Photo courtesy of The Boston Herald Hannah Manning Connector Staff As we all know, the most important part of hockey is the jersey. Anyone could argue the importance of goals, defense and even basic rules for the game, but the true secret to a successful hockey team is their look. From Lowell Tech to UMass…
Hockey players are straight up crazy: The five oddest NHL personalities
Courtesy Photo Kyle Gaudette Connector Editor You need to have a multitude of skills if you wish to one day play in the National Hockey League: examples of these are poise, speed, strength and decision-making. What many NHL players have shown us, however, are that one can play professional hockey with a couple screws loose.…
Changing the dial: Hockey intro songs
Courtesy Photo Michael Paige Connector Staff Typically what makes a good introduction song, at least when it concerns a college team, is something one would consider upbeat, contain memorable lyrics and leave patrons with the need to hear it once more. Therefore, the genres are narrowed down to two distinct types that meet this criteria:…
Offseason moves have Bruins looking for improved 2016 season
Courtesy Photo Darren McFadden Connector Contributor Last season was not the best for the Boston Bruins. As fans will remember, the team ended the season a measly two points away from a spot in the playoffs that was taken by the Pittsburgh Penguins. New general manager Don Sweeney has the same plan in mind that…
Five movies to get you ready for puck drop
Courtesy Photo Bill Hart Connector Contributor Gary Newman plays struggling player-coach, Reggie Dunlop, in the 1977 cult classic, “Slap Shot.” The film follows the Charlestown Chiefs, a low-level minor league hockey franchise from an imaginary city in the rust belt. When it is announced that the mill that employs 10,000 people in the city is…
River Hawks defeat Vermont, advance to Hockey East Championship Game
Marlon Pitter Connector Editor The River Hawks got the puck on net more after the first intermission and never looked back. UMass Lowell outshot Vermont 29-20 after the start of the second period, scoring three goals in the latter 40 minutes of a 4-1 victory in the Hockey East Tournament semifinal round at the TD…
River Hawks stay undefeated in Hockey East, beat UConn 6-4
(Photo/Christopher Tran/Connector) Last Wednesday night was a great night for underclassmen. Three freshmen scored, including Chris Forney’s first goal of the season, in a 6-4 victory over the UConn Huskies. Despite giving up five power plays, the UMass Lowell River Hawks were able to tie up the special teams battle with two goals apiece, including…
Mens ice hockey begins weekend with 5-3 win over Penn State
Shane Foley Connector Editor Sophomore Robert Francis got on the score sheet twice Friday night during a 5-3 win over Penn State. While it was a high scoring game, the victory was set up from strong goal tending by Kevin Boyle, who stopped 34 pucks Friday night. Penn State actually outshot the River Hawks 37-30,…
