December 14, 2008 NU's Cronin coaches with sharp tongue Play video

(Glenn Gleason, NECN) - Northeastern's hockey team is ranked fifth in the latest poll -- a remarkable turnaround for a team that won just 3 games in coach Greg Cronin's first season just 4 years ago.

The Arlington, Massachusetts native has used his sharp tongue and keen hockey sense to get the Huskies into position for an NCAA tournament berth.

NECN videographer Glenn Gleason spent a day with the team and Cronin's withering wit. Catch the action in the video player above.