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Kent State and John Carroll players fight over the puck during a 9-2 Flashes' victory at the KSU Ice Arena on Jan. 19, 2018. [FILE]

Kent State hockey sweeps Oswego State with comeback victory

Morgan Dunlop October 14, 2018

The Kent State club hockey team improved to 5-1 this weekend with wins against Oswego State, with a comeback win Friday in Oswego, New York.  The Flashes were down, 3-0, late in the second period before...

Kent State forward TJ West carries the puck through the offensive zone during the Flashes' 9-2 victory over John Carroll on Friday, Jan. 19, 2018. [FILE]

Kent State hockey breaks even with University of Pittsburgh

Morgan Dunlop October 8, 2018

 The Kent State club hockey team improved to 3-1 with a win over the University of Pittsburgh Saturday in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Freshman Justin Bioni scored two goals for the Flashes. Bioni gave...

Kent State freshman forward Lucas Ethington carries the puck forward against John Carroll on Jan. 19, 2018. The Flashes won the game, 9-2. 

Kent State hockey sweeps Robert Morris over the weekend

Morgan Dunlop October 1, 2018

 The Kent State club hockey team (2-0) capped off their opening weekend with a game-winning overtime goal to defeat Robert Morris (0-2) in Moon Township on Saturday night.30 seconds into overtime junior...

Kent State forward TJ West carries the puck through the offensive zone during the Flashes' 9-2 victory over John Carroll on Friday, Jan. 19, 2018. [FILE]

Kent State hockey builds for future after historic season

Chad Flannery March 3, 2018

Although the Kent State men’s hockey club was unable to qualify for the national playoffs and fell short of a league championship, the 2017-18 season was one to remember.The Flashes ended the season...

Kent State freshman forward Lucas Ethington carries the puck forward against John Carroll on Jan. 19, 2018. The Flashes won the game, 9-2. 

Kent State hockey looks to reach nationals for first time since ’09

Chad Flannery February 9, 2018

“17th,” said coach Jim Underwood.The number 17 is the lifeline of the Kent State hockey club as the playoffs creep closer.  “We are currently sitting in 19th place, and we have to get to 17th to...

A Kent State defender reaches out for the puck as John Carroll senior defenseman Grant MacMullen skates past. 

Kent State hockey gets most victories in a season in eight years after weekend sweep

Chad Flannery January 28, 2018

Kent State hockey recorded two strong victories during yet another weekend sweep against Indiana University of Pennsylvania.  This pair of victories brings the team to 21-6-1 on the season.After jumping...

Drew Taylor

Opinion: Where are all the hockey fans?

Drew Taylor September 24, 2017

If you’re a die-hard sports fan like me, fall is probably the most enjoyable time on the calendar. For football fans, the NFL and college football seasons start up. For basketball fanatics, the...

Hockey exits playoffs in tournament semifinals, Michigan-Dearborn takes top spot

Erik Svensson February 26, 2017

There were red eyes along Kent State’s bench as both the third period and the team’s season ended Saturday afternoon.The Flashes (20-15-2) lost their semifinal matchup in the Great Lakes Collegiate...

Hockey exits playoffs in tournament semifinals, Michigan-Dearborn takes top spot

Hockey exits playoffs in tournament semifinals, Michigan-Dearborn takes top spot

Erik Svensson February 26, 2017

There were red eyes along Kent State’s bench as both the third period and the team’s season ended Saturday afternoon.The Flashes (20-15-2) lost their semifinal matchup in the Great Lakes Collegiate...

Hockey upsets Davenport, advances in postseason tournament

Erik Svensson February 25, 2017

Kent State's hockey team beat the University of Davenport 5-2 Friday night. The Flashes' victory eliminated the Panthers from the Great Lakes Collegiate Hockey League playoffs.Kent State is ranked No....

Hockey hosts postseason tournament, faces Davenport

Erik Svensson February 22, 2017

Nine teams — including three of the country’s top ten — will come to Kent this weekend to compete for the top spot in the Great Lakes Collegiate Hockey League (GLCHL).The GLCHL playoffs tournament...

Miami sneaks by Kent hockey in shootout

Erik Svensson February 18, 2017

The Miami University club hockey team defeated Kent State 4-3 in a shootout Saturday night, a loss that will close out the regular season for the Flashes. Kent led 2-0 after the first period, but Miami...