Hendrik Beelen

Hendrik Beelen, Sports Reporter

Hendrik Beelen is a sophomore from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He studying mechanical engineering. He is one of Chimes’ sports reporters for the 2025-26 school year. His hobbies include watching sports (especially the Michigan Wolverines), playing basketball, playing the guitar, listening to music, and hanging out with friends.

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D3 Hockey makes nationals run in historic season before D2 move

Zach Kern and Hendrik Beelen
March 23, 2026

This season marks the final year Calvin’s American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) Division 3 hockey team will compete in this league. Starting next year, the team will make the jump to Division...

Men’s basketball season ends in semifinals of MIAA tournament

Zach Kern and Hendrik Beelen
March 2, 2026

Calvin’s men's basketball’s impressive five-game win streak came to a disappointing end Friday night, Feb. 27, as they fell to Hope College 63-73. Still, the season wasn’t without stories to celebrate. The...

Track and field gains momentum as indoor championships are underway

Hendrik Beelen and Zach Kern
February 16, 2026

Excellence has become an expectation rather than a surprise for Calvin University’s track and field program. Similar to the past few years under head coach Adam Haldorson, Calvin’s track and field...

Men’s volleyball starts strong under first-year head coach Aaron Sagraves

Zach Kern and Hendrik Beelen
February 2, 2026

Head coach Aaron Sagrave’s debut season for Calvin’s men’s volleyball has been off to a great start. Two weeks ago, the team opened the season with a trip to Mequon, Wisconsin. The first two matches...

Calvin’s women’s rugby on the rise

Hendrik Beelen, Sports Reporter
November 24, 2025

The Calvin women’s rugby team has grown into one of the university’s most competitive club programs, built on community, resilience and determination. Many students join the team without prior rugby...

Calvin’s D1 hockey on hot streak as they climb to #4 in national rankings

Hendrik Beelen and Zach Kern
November 17, 2025

Calvin’s Division 1 (D1) hockey team has been around for 54 years, but few seasons have seen the program reach such heights as it’s hitting now. After a dominant weekend on Nov. 6 and 7 that included...

Flag football: The latest addition of the Unified Sports program at Calvin

Zach Kern and Hendrik Beelen
November 3, 2025

Jesus often referred to the kingdom of Heaven as a place where everyone will have a seat at the banquet. Unified Sports is a program here at Calvin that takes these teachings to heart in building the kingdom...

Men’s soccer navigating roller coaster stretch, has eyes on MIAA tournament

Hendrik Beelen and Zach Kern
October 27, 2025

As the regular season begins to wind down, Calvin’s men’s soccer team has been through a thrilling stretch of highs and lows, but the team has their heads set high for the postseason. With the Michigan...

Invading Hope: Embodying the Calvin community through tradition

Hendrik Beelen and Zach Kern
October 6, 2025

While the outcome of the volleyball rivalry matchup with Hope on Sept. 30 wasn’t what Calvin fans were hoping for, it remained an entertaining and exciting evening that showcased what the Calvin community...

“Pioneers”: Calvin’s Triathlon team leaves lasting legacy after being cut

Hendrik Beelen and Zach Kern
September 29, 2025

Though Calvin’s triathlon program only lasted five years, it has had a lasting impact on all that were a part of the team. Calvin’s triathlon team was the first of its kind. From becoming the first...

A historical moment: Calvin hosts first-ever football game on campus

Hendrik Beelen and Zach Kern
September 15, 2025

Saturday, Sept. 13, marked a major milestone for Calvin University — especially for the football team and student community. Calvin football hosted their first-ever home game on campus against Concordia...

Investing in wellness: Group fitness fee aims to support expansion

Hendrik Beelen and Zach Kern
September 8, 2025

One of Calvin’s fastest-growing recreational programs, Group Fitness, is expanding this fall; they plan to add seven new classes and three instructors. With this growth comes an unexpected change: for...

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Hendrik Beelen, Sports Reporter

D3 Hockey makes nationals run in historic season before D2 move

Men’s basketball season ends in semifinals of MIAA tournament

Track and field gains momentum as indoor championships are underway

Men’s volleyball starts strong under first-year head coach Aaron Sagraves

Calvin’s women’s rugby on the rise

Calvin’s D1 hockey on hot streak as they climb to #4 in national rankings

Flag football: The latest addition of the Unified Sports program at Calvin

Men’s soccer navigating roller coaster stretch, has eyes on MIAA tournament

Invading Hope: Embodying the Calvin community through tradition

“Pioneers”: Calvin’s Triathlon team leaves lasting legacy after being cut

A historical moment: Calvin hosts first-ever football game on campus

Investing in wellness: Group fitness fee aims to support expansion

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