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UMass Lowell ice hockey splits weekend with shootout win against Boston College and loss against Wildcats

UMass Lowell ice hockey splits weekend with shootout win against Boston College and loss against Wildcats

(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) “River Hawk players celebrate together.” Tanner Hume Connector Editor Excitement was in the air this weekend at the Tsongas Center, as the River Hawks continued their homestead on Friday Night by welcoming the Boston College Eagles to town. The Eagles entered the weekend on a skid, losing five consecutive

River Hawks ice hockey go 1-2 in busy week

(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) “Defenseman Brehdan Engum skates up the ice against conference rival UConn.” Andrew Wilcox Connector Editor The no. 13 River Hawks came off a busy week in which they faced Hockey East rival Boston College Tuesday night on the road and then faced rival UConn at home Friday night and

UMass Lowell Men’s Hockey beats Northeastern and Boston College

(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell) The River Hawks celebrate after their victory against Northeastern Matt Micale Connector Editor The UMass Lowell men’s hockey team took down 17th ranked Northeastern Huskies and 16th ranked Boston College Eagles this weekend pushing their record to 6-1-2. Leading into this weekend, Lowell was ranked 20th in the nation for

UMass Lowell runs “Daddy’s Money” out of town with 3-0 win

Tyler Wall earned his fourth shutout of the season with the 3-0 win over Boston College on Friday. (Matt Dwyer/Connector) Hannah Manning and Alecia Connolly Connector Editors UMass Lowell fans chanted, “Our Wall’s better!” twice during Friday night’s game against Boston College and by the time the last buzzer sounded, the chant was proven true

River Hawks fight back after early deficit to tie BC, 4-4

Senior goaltender Christoffer Hernberg made 22 saves against Boston College. (Matt Dwyer/Connector) Hannah Manning Connector Editor The Tsongas Center became a warzone as the Saturday night matchup against the struggling Boston College Eagles and the UMass Lowell River Hawks unfolded. Sophomore forward Charlie Levesque was handed a game misconduct early in the first period and

No. 4 River Hawks dismantle Boston College to earn third Hockey East Championship

The River Hawks won their third Hockey East Championship in five years on Saturday night in a 4-3 win over the Boston College Eagles. (Matt Dwyer/Connector) Hannah Manning Connector Editor BOSTON, Mass. — The last minute seemed interminable. TD Garden pulsed with anticipation, raucous cheers of “UML, UML, UML” overpowering and charging up the place

River Hawks further Hockey East title dreams with 3-1 victory over BC

The River Hawks finished with a 22-9-3 regular season record. (Christina Laderoute/Connector) Andrew Sciascia Connector Editor “We’re very excited. To get a sweep in Hockey East is tough no matter who you play. They’re a good opponent, and we’re just glad we could close it out,” said River Hawks head coach Norm Bazin. The River

River Hawks’ top line powers UMass Lowell past BC 4-1

Jake Kamrass watches Chris Forney’s shot go into the net while screening Boston College goalie Joseph Woll. (Matt Dwyer/Connector) Brock Johnson Connector Editor The River Hawks entered the Conte Forum Thursday night riding on a five-game win streak to face the skidding Boston College Eagles. UMass Lowell looked to win at BC for the first