UMass Lowell goalie Green leaves school, will play for USHL’s Lumberjacks before returing to Lowell in fall of 2020
UMass Lowell sophomore goaltender Eric Green is leaving school to play for the USHL’s Muskegon Lumberjacks.
Men’s D-I: Massachusetts-Lowell
Hausinger, rookies pace UMass Lowell to opening weekend sweep of Alabama Huntsville
UMass Lowell senior Kenny Hausinger scored a back-breaking goal on Sunday to help lead the River Hawks to a 3-1 win and a weekend sweep of Alabama Huntsville (Photo: Rich Gagnon)
UMass Lowell loses top scorer Lohin year early as River Hawks co-captain inks with Lightning
UMass Lowell junior co-captain Ryan Lohin has signed to a two-year, entry-level contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning (photo: Melissa Wade).
UMass Lowell brings back alum Blair as new director of hockey operations
UMass Lowell announced Wednesday the hiring of alum Ryan Blair as the River Hawks’ new director of hockey operations.
UMass Lowell names former Colgate, Holy Cross, Utica assistant Pagliero to staff in similar role
UMass Lowell announced Wednesday that the program has hired Juliano Pagliero as an assistant coach.
UMass Lowell assistant Ellsworth to take over as new Norwich head coach
Norwich announced on Monday that Cam Ellsworth has been tabbed as the 11th head coach in the school’s 100-plus year history.
Hockey East announces one-game suspensions to BU's Hickey, UMass Lowell's Master
Hockey East announced Saturday that Boston University senior defenseman Brandon Hickey has been suspended for one game stemming from an incident at 4:25 of the third period on Friday, Dec. 8, at UMass Lowell. Hickey was called for cross checking on the play. Hickey will miss the game on Saturday, Dec. 9, against UMass Lowell … Read more
Boston University the coaches’ pick to finish atop Hockey East during 2017-18 campaign
Hockey East announced the results of the preseason coaches’ poll on Tuesday.
UMass Lowell staffer Souris, formerly with Hockey East office, named winner of 2017 Joe Concannon Award
Pete Souris has been named the recipient of the prestigious Joe Concannon Award. The prestigious honor, named in 2001 in memory of popular Boston Globe sportswriter Joe Concannon, is bestowed annually upon an individual who has demonstrated an outstanding body of work in covering and promoting the interests of Hockey East. Souris becomes the first … Read more
Hockey East playoffs to start in 2018 with best-of-three campus sites
Hockey East announced Tuesday the new playoff format for the 2018 Hockey East tournament. The playoffs will begin with two best-of-three series at campus sites before moving to the TD Garden for the 34th annual championship weekend March 16-17, 2018. “We return to the format last used in 2014,” said Hockey East commissioner Joe Bertagna … Read more
Bazin signs contract extension to stay at UMass Lowell through 2021-22 season
According to the Lowell Sun, UMass Lowell coach Norm Bazin has signed a contract extension through the 2021-22 season. Bazin confirmed the new deal Tuesday at the Hockey East media day at the TD Garden. Earlier this offseason, Bazin reportedly turned down a job offer from the Vancouver Canucks to coach their AHL team, the … Read more
UMass Lowell goaltender Metcalf leaves school, future plans unknown
Goaltender Garrett Metcalf will not return to UMass Lowell for the 2017-18 season, according to SB Nation College Hockey. Metcalf, who just completed his freshman season with UML playing in just four games, has also been removed from the roster on the River Hawks’ official hockey website. The Salt Lake City native was selected by … Read more
Buffalo signs UMass Lowell junior standout Smith to two-year deal
The Buffalo Sabres announced Thursday that the team has signed forward C.J. Smith to a two-year, entry-level contract. Smith signs with the Sabres after completing his third season with UMass Lowell where in 2016-17, he tied for eighth among NCAA skaters with 23 goals and ranked 12th with 51 points. Smith was also named the … Read more
2017 Northeast Regional preview: Minnesota, UMass Lowell, Cornell, Notre Dame
Two Hockey East teams, including conference champion UMass Lowell, meet up with a pair of other talented squads at the Northeast Regional this weekend in Manchester, N.H.
UMass Lowell’s Gambardella selected 65th Walter Brown Award winner
The Gridiron Club of Greater Boston announced Wednesday that UMass Lowell senior forward Joe Gambardella is the winner of the 65th Walter Brown Award, presented annually to the best American-born college hockey player in New England. Gambardella, from Staten Island, N.Y., is the first Lowell player to win the Walter Brown Award, the nation’s oldest … Read more
A quick look at the 2017 Northeast Regional, where UMass Lowell might feel at home
UMass Lowell won the Hockey East championship on Saturday night by defeating Boston College at TD Garden. It won’t have to go far to contend for the Frozen Four.
Hockey East announces All-Rookie Team, nine individual award winners
Hockey East announced Wednesday the 2016-17 Pro Ambitions All-Rookie Team and nine other season-long award winners as voted by the league’s 12 head coaches in advance of the 2017 Hockey East championship March 17-18 at TD Garden in Boston. The honorees will be recognized at Thursday night’s annual awards banquet. Hockey East All-Rookie Team Also … Read more
Legendary UMass Lowell coach Riley announced as Hobey Baker Legend of College Hockey honoree
The Hobey Baker Memorial Award Foundation announced Thursday that its 2017 Legend of College Hockey recipient is Bill Riley, Jr. Often referred to as the father of UMass Lowell hockey, Riley took over a fledgling program in 1969, built it into an NCAA Division II national power and ultimately, moved Lowell into Division I hockey … Read more
Hockey East announces one-game suspensions to Vermont’s Shaw, UMass Lowell’s Campbell
Hockey East announced Saturday that Vermont senior forward Brady Shaw has been suspended for one game stemming from an incident at approximately 15:11 of the first period on Friday, Feb. 3, at Notre Dame. Shaw will miss the game on Saturday, Feb. 4 at Notre Dame, and will be eligible to return to the Catamounts … Read more
Hockey East roundups: Miami edges Providence
Miami played a swarming, fearless defense at Schneider Arena Saturday night, beating Providence 2-1 while featuring 10 freshmen whom coach Enrico Blasi said “were not afraid to make mistakes.” With sophomore Kiefer Sherwood’s goal at 11:35 of the third period, the RedHawks avenged a one-goal loss to the same Friars on Friday night and left … Read more