Bailey Reynolds

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Hi! I am a second-year Journalism and Communication Studies Major with a minor in Sports, Media & Communication at Northeastern University. I am passionate about the world of sports writing and communications. 

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Huskies keep dancing: Northeastern men’s hockey knocks off No. 1 Boston College in Hockey East quarterfinals

The Northeastern men’s hockey team (13-19-3, 7-14-3 HE) defeated the No. 1 Boston College Eagles (26-7-2, 18-4-2 HE) to advance to the quarterfinals in the Hockey East tournament March 15, 3-1. The upset marked the first time in tournament history that a team seeded No. 8 or lower (Northeastern was seeded No. 9) has beaten No. 1 or advanced to semifinals. The Huskies got their vengeance after a crushing 8-2 defeat Feb. 2 against Boston College at the Beanpot semifinals.
“[I’m] really proud of th...
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Top Line: Breaking down the NHL trade deadline

There you have it — the dreaded NHL trade deadline has passed. To my fellow Bruins fans, unfortunately, March 7 was not a dream. Here is a breakdown of the major storylines of a shocking day of trades. 
The Avs are going for glory 
In a trade that shocked hockey fans everywhere, the Colorado Avalanche, or the Avs, traded star forward Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for forward Martin Nečas Jan. 24. 
Since then, Colorado had the most successful and productive trade decisions...
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Hryckowian plays hero: Huskies come back in overtime thriller to advance to Hockey East quarterfinal

The Northeastern men’s hockey team (13-19-3, 7-14-3 HE) defeated the Merrimack College Warriors (13-21-1, 9-14-1 HE) in a 3-2 overtime thriller March 12 in the opening round of Hockey East playoffs. The game marked the Huskies’ and the Warriors’ second playoff matchup in a row, with Northeastern taking last year’s contest 4-0. 
The teams played a close game in the scoreless first period, with the Huskies being narrowly outshot 9-6 and each defense taking six blocked shots.
In the sixth minute of...
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The road to nationals: How Northeastern men’s club hockey is preparing for its 4th consecutive appearance

The Northeastern men’s club hockey team will play in the American Collegiate Hockey Association, or ACHA, March 14 to 18 in St. Louis, Mo.  
The team ranked No. 1 in the Northeast Region Dec. 8, 2024, before falling to third at the regular season’s conclusion. As the third place team, the Huskies played in the regional tournament for the first time in three years. In the past two years the team received an automatic bid to nationals, so the Huskies had a lot on the line going into the playoffs....
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Top Line: What went right and what went wrong for each team in the 4 Nations Faceoff

It’s official: Team Canada has taken the first ever 4 Nations Faceoff over their rival, Team USA, in a matchup that went beyond the scope of hockey. Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid netted the game winning goal in overtime, making Canada victorious, 3-2 Feb. 20. 
The 4 Nations Faceoff replaced the All Star Skills Competition and game with a tournament between the United States, Canada, Finland and Sweden. The tournament consisted of six round-robin style matchups. The two teams with the hi...
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For the 21st year in a row, the Boston Red Sox beat Northeastern baseball

The Northeastern baseball team (2-1, 0-0 CAA) took on the Boston Red Sox Feb. 21 in the teams’ annual faceoff that dates back more than two decades to Feb. 21, 2004. The matchup marks the beginning of the Red Sox preseason. Going into the matchup, the Huskies had yet to win a game in the history of the contest and the team continued that streak, losing 5-2. 
Right-handed pitcher Brian Van Belle got the start for the Sox, striking out the side in the top of the first inning.
In the next inning, t...
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Extended Super Bowl LIX predictions: Deciding factors and players

It’s finally here: Super Bowl LIX. As we head into the final days of the 2024-2025 NFL season, The Huntington News’ fantasy football writers set their own predictions for the game and identified the keys to their teams’ success. 
As much as it pains me to admit, Patrick Mahomes is a talented quarterback, and he has led his team to the Super Bowl three years in a row. But the Philadelphia Eagles are a different team than when they faced the Kansas City Chiefs two years ago in Arizona, and it show...
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Northeastern men’s hockey downed by No. 6 Maine ahead of the Beanpot Tournament

In its final game before the 2025 Beanpot tournament, Northeastern men’s hockey (9-12-3, 4-9-3 HE) was defeated by the No. 6 University of Maine Black Bears (16-5-3, 8-3-3 HE) 3-1 Jan. 31. This is the second matchup between Northeastern and Maine this season, with the Black Bears sweeping the Huskies Oct. 25 and 26.  
The game was scoreless through the first period, with the Black Bears outshooting the Huskies 10-8.
Maine put the first goal on the board just over a minute into the second period....
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Unable to overcome trailing early, Northeastern men’s basketball loses another conference matchup

Northeastern men’s basketball  (11-10, 3-5 CAA) was defeated by the Towson Tigers (12-9, 7-1 CAA) at Matthews Arena 75-65 Jan. 27. It was the second meeting between the Huskies and the Tigers this season, with Towson taking the first contest 80-73 Jan. 9. 
“They have a lot of experience on the bench. [Towson] brought their A game today,” said Northeastern head coach Bill Coen. 
The Tigers got rolling early, sophomore guard Tyler Tejada sinking a three-pointer one minute into the game. The Huskie...
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Super Bowl predictions: AFC, NFC championships

As we head into the conference championships, The Huntington News’ Fantasy Football writers predicted how these matchups will play out and who will be battling in the 2025 Super Bowl. 
Jan. 26 brings yet another matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills in the playoffs. The Chiefs have been victorious every time they’ve played the Bills in the playoffs in recent years, with the Chiefs’ 13-second comeback in the 2021 (the game was January 2022) AFC divisional round being the mo...
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Top Line: Outdoor hockey, four nations facing off and more in the NHL

From finalized 4 Nations rosters to outdoor hockey in the sunshine state, here’s what happened in the NHL this week: 
4 Nations Face-Off
The first annual 4 Nations Face-Off will be hosted at the Bell Centre in Montreal and TD Garden in Boston Feb. 12 to 20. Canada, Finland, Sweden and the United States will play each other in a round robin-style tournament. The tournament will replace the All-Star Skills competition and game this year. The Face-Off was created in an initiative by NHL Commissione...
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Super Bowl predictions: The Wild Card rounds

There is a genuine argument that the American Football Conference, or AFC, has reigned supreme in the NFL over the last few seasons. The AFC’s Kansas City Chiefs have won the last two Super Bowls, and to make matters worse, there is not a single former MVP playing in the National Football Conference, or NFC, while there are three currently playing in the AFC: quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers, Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes. In fact, of the last seven MVPs awarded, all but two have gone to players f...
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A Hyrckowian hat trick results in upset victory over No.18 Quinnipiac for men’s hockey

The Northeastern men’s hockey team (6-9-3, 1-6-3 HE) began 2025 with a decisive 5-1 win over the 18th ranked Quinnipiac Bobcats (10-7-1, 6-3-0 Eastern College Athletic Conference) Jan. 4. 
The teams previously met at an exhibition match Oct. 6, with Northeastern winning the contest, 4-2. 
Despite the Huskies being outshot 13-5, the first period was scoreless. Sophomore goaltender Cameron Whitehead was a major factor in keeping the scoreline level, saving each of the 13 shots he faced in the peri...
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Northeastern men’s hockey splits final 2024 weekend, earns third at the Ledyard Classic

Hoping to close out 2024 with a bang, the Northeastern men’s hockey team (5-9-3, 1-6-3 HE) took the ice at the 2024 Ledyard Classic in Dartmouth, NH Dec. 28 and 29, finishing in third place of four teams. 
On Dec. 28, the Huskies suffered defeat by the No. 7 Providence Friars (14-3-2, 5-2-2 HE) in the first round of the tournament, 3-1. The teams had faced off twice prior, Nov. 8 and 9, with the Friars taking both contests. To Northeastern’s advantage, the tournament weekend left Providence with...
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Northeastern men’s soccer has a bright future ahead with new coach and breakout stars

The Northeastern men’s soccer team finished the 2024 season 4-5-7 overall with a 2-4-2 record in the CAA. This season is the first step towards a bright future under new head coach Jeremy Bonomo. Bonomo coached nine seasons at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, winning Horizon League Coach of the Year in 2017 and 2023. 
Alongside a new coach, the Huskies welcomed 11 new additions to the roster. Senior goalkeeper Tobias Jahn, junior defender Jaden Prado and junior defender Christoph Schurz tr...
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Guided by veteran players, six freshmen take the ice for the Huskies

Following the loss of several star players and key contributors — including former captain Justin Hryckowian, forwards Gunnarwolfe Fontaine and Matt Choupani and defenseman Hunter McDonald — at the 2023-24 season’s end, the Northeastern men’s hockey team did not shy away from making new additions to the roster. With 15 new additions to the Huskies this season, including nine freshmen, there are many upcoming stars to keep an eye out for.
New stars on the rise include forward Joe Connor, defensem...
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Northeastern men’s soccer dominates offensively, routing Delaware for first CAA win of the season

In an offensive masterclass, the Northeastern men’s soccer team (3-4-7, 1-3-2 CAA) defeated the Delaware Blue Hens (7-5-2, 2-4-0 CAA) Oct. 19, 6-0. 
In the opening 10 minutes of the game, each team possessed the ball and created offensive opportunities, which were shut down by both defenses. 
Then, in the 11th minute, the Huskies broke through. Senior forward Ethan Franco played a through ball to senior forward Sebastian Restrepo, who slotted the ball into the bottom left corner of the net, givi...
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Northeastern men’s soccer emerges victorious in match against Dartmouth

The Northeastern men’s soccer team (3-4-7, 1-3-2 CAA) defeated Dartmouth (5-5-3, 2-1-1 Ivy League) Oct. 15, 4-2, notching its second win of the season. 
The Huskies got rolling early in the first half, immediately dominating possession. In the third minute, junior defender Jaden Prado delivered a cross from the left side of the box along the goal line onto the foot of senior forward Ethan Franco. Franco then tapped the ball into the net to put the Huskies ahead 1-0.
Dartmouth was not discouraged...
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Tomas Sciarra is ‘hungrier than ever,’ making an impact for Northeastern men’s soccer

In his first year on the Northeastern men’s soccer team, freshman forward Tomas Sciarra has already made himself a standout player. Named CAA Rookie of the Week following a five-point performance against Merrimack Sept. 10, the Husky is proving his value as a rookie. 
“I told my mom [after the Merrimack match] that it was gonna be the first award I got at Northeastern, so it’s good that the manifestation came through,” Sciarra said.
From Miami, Fla., Sciarra began playing soccer when he was just...
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Northeastern men’s soccer defeated in conference game against William & Mary

The Northeastern men’s soccer team (1-4-3, 0-3 CAA) fell to William & Mary (3-4-0, 1-1 CAA) on Sept. 21, 2-0. 
The Huskies, still seeking their first conference victory, struggled to capitalize on goal scoring opportunities. They had many chances to score, but the ball never found the back of the net. 
Northeastern’s first chance at the goal came in the seventh minute off the foot of senior forward Ethan Franco. Franco capitalized on a poor touch by William & Mary’s defense and took a touch arou...
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Northeastern men’s soccer ties Harvard despite strong offensive performance

The Northeastern men’s soccer team (1-3-3, 0-2 CAA) tied the Harvard Crimson (0-1-3, 0-0 Ivy League) Sept. 17, 0-0. Both the Crimson and the Huskies looked to bounce back from Sept. 14 losses, but despite strong offensive efforts by both teams, the match fell to a scoreless draw. 
The Huskies started off strong in the early minutes of the opening half, moving the ball well and looking for offensive opportunities. Northeastern maintained possession in the opening 10 minutes, keeping the ball in H...
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Northeastern club gymnastics reflects on regionals win and prepares for nationals

Following a historic regionals win, Northeastern’s club gymnastics team hopes to continue its momentum as it heads to Albuquerque, New Mexico for the National Association of Intercollegiate Gymnastics Clubs Nationals from April 10 to 13. The team looks to further its success after an impressive seventh place finish out of 39 teams at last year’s nationals. 
Getting to nationals isn’t an easy feat, and requires a lot of work to mentally and physically prepare the team for the meet.
“We spend all...

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