C.J. Smith traveled a long way to play at Lowell, but that hasn’t stopped him from being dynamic on the ice (George DeLuca/Connector) Kyle Gaudette Connector Editor C.J. Smith knew growing up in the basketball- and baseball-driven state of Iowa that he would spend more time traveling to his hockey games than actually playing them.…
Scalding Northeastern wins Hockey East Championship over UMass Lowell
UMass Lowell forward C.J. Smith looks to make a move offensively past a couple Northeastern defenders. (George DeLuca/Connector) Kyle Gaudette Connector Editor Playing a triple-overtime game the night before certainly did not help their legs, but that was not to be used as an excuse. The River Hawks simply ran into a buzz saw Northeastern…
Boyle shines in triple-overtime victory for UMass Lowell
River Hawk teammates celebrate A.J. White’s game-winning goal in a 3OT victory over No. 3 Providence College in the Hockey East semifinals. (George DeLuca/Connector) Kyle Gaudette Connector Editor Both Providence and UMass Lowell refused to quit as a coveted spot in the Hockey East championship game loomed as a sparkling prize, and a couple of…
Open letter to Kobe Bryant: Blame yourself
NBA superstar Kobe Bryant will retire at the end of the 2015-16 season. (Richard Mackson/USA Today Sports) Tom Lydon UML Student ‘Question: “What’s the thing you hate the most about the farewell tour?” Answer: “That we suck.”’ ~Kobe Bryant, when asked about his final season You know what, Kobe? You have a right to believe…
Boyle breaks record, River Hawks move on to semis
Teammates watch as Michael Lauria fires a shot on goal as UMass Lowell takes down Boston University in a series sweep. (George DeLuca/Connector) Kyle Gaudette Connector Editor Boston University was ranked eighth in the nation, but on Saturday night, they got absolutely spanked by UMass Lowell. Senior goalie Kevin Boyle broke the UMass Lowell single…
Special teams help River Hawks take game one of Hockey East Quarterfinals
Joe Gambardella scores off an assist from C.J. Smith (not pictured) to tie the game at 1 in the second period Friday night at the Tsongas Center. (George DeLuca/Connector) Marlon Pitter Connector Editor Resurgent play on the man advantage and strong penalty killing helped No. 11 UMass Lowell defeat No. 8 Boston University (21-11-5) 3-2 in a…
Grumpy greats just don’t get it
Curry has heard what some legends have said about him, and he flat out does not care (Photo courtesy of the Canadian Press) Kyle Gaudette Connector Editor There is absolutely nothing more annoying than ignorance. Raise your hand if you have ever been told by a parent, grandparent or just an older relative in generally…
Women’s lacrosse earns first Division I win
Women’s lacrosse ends a 20-game losing streak that started with the first game of the 2015 season. (Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Alexa Hyde Connector Staff The UMass Lowell women’s lacrosse team earned their first Division I win in program history with a 12-8 victory over the Siena Saints Wednesday afternoon at Wicked Blue…
