Energy in the chilled air was palpable for two nights in a row as players buzzed across the ice, looking to find the right moment to fire the puck past their opponents and into the net, hoping to come out on top. This Friday and Saturday, the Kent State Hockey Club (16-12-1) played two games — one home and one away — against the John Carroll Hockey Club (13-12-1).
The weekend started off slow for the team, losing 6-4.
“We play them twice every year,” said Coach Jim Underwood about facing John Carroll’s hockey team. Underwood didn’t believe John Carroll represented Kent’s greatest rivals, but said, “I think there’s something a little extra there.