DeKALB — A strong performance from NIU’s defense is enough to land the Huskies a win over the Waldorf University Warriors.
With the 2-1 victory, NIU improves to 4-18 on the season and 4-7 in Midwest College Hockey play.
Sophomore goaltender Chad Dodero had a strong performance between the pipes, recording 36 saves. A majority of the saves came in the second period when NIU found itself facing three penalties.
“Just as always, in any game or any situation, our goalie has to be our best penalty killer and [Dodero] was tonight for sure,” Head Coach Mike Rucinski said.