Special teams help River Hawks take game one of Hockey East Quarterfinals

Joe Gambardella scores off an assist from C.J. Smith (not pictured) to tie the game at 1 in the second period Friday night at the Tsongas Center. (George DeLuca/Connector) Marlon Pitter Connector Editor Resurgent play on the man advantage and… Continue Reading →

UMass Lowell cuts vacant posts, freezes others to fund $2M reduction

Marlon Pitter Connector Editor After seven months as the new leader of a rapidly expanding campus, UMass Lowell Chancellor Jacquie Moloney currently faces her toughest challenge at the university’s helm. Moloney, as executive vice chancellor under then-Chancellor Marty Meehan, spearheaded… Continue Reading →

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… Continue Reading →

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… Continue Reading →

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… Continue Reading →

River Hawks battle to 88-79 loss at UConn

Jahad Thomas led the River Hawks with 19 points in a strong performance against UConn Sunday afternoon. (Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Marlon Pitter Connector Editor The UMass Lowell men’s basketball team (4-7) put their offense to the test… Continue Reading →