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Boston Bruins recap: Bruins go two of three

Boston Bruins recap: Bruins go two of three

(Photo courtesy MassLive.com) Bruins players celebrating after a goal Tanner Hume Connector Editor The Bruins had a much needed bounce-back this week, which allowed them to gain some ground in the Atlantic Division playoff picture. Despite the bounce-back from previous weeks, there is still work to be done for the team heading into the 2022 Trade

Social justice in the hockey world

(Photo courtesy of ECHL) The logo for the East Coast Hockey League Tanner Hume Connector Editor Around the hockey world, issues with inequality in the hockey community have been an issue. Racism and sexism scatter the ice in embarrassing ways, that even in 2022, it is still happening. Here are a few recent examples of

The Boston Bruins are in 4th place in the Atlantic Division

(Photo courtesy of Bostonhockeynow.com) Logos of Boston Bruins and Dallas Stars. Tanner Hume Connector Staff The Bruins had a rough week once again, and fans fear a slump is underway. With the All-Star game approaching, all but one Bruin will be watching from home, veteran Patrice Bergeron But without further delay, here is the Bruins

Boston Bruins Recap

(Photo courtesy of Sports Illustrated) The Bruins collect themselves during their loss to the Ducks Tanner Hume Connector Contributor The Boston Bruins did not have the most ideal week in the world. While it was a short week for the Black and Gold, playing just three games, they started the week at home against the

Boston Bruins are in first place in the East Division – defeated the Flyers 7-3 in outdoor Lake Tahoe game

(Photo Courtesy of theathletic.com) Bruins starting line skating at outdoor Lake Tahoe game with a picturesque background   Matt Micale Connector Editor In a very unusual hockey season, the Boston Bruins sit in a tie for first place in the Mass Mutual East Division of the NHL. Adjusting to the COVID-19 pandemic, the NHL realigned

How hockey saved me

Managing Editor Hannah Manning credits hockey for helping her get through hard times. (Hannah Manning/Connector) Hannah Manning Connector Editor On New Year’s Eve 2014, I would have traded my college education just to see the United States beat Canada. In hindsight, judging by the state of mania I was in I’d say I came pretty

Freshman Evingson selected in NHL draft

Evingson was selected 211th overall in the most recent NHL draft. (Courtesy of the Winnipeg Jets) Hannah Manning Connector Editor Incoming freshman defenseman Croix Evingson became the third player on the 2017-18 men’s hockey roster to be drafted by the National Hockey League (NHL) on June 25. But looking past that, there is even more

River Hawks look to future at season’s end

Tommy Panico, Tyler Mueller and John Edwardh celebrate a River Hawk goal. (Matt Dwyer/Connector) Brock Johnson Connector Editor The River Hawks ended their season with a loss to Notre Dame in the Northeast Regional Final on Sunday, March 26, finishing with a 27-11-3 record overall. UMass Lowell will be bidding farewell to an accomplished senior