- Northeastern pushes Maine to the brink, but falls short in double-overtime loss to end season
BOSTON — Cameron Whitehead dropped his head down to ice. Joe Connor fell to a knee, then went to console his desolate netminder. Jack Williams, who had played over 29 minutes despite battling the flu, could hardly move as he stared blankly from the bench. The Huskies had arrived at a moment almost no one… - Women’s Hockey Offseason Tracker: Live updates on news, signings, transfers, and more
Welcome to the 2025 women’s hockey offseason live tracker! We’ll be updating this page as news breaks all offseason long, so make sure to check back here for the very latest. Transfer Portal (Losses) 3/17/25 — So. Mady Cipolla, Forward (Source) Late Monday night, Northeastern forward Mady Cipolla entered the transfer portal. The sophomore only… - Cameron Whitehead rises to keep Northeastern’s season alive with upset win over BC
CHESTNUT HILL — As Ryan McGuire’s shot trickled 150 feet down the ice and found the empty net with 2.1 seconds left, Cameron Whitehead paused to savor the moment. He raised both of his arms straight in the air. He exchanged a hug and a few private words with captain Jack Williams. And then, he… - The narrow road to TD Garden runs through Chestnut Hill
After Wednesday night’s 3-2 double-overtime victory against Merrimack, Thursday is right back to business for Northeastern. “We’ll meet tomorrow [Thursday]. Probably just watch a little bit of video. Guys that want to go on the ice will go on the ice,” said Northeastern head coach Jerry Keefe, following Wednesday’s win. “And then we got a… - Dylan Hryckowian plays hero for Northeastern in double-overtime victory over Merrimack
NORTH ANDOVER — Dylan Hryckowian had been on the ice for all of five seconds when his eyes “lit up.” As Hryckowian skated to join his linemates midway through an offensive zone cycle, defender Jackson Dorrington sent in a hard shot from the right point. And sure enough, the long rebound careened perfectly onto Hryckowian’s… - Heartbreak again: Overtime loss in Hockey East Championship ends Northeastern’s season for a second straight year
STORRS, Conn. — Heartbreak never gets any easier. It’s always rough, no matter when it happens or what causes it. But an overtime loss in a playoff or championship game might be the most painful version of all. For a second-straight year, and for the fourth time in the last five seasons, Northeastern is understanding… - Northeastern falls short on Senior Night against Providence
BOSTON — Northeastern’s final game of the regular season saw them playing at home against the Providence Friars in a senior night matchup where the Huskies honored Jake Boltmann, Jake Higgins, Ryan McGuire and Christophe Tellier. Despite their best efforts, the Huskies fell short 3-2 against PC. The contest had high stakes from the beginning,… - Familiar storyline, familiar ending: Three third period goals sends Northeastern to ninth-straight Hockey East title game
STORRS, Conn. — What happens when you combine the success of Northeastern in third periods and the electricity of Skylar Irving every time she touches the ice? Fireworks. And a winning formula, apparently. Led by two goals from the senior forward, the Huskies skated to a 3-1 comeback win over No. 1 UConn in the… - Big dogs in big moments: Northeastern advances to Hockey East semifinals with win over Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — If there’s one thing Northeastern is good at — and in reality there are many — it’s playing big in big moments. The Huskies proved that again Saturday, as they traveled to Providence to take on the Friars in the Quarterfinal round of the Hockey East championship tournament. In arguably one of… - Northeastern swept by UConn in blowout loss on home ice
BOSTON – First it was one goal, then three, then seven. To put it simply, Saturday night’s 7-1 loss against UConn at Matthews Arena was a low point for Northeastern in a disappointing season. The first period opened with Northeastern clearly trying to set the tone for the game, consisting of improved puck possession and… - Cam Lund’s two goals not enough as Northeastern falls to No. 9 UConn
STORRS, Conn — Northeastern continued their streak of games against nationally-ranked Hockey East opponents on Friday, playing the other Huskies in the conference; No. 9 ranked UConn. Northeastern’s trend of the season — losing to said Hockey East opponents — also continued, as they fell 5-2 in the opening game of the home-and-home weekend series.… - PHOTO GALLERY: Huskies split weekend series, get Robitzer first career win at Vermont to close out regular season
To close out the 2024-25 regular season, Northeastern traveled to Vermont this past weekend to take on the Catamounts. After dropping a 1-0 game at Matthews Arena earlier in the month, the Huskies were looking to enact some revenge, however they were unable to do so until Saturday, as they dropped the opening game 3-2.… - Despite Lemay’s tying goal, Northeastern falls short in quest of BU sweep
BOSTON — As the final horn sounded on Northeastern’s hard-fought 3-1 loss to No. 9 Boston University on Saturday night, the Huskies left the ice with a mix of frustration and determination. On the one hand, they had pushed one of the nation’s best teams to the brink, but on the other hand, they’d ultimately… - Lund scores a pair, Whitehead delivers in return to power Northeastern to thorough win over BU
BOSTON — As the final seconds ticked away from Northeastern’s 5-1 victory over No. 9 Boston University, the emotions flowing from the Huskies’ bench reflected a team that was largely treating the win as business-as-usual. Yes, Northeastern was certainly pleased with their thorough effort against a top opponent in a tough road environment. But also,… - Beat writer preview of Northeastern’s upcoming rivalry series with BU
Editor’s Note: This story is a collaboration with the Boston Hockey Blog, a student-run media outlet covering Boston University hockey. Though the Northeastern and BU men’s hockey teams enter this weekend’s series headed in opposite directions, both sides are prepared for tight games in their only two regular season meetings of the season. The last… - Despite moments of brilliance, Northeastern drops Senior Day contest to Boston College
BOSTON — If you’re under the impression Northeastern has looked uncharacteristically unsure of themselves over the last few weeks, you aren’t the only one. “[Our] effort needs to be better, consistency is an issue right now so we need to figure it out here going into the final stretch into the playoffs,” said Northeastern head… - Huskies stumble in road game against No. 13 Lowell, skate to series split
LOWELL — Northeastern headed up to the Tsongas Center Saturday night with the wind back under their wings. After riding a four-game losing streak into the weekend, the Huskies had put together one of their best top-to-bottom efforts Friday night and looked to be on a rebound to right out the last few weeks of… - Sigurdson notches shutout in first start and Connor scores twice to lift Northeastern past UMass-Lowell
As he assumed the crease on Friday for his first NCAA start, freshman Quentin Sigurdson said his primary focus was “just trying to be a calming presence for the team.” After practicing as the No. 2 goalie throughout the year, Sigurdson had already been thrown into the fire on three separate occasions this season —… - Two goals apiece from Shannon, Caron lift Northeastern over Boston College
There never can be a calm game between Northeastern and Boston College, can there? Friday’s matinée game between the Huskies and Eagles exemplified this. Both sides were relentless on the ice all afternoon, combining for 76 shots on goal, 14:40 of power play time, nine total goals, and multiple heart-stopping moments over the course of… - Penalty kill dooms Northeastern in Beanpot consolation loss to Harvard
BOSTON — Though it had been eight years since Northeastern last played in the consolation round of the Beanpot, head coach Jerry Keefe felt good about his group’s intensity headed into Monday. After falling 8-2 to Boston College in last week’s semifinal, Keefe noted he was happy with the team’s week of practice and mindset… - PREVIEW: Northeastern prepares to battle Harvard for Beanpot bronze after disastrous semifinal
Monday’s game against Harvard will mean the first time in six years that Northeastern students have to attend the consolation game in the final round of the Beanpot. Last week’s brutal loss to No. 1 Boston College spelt the end of the Huskies’ hopes for a three-peat championship, with eight different Eagles’ skaters sounding the… - Inability to score at the Alfond continues, as Northeastern drops another game at Maine
Tuesday’s game for Northeastern was highlighted by a final period that included 20 minutes of their best hockey all season. The Huskies erased a two goal deficit to force the contest into overtime against No. 14 Boston University, before dropping the game after a last minute winner from Alex Law. Friday, up in Orono, Maine… - Huskies fall short in overtime in Beanpot rematch with BU
BOSTON — Any lasting luck from Northeastern’s Beanpot Championship faded Tuesday night, as the Huskies fell in a 3-2 loss against Boston University. The opening frame was defined by a lack of offensive rhythm for both teams, particularly the Huskies. The first six minutes saw little in the way of scoring opportunities, with no shots… - Northeastern’s Beanpot magic runs out in semifinal rout to top-ranked Boston College
BOSTON — Jerry Keefe stood motionless and stared blankly up at the TD Garden jumbotron. After an opposing team’s score, Northeastern’s head coach is often quick to show emotion. But after a defensive breakdown left junior Lukas Gustafsson wide-open to put Boston College up 4-1 just 35 seconds into the second period, Keefe and the… - Northeastern once again the underdog as they prepare to take on No. 1 Boston College in Beanpot Semifinal
Northeastern faces Boston College in TD Garden Monday night at 8:00 p.m. for the first round of the men’s Beanpot tournament, and it’ll be the biggest test they’ve had all season. The Huskies are no strangers to being underdogs in the local competition, especially as the caliber of their opponents has increased. Northeastern holds a… - Northeastern tops UConn in drama-filled overtime thriller to claim season sweep
STORRS, Conn. – In an intense back-and-forth matchup, Northeastern secured a dramatic overtime victory against UConn, winning 4-3 in a thriller Saturday night at Toscano Family Forum. The first period saw a similar theme as recent games between these teams, with each side generating scoring opportunities but struggling to find the back of the net.… - Huskies stunned by UVM in home shutout loss
BOSTON — Despite getting 27 shots on goal, Northeastern could not manage to find the back of the net as they suffered a 1-0 loss against the Vermont Catamounts Friday night. Early in the game, Vermont made a goalie change as they pulled sophomore Ellie Simmons for senior Sydney Correa after only five minutes. Despite… - Northeastern suffers first road loss of 2025 as Beanpot semifinal looms large
ORONO, Maine — It wasn’t a game Northeastern was supposed to win, so the 3-1 loss came as no surprise. But Northeastern gave it their best shot, at least through the first half of the contest. Heading up to the Alfond Arena Friday night, the Huskies went headfirst into a hostile environment of dedicated Black… - Noteable quotes and insights from Beanpot Media Day at TD Garden
The annual Beanpot Media Luncheon at TD Garden on Monday afternoon arrived at a bit of an awkward moment for the Huskies. After winning four of five games to kick off January, Northeastern’s positive momentum came crashing down with a 4-3 loss to Merrimack on Saturday at Matthews Arena. It was the latest setback in… - Despite late push, poor second period unravels Northeastern in home loss to Merrimack
BOSTON – So much for momentum. After a promising stretch where Northeastern won four of their previous five games and captured their first weekend sweep of the season over Vermont, the Huskies were hoping to continue the momentum in Hockey East action against Merrimack Saturday night. Despite a valiant late-game surge, the Huskies fell short,… - Dominant third period propels Northeastern to victory, season sweep over Merrimack,
NORTH ANDOVER, MA — Northeastern battled through a slow start and leaned on their special teams, depth scoring, and stellar goaltending from Lisa Jönsson to come out on top with a 4-1 win against Merrimack. The win demonstrated the team’s ability to maintain their energy and focus through a demanding stretch of the schedule. Despite… - “Everybody wants to beat the Huskies’: Northeastern dominates Merrimack with a signature Jönsson shutout
BOSTON – Whether they’re at TD Garden or Matthews Arena, Northeastern has proven once again that they are a force to be reckoned with in Hockey East. Coming hot off of their historic Beanpot victory this past Tuesday, the Huskies momentum continued, with a 4-0 shutout victory over Merrimack on Friday night. Merrimack brought the… - Make that 20: Northeastern completes three-peat in Beanpot Final
BOSTON — On Saturday, Northeastern looked discombobulated after back-to-back losses to Providence. Three days later, after a 4-0 win over Boston University to capture the 20th Beanpot Championship in program history, the only way to describe them would be euphoric. In a solid, complete game performance, the Huskies took down the Terriers once again in… - WOMEN’S BEANPOT FINALS PREVIEW: 2024 rematch on deck in 46th Annual Championship
Tuesday, when the puck hits the ice at 7:30 p.m., the moment will feel a little larger than usual for the Northeastern Huskies and Boston University Terriers. With the Dunkin’ Women’s Beanpot championship game being staged at TD Garden for the second consecutive season – a milestone for women’s sports after 44 prior tournaments had… - With their captain leading the way, Northeastern outlasts Vermont to secure first series sweep
BURLINGTON, VT — As Jack Williams buried his second goal of the night to put Northeastern up 3-1 in the waning minutes of regulation, he let out a triumphant yell. Then, without breaking stride, Williams pointed his stick in the direction of the fans lining the boards at Gutterson Fieldhouse, tucked his hands together beneath… - Not so sweet sweep: Northeastern drops back-to-back games, swept in season series by Providence
BOSTON — Discombobulated. If there was a word to describe the weekend for Northeastern, it would be that. Or maybe even disastrous. But whatever word you want to choose, what the weekend wasn’t, was productive. In the two-gameseries between Beanpot games, the Huskies couldn’t seem to get anything going against Providence, dropping back-to-back games 5-1… - PHOTO GALLERY: Ugly night sees Northeastern fall to Providence
On a night where sophomore Mattie Robitzer made her first career start in net for Northeastern, the team couldn’t find a way to break past Providence for more than seconds at a time, and ultimately fell 5-1. Photographer Jacob Oshinsky traveled to Schneider Arena for the game between the Huskies and Friars, and has more… - After giving up late tying goal, Williams delivers overtime winner to lift Northeastern past Vermont
BURLINGTON, VT – Northeastern came into Friday night’s game against Vermont on the hunt. Following a dominant win last Saturday over UMass, the Huskies were looking to continue building up momentum in a Hockey East conference that is as competitive top-to-bottom as ever — including a Catamounts squad that had few expectations entering the season,… - Huskies march on: Semifinal win over BC secures Northeastern’s third-straight Beanpot title game berth
BOSTON — Tuesday night, when the doors separating each team’s respective locker rooms from the ice opened, Boston College and Northeastern University staged more than an ordinary hockey game. Taking part in the 46th edition of The Dunkin’ Women’s Beanpot, the two teams entered the ice beneath flashing lights and a roaring, record crowd as… - Women’s Beanpot Preview: Northeastern and BC set to go head-to-head in semi final clash
When the 2024-25 hockey season started, it was hard to say where the two-time reigning women’s Beanpot champions stood. The Northeastern women’s hockey team fought through an up-and-down first half of the season, struggling to win back-to-back games with a power play percentage near the bottom of the NCAA, while still claiming big wins over… - Behind Whitehead’s shutout, Huskies dig deep to secure bounceback victory over UMass
AMHERST – There have been moments that have been disappointing. There have been moments that have felt like if one or two things went their way the results would be different, and, of course, there have been many moments that have just been flat out bad. And for Friday night’s 5-0 defeat to UMass, it… - ‘We have to dig in way more’: Reality strikes again for Huskies in deflating home shutout
BOSTON — No matter how tumultuous or frustrating these first three months of the season have been for Northeastern, every opportunity was in front of them on Friday night. In their first home game in over a month, Matthews Arena was sold out and the Dog House was rocking. The lineup was at full health.… - Huskies hold on late against Yale to notch third-straight win out of the break
BOSTON — With three games in a five-day span to open the second semester after a full calendar month off, Northeastern viewed their first week of January almost like the start of a second season. And after winning all three contests and scoring three or more goals in each — a feat they didn’t accomplish… - In most complete performance to date, Huskies start 2025 strong with statement victory over Quinnipiac
HAMDEN, Conn. — In the lead up to Saturday’s road tilt against No. 17 Quinnipiac, Northeastern head coach Jerry Keefe relayed a simple message to his struggling group. “We talked about that it’s a new year,” Keefe said. “The 2025 version of the Huskies.” If Saturday’s performance was any indication, the 2025 Huskies may have… - Huskies dominate Holy Cross with offensive flurry, complete weekend sweep to ring in New Year
BOSTON — There was nothing not to love about Northeastern’s game Saturday night as they blew out the Holy Cross Crusaders at home 4-0. The Huskies were an offensive powerhouse, dominating the Crusaders up and down the ice and notching a staggering season-high 45 shots on goal to Holy Cross’s measly 14. “It was probably… - Opening 2025 on the right foot: Well rounded effort lifts Northeastern over Merrimack
BOSTON — If there was any resolution for Northeastern to start 2025, it was probably to find some depth scoring in the new year. And on Friday, they delivered with a multi-goal, high shooting, complete game effort in their 3-1 win over Merrimack. The first period did not start out as well rounded, however. The… - Despite Whitehead’s early struggles, late goals from Hryckowian and Lund propel the Huskies to comeback win
HANOVER, N.H. – It was not pretty, but in the end, Northeastern were able to close out 2024 on a high note with a victory over Anchorage Alaska to complete their run at the Ledyard Bank Classic. Guided by some of their stars delivering clutch goals in the game’s final minutes, the Huskies defeated the… - Huskies strike out yet again in search for the perfect shot, fall to Providence at Ledyard Classic
HANOVER, NH — With two weeks’ rest behind them and coming off a disastrous first half of the season, Northeastern headed up to Dartmouth for the Ledyard Classic with a chance to turn things around and look towards the spring with fresh eyes. However, it was the same old story the Huskies have been writing… - 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 would not have been… - 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 sophomore Ryan Leonard scooped up the puck in the neutral zone with nothing but open ice ahead of him, practically all of the 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 with the… - 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
Within days of Northeastern’s season coming to an end, associate head coach Mike Levine needs to be 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 vast network of advisors, agents, family members, and… - 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 some of the nation’s top teams.… - 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…