Gaby Portillo Connector Contributor The 2026-27 Hockey season for the UMass Lowell Riverhawks starts this week, Friday, October 9th, with their first game on home ice against Clarkson University. Ahead of that game, the Riverhawks played an exhibition game against… Continue Reading
Danny Podolsky Connector Editor LOWELL, Mass. — Two goalkeepers, one net, and a whole lot of friendly competition. For the UMass Lowell field hockey team, sophomore goalkeepers Megan MacMiller and Veerle Mous have found themselves in an unusual situation. Rather… Continue Reading
(Photo courtesy of Nick Grace) UMass Lowell men’s soccer center back, Louis Dufrachie, on the field. Danny Podolsky Connector Editor “It’s not over.” Those were the words uttered by Louis Dufrachie in the closing minutes against Manhattan last Friday. Leading… Continue Reading
(Jason Cooke photo) “The Lowell Spinners debuted their new uniforms in a November announcement at the Tsongas Center.“ Jason Cooke Connector Editor The Lowell Spinners are coming back to LeLacheur Park. And with that comes a bevy of familiar faces… Continue Reading
(Photo courtesy of UML Athletics) “Connor Hellebuyck, who played at UMass Lowell, led Team USA to a gold medal.” Evan Wheeler Connector Contributor Connor Hellebuyck, the starting goaltender for the 2026 USA Olympic Ice Hockey team, had the tournament of… Continue Reading
(Photo courtesy of https://www.lowellma.gov) “Lowell, Massachusetts, Becomes First U.S. City Named a UNESCO Learning City” Emerson Tully Connector Contributor “Lowell being designated by UNESCO as the first Learning City in the U.S. is a wonderful achievement for the city, UMass Lowell, and all… Continue Reading
(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) “Freshman Mirko Buttazzoni skates between two Boston College defenders, entering the zone with the puck.” Jake Messer Connector Editor On Friday, Dec. 5, the River Hawks lost 3-1 to the no. 14/15 Boston College… Continue Reading
(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) “Junior Maddie Rice walks off the bench during player introductions.” By Jason Cooke Connector Editor America East play has not yet started. But the UMass Lowell women’s basketball team is already off to a… Continue Reading
