7th Corner Podcast

On today's edition of the cast, we break down Northeastern's incredible 1-0 shutout win over the #7 ranked Denver Pioneers, and break down all the key plays including Amine Hajibi's first collegiate goal, and Lawton Zacher's 35 saves behind the net to nab his first career shutout. We talk about how the Huskies strategy paid off big dividends, and shows off Keefe's strategy when it comes to attacking the net and locking everything down on defense lead by the captain Vinny Borgesi. We also look over an article by Andrew Mahoney of the Boston Globe showcasing Northeastern's win over Denver and how they're starting to gain some notice and traction, plus I give you a preview of their big home at home series against BC beginning tomorrow at Conte Forum and at Matthews Arena on Halloween night with the 3 things you need to know, plus we recap some accolades received by Hockey East for Hajibi and Zacher in light of their big win.

On today's edition of 7th Corner, we recap the Huskies huge road win against #11 ranked UMass at the Mullins Center, and break down all the game action and what the keys of the game were that sealed the deal, and how they never trailed from the start and got contributions from the freshman including Amine Hajibi, Giacomo Martino, and Jacob Mathieu. We also get you ready for this weekend's huge matchup vs. the #7 ranked Denver Pioneers and give you the 3 things you need to know for this matchup, and what the Huskies need to do to ensure victory and which players presence will be critical in ensuring the Huskies come out on top in this one. And we also talk about Vinny Borgesi and Giacomo Martino nabbing the Army ROTC Defender of The Week and Pro Ambitions Rookie Of The Week accolades respectively.

On today's all new edition of 7th Corner, we recap last Friday's tough loss against Army West Point 2-1, and talk about how Northeastern almost came back to tie it up late in the 3rd. We also take a look at some highlights and some glimmers of hope that the Huskies can take away from the game and what they can improve upon moving forward. We also preview tonight's first road matchup of the season as they head out to Amherst to take on the UMass Minutemen at the Mullins Center and give you the 3 things you need to know before tonight's game. We also take a look at the remainder of the Huskies schedule as they announced the arenas that the Huskies will be calling home after Matthews Arena closes on Dec. 13. We attempt to make sense of the temporary home game situation currently in flux as they split time between Walter Brown Arena and Bright-Landry Hockey Center amongst others.

On today's edition of 7th Corner, we recap last week's home opener win for the Huskies as they beat Holy Cross 6-4. We recap all the key moments from the game, including how the team bounced back from letting up an early goal to dominating the entire game and using the strength of their newcomers including Giacomo Martino to seal the game for good and put it out of reach. We talk about the emergence of Joe Connor as a diamond in the rough and perennial threat on the ice when it comes to that scrappy, underdog mentality that he exudes constantly on the ice and how he can be a valuable commodity moving forward. We also take a look at tonight's game against Army West Point for their first game against the Black Knights since 1998, and give you 3 key things to know for tonight's game and how the Huskies can use their youth, speed, skill, and strength to their advantage to give the Huskies a fighting chance.

On today's episode of 7th Corner, I give you a sneak peek of Northeastern's season opener at home against Holy Cross as they kick off their final season at Matthews Arena. We talk about what style of play we can expect from the Huskies this year, take a look at some of the fresh faces and a recap of some of the departures from last year as well. We talk about how this year being the last year at Matthews will galvanize and motivate the team even further, and allow them to play at a higher level which may surprise some people and some of the hockey prognosticators. We also take a look at their schedule which features some tough opponents against nationally ranked teams, and how the Huskies need a strong showing early on in the season if they want to make a lasting impression.

On the season premiere of 7th Corner, we talk about the upcoming 2025-26 season with my partner in crime Joey Maiullari as we discuss all the departures in the offseason, including the stunning departure of goaltender Cameron Whitehead to the Vegas Golden Knights and how Northeastern looks to handle the goalie tandem this year with Quentin Sigurdson, newcomer Matt DellaRusso, and Lawton Zacher a transfer coming in from Brown. We take a look at how the Huskies looks to handle their offensive corps this year, and give you our picks for some breakout stars to keep an eye out on, and we discuss the elevation of Vinny Borgesi to team captain and how that leadership role will help the younger players develop some skills and confidence to be better players and make an immediate impact on the ice. And with this being the last season at Matthews Arena, Joey and I discuss our picks for our favorite regular season game at Matthews and what the Huskies might have up their sleeves for a grand farewell at the end of the season.

On today's summer edition of 7th Corner, we go over the list of players that Northeastern recruited over the summer that includes nine freshman, four transfers, eight forwards, four defensemen, and two goaltenders. We go over every single player in great detail, where they played, where they're from, their skill set, player stats, and what they bring to the table and how they fit into Keefe's system to get indoctrinated into the Husky way. I also give you my thoughts on how the team has improved over last year, and how they've addressed some personnel issues and gaps in certain areas, most notably goaltender after the departure of Cameron Whitehead to the Vegas Golden Knights and also have the players learn from the upperclassmen to get a better understanding and confidence as they look to potentially contribute in any way they can on the ice.

On today's special summer edition of 7th Corner, we talk about the announcement of the final home games at Matthews Arena this fall, highlighted by Army and Denver's first visit to Matthews Arena and talk about the aura and excitement of having these two teams come in what is sure to be guaranteed sell-outs. We also talk about what is to be expected for the final home games at Matthews which will officially conclude on Dec. 13 as BU visits for the final time, and how emotional and sad it will be as Matthews ushers in its final days. Lastly, we discuss what possible venues the Huskies will call their temporary home for the next few years as Warrior Ice Arena and Walter Brown Arena have been floated as possible sites but nothing has been firmly set in stone as of yet.

On today's edition of 7th Corner, we go over the surge of departures from Huskies that have entered the transfer portal, and talk more about this emerging phenomenon in college sports and talk about its impact specifically on college hockey and how it will have a huge impact moving forward for teams looking for high end talent to fill the spots on their roster. We talk about how some of the losses via the portal including Ben Poitras, Seth Constance, and Billy Norcross will leave the team with a deficit of talent and what some of those players meant to the team in their short time here. We also talk about the goaltending situation and how the addition of Matthew DelloRusso signals that the team has something else up its sleeve and is looking for a premium goalie after the departure of Cameron Whitehead.

On today's edition of 7th Corner, we recap the Hockey East Semis as the Huskies thrilling postseason run came to an end as they lost to the Maine Black Bears 4-3 in double OT. We break down all of the game action, including Cameron Whitehead's brilliant and stellar performance as he notched a career high in single game saves for a Northeastern goalie, and how the Huskies briefly took the lead in the final 10 minutes only to have Maine tie it at the end and control the game from there. We also recap the 2024-25 Huskies season as a whole and talk about some of the missteps on execution along the way that caused a sluggish start in the first place, and how this year's Huskies defined grit, resilience, and determination. We also talk about the recent NHL signings of Cam Lund, Jackson Dorrington, Jack Williams, and Cameron Whitehead and how those losses will impact the Huskies roster next season and how to fill the gaping holes.