DeKALB — NIU hockey stumbled in Chesterfield, Missouri against the Maryville University Saints on Friday, January 24.
The Huskies' 5-0 loss was the eighth consecutive game they’ve dropped. It was also the third consecutive game without an NIU goal after being shutout Jan. 17 and 18 in a two-game set in Ames, Iowa against the Iowa State University Cyclones.
The Huskies also struggled to put pressure on the Maryville goaltender. The Saints tallied 29 shots on goal to the Huskies’ 15 Friday night.
In the opening period, the Huskies were able to keep pace with the Saints.