BOSTON —When they finalize the details of the playing area for the next place at Northeastern, they should listen to how Vinny Borgesi talks about what it felt like in Matthews Arena.

“It’s got a lot of character. You have no idea what kind of history you’re stepping into each and every day. It’s a privilege to step on that ice. I’m happy to say, I’ve never taken a second for granted out there,” he said. “A lot of memories in this building. I’ll cherish them forever.”

Hopefully, the architects were in the old barn on Saturday night for the final game in North America’s oldest hockey rink. To see it. To hear it. To feel it.

The plans are already in place for Northeastern’s new facility, which is expected to open for the 2028-29 season, but final details are always a little fluid as the

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