| Northeastern Huskies | |
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| University | Northeastern University |
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| Conference | Colonial Athletic Association Hockey East |
| NCAA | |
| Athletics director | Peter Roby |
| Location | Boston, MA |
| Varsity teams | 17 varsity teams |
| Football stadium | Parsons Field |
| Basketball arena | Matthews Arena |
| Other arenas | Cabot Center |
| Mascot | Paws |
| Nickname | Huskies |
| Fight song | |
| Colors | Black and Red
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| Homepage | gonu.com |
The Northeastern University Huskies are the athletic teams representing Northeastern University. Northeastern University, abbreviated NU or NEU, is a private University in Boston Massachusetts. The Colonial Athletic Association, also known as the CAA, is a NCAA Division I college athletic conference whose members are located in East Hockey East Association is a college athletic conference which operates in New England. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts ( is a state located in the New England region of the northeastern United States. Parsons Field is a 7000-seat multi-purpose Stadium in Boston Massachusetts. Matthews Arena, located in Boston Massachusetts, is the oldest surviving indoor ice hockey arena in the world Solomon Court at Cabot Center is the home of several indoor athletic teams of Northeastern University in Boston Massachusetts. ' Paws or Paws the Husky is the live mascot of the Northeastern University. Northeastern University, abbreviated NU or NEU, is a private University in Boston Massachusetts. They compete in thirteen varsity team sports: men's and women's hockey (in Hockey East); men's baseball, men's and women's basketball, football, women's field hockey and volleyball, swimming, and men's and women's soccer (in the Colonial Athletic Association)), and men's and women's rowing, track and cross-country. Hockey East Association is a college athletic conference which operates in New England. The Colonial Athletic Association, also known as the CAA, is a NCAA Division I college athletic conference whose members are located in East
The NU mascot is Paws. ' Paws or Paws the Husky is the live mascot of the Northeastern University. The school colors are red and black with white trim. The fight song, "All Hail, Northeastern," was composed by Charles A. Pethybridge, Class of 1932.
Principal athletic facilities include Matthews Arena, the world's oldest indoor ice hockey arena (capacity: 5,000), Parsons Field/Friedman Diamond (7,000 for football, 3,000 for baseball), Bartletta Natatorium (500), Cabot Center (2,500 for basketball), the Reggie Lewis Track & Athletic Center (3,500) and the Henderson Boathouse. Matthews Arena, located in Boston Massachusetts, is the oldest surviving indoor ice hockey arena in the world Solomon Court at Cabot Center is the home of several indoor athletic teams of Northeastern University in Boston Massachusetts.
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Men's hockey
A founding member of the Hockey East athletic conference, the Huskies' men's hockey team has generally met with mediocre success. Hockey East Association is a college athletic conference which operates in New England. Its heyday was in the 1980s, when it won the prestigious Beanpot tournament four times and was the runner-up twice. This page is about the cooking vessel If you were looking for the ice hockey tournament it is at Beanpot (Ice Hockey A beanpot Its best season came in 1982, when the Huskies finished 25-9-2 and made it to the NCAA Frozen Four. The annual NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championship tournament determines the top Ice hockey team in the NCAA Division I, Division II, and Division They also won the Hockey East championship in 1988, and made appearances in the NCAA hockey tournament in 1988 and 1994.
The program's most notable coach was ex-Boston Bruin and Hockey Hall of Famer Fern Flaman, who was the head coach between 1970 and 1989. The Boston Bruins are a professional Ice hockey team based in Boston Massachusetts. The Hockey Hall of Fame ( Temple de la renommée du hockey in French) is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Ferdinand Charles "Fernie" Flaman (born January 25, 1927 in Dysart, Saskatchewan) was a Canadian Professional The team's current coach is ex-New York Islanders' farm system coach Greg Cronin. The New York Islanders are a professional Ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. Most recently, coming back from a 2006-07 season which proved to be the worst in Huskies' history with a 3-24-7 mark, the Huskies finished 13-18-5.
Some of the more notable individual players in team history are Art Chisholm, Ray Picard and Bruce Racine, each two-time All-Americans; and Sandy Beadle, Jim Fahey and Jason Guerriero, each a one-time All-American who was also a Hobey Baker Award finalist. Bruce Racine (Born August 9, 1966 in Cornwall, Ontario, Canada) is a retired professional hockey goaltender who played briefly James Fahey (born May 11, 1979 in Boston Massachusetts) is a Professional Ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the The Hobey Baker Award is an annual award given to the top National Collegiate Athletic Association men's Ice hockey player Chisholm is the leading career goal scorer for the Huskies with 100, while Jim Martel is the career scoring leader with 210 points. The most notable goaltenders in team history are Racine and Keni Gibson, who between them hold most school career records.
Notable alums
Northeastern players who have gone on to significant professional hockey careers have included David Poile '71, long time general manager of the NHL Washington Capitals and current general manager of the NHL Nashville Predators, St. Louis Blues goaltender and two-time All-American Bruce Racine '88, NHL defenseman Dan McGillis, Montreal Canadiens winger Chris Nilan, and Chicago Blackhawks defenseman and Hobey Baker Award finalist Jim Fahey 02'. David Poile (born February 14, 1950 in Toronto, Ontario) is the Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations and General Manager of the For the BAA team see Washington Capitols. For the ABA team see Washington Caps. The Nashville Predators are a professional Ice hockey team based in Nashville Tennessee. The St Louis Blues are a professional Ice hockey team based in St Bruce Racine (Born August 9, 1966 in Cornwall, Ontario, Canada) is a retired professional hockey goaltender who played briefly Dan McGillis (born July 1 1972, Hawkesbury Ontario) is a Canadian professional Ice hockey defenceman, currently for Adler Mannheim The Montreal Canadiens (Les Canadiens de Montréal are a professional Ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Christopher John "Chris" Nilan (born February 9, 1958 in Boston Massachusetts) is a former professional Ice hockey player The Hobey Baker Award is an annual award given to the top National Collegiate Athletic Association men's Ice hockey player James Fahey (born May 11, 1979 in Boston Massachusetts) is a Professional Ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the Michael Ryan '02 is currently a forward for the Buffalo Sabres. Michael or Mike Ryan may refer to Michael Ryan (artist, comic book artist on Runaways Michael Ryan (baseball The Buffalo Sabres are a professional Ice hockey team based in Buffalo New York.
Men's basketball
Notable alums
Among notable players for Northeastern have been Boston Celtics captain and All-Star Reggie Lewis, Golden State Warriors guard Perry Moss, Olympian Dave Caligaris, All-American Pete Harris, Dallas Mavericks guard Jose Juan Barea and all-time NCAA assist leader Andre LaFleur. The Boston Celtics are an American professional Basketball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, playing in the Atlantic Division of the Reggie Lewis ( November 21 1965 &ndash July 27 1993) was an American Basketball player for the NBA 's Boston The Golden State Warriors are an American professional Basketball team based in Oakland, California. Perry Moss (born August 4, 1926) was an American College football Head coach and former football player Piero "Pete" Harris ( April 7, 1957 &ndash August 9, 2006) was an American football player The Dallas Mavericks (also known as the Mavs) are the professional Basketball team of the National Basketball Association based in Dallas Texas José Juan Barea (born June 26 1984 is a Puerto Rican professional Basketball player who plays Point guard for the National Basketball Association
Men's football
Notable alums
Among notable players for Northeastern have been Cincinnati Bengals tight end, Super Bowl contributor and Pro Bowler Dan Ross; Green Bay Packers lineman and Pro Bowler Sean Jones, Pittsburgh Steelers linesman Keith Willis and Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Darin Jordan. The Cincinnati Bengals are a professional American football team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. professional American football, the Super Bowl is the Championship game of the National Football League (NFL The Green Bay Packers are a professional American football team based in Green Bay Wisconsin. Keith Willis (born July 29 1959 in Newark, New Jersey) was an American football Defensive lineman in the National Football League
Women's hockey
Notable alums
Among notable players for Northeastern have been current Canadian national team captain Vicky Sunohara; goaltender Kelly Dyer, the first woman to play professional ice hockey in North America; starting United States national team goaltender Chanda Gunn, ten-time United States national team member Shelley Looney, 2004 collegiate women's player of the year Brooke Whitney and multiple Olympic medalist Laura Schuler. Vicky Sunohara (born on May 18 1970, in Scarborough Ontario) is a female Ice hockey player playing for Canada 's national Chanda Gunn (born January 27, 1980 in Huntington Beach California) is an American Ice hockey player Shelley Looney (born January 21, 1972) is an American Ice hockey player The Patty Kazmaier Award is given to the top woman college Ice hockey player in the United States.
Men's baseball
Notable alums
Among notable players for Northeastern have been Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Carlos Pena, New York Giants third baseman Johnny Tobin and Chicago White Sox infielder Wild Bill Hunnefield. The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball franchise based in St Carlos Felipe Peña (born May 17, 1978 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a left-handed First baseman for the The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in the New York City suburb of East Rutherford New Jersey. John Patrick Tobin, known as Johnny or Jackie ( January 8, 1921, Oakland California &mdash January 18, 1982, The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois.
Women's basketball
Notable alums
Track and field
Notable alums
Among notable players for Northeastern have been Olympian Bruce Bickford.