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A Kent State hockey player celebrates a goal during the Flashes' 6-2 win over Mercyhurst Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. [FILE]

Flashes’ season ends abruptly after quarterfinals loss

Chad Flannery February 23, 2018

The Kent State men’s hockey club’s season was cut one game short of a chance at a league championship after a 5-0 loss to Adrian College Friday night.Adrian is one of the best clubs in the nation,...

Kent State hockey players celebrate one of the Flashes' goals in a 6-2 win over Mercyhurst Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. 

Flashes stay in national tournament contention after Mercyhurst sweep

Chad Flannery February 11, 2018

Kent State had two dominating victories against Mercyhurst (14-14-2) this weekend, winning 5-1 and 6-2. The victories move the team to 21-6-1 on the year.  Friday night was all Kent State, as five different...

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...

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]

Flashes split weekend series with Oswego State

Ian Kreider February 4, 2018

Kent State’s (21-6-1) weekend series against Oswego State (9-14-0) showed mixed results.The Flashes beat the Lakers Friday night, 7-0. They jumped out to the early 1-0 lead in the first period. Lucas...

Kent State and John Carroll battle for a faceoff as Lobos goaltender Charlie Denner looks on. The Flashes won the game, 9-2. 

No. 18 Flashes get their eighth weekend sweep of the season

Chad Flannery January 21, 2018

Kent State was able to get two key victories against John Carroll this weekend, winning 9-2 and 5-3, respectively.The Flashes have now won 16 of their last 18 games.Friday night’s home game started with...

Hockey team defeats Niagara University in overtime

Bri Figley February 13, 2016

The Kent State hockey club kept the fans on the edge of their seats during a close shoot-out against Niagara University. Both teams went back and forth during the shoot-out, missing the first two attempts....

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...