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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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The NYU hockey team kicked off the defense of their 2015 National Championship with some strong offensive play early on and solid defense throughout.

Hockey Begins National Title Defense With 8-2 Drubbing of Penn State

Rachel Ruecker, Deputy Sports Editor March 18, 2016
The top-ranked NYU hockey team began its march to a second consecutive title at the ACHA Championship tournament against Penn State.
Chris Cosentino is the head coach of NYU's Men's Ice hockey team.

Off the Ice: Talking With the Hockey Team’s Saving Grace

Rachel Ruecker, Deputy Sports Editor March 4, 2016
Some thought NYU hockey coach Chris Cosentino was committing career suicide when he took the reigns of a struggling Violets team, but this wasn't his first challenge.

Off the Ice: Overheard With the Hockey Team

Rachel Ruecker and Shawn Paik February 19, 2016
WSN's Rachel Ruecker reports on the colorful characters that make up NYU's hockey team.
The hockey team had their last game of the regular season against the University of New Hampshire.

Hockey Routs UNH 4-1 in Their Home Finale

Rachel Ruecker, Deputy Sports Editor February 16, 2016
The NYU hockey team finished its season's second half with a bang against the University of New Hampshire.
The NYU men's hockey team is one of NYU's most talented, hardworking and gritty groups of students.

Off the Ice: The Little Club Hockey Team That Could

“Off the Ice” is an ongoing all-access series that goes behind the scenes of the NYU men’s hockey team.
Rachel Ruecker, Deputy Sports Editor February 9, 2016
Meet the colorful bunch that makes up one of NYU's proudest groups — the men's hockey team.
The NYU Ice Hockey team once again won both their matches over the weekend.

Hockey Testy in Weekend Wins

Rachel Ruecker, Deputy Sports Editor February 8, 2016
The NYU hockey team continued its hot second half against Montclair State and Marist.
NYU Men’s Hockey beat William Paterson University 2-1 on Friday and continued on to defeat Boston College 5-1 on Sunday at Chelsea Piers.

Hockey Wins in Dramatic Fashion on Friday, Follows With Blowout Sunday

Rachel Ruecker, Deputy Sports Editor February 1, 2016
NYU hockey continued its second half of the season at home against William Patterson University and Boston College.

A True Culture of Hockey in the North

Rachel Ruecker, Deputy Sports Editor January 29, 2016
With only one primary sport, Canada's love for hockey is a religion from the professionals down to the kids.
Winter Storm Jonas Snows in Athletics

Winter Storm Jonas Snows in Athletics

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor January 26, 2016
Winter Storm Jonas took no prisoners, leaving NYU's athletic schedule in a state of disarray.
The men’s hockey team kicked off their 2016 title defense with a pair of wins against Siena College and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Hockey Nets Sweep in First 2016 Games

Rachel Ruecker, Deputy Sports Editor January 25, 2016
NYU's hockey team looked to begin its march to a second consecutive championship, kicking off its second half against Siena College and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Hockey Looking to Defend National Title

Hockey Looking to Defend National Title

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor January 25, 2016
NYU's hockey team, boosted by the return of senior goaltender Sam Daley, looks to finish strong this season and repeat as National Champions.

The winter sports season ahead

Ashley Arnold, Staff Writer December 9, 2015
With most students enjoying their long break, NYU's winter athletic schedule continues. Here's what to expect.