Northeastern University Men's Hockey Schedule
Northeastern University is a Division I hockey program that competes in the Hockey East Association. The team has seen recent success, winning back-to-back Hockey East titles in 2018 and 2019. Fans of Northeastern hockey are eagerly anticipating the start of the upcoming season and the chance to see their favorite team take the ice once again. Here is a breakdown of the Northeastern University men's hockey schedule for the 2021-2022 season.
Non-Conference Schedule
The Northeastern Huskies have a challenging non-conference schedule to start the season. They will begin with a home game against Colgate on October 8th. After that, they will face off against two nationally ranked teams, traveling to Michigan State on October 15th and hosting the University of Minnesota Duluth on October 22nd and 23rd. The non-conference schedule will wrap up with a game against in-state rival UMass Amherst on November 6th.
Hockey East Schedule
The bulk of the Northeastern University men's hockey schedule comes in the form of Hockey East conference games. The Huskies will play a total of 24 conference games against their Hockey East opponents. The conference schedule kicks off with a home game against Boston University on October 29th. Other notable matchups include games against Boston College on November 19th and January 14th, as well as a trip to the University of Maine on February 25th and 26th.
Beanpot Tournament
The Northeastern Huskies will also compete in the prestigious Beanpot Tournament, which takes place annually in early February. The tournament features the four Boston-area Division I hockey programs: Northeastern, Boston University, Boston College, and Harvard. Northeastern has had recent success in the tournament, winning the championship in 2018 and 2019. The first round of the tournament will take place on February 7th, with Northeastern facing off against Harvard.
NCAA Tournament
Assuming the team performs well during the regular season, the Northeastern University men's hockey team will have the opportunity to compete in the NCAA tournament. The tournament features 16 of the top teams in Division I hockey, all vying for a chance to be crowned national champions. The tournament typically takes place in late March and early April, with the championship game being held in early April.
Conclusion
Fans of Northeastern University men's hockey have a lot to look forward to this season. The team will face off against some tough non-conference opponents to start the season before diving into their Hockey East schedule. The Beanpot tournament and NCAA tournament also provide opportunities for the team to compete against some of the best teams in the country. Stay tuned for an exciting season of Northeastern University men's hockey!
