The Huskies finished the weekend at 19-13-1 and now rank 10th in ACHA Division I with 56 points. “Myke” Bangs was officially announced as NIU’s head coach on Jan. 7, 2024, with eight games left in the campaign. After the 2024-25 season, Bangs made the decision for NIU to leave Midwest College Hockey and operate as a Division I independent. NIU’s revamped schedule has produced two statement victories over teams the Huskies had never before defeated in Division I. The Huskies’ lone tie of the season also came against a Division II Aurora squad that now sits at 5-15-1.