Men’s basketball turns a corner

UMass Lowell looks to turn the corner next season with Isaac White and Jahad Thomas leading the charge. (Courtesy of Lowell Sun) Alex Salucco Connector Editor For most teams, injuries are something that sets a program back – but for… Continue Reading →

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… Continue Reading →

No. 7 River Hawks look to rebound after tough weekend

Boston University defenseman Charlie McAvoy skates past a UMass Lowell defender in last year’s Hockey East Quarterfinals. (Matt Dwyer/Connector) Alexander J. Salucco Connector Editor The seventh-ranked UMass Lowell men’s ice hockey team look to put a winless weekend behind them as… Continue Reading →

On a level playing field

UMass Lowell was added as the conference’s ninth member for the 2013-14 academic year. (Courtesy of America East) Alex Salucco Connector Editor Turning point — a time at which a decisive change in a situation occurs, especially one with beneficial… Continue Reading →

Men’s hockey looks to extend win streak with series against Providence

River Hawks surround Kevin Boyle following triple-overtime win vs Providence in 2016 Hockey East Semifinals. (Courtesy of George DeLuca) Alexander J. Salucco Connector Editor The fifth-ranked UMass Lowell men’s ice hockey team carries a seven-game winning streak into a home-and-home… Continue Reading →

How they got here and why they can stay

Freshman goalie Tyler Wall has proven that he is up to the task of helping carry the River Hawks to another successful season. (Courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Alex Salucco Connector Editor After starting the year as the eighth-ranked team… Continue Reading →