Courtesy of Mark Taylor Jen Desrosiers Connector Editor UMass Lowell students often talk about getting pets because although students are allowed to have fish, watching Bubbles swim in circles for hours on end can get pretty boring. Students joke about sneaking cats into the dorms (there have been students living in Riverview Suites who have…
Chancellor Moloney sits down to student Q&A
Photo Credit: Michael Calamonici Jessie Paskiewicz Connector Staff Amid the blue ambient lighting, jazz music, and clanking plates of Moloney Hall, students and staff alike got to experience what Chancellor Jacqueline Moloney enjoys the most: connecting directly with students. Organized by UMass Lowell’s Student Government Association and interviewed by Vice President Jesse Kruszka, Moloney answered…
River Hawks prepared for successful season
Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Kyle Gaudette Connector Editor An excruciatingly long offseason has left fans of NCAA hockey hungry for America’s game to return. Ok, so maybe hockey is not considered “America’s game,” but around the hallways and dorm rooms of UMass Lowell, hockey remains king. With the 2015 season set to get underway…
Lights, camera, puck drop: How to get on the video board at hockey games
Courtesy Photo Marlon Pitter Connector Editor One passionate UMass Lowell student pounded his chest in excitement during a hockey game in the 2013-14 season and landed himself on ESPN’s NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Tournament Selection Show at the end of the year. He showed the right combination of energy, personality and creativity and made it…
An end and a beginning: Alumni update of two UMass Lowell stars
Connor Hellebuyck played for the River Hawks from 2012-2014 and helped UMass Lowell earn back-to-back Hockey East titles and a trip to the Frozen Four. (Courtesy photo) Hannah Manning Connector Staff As one former River Hawk’s career gains momentum, another has come to an end. On Sept. 30, Connor Hellebuyck, who played for the River…
To rank an aesthetic: The best River Hawk jerseys
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…
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:…
What to wear: Hockey games
Courtesy of River Hawk Shop Alexia Morton Connector Contributor Fall is the season of changing leaves, cooler weather and pumpkin spice lattes. Most importantly, though, it is the beginning of hockey season. On Oct. 7 the NHL will officially begin their 2015-2016 season, marking season 98 of play. Whether you find yourself cheering on the…
