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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & TV2

KentWired

2018 NCAA Mens Golf National Championship participate at the Karsten Creek Golf Club. May 28, 2018 in Stillwater, Oklahoma, Hosted by Oklahoma State University

Jon Mills: From Canada to first new men’s golf coach in 41 years

Zachary McKnight September 4, 2019

Jon Mills grew up in Belleville, Ontario, in a golfing family.That background led him to Kent State’s golf team, then the PGA Tour. Now, he is KSU’s first new golf head coach in 41 years.Mills started...

Scott Rainey

OPINION: What is the best sport?

Scott Rainey November 6, 2018

All of us in the world of journalism understand the facts. It’s about the facts. Objectivity. Bias? None for me. No, thank you. Sure, this might be the opinion section, and everything I do for student...

Drew Taylor

Opinion: Where are all the hockey fans?

Drew Taylor September 24, 2017

If you’re a die-hard sports fan like me, fall is probably the most enjoyable time on the calendar. For football fans, the NFL and college football seasons start up. For basketball fanatics, the...

Hockey hosts postseason tournament, faces Davenport

Erik Svensson February 22, 2017

Nine teams — including three of the country’s top ten — will come to Kent this weekend to compete for the top spot in the Great Lakes Collegiate Hockey League (GLCHL).The GLCHL playoffs tournament...

Matt Poe

Opinion: The Columbus Blue Jackets deserve your attention

Matt Poe December 7, 2016

Folks, I’ve dreamed of this day for quite a while. I’ve written many sports columns in my time – some singing praise – but most shining light on a sports organization or person that has done something...

Kent State senior forward Jared Fielden dives toward the puck to get it out of the zone against the University of Michigan Dearborn at home on Friday, Feb. 5, 2016.

Hockey Club splits weekend against Michigan-Dearborn

Bri Figley February 7, 2016

The Kent State Hockey Club went head-to-head over the weekend against the University of Michigan-Dearborn, who is currently fighting for first place in the league.With playoffs only two weeks away, Friday’s...

Kent State forward sophomore Jake Hainline celebrates after he scores a goal against Oswego State on Friday, Jan. 29, 2016.

Hockey sweeps weekend opponent

Bri Figley January 31, 2016

The Kent State Hockey Club fought through heavy penalties and improved their record to 15-12 after two wins this past weekend against Oswego State University (10-7-2) and Robert Morris University (15-7-4).Coach...

Hockey defeats Robert Morris University

Bri Figley January 31, 2016

The Kent State Hockey Club showed their physical side tonight defeating Robert Morris University 4-2.“We weren't ready for them (Robert Morris) to be that physical,”head coach Jim Underwood said. “We...

Hockey Club takes the W against Oswego State

Bri Figley January 30, 2016

The Kent State Hockey Club came out on top despite coach Jim Underwood’s disappointment after weak penalty kills and shot blocks against Oswego State.“It’s always nice to get a win especially on...

Forward Jon Buttitta faces off against a University of Pittsburgh player on Friday, Nov. 7, 2015.

Hockey heads to face-off against Rochester

Chris Yamnitsky December 9, 2015

The Kent State Hockey Club moved forward from their split last weekend to prepare for two important league games against Rochester College. Practice this week focused on areas where the team is successful,...

Kent State head coach Jim Underwood gives his team a pre-game speech Friday, Nov. 6, 2015. After the speech, Kent went on to sweep the University of Pittsburgh with a 3-2 win and a 4-3 win.

Before their skates hit the ice: Hockey team discusses pre-game rituals

Max McCarty December 8, 2015

Hockey is more than just lacing a pair of beat-up skates and stepping onto the ice. It’s laying out your suit and tie for the ride to the rink. It’s eating that same pre-game meal or getting that same...

The starting line for the Kent State hockey team stands across the blue line while the national anthem is played before their against the University of Pittsburgh Friday, Nov. 6, 2015.

Hockey prepares to face Oakland

Chris Yamnitsky December 2, 2015

The Kent State Hockey Club returned to the ice after a week's break.“Our focus early on was just to take some of the rust off,” said head coach Jim Underwood. “Moving into the rest of the week, we...

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