The Northern Illinois University Huskies skated to a decisive 4-1 victory over the Lewis University Flyers in a hard-fought match at Canlan Sports, Romeoville on February 14, 2026.
Despite a spirited performance, the Flyers fell short against the Huskies, who managed to put up an impressive 47 shots against the Flyers’ 36. The Flyers’ only goal came from Dominic Gregori (#7), who managed to find the back of the net on a powerplay, making the Flyers 1 for 5 in powerplay opportunities.
On the other side of the rink, the Huskies were unable to capitalize on any of their five powerplay chances but still managed to score four times. Conner Souza (#11) was a standout player for the Huskies, providing two crucial assists that helped secure their victory.
In the goaltending department, the Huskies’ Matthew Jurgens put up a strong performance, saving 35 out of 36 shots, while the Flyers’ Samuel Zgiet faced a barrage of 47 shots, making 43 saves.
While the Flyers put up a valiant effort, the Huskies’ offensive pressure and solid goaltending proved to be too much. The Flyers will be looking to bounce back in their next game, taking the lessons learned from this match into their upcoming training sessions and games.