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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

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A student fan screams, reacting to in-game action. Many fans, especially those near the front of the DogHouse, emoted, chanted and poked their heads over the railings when voicing their feelings and thoughts throughout the game.

The spirit of the DogHouse: experiencing gameday in Northeastern hockey’s fan section

Sofia Sawchuk, photo staff February 12, 2024

A fan takes a deep breath and closes their eyes: It’s gameday at Matthews Arena. The slapping sound of pucks rings off the boards while the crisp smell of ice fills the air. Northeastern’s Pep Band fills the gaps between play with bellowing music, while chants, jeers and...

The Huskies celebrate their Beanpot semifinals victory. Northeastern defeated Harvard 3-2 in overtime .

VIDEO: DogHouse drowns out Harvard fans at Beanpot semifinal

Annika Sunkara, Sofia Garrett, and Amelia Ballingall February 8, 2024

  On Monday night, Northeastern men's hockey took on Harvard University in the Beanpot semifinal. After a 3-2 overtime victory, the Huskies will return to TD Garden Monday, Feb. 12 to battle Boston University for the Beanpot title. Sports editor Amelia Ballingall...

VIDEO: Down go the Terriers: Northeastern wins in overtime against No. 3 Boston University

VIDEO: Down go the Terriers: Northeastern wins in overtime against No. 3 Boston University

Annika Sunkara and Esha Minhas February 1, 2024

  In an overtime nailbiter, Northeastern men’s hockey defeated No. 3 ranked Boston University 4-3 Tuesday night at Matthews Arena. Game highlights included Dylan Hryckowian’s game-winning goal and goaltender Cameron Whitehead’s 38 saves. With the Beanpot commencing...

The student section in the women's game against Holy Cross

Northeastern Women’s Hockey: Dominant, but where are the fans?

Khalin Kapoor, news correspondent November 9, 2021

At the historic Matthews Arena Oct. 24, the Northeastern women’s hockey team dominated the Holy Cross Crusaders to the tune of a 3-1 victory. While the play on the ice was electric, the atmosphere was not. At best, the crowd was sparse, with the NU student section, the DogHouse,...

Over the decades, the Beanpot, which occurs on the first two Monday nights of February, has become cemented as a hockey tradition in the Boston community.

The Beanpot: What it means to the Boston hockey community and beyond

Mihiro Shimano, sports editor February 1, 2021

During the first and second Monday of February every year, TD Garden is filled with a vibrant crowd supporting the four schools that compete in the annual Beanpot, a tournament where records and rankings are thrown out the window and any team could bring home the win.  This...

Huskies bounce back to top both UConn and UMass Lowell on Homecoming Weekend

Huskies bounce back to top both UConn and UMass Lowell on Homecoming Weekend

November 14, 2018
The Huskies, who beat UMass Lowell 4-1 on their home turf two weeks ago, came out on top against the River Hawks again Saturday night in a nail-biting overtime victory courtesy of a beautiful goal from fourth-year forward Patrick Schule.
Huskies become first team to lose to local rival Boston University this season

Huskies become first team to lose to local rival Boston University this season

November 8, 2018
The Huskies were looking to win their fourth straight series against BU for the first time since 1989, but after ending Thursday night’s wild game in a tie and losing Saturday’s match 1-4, the hopes of continuing their streak died.
Op-ed: Coach Madigan’s letter to the DogHouse

Op-ed: Coach Madigan’s letter to the DogHouse

Jim Madigan November 7, 2018
I wanted to reach out and thank each and every one of you for your tremendous enthusiasm at last Thursday’s game against Boston University. Your energy was palpable from the opening puck drop to the final second of overtime, on a Thursday no less!
Men’s hockey loses to Union for the first time in over a decade

Men’s hockey loses to Union for the first time in over a decade

October 24, 2018
This weekend marked the seventh time in program history that the Huskies have gone to battle against Union and the first time Union has come out on top since 2002, bringing the all time series from 3-2-1 to 3-4-1.

Event Calendar: Friday, March 9 – Wednesday, March 14

Samuel Kim March 8, 2018
Our event calendar from Friday, March 9 – Wednesday, Mar. 14 highlights events in and around Boston that you do not want to miss.
Huskies drop two after comeback win

Huskies drop two after comeback win

November 29, 2017
Northeastern men’s ice hockey made a 2-1 comeback against the University of Vermont at Matthews Arena Friday night, followed by a home game loss against local rivals Boston College on Saturday.
Members of the DogHouse celebrate after the men's hockey team scores a goal during the team's contest against Boston University. Photo courtesy The DogHouse/Justine Newman

[UPDATED] DogHouse fan ejected from Matthews Arena after alleged Title IX complaint

November 18, 2017
According to a statement issued by members of the student section, known as the DogHouse, a student filed a report with Northeastern’s Office for University Equity and Compliance after they were offended by alleged slurs on the fan section’s official chant sheet.