Curry has heard what some legends have said about him, and he flat out does not care (Photo courtesy of the Canadian Press) Kyle Gaudette Connector Editor There is absolutely nothing more annoying than ignorance. Raise your hand if you have ever been told by a parent, grandparent or just an older relative in generally…
Women’s lacrosse earns first Division I win
Women’s lacrosse ends a 20-game losing streak that started with the first game of the 2015 season. (Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Alexa Hyde Connector Staff The UMass Lowell women’s lacrosse team earned their first Division I win in program history with a 12-8 victory over the Siena Saints Wednesday afternoon at Wicked Blue…
Concussion crisis in ice hockey
Former New York Islander Dan LaCouture visited UMass Lowell (Photo courtesy of the New York Times) Michaela Hyde and Alexa Hyde Commissioner of Hockey East, Joe Bertagna, and a nine-year veteran of the NHL, Dan LaCouture, visited UMass Lowell on Thursday, February 25 to speak to students regarding the ongoing concussion crisis in ice hockey.…
UMass Lowell finishes regular season with 3-1 victory over Boston College
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…
Photos: Men’s basketball falls to UAlbany on Senior Night
Guard Mark Cornelius was one of two seniors — along with DJ Mlachnik — honored before the game on Senior Night for the River Hawks. He scored six points and dished out two assists in a losing effort against the Great Danes Wednesday night at the Tsongas Center. (All photos by George DeLuca/Connector)
Taking a look at PairWise, nothing has been guaranteed
Sophomore C.J. Smith has been the River Hawks leading scorer this season. (Photo by George DeLuca/Connector) Kyle Gaudette Connector Editor When it comes to who makes the NCAA tournament come mid-March, NCAA rankings mean absolutely nothing. They are perfectly fine numbers to slap next to a university’s name. That’s exactly how the NCAA draws in…
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…
Men’s lacrosse falls to Yale in home opener
Alexa Hyde Connector Staff UMass Lowell (0-2) kicked off their home season this Saturday against the visiting Yale Bulldogs (1-0). Despite a strong fourth quarter, the River Hawks were unable to overcome the dominating ninth-ranked Yale team, losing 17-7 at Cushing Field. “We learned a valuable lesson today and hopefully that will serve us through…
