- The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Northeastern Women’s Hockey 2024/25 mid-season wrap-up
There have been so many storylines and narratives about the developments of the season for Northeastern’s women’s hockey, so much so that it can get hard to understand the standing of the team at the midway point. Luckily for you, I am here to run through what we have seen from the program and give… - After failing to close the semester on a high note, the Huskies find themselves in familiar territory
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. — Northeastern coach Jerry Keefe and his team were well aware of the opportunity in front of them on Saturday. After all the frustrations throughout this lackluster first two months of the season, a victory would have marked the Huskies’ fourth win in their last five games. It wouldn’t have been pretty,… - A 4-3 win has never felt so off; Recap of Huskies win over Brown, and the results from the mess of a weekend in net for Cameron Whitehead
BOSTON – After a disappointing 5-3 loss on Friday against UNH, Northeastern and goaltender Cameron Whitehead looked to bounce back just 24-hours later in a non-conference tilt against Brown. The Huskies jumped out to a 4-0 lead, before holding on to beat the Bears 4-3. There have been multiple weekends this season where the Huskies… - Huskies third-period comeback falls short in loss against UNH
BOSTON — New Hampshire came back in town for a showdown with the Northeastern on Friday night. The Huskies came into the game having won their last two contests, and were looking to inch closer to an even record on the season. The Wildcats on the other hand came into the matchup looking to continue… - Ending 2024 on a high note: Northeastern declaws UNH in final game of the year
DURHAM, NH – It was a back-and-forth battle between the Wildcats and the Huskies, but on the backs of their strong defensive system and another stellar night from Lisa Jönsson, Northeastern prevailed with a 2-0 victory at the Whittemore Center. Coming off a 3-0 home loss to rival BC on Saturday, the Huskies looked to… - Northeastern ekes out win over Bentley at home to close out Thanksgiving weekend
BOSTON — Northeastern welcomed the Bentley Falcons to Historic Matthews Arena for a matinee Sunday. The Huskies came into the game riding the momentum of a huge 4-2 win over rival Boston College on November 23rd, while the Falcons came into the contest on a four-game win streak, consisting of two series sweeps of AIC… - Huskies four-game win streak snapped in loss to BC as power play goes cold once again
BOSTON – On a freezing cold night in Boston, inside Matthews Arena the Northeastern offense was equally as cold as the chilly temperatures in a 3-0 loss Saturday. A combination of strong goaltending from Boston College’s Grace Campbell, and the Huskies inability to capitalize on both the power play, and on grade-A opportunities, spelled the… - Northeastern brings the heat to upset No. 3 BC; lands first Hockey East victory of season
BOSTON – The energy in Matthews Arena was palpable from start to finish on Saturday night as Northeastern took down No. 3 Boston College in their most impressive display this season. Following Friday’s 3-0 shutout loss to BC, the Huskies came out hot on Saturday with three goals in the first period alone, ultimately leading… - Leonard, BC prove too much for Northeastern in shutout loss
CHESTNUT HILL — As Boston College star winger Ryan Leonard scooped up the puck in the neutral zone with nothing but open ice ahead of him, all 7,884 spectators at Conte Forum rose to their feet in anticipation. They knew exactly what was coming. Sure enough, Leonard took a few strides before finding fellow star… - Northeastern sweeps Maine with yet another Jönsson shutout
BOSTON – Following a close 2-1 victory over Maine on Friday night, Northeastern finished the sweep against Maine with a 2-0 shutout on Saturday afternoon. It’s the team’s second sweep in a row following their two impressive victories over UConn last weekend. Freshman goalie Lisa Jönsson started once again, and further proved her ability to… - Northeastern’s struggles persist against UNH, but Tellier’s tying goal salvages a disappointing weekend
BOSTON — As Cristophe Tellier buried the rebound past the diving reach of UNH goalie Jacob Whale, you could practically feel the weight lifted from Northeastern’s bench. For most of Saturday’s contest with New Hampshire, the Huskies were plagued with many of the same issues as Friday’s 4-1 loss, which coach Jerry Keefe described as… - Shannon, Jönsson lead the way in Northeastern’s chippy win over Maine
BOSTON — In a nail-biter of a matchup on Friday night, Northeastern battled their way to a gritty 2-1 victory over Maine. The win marked the Huskies’ third straight, after last weekend’s sweep of UConn, but it wasn’t easy as Northeastern had to overcome a slow start, a determined opponent, and a physical game that tested… - Desperate Huskies fall short at UNH; still chasing first conference win
DURHAM, NH — Northeastern arrived at the Whittemore Center Friday night in a must-win situation, and once again they failed to deliver, falling 4-1 in the first of a two-game series against the Wildcats. The two teams faced a similar situation heading into the match-up: Northeastern 0-2-2 in Hockey East, UNH 0-2-1, both trying desperately… - Penalties prove costly for Northeastern in loss to Providence
BOSTON — After a back-and-forth affair resulted in a 2-2 tie Friday night, Northeastern and No. 11 Providence met for the second leg of a home-and-home series Saturday, with the Huskies hungry to pick up their first Hockey East victory of the season. In a game which featured 41 total penalty minutes, seven power-play goals,… - ‘We’ve been looking for a 120-minute, full weekend effort’: Northeastern and Lisa Jönsson shut-out No. 10 UConn in the first weekend sweep of the season
BOSTON — Going into a weekend series with No. 10 UConn, Northeastern hadn’t won two consecutive games all season. After a 1-0 NU win Friday, freshman goaltender Lisa Jönsson kept the pressure on UConn and led Northeastern to their first weekend sweep of the season. Senior forward Skyler Irving’s goal, just over six minutes into… - Huskies charge ahead early, hold on for tie against Providence
PROVIDENCE, RI — With 13 days to regroup following a disappointing first five games of the season, captain Jack Williams described Northeastern as a “desperate” team headed into Friday’s road tilt at Providence. From the opening moments of the game, the Huskies played like it. Northeastern set the tone with Joe Connor’s first NCAA goal… - Shannon leads the way as Northeastern takes down UConn in Hockey East Championship rematch
If there were concerns about any demons Northeastern might face at the Toscano Family Ice Forum, they were quickly put to bed Friday evening. A goal from Lily Shannon was the difference, and freshman Lisa Jönsson made 24 saves en route to her first NCAA shutout as the Huskies took down UConn 1-0 in the… - Inside Northeastern’s efforts to conquer the transfer portal
During the chaotic weeks following each season when activity in the NCAA transfer portal is at its peak, Northeastern associate head coach Mike Levine is on call for a variety of urgent tasks. Sometimes, Levine spends hours grinding tape and making real-time evaluations of prospective players. Other times, he’s busy working the phones with a… - Huskies ring the iron, but come up empty in home loss to UNH
BOSTON — It was a disappointing loss for the Northeastern women’s hockey team when they hosted UNH on Saturday afternoon, skating to a 2-0 defeat to earn yet another series split. Despite outshooting the Wildcats 30-19, the Huskies couldn’t find the back of the net. Between some bad luck hitting the post, and some fantastic… - Comeback kids do it again: Third period rally pushes Northeastern over UNH
DURHAM, NH — Third period comebacks may very well be Northeastern’s new best friend. For the third time in their last four outings, the Huskies mounted a late offensive attack to snag the win, this time over the University of New Hampshire Wildcats. “If we could play like we did in the third period the… - Huskies show signs of life, but let two-goal lead slip away in tie against Maine
BOSTON — Cam Lund was that close to doing it again. After delivering a highlight-reel goal in the second period and playing arguably the most complete game of his career, Lund was set up perfectly by Jackson Dorrington to tap in the game-winner with three seconds left in overtime. This time, Lund’s shot fluttered just… - Northeastern’s offensive woes continue in loss to Providence
PROVIDENCE, RI — Northeastern’s offensive struggles prevailed once again in Friday night’s 2-1 loss to Providence at Schneider Arena. With only one game against Friars this weekend, as well as numerous series splits early in the season, this game held significance for Northeastern’s Hockey East ranking. Although the Huskies had control of the offensive zone… - Huskies start strong, finish slow in home loss to Maine
BOSTON — For a Northeastern team reeling off a weekend sweep at the hands of No. 1 Denver, Friday’s Hockey East opener against No. 6 Maine provided a perfect opportunity to wash any lingering bad taste out of their mouths. Sixty minutes later, however, the bad taste hadn’t subsided; instead, it’d grown into something more… - Huskies fall to Denver again on banner-raising night, but show encouraging signs against the champs
DENVER, Co. — After getting outclassed in a 5-2 loss to No. 1 Denver on Friday, Northeastern coach Jerry Keefe’s biggest point of emphasis to his team between games was cleaning up on details. “If we’re a good team, we’re going to learn from this and get better,” Keefe said after Friday’s blowout. And though… - Brazis, Jönsson pick up career firsts as Northeastern sinks Holy Cross
BOSTON — Coming off three consecutive series splits, including their first of conference play, Northeastern sought an unbeaten weekend for the first time this season as they hosted Holy Cross in the second leg of another series Saturday night in Matthews Arena. Senior Taze Thompson produced another multi-point game, junior Lily Brazis notched her first… - Defending champion Denver proves too much for Huskies in blowout loss
DENVER, Co. — Northeastern traveled nearly 2,000 miles West to take on the defending national champions, and for 60 minutes, they experienced firsthand what makes Denver a championship-caliber team. Pioneers’ captain Carter King brought the big crowd at Magness Arena to life with a tic-tac-toe transition goal five minutes into the opening period, and No.… - Huskies battle back from a late third period deficit to best Holy Cross in shootout
WORCESTER – After a weekend split with Boston University, Northeastern returned to the ice with the goal of winning for the third straight Friday in as many weeks. Going into their second Hockey East match-up of the young season, Northeastern held a record of 3-3 on the year and 1-1 in conference play, with sights… - What to Know: Seven newcomers look to add their skill throughout the Northeastern lineup in 2024-25
Over the past eight years, Northeastern has consistently battled their way to the Hockey East Championship, navigating numerous roster changes and farewells along the way. Last season’s heart-wrenching conclusion — a 1-0 overtime loss to the University of Connecticut — dashed the Huskies hopes for both the conference title and a coveted spot in the… - Northeastern rallies in third period to defeat Stonehill in season opener
BOSTON — Northeastern’s 2024-25 campaign began with a test of patience, resilience, and an eventual burst of offense, as the Huskies claimed a 5-1 victory over Stonehill in their home opener at Matthews Arena. The contest was highly contested for two periods, but a dominant third period from the Huskies allowed them to pull away… - Terriers blank Huskies in Jönsson’s collegiate debut
BOSTON — After Northeastern’s 4-0 win over Boston University on Friday night, the Terriers bounced back with a 4-0 victory of their own Saturday in front of a home crowd at Agganis Arena. While the Huskies thwarted six Terrier power plays, BU’s frequent five-on-four advantages — which totaled over 10 minutes — kept Northeastern from… - Northeastern embraces chaos en route to victory in Hockey East opener
BOSTON — After starting the season with four games of non-conference play, Northeastern and crosstown rival Boston University met at Matthews Arena for the Huskies’ long-awaited first Hockey East matchup of the season. The 4-0 Northeastern win, characterized by a chippy atmosphere and offensive firepower, did not disappoint. The Huskies entered the contest with a… - Four takeaways from Northeastern’s preseason win over No. 9 Quinnipiac
HAMDEN, Conn. — Though the scores won’t count for real until next weekend, Northeastern coach Jerry Keefe said his goal for Sunday’s exhibition was for the Huskies to ”get challenged.” And for the most part, Northeastern got exactly what they came for. With six transfers and nine freshmen in the lineup, the No. 20 Huskies… - Northeastern drops hard-fought rematch with No. 10 Quinnipiac
BOSTON — After an impressive showing in a 4-2 victory Friday night vs the Quinnipiac Bobcats, Northeastern dropped the second game of the series 3-0 on Saturday afternoon. “Two weekends in a row now where we win Friday and lose Saturday,” said Northeastern head coach Dave Flint. “I don’t think we played bad today, [but]… - Happy to be home: Huskies return to Boston with gutsy win over No. 10 Quinnipiac
BOSTON — After splitting the opening two games of the season against a nationally ranked Penn State team, Northeastern returned to Boston Friday night for a home opener against No. 10 Quinnipiac University. Working through a schedule packed with high-level out-of-conference competition, Quinnipiac stood to serve as a measure for how prepared Northeastern is with… - Despite Irving’s early goal, Huskies drop rematch to Penn State to split opening series
After an encouraging victory against Penn State in the season opener, Northeastern was handed a dose of reality in Friday’s rematch at Pegula Ice Arena. The Huskies scored the game’s first goal on a beautiful finish from senior Skylar Irving and received another strong performance in net by senior Paige Taborksi, but did not find… - Back to Business: Northeastern returns to the ice with solid performance over Penn State
If you’re Northeastern, you’ve gotta be thinking one thing – man, it’s good to be back. The Huskies returned to the ice in a dominant way Thursday, as they took on the Penn State Nittany Lions in State College for the first time in program history. It wasn’t the prettiest game from Northeastern, especially as… - Women’s Hockey Preview: Huskies look to return to top of Hockey East in 2024-25
For the second consecutive year, the Northeastern Huskies get set to begin play after losing key pieces from the previous season. Last year they were forced to move on from Alina Müller, Chloe Aurard, and Maureen Murphy, among others. This year, they will have to find a way to move on from the likes of… - A dominant season preview: Huskies shut out Lightning in Exhibition
BOSTON — For the first time since March, Northeastern returned to the ice at Matthews Arena and cruised to a 4-0 exhibition game victory over the Durham West Jr. Lightning. It was all Northeastern from puck drop, as the Huskies applied offensive pressure for 60 minutes and limited the Lightning to 14 shots. Furthermore, the… - PHOTO GALLERY: Men’s Hockey season in review
It was an up and down season for the Northeastern, from a rough start to conference play to a second-straight Beanpot Championship. They wrapped up their season in the second round of the Hockey East tournament with a record of 17-16-3, and gritted out wins against top teams in the country. What follows are photos… - PHOTO GALLERY: Women’s Hockey season in review
Northeastern started the 2023-24 season all the way back on Sept. 23, and extended their season all the way to the Hockey East Championship for an eighth year in a row. They captured a second straight Beanpot Championship, this time at TD Garden, and completed the season with an overall record of 25-11-3. What follows… - As rollercoaster season reaches its end, Northeastern grapples with unfinished mission
BOSTON — As Macklin Celebrini’s missile sailed past the left shoulder of Cameron Whitehead, effectively putting an end to Northeastern’s final comeback attempt, reality began to sink in. Over the past two months, Northeastern proved exactly how good they could be. They won huge games. They competed toe-to-toe against the nation’s top teams. Their success… - The Huskies’ season lives to see another day
BOSTON — Behind a top to bottom effort for the opening round of conference playoffs Wednesday, seventh-seeded Northeastern blanked No. 10 Merrimack in a dominant 4-0 victory at Matthews Arena for the last home game of the 2023-2024 season. The Huskies faced the Warriors three times in the regular season for a 2-1 record, sweeping… - Behind Campbell’s hat trick, Huskies draw even with Providence in regular season finale
Providence, R.I. — For its last game of the regular season, Northeastern came into Schneider Arena Saturday seeking to snag three points against No. 11 Providence. The Huskies were 6-7-1 on the road headed into the matchup, with home ice advantage not particularly impactful to its performance this year. After a hard fought battle in… - Seventh-straight championship just out of reach: Northeastern’s season ends in OT defeat
STORRS, Conn. — For the first time since 2017, Northeastern will not be heading into the offseason with the Bertagna trophy. Instead, the University of Connecticut came away with the 1-0 overtime win to secure their first Hockey East tournament title since joining the conference all the way back in 2002. It was the game… - Lily Shannon’s heroics lead Northeastern to eighth-straight Hockey East championship game
BOSTON – After a 4-1 win over Merrimack in the quarterfinals, Northeastern returned to Matthews Arena for the semifinals of the Hockey East tournament, where they would take down New Hampshire in another 4-1 battle. It was the fourth matchup between the two teams this season, with the Huskies having come out on top in… - After third straight weekend split, thoughts on Northeastern’s play down the home stretch
STORRS, Conn. — If there’s one thing Northeastern has proven over the past six weeks, it’s that frustrating losses have only further emboldened them to stick to their same process, trusting that the results will soon follow. That same pattern proved itself against UConn: For the third consecutive weekend, Northeastern dropped the series opener on… - Huskies overcome slow start against Merrimack to advance to Hockey East Semifinals
Northeastern faced a familiar playoff foe in Merrimack for their Hockey East quarterfinals matchup, playing the Warriors for the third consecutive year in this round of the conference playoffs. The prior two matchups went Northeastern’s way, and history repeated itself thrice at Matthews Arena, with the Huskies taking a hard-fought 4-1 victory into the next… - ‘It’s a really frustrating loss’: Despite three-goal comeback, Northeastern falls just short against UConn
For the third straight week, Northeastern lost its Friday night contest of a two-game weekend series — its last of the year. On Senior Night and its last home game of the regular season, the team dropped 4-3 to the UConn Huskies in a heartbreaking defeat. The loss especially stings for the missed opportunity at… - Huskies poke the bear at Alfond Arena; deliver bounceback effort to earn weekend split
ORONO, Maine — After a disappointing open to the weekend series with the Black Bears, the Huskies reminded everyone on Saturday that they are playing as well as any team in Hockey East down the home stretch. Friday night’s game certainly showed the Huskies why Maine has been so successful in their own building, but… - Northeastern secures hard-fought tie against Vermont on Senior Night
BOSTON – After much success through the second semester, Northeastern hoped to close out the regular season with a win on Senior Night. However, valiant efforts by both the Huskies and the Catamounts resulted in a 1-1 tie, with Vermont earning the additional standings point after winning the shootout 1-0. For the second night in… - Despite encouraging moments, Maine takes advantage of the Huskies’ mistakes to claim series opener
ORONO, Maine — After a split weekend with last-place UMass Lowell, Northeastern traveled north to Maine to begin their two-game series at Alfond Arena. After topping the Black Bears in a 6-3 home victory just three weeks prior, and having played well against highly-ranked Hockey East opponents in recent weeks, Northeastern should have felt confident… - Controversy, missed opportunities end Northeastern’s win streak
BOSTON – Despite another strong effort, Northeastern’s impressive 18-game point streak came to an end Friday night after a controversy-filled 2-0 contest against Vermont. The first period saw both teams locked in a tight battle, with neither able to break through the opposing defense. Despite power play opportunities for each both teams failed to generate… - Huskies return to form, claim series split with UMass Lowell
BOSTON — After getting away from its game Friday, dropping 4-2 to last-place UMass Lowell on the road, Northeastern responded with a dominant victory Saturday in Matthews Arena. As the first game after the Huskies secured its historic 71st Beanpot title, it’s reasonable to take Friday’s loss with a grain of salt. Post-game, head coach… - Northeastern clips BC’s wings, sweep season series
BOSTON — For a Northeastern team that had just scratched and clawed to an ugly 3-2 win in OT against BC on Friday, a dominant win was needed Saturday in the series finale. And the Huskies delivered, scoring three first period goals and not looking back en route to a commanding 5-1 victory over the… - Post-Beanpot Huskies go up in flames to Lowell, ending win streak
The season doesn’t end after the Beanpot. But nobody told that to the Northeastern men’s hockey team before they took to the ice at Tsongas Arena to start their weekend series against the UMass Lowell River Hawks Friday night. In a steep decline from their Monday night performance, the Huskies fell to Lowell 4-2 after… - Behind Fontaine’s latest heroics, the Huskies cement their Beanpot dynasty
BOSTON — As his teammates raced to embrace him on the ice, their hands in the air and helmets and gloves flying in all directions, Gunnarwolfe Fontaine busted out the “heartbreaker” celebration to punctuate his latest moment of Beanpot glory. Since arriving at Northeastern four years ago, winning the Beanpot is the only expectation Fontaine… - In thorough beatdown of Maine, Huskies prove their best is still to come
BOSTON — After a season filled with ups, downs, and razor-tight margins, Northeastern is finally playing their best hockey when it matters most. Following Friday’s 2-2 tie and shootout victory against UConn, the leader in the Hockey East standings, Northeastern delivered an impressive 4-0 beatdown of Maine on Saturday at Matthews Arena. The victory improved… - In battle of top league opponents, Northeastern and UConn hang tight for tie
BOSTON — The similarities between Uconn and Northeastern are staggering. The teams both find themselves near the top of the Hockey East conference, with winning percentages that are nearly identical. They boast the first and second overall goaltending teams in the nation, top ten penalty kills, and middle-of-the-shot offenses. The two teams are within a… - On the Beanpot stage, Justin Hryckowian meets the moment
BOSTON — For a player so often celebrated for doing all the little things, Justin Hryckowian just had his moment on the biggest stage. Throw the records, winning streaks, and pregame predictions aside. Harvard gave Northeastern a battle on Monday, right down to the final whistle. But when things got tough in the third period,… - Despite sloppy play, resilient Huskies earn two OT wins over UNH
BOSTON — The theme of the weekend was physicality, penalties, and resilience for Northeastern, who came away with a 3-2 overtime win at UNH on Thursday, before winning the second meeting 4-3 in overtime on Sunday. The two games featured 14 penalties, two overtime game-winners, and 122 minutes of intense Hockey East play — but… - Behind power play magic, Northeastern delivers statement win over Maine
BOSTON — If there’s one takeaway from Northeastern’s season so far it’s this: a record never paints the full picture. It’s safe to say that the Huskies are far past their adversity stage coming out of arguably the hardest week of the schedule thus far with not one, but two consecutive upsets against top-ten teams… - Huskies meet the moment in statement overtime win against BU
BOSTON — The first of two top-10 matchups for Northeastern this week ended pretty well for the team from Huntington Ave. For a second time this month, the Huskies faced off against No. 3 Boston University, looking to build on their encouraging weekend sweep of Merrimack with a statement win against the Terriers. After BU… - Huskies’ bottom six leads the way to complete the series sweep against Merrimack
BOSTON — After a dominant 4-0 win over Merrimack Friday night, the Huskies returned home Saturday to complete the sweep of the Warriors in goaltender Paige Taborski’s first career start at Matthews Arena. Merrimack, looking for their fifth Hockey East win of the year, came out of the gates hungry, as less than a minute… - With weekend sweep of Merrimack, Northeastern proves its process can pay off
NORTH ANDOVER — Returning to the facility on Monday after the latest heartbreaking loss, Jerry Keefe noted that Northeastern’s mood was fairly down. Of course, the sentiment was understandable. The effort was high, the chances were there, and the games against top opponents were close — and yet, the Huskies were sitting with just two… - A story of second efforts: Huskies offense springs to life in win over Merrimack
BOSTON — After a crushing loss to UMass last weekend, Northeastern brought the fire on Friday in a dominant redemption effort. Kicking off its home-and-home series with Merrimack at Matthews Arena, the Huskies bounced back to its identity and the win column. Despite facing some adversity in recent weeks, Northeastern knows that keeping its head… - History making Huskies strike again as they defeat BU in Beanpot final
BOSTON — Making history is nothing new for Northeastern women’s hockey. Six-straight Hockey East championship titles. Three consecutive Frozen Four appearances. The conference all-time scoring record holder. The first ever goaltender to win the Patty Kazmaier award. And that’s all in just the last four seasons. However, on Tuesday night, nothing seemed more special than… - ‘Can’t lose that game’: Huskies hang tight with UMass, but squander chances in deflating loss
BOSTON — One step forward, two steps back. The Huskies came into Saturday’s stand-alone match against the No. 12 UMass Minutemen with a chip on their shoulder, seeking revenge after a 2-1 OT loss back in November. After a promising conference win against Vermont last weekend, Northeastern appeared primed to build off that momentum and… - Early scoring surge propels Huskies over UNH in nail-biter
BOSTON — Friday featured a pivotal Hockey East matchup where the New Hampshire Wildcats visited Matthews Arena, battling for sole possession of third place in the conference. Despite the preseason polls that placed UNH at eighth in the conference, this group has exceeded expectations this season. Though the game was expected to be low scoring… - Knee-hockey, outdoor rinks, and ‘Hryckowian-esque’ practices: How Justin and Dylan Hryckowian’s roots shape Northeastern’s culture
Out in Montreal years ago, a typical day in the Hryckowian household was consumed by one thing: hockey. Whether playing with friends on backyard ice sheets or messing around with knee hockey, or “mini-sticks,” brothers Justin and Dylan have always had a stick in hand. “I just remember a lot of days and nights spent… - Huskies’ defense stifles Harvard to advance to Beanpot final at TD Garden
ALLSTON — On a snowy Tuesday night, Northeastern and Harvard would face off in a game to determine who would have the chance to play in TD Garden and make women’s Beanpot history. Facing a three-win Harvard squad on their home ice, the Huskies secured a 1-0 victory over the Crimson in a matchup that… - After weekend split with Vermont, thoughts on where the Huskies stand in the bigger picture
BOSTON — There was no way around it: Northeastern’s season was teetering on the brink headed into Saturday. Following Friday’s disappointing 5-4 loss to Vermont, in which the Huskies controlled large stretches of play but ceded three goals in a two-minute stretch in the third period, Northeastern’s margin for error had waned considerably. The Huskies… - Huskies’ improved play finally pays off with much-needed win over Vermont
After weeks of competitive hockey with no positive results to show for it, the Huskies finally hit the reset button on their season Saturday night. In a must-win game, Northeastern delivered in its first home victory since October with a 3-1 takedown of the University of Vermont Catamounts. The conference win secured the series split… - Huskies resilient in comeback, but fall just short in OT against No. 2 BU
BOSTON — The last time crosstown rivals Northeastern and Boston University faced off was in the 2023 Beanpot Semifinals, where the Huskies came away with a 3-1 win. A lot has changed in a year. No. 2 BU hosted NU in Agganis Arena for the teams’ first conference game of the new year, with Northeastern… - Northeastern battles for hard-earned tie against No. 3 Quinnipiac
BOSTON – Fans at Matthews arena may have left disappointed after a shootout loss on Alumni Night, but this matchup will go down as a tie in the record books — and a well-earned one at that for Northeastern. “There’s good ties and bad ties. I thought tonight was a good tie,” said Northeastern head… - Huskies out duel Crusaders to win season series
WORCESTER — After Katy Knoll slammed the door on Yale earlier in the week in overtime, Northeastern traveled to Holy Cross Friday with a chance to increase their winning streak to five games and notch their first Hockey East win of 2024. This time, it wasn’t an individual effort in the face of a dominant… - Knoll’s overtime heroics lift Huskies to thrilling comeback win over Yale
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — As the puck clanked onto Katy Knoll’s stick with nothing but open ice ahead of her, only one thought flashed through her head: Do whatever it takes to get a shot on net. Earlier in overtime, Knoll was 1-on-0 with Yale goaltender Pia Dukaric, only to fumble the puck off her… - Northeastern wraps up 2023 with disappointing finish at the Holiday Faceoff against Wisconsin
At the end of December 2022, Northeastern had just capped off an ugly 1-4-0 post-Thanksgiving stretch, with their only win coming in overtime after they coughed up a 3-0 lead to LIU. After a relatively promising start to the 2022 season, December sucked a lot of wind out of the Huskies’ sails, and they never… - Williams’ hat trick lifts Huskies over Minnesota-Duluth in Holiday Face-Off semifinal
Northeastern is finally back at full force. With the return of sophomore defender Hunter McDonald in Thursday’s game against University of Minnesota-Duluth, the Huskies can breathe a sigh of relief as the series of injuries that’s plagued the team nearly all season long finally eases up. And oh does relief taste sweet when paired with… - Behind Campbell’s hat trick, Huskies secure much-needed win before holiday break
After a rocky start to the season, Northeastern was riding two weeks of momentum heading into Saturday night’s matchup against Brown. It was a must-win game for the Huskies, one with stakes reminiscent of many of the December contests from the 2022-23 season: an opponent that was weaker on paper, but a loss to them… - Northeastern hangs tough with BC, but falters late to earn series split
BOSTON — Cam Lund was so close to doing it again. On Friday, his hat trick propelled Northeastern to a stunning win against No. 1 BC. But his power-play missile at the end of the first period on Saturday clanged off the post, and created a reverberation that echoed throughout the packed stands of Matthews… - Behind Cam Lund’s hat trick, Huskies pull thrilling upset over top-ranked Eagles
CHESTNUT HILL — In a game filled with dominating individual efforts and unlikely heroes, Northeastern mustered their first Hockey East points of the season against their most challenging opponent yet. Top-ranked Boston College fell victim to a resurging Northeastern squad on Friday night, with the Huskies winning by a score of 5-3 at Conte Forum.… - Behind late comeback, Huskies close first semester on a high note
BOSTON — The Huskies’ up-and-down first semester was marked by moments of growth, stagnation, frustration, and resilience — and their final game of 2023 was a microcosm of each. After surviving some rocky moments throughout Friday’s contest against Boston University, Northeastern did just enough to put things together late: behind freshman Ella Blackmore’s game-tying goal… - ‘We’re in a great spot right now.’ Northeastern’s momentum builds with big win over Providence
BOSTON — Coming off one of their biggest wins of the season against Boston College three days earlier, Northeastern looked to build on their positive momentum against Providence — whom they split their first two matchups of the season with. They came out on top with a 4-2 dominant win at Matthews Arena, finally beginning… - Huskies snap eight-game winless skid in offensive explosion against RPI
TROY, N.Y. — Matt Choupani’s goal celebration said it all. After finally netting his first goal of the season in Sunday’s opening period, the junior wing threw the proverbial monkey off his back — a metaphor that just about sums up Northeastern’s entire afternoon at Houston Field House. After weeks of lackluster finishing, snakebitten bounces,… - Northeastern downs No. 14 Boston College in Gloucester
GLOUCESTER — Northeastern made the trip up to Gloucester, Massachusetts for a neutral site game against Boston College in celebration of the town’s 400th anniversary. The Huskies needed to bounce back after dropping a disappointing game at UVM the prior Tuesday, and the 14th overall Eagles stood in their way. Changes needed to be made.… - As Northeastern’s historic losing streak extends to seven games, what is going so wrong?
DURHAM, N.H. — The last time Northeastern coach Jerry Keefe sat at the press conference podium in the bowels of the Whittemore Center, he said the Huskies “had a lot of work to do.” That was 23 days ago, moments after the Huskies’ sloppy first loss of the season to New Hampshire. At the time,… - ‘We own it’: Huskies’ losing streak extends to six in home loss to UNH
Friday’s home contest was the next test for Northeastern to get their season on track and was unable to deliver, falling 4-2 to No. 13 New Hampshire with a now 0-6 conference record. This was the Huskies second matchup against the Wildcats this season, having opened Hockey East play with a 4-1 loss three weeks… - Homecoming weekend ends in a sweep as Providence knocks down Northeastern once again
BOSTON — The packed Homecoming crowd at Matthews Arena slowly emptied out during the third period on Saturday, as Northeastern was taken down by No. 5 Providence. With four key players still missing from the lineup, the Huskies were swept by the Friars over the weekend, with an overtime loss on Friday and a 5-2… - Huskies’ offense finally springs to life in dominant win over Providence
BOSTON — On the heels of back-to-back shutout losses against UConn last weekend, Northeastern returned to Matthews Arena on Friday in dire need of a scoring outburst. In an emphatic 6-1 victory over Providence on Friday night, the offense finally came to life. “Our chemistry is getting better over the games, and [we’ve] kept our… - ‘Really disappointed’: Process looks better, but results are the same as Northeastern is shutout by UConn for second straight night
After suffering a shutout loss to Uconn in their home building on Friday night, Northeastern entered Saturday’s rematch at Toscano Ice Forum in dire need of a better outcome. Instead, Northeastern fell short yet again, falling 1-0 on Saturday to the same opposing Huskies in heartbreaking fashion. The loss was Northeastern’s fifth shutout in their… - ‘You’ve got to find a way’: Huskies look better in OT loss to UMass, but close enough is growing old
AMHERST — Seconds after Kenny Connors’ game-winning wrister sailed over the left shoulder of Cameron Whitehead, Jackson Dorrington skated over towards the net to console his sulking freshman netminder. As a jubilant celebration took shape across the ice, finding the proper emotion was difficult for the Huskies. Frustration? Helplessness? Relief, since it could’ve been worse? … - Scoring struggles persist at Northeastern is brought down by UConn
By Breanna Adel and Emma Sullivan BOSTON — Friday is not Northeastern’s favorite day of the week to play. After splitting their home-and-home set last weekend against Holy Cross, dropping the opener 1-0 in OT at Matthews Arena on Friday before winning on the road after, the Huskies were desperately looking to make it two… - ‘We’re going to stay positive’: Huskies stifled by Merrimack, but show better signs in lossAfter a disappointing loss on the road to New Hampshire on Thursday, Northeastern fell short 4-1 yet again Saturday in its second conference contest this season against Merrimack — the Huskies’ first loss to the Warriors since 2019. After clean group-effort wins against Stonehill and Bentley to open the season, the Huskies struggled to find…
- Led by Anderson’s heroics, Northeastern returns to win column with victory over Holy Cross
When the dust settles on Northeastern’s season five months from now, few will think back to Saturday’s victory against an inferior Holy Cross squad, staged at the echo-filled Hart Center. But after getting shutout in three of their past four games — including against this same Crusaders opponent one night earlier — the Huskies needed… - Huskies woes continue as they fall in OT against Holy Cross
BOSTON — In their first game back from the Icebreaker Tournament, Northeastern hosted Holy Cross in what turned out to be an extremely tight matchup. Neither team could find the back of the net in the first 60 minutes of play, but the Crusaders ultimately broke the deadlock with a powerplay goal to win it… - Undermanned Huskies falter in first Hockey East test
DURHAM, NH – Northeastern entered its first Hockey East matchup of the season against New Hampshire with high hopes, after encouraging wins against Stonehill and Bentley to open the year. But the Huskies early-season momentum would come to a screeching halt on Thursday, as the team fell to UNH 4-1 at the Whittemore Center. Northeastern… - Ice Ice baby: Northeastern shutout by St. Cloud State in opener, but salvage weekend split at Icebreaker Tournament
Coming off an upset loss to Merrimack last Friday, No. 10 Northeastern was in need of a rebound performance this weekend at the Icebreaker Tournament, which was held at the recently-opened Maritime Family Arena on Sacred Heart’s campus. Facing two unfamiliar opponents over the span of 24 hours, the Huskies came away with a split:… - Huskies rewrite story with Bentley, cruise to victory despite key absences
With a packed house, high scoring, and penalties galore, Saturday night was busy for the Northeastern Huskies when they hosted the Bentley Falcons in their second official game of the season. However, it did confirm one thing: the Huskies have opened a new chapter. The Huskies fell to the Falcons when the pair last met… - As Cameron Whitehead assumes Huskies’ crease, he takes lessons from climbing his way here
Opening weekend for Northeastern has come to a close, and fans were treated to the first viewing of the new-look roster. But among the 13 newcomers’ making their Husky debuts, none will have a greater influence on the program’s future than freshman goalie Cameron Whitehead. With the departure of superstar goaltender Devon Levi, Whitehead was… - Opening weekend takeaways: What we learned about the Huskies in stellar debut
After playing a badly overmatched opponent on Saturday and an exhibition with no standings implications on Sunday, evaluating Northeastern’s opening-weekend performance comes with some asterisks. But from everything we did see on the ice this weekend? It’s hard to imagine how things could have gone much better. After routing a Stonehill squad transitioning to Division…