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NHL teams unveil new jerseys

NHL teams unveil new jerseys

(Photo Courtesy of icethetics.com) “Anaheim Ducks reveal 30th anniversary jerseys” Riley Fontana Connector Editor Every new season brings new jerseys to the NHL. As of now, seven teams have unveiled new jerseys. The Boston Bruins had their three centennial jerseys. The Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames have the heritage classic jerseys. The Minnesota Wild have

Canucks exceed expectations in Young Stars Classic

(Photo Courtesy of  Global News Canada) “Players watch puck go into net at Canucks and Oilers game.” Sarah Mahannah Connector Editor Before the official NHL season begins, the Vancouver Canucks, Winnipeg Jets, Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers have their new prospects compete in the Young Stars Classic. This year the Canucks hosted the competition at

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

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

Hellebuyck using World Cup experience to propel pro career

In 26 games with the Winnipeg Jets last season, Hellebuyck posted 2.35 goals against average. (Courtesy of CBS Sports) Brooke Keating Connector Contributor Drafted by the Winnipeg Jets in 2012, Connor Hellebuyck joined the River Hawks that same year as a 6’4 goaltender with a list of achievements a mile long. Since leaving school after

Chasing Hockey East championships

Shane Foley Connector Editor A large incoming class of freshman. The loss of several players to the NHL, including a Mike Richter award winner. Strong Hockey East competition. Three goalies battling for the starting position. A new source of leadership. Apparently none of these things are fazing the UMass Lowell River Hawks hockey team. “Every