Adam Gaudette

Jerry Keefe and Jim Madigan at a press conference.

Northeastern promotes Jerry Keefe to head coach of men’s hockey

In a move that provides continuity in pursuit of the highest goals, Northeastern has elevated Jerry Keefe as the 11th head coach of the men’s hockey program. Keefe replaces Jim Madigan, who on June 17 was named director of athletics and recreation.

by Ian Thomsen July 1, 2021

Huskies teams in hockey and basketball made national postseason tournaments last season. Will those successes be repeated this year? Their coaches are optimistic. Photos by Northeastern University

‘We expect to win’

Northeastern’s four leading winter varsity teams—in women’s and men’s hockey and basketball—earned national postseason appearances last season. The four coaches were anticipating more of the same this year when they met for a rare group discussion.

by Ian Thomsen October 7, 2019

03/26/19 - BOSTON, MA. - Scenes during the Men's Hockey NCAA Sendoff at the Curry Student Center West Addition on March 26, 2019. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Four more wins

With the Beanpot and Hockey East titles in hand, Northeastern students and staff joined president Joseph E. Aoun in West Addition at Curry Student Center on Tuesday to send the Huskies (27-10-1) off to the NCAA men’s hockey tournament in pursuit of their ultimate goal: a national championship.

by Ian Thomsen March 26, 2019

Photo by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University

Northeastern advances to Beanpot final with 2-1 overtime victory over BU

Twelve months after their first Beanpot championship in 30 years, the Huskies beat BU 2-1 Monday at TD Garden to advance to the final. There, they will have the opportunity to earn Northeastern’s first back-to-back championships since 1984-85, when coach Jim Madigan was playing for the Huskies.

by Ian Thomsen February 5, 2019

The 67th Beanpot opens Monday at TD Garden, and Northeastern is a favorite to successfully defend its championship. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Everything you need to know about the Beanpot

The 67th Beanpot opens Monday at TD Garden, and the Northeastern men’s hockey team is a favorite to successfully defend its championship. Here’s everything you need to know about Boston’s elite college hockey tournament.

by Ian Thomsen February 3, 2019

Northeastern goaltender, Cayden Primeau, makes a save during the 2018 Beanpot final vs. Boston University at the TD Garden in Boston on Feb. 12, 2018. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Before face-off with BU, Huskies to raise Hobey Baker banner

The Northeastern men’s hockey team will face the crosstown rival BU Terriers at Matthews Arena on Thursday night, when the Huskies will also hold a pregame ceremony to raise to the rafters a banner commemorating former player Adam Gaudette winning the school’s first-ever Hobey Baker Award last season. The award recognizes the top player in men’s college hockey.

by Greg St. Martin November 1, 2018

Northeastern unveils new athletics logos

The King Husky mascot will serve as the university’s new athletics logo. “The inspiration for this comes from modern tattoo art,” said Athletics Director Jeff Konya. “King Husky is regal. His eyes are away and upward and really trained on the future ahead.”

by Greg St. Martin August 15, 2018