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A Kent State hockey team member chases his Lawrence Tech opponent down the rink.

Sunday night rumble: Hockey gets knocked out in overtime battle against Lawrence Tech

Mia Cadle, Reporter October 4, 2022

In a game full of penalties, Kent State’s hockey team fought — sometimes literally — Lawrence Tech into overtime Sunday but fell 3-2. A total of 20 different penalties were called between the...

Rookie and veteran skaters make moves in hockey’s opening weekend split

Mia Cadle, Reporter September 26, 2022

Fresh off an opening-weekend split with Syracuse, Kent State’s hockey team wants to be more aggressive as it heads into its home opener Sunday against Lawrence Tech.  “I think our main thing is...

‘Hungry’ hockey team prepares for Friday’s opener at Syracuse

Mia Cadle, Reporter September 22, 2022

After losing in the first round of College Hockey Mid-American league tournament last season, Kent State hockey is aiming to advance deeper in the playoffs this year. The Flashes lost 6-3 to John Carroll...

On Tuesday, Aug 31, Kent State field hockey played OSU at Murphy-Mellis Stadium. 

Field hockey team still ranked at No. 23

Jacob Hansen Reporter September 15, 2021

A win against No. 25 Maine kept Kent State’s field hockey team at No. 23 in the National Field Hockey Coaches Association announced Tuesday.  After losing to No. 5 Northwestern 6-1 Friday, the Flashes...

Coach Zack Nowack talks with the Kent State D3 Ice Hockey team at the Kent State Ice Arena. Sept. 19, 2019. 

KSU, local hockey teams struggle with ice arena closure

Sean Blevins Sports reporter October 22, 2020

The closing of the Kent State Ice Arena has left Kent State University and other hockey and figure skating teams in limbo. The facility was closed indefinitely Sept. 25 as part of the university’s plan...

Hockey drops last home game

Sofia Dlugo Sports reporter February 22, 2020

Kent State University DI hockey suffered another loss Saturday evening against Duquesne. The game ended with a 4-0 score after Duquesne took a one-point lead early in the first.Duquesne scored two more...

Division 1 hockey’s offense struggles, drop second straight against Drexel

Sofia Dlugo Sports reporter February 15, 2020

Kent State University suffered a 7-1 loss Saturday evening to Drexel.  The Flashes played Drexel for the second time this weekend and were unable to bounce back and recover from Friday’s 5-1 loss.Kent...

Hockey drops second game against Oswego State

Sofia Dlugo Sports reporter February 8, 2020

Kent State lost Saturday evening against Oswego State. The Flashes started the first period strong by tying the game 1-1 but lost their speed after the break.  Oswego scored two more goals in the second...

Division 1 hockey falls to Oswego 6-5

Sofia Dlugo Sports reporter February 7, 2020

Kent State division one men’s hockey played Oswego State Friday night and managed to keep the score close ending each period, forcing the game to go into overtime, then a shootout. Kent State didn’t...

The KSU Divison 1 club hockey team defends against IUP. Jan. 31, 2020.

Division 1 hockey maintains early lead, beats IUP 5-2

Sofia Dlugo Sports reporter January 31, 2020

Kent State’s hockey team made an impressive comeback after its last few losses. The Flashes won against Indiana University of Pennsylvania Friday evening, 5-2.  The Flashes were able to maintain the...

Kent State hockey swept by Calvin College

Dana O'Black, sports reporter November 17, 2019

Competing for a full 60-minute game has been a focus of the team all season long, but it has struggled to get the puck to bounce in its favor. Coach Jim Underwood said that a lack of preparation outside...

Steve Albert points at someone he recognizes in the Kent Stater's newsroom on Friday, Nov. 15, 2019.

Steve Albert returns for hockey alumni weekend

Dana O'Black, sports reporter November 17, 2019

Every Sunday, Steve Albert writes an email to the student broadcasting team with his feedback of the weekend’s broadcast. Albert said that giving this opportunity to students and being able to mentor...