(Jason Cooke photo) “The Tsongas Center will host PWHL playoff games this spring.” Jason Cooke Connector Editor The national hockey spotlight will once again shine bright on Lowell. Playoff hockey is set to return to the Tsongas Center this spring in the Professional Women’s Hockey League. The league-leading Boston Fleet became the first team in…
Hockey column: thoughts on surging Fleet, Merrimack’s Hockey East title and more
(Photo courtesy of PWHL) “The Tsongas Center was sold out for last Saturday’s Boston Fleet game” Jason Cooke Connector Editor The Boston Fleet looks like a playoff contender as the Professional Women’s Hockey League team enters the homestretch of the season. Currently tied with the Minnesota Frost for first place (42 points), Boston has positioned…
Frankel makes history for Boston Fleet
(Photo courtesy of PWHL) “Abby Newhook scored a goal in Boston’s 3-0 win over the Seattle Torrent” Jason Cooke Connector Editor LOWELL — Aerin Frankel made history on Saturday night at the Tsongas Center. Recording her fifth shutout of the season, the Boston Fleet’s star goalie set a Professional Women’s Hockey League record for most…
Lowell unable to keep up with Boston College, lose 3-1 on home ice
(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 Eagles in a dominant showing from the Eagles, as they have now won seven out…
Boston Fleet off to perfect start
(Photo courtesy of Boston Fleet Athletics) “The Boston Fleet celebrate a goal at home against the Minnesota Frost.” Jason Cooke Connector Editor So far, so good for the Boston Fleet. Uncertainty clouded over the Professional Women’s Hockey League team ahead of its third campaign. An expansion process stripped its roster of franchise mainstays and future…
UMass Lowell Convocation 2025
Benjamin Heffner Connector Editor On Tuesday, Sept. 2, freshmen making up the UMass Lowell Class of 2029 gathered at the Tsongas Center for Convocation, a formal welcome for new students into the UMass Lowell community. Chancellor Julie Chen encouraged students to get involved with campus life and academic opportunities, while at the same time building…
One Last Time: The Hardy’s legendary rivalry with the Dudley Boyz ends in Lowell
(Photo courtesy of the WWE) “The Hardy Boyz celebrating their championship win at the WWE.” Jake Messer Connector Editor On Sunday Oct. 12, Total Nonstop Action Wrestling comes to Lowell at the Tsongas Center for one of sports biggest events of the year, Bound For Glory. One of the marquee matches headlining the massive event…
UMass Lowell ice hockey falls short against Merrimack College this past weekend
(Photo courtesy of Julia Stanley) “River Hawks and Warriors fight for the puck against the boards on Saturday night.” Tanner Hume Connector Editor Last week, the River Hawks were able to split the weekend series with Providence College. Despite the obstacles, it was a new weekend, and on Friday night, Merrimack College came to town…
