(Photo courtesy of Nick Grace) UMass Lowell men’s soccer center back, Louis Dufrachie, on the field. Danny Podolsky Connector Editor “It’s not over.” Those were the words uttered by Louis Dufrachie in the closing minutes against Manhattan last Friday. Leading the entire way, UML allowed a game-tying score in the 84th minute against the Jaspers.…
Three storylines to watch in Boston sports this month
Jason Cooke Connector Editor It may very well be the best time of the year in New England. Sorry, Patriots fans, perhaps except for you. Professional sports are in full swing, with the Red Sox, Celtics, Bruins and Fleet all underway in important times of their respective seasons. Just look at last Sunday’s slate, which…
Boston Fleet to host PWHL playoff games at Tsongas Center
(Jason Cooke photo) “The Tsongas Center will host PWHL playoff games this spring.” Jason Cooke Connector Editor The national hockey spotlight will once again shine bright on Lowell. Playoff hockey is set to return to the Tsongas Center this spring in the Professional Women’s Hockey League. The league-leading Boston Fleet became the first team in…
Lowell Spinners to feature UML baseball stars
(Jason Cooke photo) “The Lowell Spinners debuted their new uniforms in a November announcement at the Tsongas Center.“ Jason Cooke Connector Editor The Lowell Spinners are coming back to LeLacheur Park. And with that comes a bevy of familiar faces who will wipe the dust off the beloved uniforms for the first time since 2019.…
Hockey column: thoughts on surging Fleet, Merrimack’s Hockey East title and more
(Photo courtesy of PWHL) “The Tsongas Center was sold out for last Saturday’s Boston Fleet game” Jason Cooke Connector Editor The Boston Fleet looks like a playoff contender as the Professional Women’s Hockey League team enters the homestretch of the season. Currently tied with the Minnesota Frost for first place (42 points), Boston has positioned…
Frankel makes history for Boston Fleet
(Photo courtesy of PWHL) “Abby Newhook scored a goal in Boston’s 3-0 win over the Seattle Torrent” Jason Cooke Connector Editor LOWELL — Aerin Frankel made history on Saturday night at the Tsongas Center. Recording her fifth shutout of the season, the Boston Fleet’s star goalie set a Professional Women’s Hockey League record for most…
Boston Fleet to return to Tsongas Center ice in style
(Photo courtesy of PWHL) “The Boston Fleet returns home on Saturday at the Tsongas Center.” Jason Cooke Connector Editor When the Boston Fleet returns home at the Tsongas Center on March 21, four Olympic medalists will hit the ice in the Mill City. Headlined by Team USA stars Aerin Frankel, Megan Keller and Haley Winn,…
Connor Hellebuyck leads Team USA to Olympic gold medal
(Photo courtesy of UML Athletics) “Connor Hellebuyck, who played at UMass Lowell, led Team USA to a gold medal.” Evan Wheeler Connector Contributor Connor Hellebuyck, the starting goaltender for the 2026 USA Olympic Ice Hockey team, had the tournament of his life. Backing Team USA to its first gold medal since 1980, when Mike Eruzione…
