Gaby Portillo Connector Contributor The 2026-27 Hockey season for the UMass Lowell Riverhawks starts this week, Friday, October 9th, with their first game on home ice against Clarkson University. Ahead of that game, the Riverhawks played an exhibition game against Concordia University, giving fans a preview of what to expect this season. Norm Bazin, who’s…
Two goalies, one goal: How MacMiller and Mous are pushing each other to new heights
Danny Podolsky Connector Editor LOWELL, Mass. — Two goalkeepers, one net, and a whole lot of friendly competition. For the UMass Lowell field hockey team, sophomore goalkeepers Megan MacMiller and Veerle Mous have found themselves in an unusual situation. Rather than one goalkeeper taking control of the starting position, the two have shared playing time…
UMass Lowell men’s soccer wins four straight: Catching up with center back Louis Dufrachie
(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…
