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Hockey club defeats Michigan-Dearborn

Bri Figley February 5, 2016

The high amount of blocked shots by the Kent State Hockey Club led them to defeat University of Michigan-Dearborn 4-1.The Flashes’ goalie, sophomore Sky Buller, blocked 24 of the 25 shots attempted by...

Kent State forward sophomore Jake Hainline celebrates after he scores a goal against Oswego State on Friday, Jan. 29, 2016.

Hockey sweeps weekend opponent

Bri Figley January 31, 2016

The Kent State Hockey Club fought through heavy penalties and improved their record to 15-12 after two wins this past weekend against Oswego State University (10-7-2) and Robert Morris University (15-7-4).Coach...

Hockey defeats Robert Morris University

Bri Figley January 30, 2016

The Kent State Hockey Club showed their physical side tonight defeating Robert Morris University 4-2.“We weren't ready for them (Robert Morris) to be that physical,”head coach Jim Underwood said. “We...

Hockey Club takes the W against Oswego State

Bri Figley January 30, 2016

The Kent State Hockey Club came out on top despite coach Jim Underwood’s disappointment after weak penalty kills and shot blocks against Oswego State.“It’s always nice to get a win especially on...

Kent State forward Jon Buttitta, #14, skates the puck out of the zone against Adrian College on Friday, Jan. 22, 2016. The Flashes lost, 5-1.

Hockey takes setback with two losses against Adrian College

Bri Figley January 24, 2016

The Kent State men's hockey team (13-12) suffered two losses against Adrian College this past weekend.The first game started slow, with no score from either team until the second period. Adrian took the...

Forward Jon Buttitta faces off against a University of Pittsburgh player on Friday, Nov. 7, 2015.

Hockey prepares for back-to-back games against Adrian College

Bri Figley January 20, 2016

The Kent State Hockey Club is using their momentum from last weekend’s three consecutive victories to take on two games against the Adrian College Bulldogs. The Bulldogs are currently second in the Division...

Forward Jon Buttitta faces off against a University of Pittsburgh player on Friday, Nov. 7, 2015.

Hockey heads to face-off against Rochester

Chris Yamnitsky December 9, 2015

The Kent State Hockey Club moved forward from their split last weekend to prepare for two important league games against Rochester College. Practice this week focused on areas where the team is successful,...

Hockey Six

Max McCarty December 8, 2015

Kent State Forward Johnny Buttitta, #14, listens to his music and closes out the rest of the room with a towel draped over his head before the game Friday, Oct. 23, 2015. Johnny sits in his spot with his...

Kent State head coach Jim Underwood gives his team a pre-game speech Friday, Nov. 6, 2015. After the speech, Kent went on to sweep the University of Pittsburgh with a 3-2 win and a 4-3 win.

Before their skates hit the ice: Hockey team discusses pre-game rituals

Max McCarty December 8, 2015

Hockey is more than just lacing a pair of beat-up skates and stepping onto the ice. It’s laying out your suit and tie for the ride to the rink. It’s eating that same pre-game meal or getting that same...

Hockey splits weekend series versus Oakland

Chris Yamnitsky December 6, 2015

Kent State hockey split its weekend series versus Oakland this past weekend. The Flashes (9-5-2) will face-off with Rochester College (9-9-1) Friday and Saturday night.Game 1A highly-offensive game came...

The starting line for the Kent State hockey team stands across the blue line while the national anthem is played before their against the University of Pittsburgh Friday, Nov. 6, 2015.

Hockey prepares to face Oakland

Chris Yamnitsky December 2, 2015

The Kent State Hockey Club returned to the ice after a week's break.“Our focus early on was just to take some of the rust off,” said head coach Jim Underwood. “Moving into the rest of the week, we...

The starting line for the Kent State hockey team stands across the blue line while the national anthem is played before their against the University of Pittsburgh Friday, Nov. 6, 2015.

Hockey drops weekend games

Chris Yamnitsky November 22, 2015

The Kent State Ice Hockey Club came up short in a pair of games over the weekend, falling to Rochester Institute of Technology and Mercyhurst University over the weekend. The Flashes will have a break...