Image courtesy of ISU Roller Hockey NORMAL, Ill. - Only two hockey Redbirds were in action this weekend, as D1 took on the University of Illinois in back-to-back games, and Roller Hockey had regional their playoffs, as both end their season until nationals. D1 started their weekend slow, as they would go down 1-0 in their first game. Both teams would score in the second, but the Redbirds would explode […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State University NORMAL, Ill. - All levels of Redbird hockey were in action this weekend, as D1 faced Midland, D2 took on Indiana Tech, D3 faced off against Central Michigan, and ISU Roller played Lindenwood, Maryville, and Purdue. D1 came out strong to start the weekend, with an impressive 6-3 win over Midland University. Captain Tony Campise and Forward Ethan Chesney both had a 3-point nights […]
NORMAL, Ill. - With the mix of skating and skill, most serious hockey players must start at an early age to keep up with the pack. Illinois State University standout rookie Joey Zullo is no exception. “I’ve played hockey my whole life,” said Zullo. “My dad played and my older brother played. I’ve been playing since I was literally able to walk” Those early steps into hockey paved the way […]
NORMAL, Ill. - This weekend was a busy one for ISU Ice Hockey, as D1 hosted NIU, D2 traveled to face Iowa, and D3 would host Northwestern. D1 would come out firing on all cylinders for game 1 as they would outscore NIU 3-1 in the first. The Redbirds wouldn’t let up either, as they would eventually win 8-2. Game two would start closer, as NIU would led 1-0 and […]
NORMAL, Ill. - This weekend was a busy one for ISU Hockey, as all four teams would play. D1 would take on heated rival University of Illinois at home, D2 would travel to DePaul, D3 would host Northern Illinois, and ISU Roller would play in their second 4-game tournament. D1 would have a close start to game 1, as they would be tied with Illinois 3 to 3. However, the […]
Image courtesy of Illinois State Redbirds hockey on Facebook NORMAL, Ill. - Only half of Redbirds hockey program played this past weekend, as D1 took on the University of Jamestown for the third and fourth time this season, and D2 had two games at Drury University, with both teams playing at home. D1 had a rough game 1, as they would get shut out, losing 5-0. Brendan Donavan would save […]
NORMAL, Ill. - The Redbirds were busy this weekend, as D1 had two games at the University of Toledo, D2 had one Thursday game, D3 visited NIU for a Friday and Saturday game, and ISU Rolley Hockey had 4 games on Saturday. D1 went down early in game 1, going down 1-0 after the first period. However, would start clicking in the second, scoring three goals in both the second […]
NORMAL, Ill. - Illinois State Hockey had a light weekend, with two Thursday games. D1 had 2 weekend games against #13 ranked Grand Valley State, D2 traveled to Bradley for a rivalry game, and D3 took on Missouri State at home. D1 took the first of their two games in a nailbiter, with goalie Brendan Donovan stopping 54 shots and rookie Joey Zullo winning it for the birds in the […]
Image courtesy of ISU Redbird Hockey on Facebook NORMAL, Ill. - When most kids get into hockey, they look up to players like Patrick Kane, Connor McDavid, or Cale Makar; forwards and defensemen who dazzle with skills like insane speed or quick stickhandling. For Payton Aldridge, he found inspiration somewhere else. “I went to a Blackhawks game with my dad when I was about 8, and I liked watching Corey […]
