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…
Field hockey beats New Hampshire 2-1 for first time in program history
UMass Lowell captured their first conference win since 2013 on Friday night’s bout against the University of New Hampshire. (Courtesy UMass Lowell Athletics) Kathryn Leeber Connector Staff With two goals from sophomore forward/midfielder Torrie Huk, the River Hawks were able to secure their first-ever win against the University of New Hampshire Wildcats. The 2-1 victory…
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 boast strong freshman class
Forward Guillaume LeClerc is one of nine freshmen on the 2016-17 men’s ice hockey roster. LeClerc had 13 goals and 16 assists in 54 games with the Madison Capitals of the USHL. (Courtesy of Madison Capitals) Hannah Manning Connector Editor The UMass Lowell Men’s Ice Hockey Team are looking to build on their success from…
Thibodeau looking forward to working with River Hawks
The newest Director of Hockey Operations. (Courtesy Troy Thibodeau) Brooke Keating Connector Contributor Troy Thibodeau will be a fresh face in the coaching staff for the 2016-17 hockey season. Thibodeau was hired as the Director of Hockey Operations for the UMass Lowell River Hawks in July 2016. Prior to joining the university, he worked as…
River Hawks hockey alumni: Where are they now?
Adam Chapie served as an assistant captain during his senior season at UMass Lowell. (Courtesy Fred Kfoury/Icon Sportswire) Kathryn Leeber Connector Staff Many former UMass Lowell hockey players have found success with professional teams following their college careers. This year, 12 alumni have landed spots on National Hockey League (NHL) training camp rosters. In the…
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…
Men’s soccer, Binghamton deadlock 1-1 in double OT; remain undefeated after AE opener
Wuilito Fernandes (10) is surrounded by Bearcats (Nikkos Pasarras (20), Zach Galluzzo (4), Miles Burbank (23), and Charlie Novoth (2)) as Ivan Blaskic (13) follows the play. (photo/George DeLuca) George DeLuca Connector Editor The Binghamton Bearcats tied the UMass Lowell men’s soccer team with 27 seconds left in regulation, but the ensuing tug-of-war in double-overtime failed…
