Forward Guillaume LeClerc is one of nine freshmen on the 2016-17 men’s ice hockey roster. LeClerc had 13 goals and 16 assists in 54 games with the Madison Capitals of the USHL. (Courtesy of Madison Capitals) Hannah Manning Connector Editor The UMass Lowell Men’s Ice Hockey Team are looking to build on their success from…
Thibodeau looking forward to working with River Hawks
The newest Director of Hockey Operations. (Courtesy Troy Thibodeau) Brooke Keating Connector Contributor Troy Thibodeau will be a fresh face in the coaching staff for the 2016-17 hockey season. Thibodeau was hired as the Director of Hockey Operations for the UMass Lowell River Hawks in July 2016. Prior to joining the university, he worked as…
River Hawks hockey alumni: Where are they now?
Adam Chapie served as an assistant captain during his senior season at UMass Lowell. (Courtesy Fred Kfoury/Icon Sportswire) Kathryn Leeber Connector Staff Many former UMass Lowell hockey players have found success with professional teams following their college careers. This year, 12 alumni have landed spots on National Hockey League (NHL) training camp rosters. In the…
River Hawks explode in exhibition game against Prince Edward Island
Freshman center Kenny Hausinger (left) celebrates with teammates after scoring in the second period of Sunday’s game. (Matt Dwyer) by Hannah Manning Connector Editor The UMass Lowell men’s ice hockey team saw to it that the University of Prince Edward Island Panthers slunk out of the Tsongas Center with their tails between their legs. In…
Incoming freshmen Lohin and Wall selected in NHL draft
Ryan Lohin and Tyler Wall, slated to play at UMass Lowell for 2016-2017, were selected in the seventh round of the National Hockey League draft on June 25. (Photos courtesy of Kat Stiennon/Kat’s Photography and Mark Malone/The Daily News) Hannah Manning Connector Editor Fans of the UMass Lowell hockey team have even more of a…
Hockey forward Louria transfers to Robert Morris
Michael Louria led the River Hawks in game-winning goals with four in the 2014-2015 season. (Photo courtesy of Michael C. York/Bangor Daily News) Hannah Manning Connector Editor Ice hockey forward Michael Louria will no longer skate for the River Hawks, according to a USCHO report. Louria played 51 games in his two seasons at UMass…
Amazin’ Bazin: Lowell legend leading hockey team to new heights
A vocal teammate during his playing days, Coach Bazin knows what to say to get his teams fired up. (George DeLuca/Connector) Kyle Gaudette Connector Editor The rugged walls of UMass Lowell’s Tsongas Center now protect a new dynasty built off a tough brand of hockey on the ice, and that dynasty is led by a…
River Hawks come up short against Quinnipiac
Junior defenseman Dylan Zink scored the River Hawks’ lone goal on a first-period power play in the NCAA East Regional Final Saturday night at the Times Union Center (George DeLuca/Connector). Hannah Manning Connector Editor ALBANY, N.Y. — A second-period collapse against No. 1-ranked Quinnipiac cost the UMass Lowell River Hawks their shot at the Frozen…
