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Kent State Hockey Club sweeps Slippery Rock

Erik Svensson January 29, 2017

The Kent State hockey club (18-13) finished the weekend with two wins against Slippery Rock University (9-18). “It’s always good to finish out the weekend with two wins,” said head coach Jim Underwood,...

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...

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 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...

Hockey hosts 4th annual Alumni Weekend

Chris Yamnitsky November 15, 2015

Players from different eras of Kent State hockey came out to celebrate 44 years of the hockey program during the fourth annual Alumni Weekend.  For coach Jim Underwood, it's all about getting all the...

Hockey drops two games to Indiana Tech

Chris Yamnitsky November 15, 2015

Kent State hockey lost its weekend double-header to Indiana Tech 3-2 and 2-1, on Friday and Saturday, respectively. The Flashes were plagued by slow starts and a weak defensive performance in both games.Game...

Kent State’s hockey team gathers for a group break down at the end of practice Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015.

Hockey looks to take momentum to Indiana Tech

Chris Yamnitsky November 11, 2015

The Kent State Hockey Club looks to take the momentum gained from last weekend’s games and use it to defeat Indiana Tech University this weekend.Sophomore defenseman Mike Sullivan says they need to stay...

Hockey comes out on top against Pitt

Chris Yamnitsky November 8, 2015

The Kent State Ice Hockey Club battled through penalty troubles to gain the sweep and their eighth win of the season over University of Pittsburgh.  “Our guys overcame a little adversity in the game...

Hockey wins in shootout against Canisius

Chris Yamnitsky November 1, 2015

The No. 19 Kent State Hockey Club came out on top in a close game against Canisius College, winning the game in a shootout.“We played a great first period. We couldn’t ask for a better period on the...