Kenny Hausinger (left) eyes the puck as he is flanked by Chad Krys. (Matt Dwyer/Connector) Brock Johnson Connector Editor BOSTON, Mass. — The UMass Lowell men’s hockey team fought hard and played well but were unable to best top-ranked Boston University 4-2 after a physical competition and some outstanding play by the Terriers’ freshman netminder…
No. 7 River Hawks look to rebound after tough weekend
Boston University defenseman Charlie McAvoy skates past a UMass Lowell defender in last year’s Hockey East Quarterfinals. (Matt Dwyer/Connector) Alexander J. Salucco Connector Editor The seventh-ranked UMass Lowell men’s ice hockey team look to put a winless weekend behind them as they battle two Beanpot teams, Northeastern and Boston University. In a home-and-home series against Providence…
On a level playing field
UMass Lowell was added as the conference’s ninth member for the 2013-14 academic year. (Courtesy of America East) Alex Salucco Connector Editor Turning point — a time at which a decisive change in a situation occurs, especially one with beneficial results. In February 2013, UMass Lowell announced that all of its athletic teams will compete…
Men’s hockey falls to Providence 4-3 in Hockey East Semifinal rematch
Joe Gambardella defends against Providence’s Jake Walman. (Matt Dwyer/Connector) Kathryn Leeber Connector Editor Despite a strong start for the River Hawks, the Providence College Friars came back with an aggressive third period to secure the 3-4 win in a hard-fought Hockey East battle. The loss snapped a seven-game win streak for the River Hawks, and…
Men’s hockey looks to extend win streak with series against Providence
River Hawks surround Kevin Boyle following triple-overtime win vs Providence in 2016 Hockey East Semifinals. (Courtesy of George DeLuca) Alexander J. Salucco Connector Editor The fifth-ranked UMass Lowell men’s ice hockey team carries a seven-game winning streak into a home-and-home series this weekend with Hockey East foe Providence College. The last time these two teams…
Photos: C.J. Smith scores 100th point as River Hawks hold on against UNH
View the slideshow below to see pictures from Friday night’s game against the University of New Hampshire. (All photos by Matt Dwyer/Connector) Matt Dwyer Connector Editor The UMass Lowell men’s hockey team extended their win streak to six with a 2-1 road victory against the University of New Hampshire Wildcats.
Men’s hockey looks to continue winning streak at UNH
Senior forward Joe Gambardella earned River Hawk of the Week honors for his play in the Dartmouth Tournament. (Christina Laderoute/Connector) Kathryn Leeber Connector Staff UMass Lowell’s men’s ice hockey team will play the University of New Hampshire in Durham on Friday night. Following two wins at the Dartmouth tournament this past weekend, as well as…
