The River Hawks have a five-game slate of America East games ahead of them following their contest against Stony Brook (Courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Andrew Sciascia Connector Staff With America East conference play heating up, the women’s volleyball team took on a strong, energetic Stony Brook University Seawolves in an attempt to break a…
Field hockey falls to UAlbany 4-0
After their Senior/Alumni Day matchup against Lehigh, the River Hawks will end their season with four straight America East games. (Courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Hannah Manning Connector Editor The UMass Lowell field hockey team fell to a 6-7 record with a 4-0 loss against No. 17 UAlbany on Friday afternoon. It snapped a three-game…
River Hawks finish series against Bulldogs with another tie
UMass Lowell forward Joe Gambardella works his way around UMD defenseman Neal Pionk with Bulldog goalie Nick Deery at the ready. (George DeLuca/Connector) Hannah Manning Connector Editor After Friday night’s controversial result, in which the game ended in a tie after C.J. Smith’s would be game-winning goal was called off in overtime, the River Hawks came…
River Hawks hold on for a 4-4 tie in home opener
The Friday night contest against University of Minnesota Duluth marked sophomore goaltender Christoffer Hernberg’s first start since Jan. 29th against Arizona State. (Courtesy Christina Laderoute/Connector) Andrew Sciascia Connector Staff In an electrifying home opener, the No. 7 UMass Lowell River Hawks Men’s Ice Hockey team managed to weather a strong comeback by the No. 5…
Field hockey beats New Hampshire 2-1 for first time in program history
UMass Lowell captured their first conference win since 2013 on Friday night’s bout against the University of New Hampshire. (Courtesy UMass Lowell Athletics) Kathryn Leeber Connector Staff With two goals from sophomore forward/midfielder Torrie Huk, the River Hawks were able to secure their first-ever win against the University of New Hampshire Wildcats. The 2-1 victory…
Finding a successor
Christoffer Hernberg played for the Espoo Blues in Finland before joining the 2015-16 River Hawks. (Photo courtesy of Timo Savela) Alexander J. Salucco Connector Editor Finding a replacement, in any sport, is already a monumental task. Finding a replacement for arguably the best goalie in a program’s history – that is something that could take…
With young team, River Hawks look to take back Hockey East Championship
The River Hawks are hoping to rebound in the 2016-17 season and avenge their loss in the Hockey East Championship game. (Courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Andrew Sciascia Connector Staff A cold fall air has slowly begun to spin throughout Lowell by the banks of the Merrimack River. The students and residents of the city know…
Hellebuyck using World Cup experience to propel pro career
In 26 games with the Winnipeg Jets last season, Hellebuyck posted 2.35 goals against average. (Courtesy of CBS Sports) Brooke Keating Connector Contributor Drafted by the Winnipeg Jets in 2012, Connor Hellebuyck joined the River Hawks that same year as a 6’4 goaltender with a list of achievements a mile long. Since leaving school after…
