River Hawk teammates raise their arms in celebration of A.J. White’s goal to put the team on top in the first period. (George DeLuca/Connector) Kyle Gaudette Connector Editor When the moment got big, the River Hawks stepped up to make plays. UMass Lowell knocked off Boston College 3-1 Saturday night at Tsongas Center to finish…
Kevin Boyle: The man behind the mask
Senior goalie Kevin Boyle has been a mainstay in the River Hawks’ success this season. (Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Marlon Pitter Connector Editor Some people are just born to play hockey, and UMass Lowell goalie Kevin Boyle might be one of them. Through 31 games this season, Boyle has 19 wins, a .932…
Smith, River Hawks sweep season series with UMass Amherst
C.J. Smith continued his hot streak by tallying a goal and an assist in Friday night’s 4-2 victory over UMass Amherst. (Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Hannah Manning Connector Staff UMass Lowell got goals from four different players, and came out of Friday night’s nonconference matchup against rival UMass Amherst with a 4-2 win.…
Zink, Chapie help River Hawks keep pace in Hockey East
Adam Chapie tees up the puck just before his first of two goals in the River Hawks’ victory over Boston University Saturday night at the Tsongas Center. (Photo by George DeLuca/Connector) Marlon Pitter Connector Editor A hat trick by junior defenseman Dylan Zink and two goals from senior forward Adam Chapie paved the way for…
UMass Lowell drops 3-2 decision to UNH
The River Hawks fell just short of sending it into overtime Saturday night against UNH. (Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Kyle Gaudette Connector Editor On a night were they out-shot their opponent 45-16, out hit their opponent, and were flat-out faster on their skates, the only thing the River Hawks did not do was…
Northeastern forces 2-2 tie with No. 8 River Hawks
River Hawk teammates celebrate Evan Campbell’s goal, which opened the scoring 6:53 into the game. (Ryan Jussaume/Connector) Marlon Pitter Connector Editor The Northeastern Huskies all but controlled the second half of the game to force a 2-2 tie against the eighth-ranked River Hawks Friday night at the Tsongas Center. Northeastern’s momentum continued to mount on…
River Hawks dominate Sun Devils in 4-1 victory
Adam Chapie opened the scoring for the River Hawks at 5:39 in the first period to tie the game at 1. (Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Hannah Manning Connector Staff UMass Lowell took a chunk out of Arizona State with a decisive 4-1 win on Friday night at the Tsongas Center. The River Hawks…
