UMass Lowell freshman Ryan Lohin defends against St. Lawrence’s Carson Gicewicz. (Matt Dwyer/Connector) Hannah Manning Connector Editor The No. 5 UMass Lowell men’s ice hockey team, the only undefeated team in Hockey East, notched another win onto their record with a 5-2 victory over No. 12 St. Lawrence University Friday night. The first period ended in…
River Hawks finish series against Bulldogs with another tie
UMass Lowell forward Joe Gambardella works his way around UMD defenseman Neal Pionk with Bulldog goalie Nick Deery at the ready. (George DeLuca/Connector) Hannah Manning Connector Editor After Friday night’s controversial result, in which the game ended in a tie after C.J. Smith’s would be game-winning goal was called off in overtime, the River Hawks came…
River Hawks hold on for a 4-4 tie in home opener
The Friday night contest against University of Minnesota Duluth marked sophomore goaltender Christoffer Hernberg’s first start since Jan. 29th against Arizona State. (Courtesy Christina Laderoute/Connector) Andrew Sciascia Connector Staff In an electrifying home opener, the No. 7 UMass Lowell River Hawks Men’s Ice Hockey team managed to weather a strong comeback by the No. 5…
Finding a successor
Christoffer Hernberg played for the Espoo Blues in Finland before joining the 2015-16 River Hawks. (Photo courtesy of Timo Savela) Alexander J. Salucco Connector Editor Finding a replacement, in any sport, is already a monumental task. Finding a replacement for arguably the best goalie in a program’s history – that is something that could take…
With young team, River Hawks look to take back Hockey East Championship
The River Hawks are hoping to rebound in the 2016-17 season and avenge their loss in the Hockey East Championship game. (Courtesy of UMass Lowell Athletics) Andrew Sciascia Connector Staff A cold fall air has slowly begun to spin throughout Lowell by the banks of the Merrimack River. The students and residents of the city know…
River Hawks explode in exhibition game against Prince Edward Island
Freshman center Kenny Hausinger (left) celebrates with teammates after scoring in the second period of Sunday’s game. (Matt Dwyer) by Hannah Manning Connector Editor The UMass Lowell men’s ice hockey team saw to it that the University of Prince Edward Island Panthers slunk out of the Tsongas Center with their tails between their legs. In…
Amazin’ Bazin: Lowell legend leading hockey team to new heights
A vocal teammate during his playing days, Coach Bazin knows what to say to get his teams fired up. (George DeLuca/Connector) Kyle Gaudette Connector Editor The rugged walls of UMass Lowell’s Tsongas Center now protect a new dynasty built off a tough brand of hockey on the ice, and that dynasty is led by a…
River Hawks come up short against Quinnipiac
Junior defenseman Dylan Zink scored the River Hawks’ lone goal on a first-period power play in the NCAA East Regional Final Saturday night at the Times Union Center (George DeLuca/Connector). Hannah Manning Connector Editor ALBANY, N.Y. — A second-period collapse against No. 1-ranked Quinnipiac cost the UMass Lowell River Hawks their shot at the Frozen…
