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…
Hockey players are straight up crazy: The five oddest NHL personalities
Courtesy Photo Kyle Gaudette Connector Editor You need to have a multitude of skills if you wish to one day play in the National Hockey League: examples of these are poise, speed, strength and decision-making. What many NHL players have shown us, however, are that one can play professional hockey with a couple screws loose.…
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:…
Offseason moves have Bruins looking for improved 2016 season
Courtesy Photo Darren McFadden Connector Contributor Last season was not the best for the Boston Bruins. As fans will remember, the team ended the season a measly two points away from a spot in the playoffs that was taken by the Pittsburgh Penguins. New general manager Don Sweeney has the same plan in mind that…
Five movies to get you ready for puck drop
Courtesy Photo Bill Hart Connector Contributor Gary Newman plays struggling player-coach, Reggie Dunlop, in the 1977 cult classic, “Slap Shot.” The film follows the Charlestown Chiefs, a low-level minor league hockey franchise from an imaginary city in the rust belt. When it is announced that the mill that employs 10,000 people in the city is…
