Ryan Delaney Connector Contributor For the River Hawks, the 2016-2017 hockey season was the ultimate tale of two halves. It began with a two game home series against the Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs and a chance to earn some national recognition, but UMass Lowell ended up coming away with two ties. This started what would become a…
Two River Hawks among Hobey Baker nominees
Senior forward Joe Gambardella put up 45 points in the regular season. (Matt Dwyer/Connector) Andrew Sciascia Connector Editor In the 2016-17 season the River Hawks not only managed to come out with a share in the Hockey East Regular Season Championship title, alongside Boston College and Boston University, but the River Hawk roster was also…
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…
Men’s hockey defeats Massachusetts 4-2 to earn Alumni Cup title
Senior defenseman and captain Michael Kapla carries the puck out of UMass Lowell’s defensive zone. (Christina Laderoute/Connector) Kathryn Leeber Connector Editor The UMass Lowell men’s hockey team beat the Massachusetts Minutemen 4-2 with the game-winning goal coming from senior forward and leading scorer Joe Gambardella in the third period. Four different River Hawks found the…
River Hawks fight for third straight win in 3-2 contest against Boston University
Freshman forward Kenny Hausinger celebrates after scoring the game winning goal for the River Hawks in the third period. Brock Johnson Connector Editor UMass Lowell looked to maintain momentum on their two-game winning streak coming into the game against Boston University at the Tsongas Center on Friday, Feb, 10. The River Hawks extended their winning…
Photos: No. 10 River Hawks rout New Hampshire 8-2
Christina Laderoute Connector Editor Christina Laderoute was at the men’s hockey game on Saturday night where the No. 10-ranked River Hawks has seven different goal scorers make their mark on the University of New Hampshire. Here are some of her best shots. (All photos by Christina Laderoute/Connector) Chaos ensues in front of the New Hampshire net.…
Ice hockey looks to end losing skid in must-win game at Northeastern
UMass Lowell’s C.J. Smith (left) tries to defend a pass in his own zone last Friday night against Northeastern. (Christina Laderoute/Connector) Alexander J. Salucco Connector Editor Losers of four straight games, the UMass Lowell ice hockey team is in need of a spark. However, the defending Hockey East Champions Northeastern University will have more bite…