Northeastern Hockey Blog
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Unaffiliated fan blog of Northeastern alums bringing news, insight, our own opinions, & reactions about the Northeastern Men's Hockey program.
Northeastern landed the commitment of Liam Kilfoil earlier this week. Long considered one of the top ‘07 forwards in North America, Kilfoil profiles as a top-line center for the Huskies when he eventually arrives.
Our full scouting profile:
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Our full scouting profile:
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Forward Liam Kilfoil Commits to Northeastern
The recruiting grind never stops, and Northeastern Hockey Blog broke the news Wednesday that the Huskies received a commitment from Liam Kilfoil, an ’07 left-shot center currently playing for…
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September 26, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Northeastern landed the commitment of Liam Kilfoil earlier this week. Long considered one of the top ‘07 forwards in North America, Kilfoil profiles as a top-line center for the Huskies when he eventually arrives.
Our full scouting profile:
northeasternhockeyblog.com/recruiting-t...
Our full scouting profile:
northeasternhockeyblog.com/recruiting-t...
Good scrimmage from Matthews tonight as Lawton Zacher and Team Red took a 3-1 lead before Team Black rallied for an OT win.
The youth movement showed out as Griffin Erdman and D Dylan Compton joined multi-goal scorers Matthew Maltais, Ethan Fredericks & Joe Connor on the ledger.
The youth movement showed out as Griffin Erdman and D Dylan Compton joined multi-goal scorers Matthew Maltais, Ethan Fredericks & Joe Connor on the ledger.
September 21, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Good scrimmage from Matthews tonight as Lawton Zacher and Team Red took a 3-1 lead before Team Black rallied for an OT win.
The youth movement showed out as Griffin Erdman and D Dylan Compton joined multi-goal scorers Matthew Maltais, Ethan Fredericks & Joe Connor on the ledger.
The youth movement showed out as Griffin Erdman and D Dylan Compton joined multi-goal scorers Matthew Maltais, Ethan Fredericks & Joe Connor on the ledger.
We move to part two of our New to Northeastern series, profiling the four new defensemen joining Men’s Hockey this year. Two freshmen from the USHL, and two senior transfers.
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September 9, 2025 at 7:02 PM
We move to part two of our New to Northeastern series, profiling the four new defensemen joining Men’s Hockey this year. Two freshmen from the USHL, and two senior transfers.
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Our profile on new recruit Samuel Meloche, a 4th round pick in 2025 of the Buffalo Sabres.
One of the best goalies in the entire QMJHL last year as a rookie, Meloche projects as a high-end NCAA goalie with pro potential. Big get for NU's future in net. northeasternhockeyblog.com/recruiting-t...
One of the best goalies in the entire QMJHL last year as a rookie, Meloche projects as a high-end NCAA goalie with pro potential. Big get for NU's future in net. northeasternhockeyblog.com/recruiting-t...
Goaltender Samuel Meloche Commits to Northeastern
As classes start on Huntington Avenue this week, Northeastern Men’s Hockey continued to make moves on the recruiting trail as they secured their future in net, landing a commitment from goalt…
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September 4, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Our profile on new recruit Samuel Meloche, a 4th round pick in 2025 of the Buffalo Sabres.
One of the best goalies in the entire QMJHL last year as a rookie, Meloche projects as a high-end NCAA goalie with pro potential. Big get for NU's future in net. northeasternhockeyblog.com/recruiting-t...
One of the best goalies in the entire QMJHL last year as a rookie, Meloche projects as a high-end NCAA goalie with pro potential. Big get for NU's future in net. northeasternhockeyblog.com/recruiting-t...
Excellent article from the Huntington News on how much Matthews Arena means to so many, complete with interviews of Jim Madigan, Lindsay Berman, Vinny Borgesi, and the current DogHouse.
‘This building means so much to so many people’: Northeastern community reflects on 115 years of Matthews Arena
Everywhere Lindsay Berman goes, she hears another story about Matthews Arena. After all, its storied rafters have hosted everything from the Boston Bruins to Beanpot finals, concerts by legendary…
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September 4, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Excellent article from the Huntington News on how much Matthews Arena means to so many, complete with interviews of Jim Madigan, Lindsay Berman, Vinny Borgesi, and the current DogHouse.
NEW COMMIT: '07 G Samuel Meloche commits to NU. Meloche was a stud for the QMJHL R-N Huskies last year as a rookie and a 4th round pick of the Sabres in the 2025 NHL Draft. Out of Lac-St-Louis, the same junior program as Devon Levi. More to come. Big day for NU. Congratulations Samuel!
September 3, 2025 at 11:46 PM
NEW COMMIT: '07 G Samuel Meloche commits to NU. Meloche was a stud for the QMJHL R-N Huskies last year as a rookie and a 4th round pick of the Sabres in the 2025 NHL Draft. Out of Lac-St-Louis, the same junior program as Devon Levi. More to come. Big day for NU. Congratulations Samuel!
Our annual New to Northeastern series, where we look at each of the new players on the Men's Hockey team this season, kicks off with the goaltenders. Northeastern brings in two new goalies to join Quentin Sigurdson between the pipes. northeasternhockeyblog.com/analysis/sea...
September 3, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Our annual New to Northeastern series, where we look at each of the new players on the Men's Hockey team this season, kicks off with the goaltenders. Northeastern brings in two new goalies to join Quentin Sigurdson between the pipes. northeasternhockeyblog.com/analysis/sea...
Developing late round or undrafted players into NHL-caliber talent is a hallmark for many NCAA programs.
We looked at how programs across the country have done with that objective, who were the best, and how NU stacked up nationally (spoiler: very well). northeasternhockeyblog.com/analysis/col...
We looked at how programs across the country have done with that objective, who were the best, and how NU stacked up nationally (spoiler: very well). northeasternhockeyblog.com/analysis/col...
College Hockey As A Pipeline To The NHL – A Numerical Analysis
“Why’d you wanna play college hockey?” “Because I love to play hockey, I wanna go to the NHL just like everybody does.” Every hockey fan has seen Miracle, and knows th…
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August 12, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Developing late round or undrafted players into NHL-caliber talent is a hallmark for many NCAA programs.
We looked at how programs across the country have done with that objective, who were the best, and how NU stacked up nationally (spoiler: very well). northeasternhockeyblog.com/analysis/col...
We looked at how programs across the country have done with that objective, who were the best, and how NU stacked up nationally (spoiler: very well). northeasternhockeyblog.com/analysis/col...
Longtime readers will know we love Numbers Day here at the Blog.
With 18 total new number assignments on the team this season, including 3 first timers and 3 second timers, this was a fun annual article to write about each new number.
With 18 total new number assignments on the team this season, including 3 first timers and 3 second timers, this was a fun annual article to write about each new number.
Numbers Assigned for 2025-26 Men’s Team
Longtime readers will know that we love Numbers Day here at the Blog. We love seeing what number the new players to the program will establish their Northeastern careers with, what past legacies wi…
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August 10, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Longtime readers will know we love Numbers Day here at the Blog.
With 18 total new number assignments on the team this season, including 3 first timers and 3 second timers, this was a fun annual article to write about each new number.
With 18 total new number assignments on the team this season, including 3 first timers and 3 second timers, this was a fun annual article to write about each new number.
The 3rd player to commit to NU on 8/1, Owen McHale is a presence on the left wing for Dexter.
A power forward who relishes the physical side of the game, McHale is a “workhorse” whose unique skillset that makes him invaluable to his team. Full report:
A power forward who relishes the physical side of the game, McHale is a “workhorse” whose unique skillset that makes him invaluable to his team. Full report:
Forward Owen McHale Commits to Northeastern
Only a couple hours after Brian McFadden and Noah Survilas committed to Northeastern, the Huskies landed their third verbal commitment of the day on August 1st when Owen McHale also announced he ha…
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August 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
The 3rd player to commit to NU on 8/1, Owen McHale is a presence on the left wing for Dexter.
A power forward who relishes the physical side of the game, McHale is a “workhorse” whose unique skillset that makes him invaluable to his team. Full report:
A power forward who relishes the physical side of the game, McHale is a “workhorse” whose unique skillset that makes him invaluable to his team. Full report:
The second commitment Northeastern received on 8/1 was Noah Survilas, a play-driving winger from Dexter Prep. @_Neutral_Zone’s Prep Rookie of the Year in 2023-24, his combination of speed, hands, and elite vision project him to be a top-six winger for NU.
Forward Noah Survilas Commits to Northeastern
August 1st has proven to be a busy day for Northeastern the last couple years, and 2025 was no exception. About an hour after Brian McFadden posted his verbal commitment to Northeastern, the Huskie…
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August 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The second commitment Northeastern received on 8/1 was Noah Survilas, a play-driving winger from Dexter Prep. @_Neutral_Zone’s Prep Rookie of the Year in 2023-24, his combination of speed, hands, and elite vision project him to be a top-six winger for NU.
August 1st opened a new recruiting cycle and Northeastern landed 3 commits on Day One. We’ve profiled them all starting with Brian McFadden, a 4 star right-shot defenseman with a “unicorn” blend of size, skating ability, and puck skills.
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Defenseman Brian McFadden Commits to Northeastern
Every August 1st, a new class of rising juniors are eligible to commit to college hockey programs. Many programs across the country jump into the fray immediately, and Northeastern is no different.…
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August 8, 2025 at 5:27 PM
August 1st opened a new recruiting cycle and Northeastern landed 3 commits on Day One. We’ve profiled them all starting with Brian McFadden, a 4 star right-shot defenseman with a “unicorn” blend of size, skating ability, and puck skills.
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More schedule info falling into place as more schools release their schedule. BC is the latest: NU will play BC three times this season, including as the final game of the season.
So far we know three of NU’s 3x opponents: BC, BU, UMass-Amherst. Based on schedules out, looks like UConn is #4
So far we know three of NU’s 3x opponents: BC, BU, UMass-Amherst. Based on schedules out, looks like UConn is #4
July 29, 2025 at 7:36 PM
More schedule info falling into place as more schools release their schedule. BC is the latest: NU will play BC three times this season, including as the final game of the season.
So far we know three of NU’s 3x opponents: BC, BU, UMass-Amherst. Based on schedules out, looks like UConn is #4
So far we know three of NU’s 3x opponents: BC, BU, UMass-Amherst. Based on schedules out, looks like UConn is #4
Cole Chandler, a 5th round pick of the Boston Bruins in 2025, is a big-bodied center who thrives in front of the net, plays an excellent 200-foot game, and projects as a top six center at the NCAA level. Our full report on the newest Men's Hockey commit
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Forward Cole Chandler Commits to Northeastern
After having two recruits selected in the 2025 NHL Draft, Northeastern added a third to their pipeline after news broke Tuesday that the Huskies secured the verbal commitment of Cole Chandler, an &…
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July 21, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Cole Chandler, a 5th round pick of the Boston Bruins in 2025, is a big-bodied center who thrives in front of the net, plays an excellent 200-foot game, and projects as a top six center at the NCAA level. Our full report on the newest Men's Hockey commit
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Hearing that ‘07 forward Cole Chandler has committed to Northeastern.
The Nova Scotia native was a 5th round selection of the Boston Bruins in the 2025 NHL Draft. 13-19-32 in 64 games for Shawinigan of the QMJHL last year.
He will return to Shawinigan next season.
The Nova Scotia native was a 5th round selection of the Boston Bruins in the 2025 NHL Draft. 13-19-32 in 64 games for Shawinigan of the QMJHL last year.
He will return to Shawinigan next season.
July 15, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Hearing that ‘07 forward Cole Chandler has committed to Northeastern.
The Nova Scotia native was a 5th round selection of the Boston Bruins in the 2025 NHL Draft. 13-19-32 in 64 games for Shawinigan of the QMJHL last year.
He will return to Shawinigan next season.
The Nova Scotia native was a 5th round selection of the Boston Bruins in the 2025 NHL Draft. 13-19-32 in 64 games for Shawinigan of the QMJHL last year.
He will return to Shawinigan next season.
NEW COMMIT: '06 LD Marcus Kearsey commits to NU. Kearsey has played three years for Charlottetown of the QMJHL, wearing an A in 2024 and a C in 2025 and picking up 106 points from the blue line. He will presumably captain the team again this year.
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Defenseman Marcus Kearsey Commits to Northeastern
On the day celebrating the 249th birthday of the United States, it was a Canadian that provided the biggest fireworks for Northeastern hockey fans as defenseman Marcus Kearsey posted he had committ…
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July 7, 2025 at 5:13 PM
NEW COMMIT: '06 LD Marcus Kearsey commits to NU. Kearsey has played three years for Charlottetown of the QMJHL, wearing an A in 2024 and a C in 2025 and picking up 106 points from the blue line. He will presumably captain the team again this year.
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Northeastern will have 16 current and former players attending NHL Development Camp.
Current players:
Vinny Borgesi- Florida
Dylan Compton- Seattle
Joe Connor- Tampa
James Fisher- Columbus
Amine Hajibi- Vancouver
Dylan Hryckowian- Dallas
Jo Lemay- Washington
(1/2)
Current players:
Vinny Borgesi- Florida
Dylan Compton- Seattle
Joe Connor- Tampa
James Fisher- Columbus
Amine Hajibi- Vancouver
Dylan Hryckowian- Dallas
Jo Lemay- Washington
(1/2)
June 29, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Northeastern will have 16 current and former players attending NHL Development Camp.
Current players:
Vinny Borgesi- Florida
Dylan Compton- Seattle
Joe Connor- Tampa
James Fisher- Columbus
Amine Hajibi- Vancouver
Dylan Hryckowian- Dallas
Jo Lemay- Washington
(1/2)
Current players:
Vinny Borgesi- Florida
Dylan Compton- Seattle
Joe Connor- Tampa
James Fisher- Columbus
Amine Hajibi- Vancouver
Dylan Hryckowian- Dallas
Jo Lemay- Washington
(1/2)
Nathan Quinn is NU's second NHL draft pick, going 164th overall to the Philadelphia Flyers. A playmaking center, Quinn played his draft year in the QMJHL for Quebec, scoring 46 points in 54 games as a 17 year old. Expected to join the Huskies in 2026.
June 28, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Nathan Quinn is NU's second NHL draft pick, going 164th overall to the Philadelphia Flyers. A playmaking center, Quinn played his draft year in the QMJHL for Quebec, scoring 46 points in 54 games as a 17 year old. Expected to join the Huskies in 2026.
Sean Barnhill is the first Husky off the board in the 2025 NHL Draft, going 70th overall to the Rangers. Barnhill made his USHL debut last year and the 6'5" RD made an impact with his first three USHL goals all coming in the same game. Expected to join the Huskies in 2026.
June 28, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Sean Barnhill is the first Husky off the board in the 2025 NHL Draft, going 70th overall to the Rangers. Barnhill made his USHL debut last year and the 6'5" RD made an impact with his first three USHL goals all coming in the same game. Expected to join the Huskies in 2026.
Day 2 of the NHL Draft starts at noon, and Northeastern is expected to see multiple recruits selected.
RD Sean Barnhill has been projected in the late 2-to-3 range.
C Nathan Quinn has been ranked between rounds 3-5.
Late round chance for Davis, Pechar, Caron, and Compton.
RD Sean Barnhill has been projected in the late 2-to-3 range.
C Nathan Quinn has been ranked between rounds 3-5.
Late round chance for Davis, Pechar, Caron, and Compton.
June 28, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Day 2 of the NHL Draft starts at noon, and Northeastern is expected to see multiple recruits selected.
RD Sean Barnhill has been projected in the late 2-to-3 range.
C Nathan Quinn has been ranked between rounds 3-5.
Late round chance for Davis, Pechar, Caron, and Compton.
RD Sean Barnhill has been projected in the late 2-to-3 range.
C Nathan Quinn has been ranked between rounds 3-5.
Late round chance for Davis, Pechar, Caron, and Compton.
Heading into the 94th season of Northeastern Men’s Hockey, Vinny Borgesi has been named captain. Jo Lemay, Andy Moore, and Dylan Hryckowian will be assistant captains.
Borgesi is the 92nd unique player to be bestowed the honor of Captain in program history.
Borgesi is the 92nd unique player to be bestowed the honor of Captain in program history.
June 26, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Heading into the 94th season of Northeastern Men’s Hockey, Vinny Borgesi has been named captain. Jo Lemay, Andy Moore, and Dylan Hryckowian will be assistant captains.
Borgesi is the 92nd unique player to be bestowed the honor of Captain in program history.
Borgesi is the 92nd unique player to be bestowed the honor of Captain in program history.
Northeastern alums were part of championship teams at all 3 major levels of professional hockey in North America:
NHL- Mike Ryan ‘03, as Manager of Player Development for the Florida Panthers
AHL- John Stevens ‘17, Abbotsford Canucks
ECHL- Jakov Novak ‘22, Trois-Rivières Lions
NHL- Mike Ryan ‘03, as Manager of Player Development for the Florida Panthers
AHL- John Stevens ‘17, Abbotsford Canucks
ECHL- Jakov Novak ‘22, Trois-Rivières Lions
June 24, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Northeastern alums were part of championship teams at all 3 major levels of professional hockey in North America:
NHL- Mike Ryan ‘03, as Manager of Player Development for the Florida Panthers
AHL- John Stevens ‘17, Abbotsford Canucks
ECHL- Jakov Novak ‘22, Trois-Rivières Lions
NHL- Mike Ryan ‘03, as Manager of Player Development for the Florida Panthers
AHL- John Stevens ‘17, Abbotsford Canucks
ECHL- Jakov Novak ‘22, Trois-Rivières Lions
Dates for single game ticket sales for the final season of Matthews Arena was released today by NU
June 23, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Dates for single game ticket sales for the final season of Matthews Arena was released today by NU
Congratulations to Northeastern hockey alum and Varsity Club Hall of Famer Michael Ryan, Florida’s Manager of Player Development, on back-to-back Stanley Cup championships!
June 18, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Congratulations to Northeastern hockey alum and Varsity Club Hall of Famer Michael Ryan, Florida’s Manager of Player Development, on back-to-back Stanley Cup championships!