Northeastern Huskies Hockey Faces Boston University Challenge

The Northeastern University women's hockey team is gearing up for a critical weekend series against Boston University, as both teams are aiming to bolster their standings in Hockey East. Currently ranked No. 6, the Huskies boast a strong record of 25 wins, while the Terriers sit at 19 wins. The stakes are high; if BU secures victories in both matches, they will leapfrog Northeastern into second place in the conference.

Head coach Brian Durocher emphasizes the importance of focusing on each period rather than the larger playoff picture, recognizing the potential for significant outcomes, including the chance to achieve their 20th and 21st wins of the season. The previous encounters this season have resulted in two losses for BU, including a close 3-2 defeat in the Beanpot Tournament. The matchup will feature standout players like Kendall Coyne for Northeastern and a solid goaltending duel between Brittany Bugalski and BU's Erin O?Neil. Durocher is counting on his experienced defense to step up, as the teams prepare for a tightly contested battle on the ice.