04 a.m. An NU staff member reported receiving an email from someone pretending to be their boss requesting they purchase gift cards. A report was filed. 12:42 p.m. An NU staff...

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Crime Log: Monday, Dec. 28 to Sunday, Jan. 3

Crime Log: Monday, Dec. 28 to Sunday, Jan. 3

Mike Puzzanghera, news staff
January 6, 2021

Tuesday, Dec. 29 2:16 p.m. A citizen turned in a lost wallet to officers inside the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex, or ISEC. The wallet was originally found in the Dunkin’ on...

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Crime Log: Monday, Dec. 14 to Sunday, Dec. 20

Crime Log: Monday, Dec. 14 to Sunday, Dec. 20

Mike Puzzanghera, News Staff
December 23, 2020

Monday, Dec. 14 4:43 p.m. An NU student reported receiving a call from someone claiming to be an immigration official and provided them with personal information. A report was filed. Tuesday,...

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Crime Log: Monday, Dec. 7 to Sunday, Dec. 13

Crime Log: Monday, Dec. 7 to Sunday, Dec. 13

Mike Puzzanghera, news staff
December 18, 2020

Monday, Dec. 7 7:45 a.m. Facilities reported several pieces of NU furniture in Richardson Plaza were damaged. A report was filed. 8:14 p.m. A student in Snell Library reported being scammed...

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The Huntington Huddle: Episode 3

The Huntington Huddle: Episode 3

Mike Puzzanghera
December 9, 2020

WRBB Sports Director and Editor-in-Chief Milton Posner joins the show to preview the Northeastern men's basketball season by going over departures, incoming freshmen, and the rest of the CAA. https://open.spotify.com/episode/241zAlXQJS8KBwxsRl5nFi?si=1SJaqlihQJ-wsa6ilQKHzA

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Crime Log: Monday, Nov. 30 to Sunday, Dec. 6

Crime Log: Monday, Nov. 30 to Sunday, Dec. 6

Mike Puzzanghera, news staff
December 8, 2020

Monday, Nov. 30 4:59 p.m. An NU student reported his shirt was stolen from the laundry room in Davenport A. A report was filed. Wednesday, Dec. 2 3:40 p.m. An NU student reported his backpack...

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Crime Log: Monday, Nov. 16 to Sunday, Nov. 22

Crime Log: Monday, Nov. 16 to Sunday, Nov. 22

Mike Puzzanghera, news staff
December 8, 2020

Monday, Nov. 16 10:12 a.m. Facilities reported vandalism in Davenport B. Officers responded and reported a broken emergency exit sign. A report was filed. 12:33 p.m. An NU student reported...

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Crime Log: Monday, Nov. 9 to Sunday, Nov. 15

Crime Log: Monday, Nov. 9 to Sunday, Nov. 15

Mike Puzzanghera, news staff
November 17, 2020
Monday, Nov. 9 12:05 p.m. An employee of Wollaston’s Market in Marino Recreation Center reported a shoplifting incident that occurred Friday, Nov. 7. A report was filed.
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Crime Log: Monday, Nov. 2 to Sunday, Nov. 8

Crime Log: Monday, Nov. 2 to Sunday, Nov. 8

Mike Puzzanghera, news staff
November 11, 2020

Monday, Nov. 2 1:10 p.m. An NU student reported her laptop was stolen out of her backpack in Knowles Center. A report was filed. Tuesday, Nov. 3 10:53 a.m. The manager of Wollaston’s Market...

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Crime Log: Monday, Oct. 26 to Sunday, Nov. 1

Crime Log: Monday, Oct. 26 to Sunday, Nov. 1

Mike Puzzanghera, news staff
November 9, 2020

Monday, Oct. 26 9:13 p.m. An NU student reported that her laptop and two pairs of AirPods were stolen from Snell Engineering. A report was filed. Tuesday, Oct. 27 4:08 p.m. An NU student...

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The Huntington Huddle: Episode 2

Mike Puzzanghera
November 7, 2020

Former sports editor and current campus editor George Barker joins the show to discuss the upcoming women’s hockey season, the return of athletics at NU and the results of the NHL Draft. https://open.spotify.com/episode/1tj9r7070oTWOurzP3oW2c?si=xLAVHFHrQpK8WPsI2UkBZw

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Crime Log: Monday, Oct. 19 to Sunday, Oct. 25

Crime Log: Monday, Oct. 19 to Sunday, Oct. 25

Mike Puzzanghera, news staff
October 27, 2020
Monday, Oct. 19 1:30 p.m. The manager of Wollaston’s Market in Marino Recreation Center reported an active shoplifter placing items in his pockets and backpack before leaving the store. Officers responded and reported checking the area with negative results. Officers report that the manager believed he was able to get all the items back before the man fled the scene, and the shoplifter provided his name. Officers also found two internal reports of the man in their system, showing active warrants. A report was filed.
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Crime Log: Monday, Oct. 12 to Sunday, Oct. 18

Crime Log: Monday, Oct. 12 to Sunday, Oct. 18

Mike Puzzanghera, news staff
October 25, 2020

Tuesday, Oct. 13 9:51 a.m. An NU staff member reported a larceny from a locker in Curry Student Center. A report was filed. Wednesday, Oct. 14 7:53 p.m. An NU student reported being approached...

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Infielders dive back to first at practice on Parsons Field.

NU baseball returns to practice with new safety protocols

Mike Puzzanghera, news staff
October 14, 2020

The last time the Huskies stepped foot on Parsons Field was a Mar. 11 win over Hartford. More than six months after their 3-1 victory, Northeastern baseball is back on the diamond. The team returned...

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The Huntington Huddle: Episode 1

Mike Puzzanghera
October 4, 2020

In this inaugural episode, host Mike Puzzanghera introduces the podcast and its goals. Huntington News sports editor Valeria Vazquez joins the show to discuss the Hockey East restart, NU alums signing...

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Scott Holzwasser bats at practice Sept. 29 at Parsons Field.

Q&A: Holzwasser talks summer ball, shortened spring

Mike Puzzanghera, news staff
September 30, 2020

Scott Holzwasser’s first attempt at a senior spring may have been cut short, but he still kept up the heat throughout the summer. Northeastern’s starting second baseman spent his summer on the Rhode...

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After yesterday's Hockey East title game against UConn, the Swiss native further proved why she is a Patty Kaz finalist.

Mueller strengthens Patty Kaz case with dominant Hockey East title game

Mike Puzzanghera, news staff
March 9, 2020

Since her first skate on an NCAA rink, Alina Mueller has been a step above the rest. The Swiss international seems to always be on the ice, and appears to cover the entire rink when she is. She is an...

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Junior forward Veronika Pettey rips a shot during today's playoff game.

Four-goal third period sees No. 4 women’s hockey past UVM

Sarah Olender and Mike Puzzanghera
February 27, 2020

After a sluggish second stanza left top-seeded Northeastern level with eighth-seeded Vermont, the Northeastern women’s hockey team needed to make a change going into the third. The Huskies did just that,...

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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...

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Ryan Shea handles the puck during a home game earlier this year.

Shea builds his own legacy at NU

Mike Puzzanghera, news staff
December 4, 2019
 The 22-year-old defenseman from Milton, Mass., is a model figure for aspiring young skaters. In his fourth year with Northeastern, the senior captain has yet to miss a game for the Huskies — a resiliency he prides himself on.
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Junior goalkeeper Aerin Frankel makes a save in a game last season against Colgate.

Women’s hockey falls at Providence, ending unbeaten start

Mike Puzzanghera, editor-in-chief
October 25, 2019
Despite 33 shots on net, Northeastern women’s hockey failed to find the back of the net Friday night, losing 1-0 at Providence.
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Freshman Liam Murphy strikes the ball during Saturday's match against Charleston.

Murphy sparks huge comeback win for men’s soccer

Mike Puzzanghera, editor-in-chief
September 21, 2019
Going into the half down 2-0, the Huskies needed to put something together to turn the game on its heels. To say they did just that would be an understatement, as the resilient Huskies put four unanswered goals past Charleston Saturday in the second half to take the game by a score of 4-2.
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Lauren Rowe (center) and Alli Meehan (right) celebrate on the field.

Rowe and Meehan spearhead dynamic field hockey squad

Mike Puzzanghera, editor-in-chief
September 18, 2019
Lauren Rowe and Alli Meehan have been stuffing the stat sheet since the day they arrived on campus. The two have combined for 27 points through the opening five games of their careers, each earning a CAA Rookie of the Week award in the process.
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Women’s soccer falls to BU, 1-0 in double overtime

Mike Puzzanghera, editor-in-chief
September 12, 2019
The Huskies suffered a 1-0 double overtime loss against crosstown-rivals Boston University Thursday night
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The Northeastern baseball team attends the 2018 Miles for Liam 5K Walk/Run on Oct. 31 as one of their 19 Ways events.

NU baseball gives back, bonds through 19 Ways

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor
April 11, 2019
Northeastern’s 19 Ways program is a community service initiative that challenges student-athletes to participate in at least 19 service events and campaigns throughout the year.
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Redshirt freshman Corey DiLoreto celebrates after scoring a run in a March 16 game against Holy Cross.

NU plates 32 in three games against Delaware to win series

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor
April 2, 2019
Northeastern baseball came out of the past weekend with a series win over Delaware, winning two of three.
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Lincoln Griffin loses his footing in front of the NU bench Saturday as the Huskies lost, 5-1 to Cornell in the NCAA Tournament.

Cornell upsets Northeastern in NCAAs, ending best-ever season

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor
March 30, 2019

Northeastern’s two-trophy season came to an end Saturday, as the Beanpot and Hockey East champions fell to Cornell, 5-1 at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, Rhode Island. The Huskies (27-11-1)...

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Madden evades Boston College defenders in a Feb. 11 game.

‘Mr. Bright Lights’ Madden prepares for biggest stage yet

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor
March 29, 2019

Tyler Madden is by no means a man devoid of confidence. The freshman forward, dubbed “Mr. Bright Lights” by the Northeastern faithful after his overtime goal and subsequent press conference against...

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Sophomore forward Zach Solow evades defenders during a Feb. 1 game against UMass Lowell.

Solow’s overtime winner sends NU to Hockey East final

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor
March 22, 2019
Northeastern is certainly no stranger to 2-1 overtime wins over Boston University at TD Garden, and they got another Friday night.
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Junior guard Bolden Brace walks off the court in a Feb. 9 game against Elon.

Kansas demolishes Northeastern in NCAAs

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor
March 21, 2019

The Huskies were blown out in their opening-round NCAA Tournament game Thursday, as the Kansas Jayhawks tore the game open in the second half and ran away with the 87-53 win. The story of the game...

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Kansas wraps up a practice before their first game in the 2016 NCAA Tournament.

What you need to know about the Jayhawks’ roster and season

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor
March 20, 2019
We at The News worked out a guide to Kansas' roster and their other games against tournament teams for reference during the game.
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Kansas practices as the No. 1 seed in 2016. Kansas was a No. 1 seed for three straight years leading up to this year's No. 4 seed, and has made the tournament every year except one since it went to 64 teams.

Scouting Kansas: Huskies excited, but height will factor in

Charlie Wolfson and Mike Puzzanghera
March 20, 2019

Northeastern discovered Sunday that its first-round NCAA Tournament opponent will be one of college basketball’s blue bloods: Kansas. Before any of the bracket was unveiled, Northeastern knew it would...

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Junior guard Shawn Occeus exits the team bus with the CAA Tournament trophy in hand March 13.

Occeus’ return from injury sparks tournament run

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor
March 19, 2019

Shawn Occeus’ habit of matching up with the opponent’s top scoring threat, and often coming out on top, goes back to his high school playing days at Grandview Prep in Boca Raton, Florida. His junior...

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Senior winger Austin Plevy races into the offensive zone.

Men’s hockey advances to Hockey East semis after sweeping Maine

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor
March 16, 2019

Northeastern is heading back to TD Garden next weekend after the Huskies took down Maine Saturday, 2-1 at Matthews Arena in the Hockey East quarterfinals. The win wrapped up  the best-of-three series,...

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Senior guard Vasa Pusica brings the ball up the court in the Feb. 2 game against Hofstra.

Huskies punch NCAA ticket with win over Hofstra

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor
March 12, 2019

The Huskies are going dancing for the first time since 2015 after they beat Hofstra 82-74 in the CAA championship game Tuesday to earn an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. Vasa Pusica, their standout...

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Senior forward Kasidy Anderson makes a cut with the puck in a prior game against Vermont.

Anderson wins Hockey East for Huskies in OT

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor
March 10, 2019

For the second straight year, the Northeastern Huskies are Hockey East champions after Kasidy Anderson scored in overtime to beat Boston College, 3-2 Sunday in Providence, Rhode Island. NU (27-5-5)...

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Junior forward Matti Hartman chases a Providence defender in a prior game.

Aurard, Frankel send women’s hockey to the Hockey East championship

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor
March 9, 2019
32 saves from Aerin Frankel and two points from Chloe Aurard, including the game-winning goal, sent Northeastern past Providence Saturday.
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Sophomore goalkeeper Cayden Primeau drops to make a pad save in a prior game against Providence.

Davies-less Huskies beat BC 4-2, Primeau saves 41

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor
March 3, 2019
Playing without one of their Hobey Baker Award nominees Saturday, the Huskies leaned on their other one, Cayden Primeau, for the 4-2 victory over BC.
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Sophomore goalkeeper Aerin Frankel makes a save as Kasidy Anderson looks on in a prior game against Holy Cross. Frankel earned her sixth shutout of the season Saturday, while Anderson scored the only NU goal.

Frankel shuts out Vermont to send the Huskies to the Hockey East semifinals

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor
March 2, 2019
The Huskies came out on top in a defensive battle, beating Vermont 1-0 to move on to the next round of the Hockey East playoffs.
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Junior defender Codie Cross moves the puck up the ice in a prior game against Vermont. Cross scored three points Friday on a goal and two assists.

Women’s hockey beats Vermont 7-2 on the back of seven different scorers

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor
March 1, 2019
The Huskies won the first game of their opening-round playoff series against Vermont Friday 7-2.
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Junior defender Paige Capistran pressures Vermont defender Maude Poulin-Labelle as she controls the puck in a prior game. The two teams will face off this weekend in the Hockey East playoffs.

Women’s hockey to take on Vermont in Hockey East playoffs

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor
February 27, 2019
Northeastern women's hockey will take on Vermont in the Hockey East playoffs this weekend in a best-of-three series.
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Sophomore forward Alina Mueller controls the puck along the boards in a game against Vermont last season.

Mueller’s four points help women’s hockey tie Merrimack

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor
February 23, 2019
Freshman Alina Mueller's two goals and two assists helped the Huskies come back on three occasions and tie Merrimack 4-4.
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Senior goalkeeper Brianna Storms looks on from the bench during a prior game against Boston University. The senior made 21 saves in her first career start Friday.

Storms weathers Merrimack attack, earns first career win

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor
February 22, 2019
Senior goalkeeper Brianna Storms shut out Merrimack Friday night in her first career start. The Huskies went on to win 3-0.
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Anderson fends off a defender in a game against Vermont Jan. 26.

Anderson leads the way for trophy-hunting Huskies

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor
February 20, 2019
Anderson leads the Huskies in goals as they head towards the postseason.
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Senior forward Tori Sullivan (19) scores her fifth goal of the season and Northeastern's second goal of the game Sunday against Providence.

Women’s hockey stumbles at home against Providence

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor
February 17, 2019
Northeastern women's hockey fell at home to Providence the day after they clinched the regular season Hockey East title.
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Junior forward Matti Hartman controls the puck on the wing during a prior game against Vermont.

Women’s hockey clinches regular season Hockey East title

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor
February 16, 2019
The Huskies clinched the regular season Hockey East title with a 3-1 win at Providence Saturday.
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Sophomore forward Veronika Pettey tucks home Northeastern's only goal of the night.

Women’s hockey loses 4-1 to BC, finishes fourth in Beanpot

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor
February 12, 2019

Northeastern was outclassed by a strong Boston College attack Tuesday night in the Beanpot consolation game, getting hit with four goals on 47 shots by the Eagles and losing 4-1.  After mounting some...

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NU senior forward Austin Plevy tucks a puck past BC goalie Joe Woll.

Beanpot champs again, NU seniors get a lasting memory

Mike Puzzanghera and Sofie Kato
February 12, 2019

After a phenomenal performance from his classmates, senior captain Eric Williams thrust the Beanpot trophy into the air in celebration and was swarmed by his fellow Huskies. Williams and his fellow seniors...

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Freshman forward Tyler Madden celebrates his winning goal against Boston University in the first round of the Beanpot. The Huskies face Boston College in the final Monday night.

Sports calendar: Monday, Feb. 11 – Sunday, Feb. 17

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor
February 11, 2019
The men's Beanpot final, the start of baseball season, and two huge road basketball matchups await Northeastern athletics this week.
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Senior forward Kasidy Anderson prepares for a face-off in a prior game against Boston University. She scored her 50th Husky goal Friday.

Women’s hockey gets 12th straight home win over Merrimack

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor
February 8, 2019
The Huskies rebounded after Tuesday's Beanpot loss with a 6-3 win over Merrimack Friday.
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Sophomore forward Alina Mueller carries the puck during a shootout vs BU last year.

Women’s hockey loses Beanpot heartbreaker in shootout against BU

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor
February 5, 2019
Northeastern women's hockey lost 2-1 in the shootout Monday after playing BU to a 3-3 tie during regulation and overtime.
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BU goalie Jake Oettinger skates off after the Huskies scored in overtime on their 49th shot. Oettinger's incredible 47 saves weren't enough.

Primeau vs. Oettinger: A goalie battle of quality vs. quantity

Mike Puzzanghera and Sofie Kato
February 5, 2019

As chants of “Oettinger! Oettinger! Oettinger, you suck!” rang down from the DogHouse Monday evening, one had to ask: Does he? NU fans already know just how good their sophomore goalie Cayden Primeau...

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Senior defenseman Ryan Shea moves up the ice in a prior game against UMass Lowell.

Sports Calendar: Monday, Feb. 4 – Sunday, Feb. 10

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor
February 4, 2019
Read up on all of this week's sports events, including two Beanpot games and enticing basketball matchups.
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Junior defenseman Jeremy Davies moves up the ice in a game against UMass Lowell.

Beanpot preview: NU looks to repeat as champion

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor
February 3, 2019
Prepare for the Beanpot by learning about each of the team's competing in the tournament to be crowned Boston's best.
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Sophomore defender Skylar Fontaine lets fly with a shot during a prior game against Clarkson in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Fontaine gets tying assist, OT winner against UConn

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor
February 1, 2019
Sophomore defender Skylar Fontaine provided an assist in the third period and the winning goal in overtime to give Northeastern the win Friday.
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Sophomore forward Veronika Pettey scores her second of three goals Saturday against Vermont.

Pettey’s hat trick gives women’s hockey fourth straight win

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor
January 26, 2019
It was Pettey’s first collegiate hat trick, and she brought her season tally up to 12 in the win. She now sits on 26 points for the season.
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Junior defender Brooke Hobson evades the defense in a game against UConn last season.

Hobson’s OT winner gives women’s hockey dramatic comeback win

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor
January 25, 2019
Hobson took the shot after a few touches, lasering the puck into the back of the net off the right pipe and wrapping up a phenomenal comeback win for Northeastern.
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Junior defender Brooke Hobson evades the defense in a game against UConn last season.

Hobson and Fontaine: Women’s hockey duo drives defense

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor
January 23, 2019
Head coach Dave Flint trusts the two sophomores, putting them out on the ice together for long stretches of time, but he feels that his faith has paid off.
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Senior forward Kasidy Anderson moves up the ice in a prior game against UConn. / File photo by Dylan Shen.

Women’s hockey completes home-and-home sweep of UConn

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor
January 19, 2019
With the win, NU clinched a spot in the Hockey East playoffs. The Huskies are the first team to do so, and did so with ten remaining conference games.
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Senior defender Maddie Hartman scores a goal with seconds remaining against UConn. / Photo by Dylan Shen.

Northeastern wins rematch of last year’s women’s Hockey East championship

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor
January 18, 2019
With merely seconds left in the game, Maddie Hartman made it five for Northeastern, ripping a shot from the point that beat Fisher and found the back of the net.
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The Huskies travelled to Belfast, Northern Ireland to play Clarkson in Friendship Series, the first NCAA women’s hockey games abroad. Senior forward Kasidy Anderson, 37, celebrates after one of her two goals in Belfast against Clarkson University.

Women’s hockey: ranked No. 3, the Huskies are rolling

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor
January 15, 2019

Led by a dynamic duo of freshmen and a rock-solid defense, the Northeastern women’s hockey team is firing on all cylinders as they pass the halfway point of the season. A performance worthy of No. 3...

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Sophomore goalkeeper Aerin Frankel makes a save during a prior game against Holy Cross. / File photo courtesy of Brian Bae, the Red and Black.

Women’s hockey splits home-and-home with Boston College

Mike Puzzanghera, sports editor
January 12, 2019

Starting off strong with a three-goal first period, the third-ranked Northeastern women’s hockey team rode that momentum all the way on Friday against No. 10 Boston College, taking down their fellow...

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