The Purdue University Northwest Pride hockey team put on a remarkable performance on Saturday, January 16th, 2026, dominating the Aurora University Spartans with a 6-1 final score at the Kube Sports Complex in Indiana.
The Pride outshot the Spartans by a wide margin, taking a total of 56 shots compared to the Spartans’ 27. Despite this clear offensive advantage, neither team was successful in powerplay opportunities, with the Pride going 0/2 and the Spartans 0/4.
Pride’s goalie, John Hughes, had an exceptional night, facing 27 shots and making 26 saves. On the other hand, Spartans’ Skyler Coard had a challenging time in the crease, with 56 shots coming his way and managing to save 50.
The star of the night was undoubtedly Collin Kozijn of the Pride, who netted an impressive four goals. The lone goal for the Spartans was scored by Liam Charlebois.
The Pride’s impressive victory sets the stage for their next game, which will be at home against Purdue University Northwest on Saturday, January 17th, at the All Seasons Ice Arena in Illinois. Based on their recent performance, the Pride are expected to bring another high-energy game to their home ice.