Thank you so much for taking the time to read this feature on GoRiverHawks.com. We enjoyed making it and I think I can speak for all ten of us that we enjoyed hearing from you and answering your questions.

Now it's time to drop the puck.....

Go River Hawks,
Scott

October 10 - Riley Wetmore, Senior Forward

Hockey season is finally here! We have been training all summer for this week to finally come. With only a few days left until the home opener, I wanted to use this space to give you a recap what the team has been up to these last few weeks.
 
Leading up to this past weekend's exhibition game, we had been doing pool workouts on Wednesday afternoons. We've also been working out three to four times a week and have had captain's practice four times a week.
We have been very busy and we are very fortunate to have one of the best facilities in college hockey. With the addition of the state-of-the-art Hockey Performance Center as well as a new video room, the Tsongas Center is a place we all love to be. Devan [McConnell] has been working with us everyday to prepare us for the season and I feel this is the best shape I've been during my four years as a River Hawk. 
 
On September 23, we did a team building activity at Project Adventure in Beverly. This was a great experience for our team outside the hockey rink. As a team, we had to overcome some different challenge courses. One of the activities was walking across a beam about forty-five feet in the air while your teammates are on the ground controlling your harness. No matter how much trust you have in an individual face-to-face, things change when you're way above their head. Just ask Colin [Wright]….he didn't make it across. Throughout the day we did many exercises like this to build trust in one another and learn how to communicate with teammates in different situations. The day was a great success!
 
Finally, the last couple days leading up to the home opener will consist of our coaches joining us on the ice without only having the allotted two hours a week the NCAA sets. Being able to go over the systems on the ice with the staff rather than in our systems book is a huge help for everyone. This will give us a chance to ask questions and make sure we can play on instinct instead of having to think about where we should be, what we should be doing on the ice. At the end of the day, we need to trust the process, believe in one another, and play hockey.
 
Thank you for reading for the past two months and for believing in our team. We never get to thank every individual fan and all those involved with UMass Lowell, but we would like to say a huge THANK YOU! Without your support our team would not be where it is today. We know that we have the best fans in college hockey and we will give it our best every night! 
 
See at the Tsongas on Friday,
 
Riley Wetmore #16
 
P.S. I told Nick Gordon, who is red-shirting that I would say something about him in my blog and I want to keep to my word. Nick will be a welcome addition to the forwards next season and has been great to have around the locker room this year. Lastly, be sure to keep an eye on Chad Ruhwedel and Derek McCoy as they grow their hair out all year long!
 
Question: What is the biggest challenge that comes with being the captain? What is the biggest reward?
Julia Gavin
Lowell, MA
 
Answer: I would have to say the greatest challenge of being the captain isn't on the ice, but off the ice, making sure everyone is held accountable for team rules, and staying out of trouble. We have such a tremendous amount of leadership throughout our team it feels like everyone is a captain.  The biggest reward for me is being able to lead such a great group of guys and just be a part of this team.
 
Question: Coming off of a huge year and a trip to the NCAA Tournament, you're now ranked #6 in the country and were picked 2^nd in Hockey East. Do you guys feel more comfortable as a favorite or an underdog?
Nick Languirand
Manchester, NH
 
Answer: Last year we made great strides as a program to become the type of Lowell team we want to be for years to come. Being ranked or not ranked does not matter to our team. We know that rankings don't mean anything until the NCAA tournament. Last year, we were picked 9^th in the preseason and showed that we could compete with any team in the country. To answer your question, we don't look at any game as being a favorite or underdog. We know that if we play our game, and play for each other, we can have success.
 
Question: The fans love seeing your mom at the games. How much has her support meant to you throughout your career?
Krista Perry
Dracut, MA
 
Answer: My mom is the best mother in the universe! I am very fortunate to have a great family and so many friends supporting me. I'm glad fans love seeing my mom….because I love seeing her there too. For those of you who don't know her, her name is Kim and she would love for you to come say hello. She sits with my great stepdad Chris and 10-20 other friends and family behind the visiting net wearing an old red UMass Lowell jersey (#16, of course).
 
I also have to mention my dad, who hasn't missed a single game (home or away) since freshmen year. The support I have received from my family throughout my hockey career is what makes playing so enjoyable.
 
Question: What is your favorite cereal?
Cheryl  Henry
Adrian, MI
 
Answer: Coco Puffs, Coco Pebbles, Fruity Pebbles, Lucky Charms, Cinnamon Toast Crunch...and pretty much any other cereal that Devan, our Strength and Conditioning Coach, doesn't want us eating. I really like my sweets so I try to resist and eat eggs for breakfast instead.

October 3 - Steve Rodack, A/V Manager at the Tsongas Center

With the new season fast approaching, I have been busy gearing up for the home opener.
 
My main focus is on in-game graphics and videos. I laid out the design for the player head shots over the summer and have been filming with the players this past week. This afternoon, Rowdy will get his chance to take center stage.
 
Additionally, I need to update all of the graphics for our corporate partners. My creativity is put to the test as I work with Eric Allen and dozens of partners to get their logos and messages up on our many displays. Once the graphics are created, I coordinate with Roger Pepin to put together a loop that ensures each partner receives the correct allotment each night. Roger handles all of the graphics on the ribbon boards along the sides of the rink while I manage the main video screen.
 
I have also been working on some video content to run throughout the course of each game. These highlights are updated during the season as the team racks up great goals, big saves and huge hits! Based on the popularity of our special holiday intro video last year, I am working on a new Holiday Light Spectacular for the December home games.
 
Finally, I create the graphics and information screens that you've become familiar with at the Tsongas Center. I have been working with new software to make sharper-looking graphics for the matchup screens, Hockey East standings, player stats, etc. and Roger will update these as we go.
 
My camera operators (all UMass Lowell students) and the rest of my part-time staff are eager for the season to start so we can bring you coverage off all the amazing action on the ice and the best fans in Hockey East off of it!
 
Let's Go River Hawks,
Steve
 
Question: Has the construction impacted your camera set-up for home games?
James Stevenson
Ayer, MA
 
Answer: Yes. The construction of the new press box and luxury suites resulted in a need to relocate some of our camera positions. The new “center-ice camera” will shoot from the top of Section 106. As a result, I have moved our secondary “slash camera” from behind Section 109 to Section 115. Between those two cameras and the two hand-held cameras we use, you can rest assured, no one is safe from an embarrassing appearance on the videoboard….just the way we like it!
 
Question: As A/V Manager at the Tsongas Center, what do you do on a typical game-day?
Cindy Martell
Newbury, MA
 
Answer: Good question. Prior to each game, I am usually busy setting up all the cameras and checking the game scripts to make sure all videos, graphics, and music are ready to go for the night. Once the game starts, I work with Scott [Donnelly], our in-game entertainment team and all of my camera operators to make sure we stay close to schedule with our promotions. As soon as the game ends, I start creating the video highlights you see on GoRiverHawks.com each night.
 
Question: Who is the funniest player in front of the camera?
Donald Lee
Chelmsford, MA
 
Answer: Definitely Riley Wetmore.

September 26 - Sean Hladick, Assistant Director of Athletic Media Relations

The annual Hockey East Media Day took place on Tuesday at the TD Garden and it signaled that the 2012-13 season is nearly upon us. Media Day allows everyone involved in the conference (staff, coaches, players and media members) to pause for a moment and reflect on last season, prognosticate on the upcoming year and honor an individual who helps make the league great.
 
For UMass Lowell, Media Day was a bit different this season as the team enters with considerable expectations when compared to last year. We brought coach Norm Bazin, senior Riley Wetmore and junior Doug Carr to answer any questions media members had as they piece together preseason storylines.
 
Coach Bazin, as always, handled the flood of questions about his club with a humble and modest attitude. The players were also approached by a handful of writers who wanted to ask about their expectations and how it will be now that they're no longer the “underdog”.
 
Something the fans can look forward to is a commercial that Hockey East is putting together to advertise what makes the league great. Both Norm and Doug were interviewed for the commercial and they seemed to enjoy Doug's answers, so keep an eye out on NESN this season for Mr. Doug Carr!
 
My last thought on Media Day concerns the Joe Concannon Media Award, given each year to a member of the media that has covered and promoted the league over the course of his/her career. Much like in my first year at UMass Lowell when Bob Ellis (the voice of the River Hawks!) was selected, this year's honoree was especially meaningful: Jim Connelly. A '96 graduate of UMass Lowell, Jim has become a close friend during my time at the University and he does an incredible job writing for USCHO.com. Congratulations Jimmy and I look forward to many more years of reading your work.
 
Switching gears, many of you know that the press box at the Tsongas Center has undergone a dramatic renovation this season. Previously the press box was split into two different locations in Section 118 and 119, with a temporary box occasionally appearing in 114. Now we have condensed everything into Section 119 with a three-tiered space that can hold more seats.  Among the improvements for those covering the games, the radio broadcasters will have a better seat in the new front row, placing Bob that much closer to the action.
 
In addition to increasing our seating capacity for the team's growing media contingency, I was also able to negotiate some upgrades for the Media Relations staff. In the past, some of you may have noticed me speed walking through the crowds during the intermissions to go check replays downstairs in the video room. We've added a replay screen to the press box that will allow for instant reviewing of all goals, assists, penalties, etc. It sounds like a little thing, but saving time in the flurry of action during a game can make a world of difference for all involved.
 
Lastly, I wanted to use this space to say goodbye. As some of you may know, I'm leaving the University at the end of this week to pursue a new position with the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. It's been a pleasure to work with all of the River Hawk teams over the past three years and I have met a lot of great people. Thank you to everyone who I have worked with along the way and I hope to see you all again in my new role as a fan this season, watching the games in the stands and cheering on UMass Lowell (there's no cheering in the press box!).
 
Question: Do you ever wish you could eat something besides pizza in the press box?
Krista Perry
Dracut, MA

Answer: Haha, almost every game. Pizza is one of my favorite foods and we certainly appreciate that the University provides it for both the staff and media members, but between eating it in the press box, on road trips and occasionally at home, pizza begins to grow tiresome by midseason. Tiresome or not, I do enough running around on game day, usually working 12-14 hours straight, any chance to eat is greatly welcomed and I'd be way worse off without it.

Question: What is your favorite road venue to visit?
Tim Wilson
Chelmsford, MA

Answer: I've always enjoyed visiting Schneider Arena in Providence. It's a smaller venue, but can get loud and has a very intimate feel. The press box is also very close to the ice level, which is something I relish since places like TD Garden are so high up you sometimes feel like you are watching the game in another state.

I also enjoy Northeastern's Matthews Arena because of the history, the crowd and the location of the press box (also very close to the ice). I nearly caught a puck there while talking on the air with Bob Ellis last season—it was going to decimate my laptop but I was able to get a hand on it to deflect. NU's Mark Majewski credited me with a blocked shot.

Question: What is your most memorable moment as the SID of the River Hawks?
Martina Johnson
Pelham, NH

Answer: There have been a lot of great games and moments over the last three years to look back on, but for obvious reasons my favorite moment came during the 2012 NCAA East Regional's. The overtime game-winner against Miami was euphoric, but my favorite moment came afterwards when I helped ESPN coordinate the on-ice interviews in the midst of a chaotic celebration. It was an amazing moment within an amazing season and I was standing in the middle of it all.

September 19 - Rachel Digregorio-Oettinger, Marketing Manager of Univeristy Dining for Aramark

Can you believe we're less than a month away from face-off? Like all of you, we at ARAMARK are gearing up for what will undoubtedly be an incredible 2012-2013 season!

During the off-season, we revamped our menus and concessions stands to showcase more variety, value and, of course, deliciousness than ever before. Whether you'll be joining us for tonight's season ticket holder First Taste event or watching as the puck drops on October 12, we can't wait to show off our exciting new additions. Here is just a sampling of all the good stuff waiting for you!
 
Rowdy's Roadhouse, located behind Section 113, has a completely new look, facing the concourse for easier access. The updated menu features a trio of pulled pork sliders smothered in barbecue sauce, a deliciously tender grilled pesto chicken sandwich, and, of course, chicken tenders tossed in a variety of house-made sauces. Rowdy's will also be serving up classic adult beverages such as Dark & Stormy, Jack & Cola, Twisted Tea, Coors Light, Sam Adams Boston Lager and a selection of Barefoot Vineyards wines.
 
At the LowellBank Pavilion, an incredible menu awaits River Hawk fans with nachos loaded with all the fixins, spinach and artichoke dip, buffalo chicken sliders and a rotating chef's menu of carved sandwiches, gourmet hot dogs, pasta stations and more! Plus we'll have seasonal Sam Adams and Angry Orchard Hard Cider.
 
In addition to our new menus, we're proud to feature local companies throughout the concourse. Based out of Lawrence, Sal's Pizza is on hand serving up quarter-pie slices from their famous 19-inch, three-pound pizzas. A variety of Lynnfield-based Hood ice cream novelties including Sports Bars, Ice Cream Sandwiches, Itty Bitz and the classic “Hoodwich” are available as well. Finally, local Lowell Provision Co. supplies us with Italian sausages and our signature 6oz burgers at Rowdy's Roadhouse.
 
Sounds like a winning combination, doesn't it?  Let's Go River Hawks!
 
Take care and eat well,
Rachel
 
Question: Will there be any vegetarian selections this year?
Lisa Cosseboom
Lowell, MA
 
Answer: Good question. We have upped the offerings with freshly-made salads at Sal's Pizza and all of our rotating specials in the Pavilion will be available in a vegetarian alternative.
 
Question: How do the chefs decide what new items to add to the menu each year?
Alex Cassidy
Stoneham, MA
 
Answer: During the off-season, our chefs review the popularity of the past season's menus and start to make room for new items. They are constantly researching culinary trends, both in and out of the arena world, to ensure our guests are getting the latest and greatest. We also listen to guest feedback and incorporate your needs into our new menu items. Whether it's adding additional vegetarian options, or new seasonal beers, utilizing local vendors or creating easier ordering guides for suites, we are here to make your experience at the Tsongas the best it possibly can be!

September 12 - Zack Kamrass, Sophomore Defenseman

It is finally that time of year with the beginning of the fall semester and one of the most grueling months for a student-athlete: preseason! It is a little bit different this year returning to UMass Lowell as a sophomore and knowing what to expect both on and off the ice.
 
Devan [McConnell] did an incredible job this summer in helping us take great strides off the ice with our strength, speed, and stamina. As we wrap up our fitness testing, our focus now gears towards getting “game-ready”. We have begun captain's practices which usually consist of a few drills followed by some hard fought scrimmages (though we haven't started hitting each other just yet).
 
On the academic side of the equation, it shouldn't be too tough getting back into the swing of things. As Doug [Carr} said in his post in August, the majority of us have been in Lowell since July taking a summer class. It also doesn't hurt having a few teammates like [Jake] Suter, [Scott] Wilson, [Terrence] Wallin and [William] Eiserman in my classes either; it makes it easier and more enjoyable for us as we can study together.
 
With the first week of classes in the books and October 12 just around the corner, I can tell you that the entire team is extremely anxious and excited to get this season started. We have a great group in the locker room and the best fans in college hockey. We're ready to see the Tsongas full and hear it rocking this season.
 
Thanks for tuning in,
 
Zack 

Question: What went through your mind after you scored the overtime game-winner against Providence in the HE quarterfinal? That's a memorable first collegiate goal!
Julie Gavin
Lowell, MA

Answer: To be completely honest, it was just very surreal. Obviously I was ecstatic, but I would say mostly in shock. Seeing as it was my first collegiate goal and an overtime goal made it that much more memorable. We needed to win that Saturday night game in order to force a game three, and to be able to help the team out in that way was more than I could have asked for.

Question: What are some of the differences between this coaching staff and previous ones you have played for (juniors, etc.)?
Adam Sodano
Boston, MA

Answer: Our coaching staff is top notch. I couldn't have asked for a better situation as a player or a person when I arrived at UMass Lowell. Their doors are always open to us and they know how to manage the team and their relationships with each player.

Although all of my junior coaches were a large factor in getting me where I am today, it's a bit of a different setting in college hockey as opposed to junior hockey. Because we are here for four years, we have a longer time to get to know our coaches and learn as much as we can within that time period. Also, its beneficial for us as players when the coaches are just as eager to learn and then teach us new aspects to incorporate into our game, which is a major piece with our coaching staff.

The coaches treat us as students first when it comes to our priorities and make sure that we aren't falling behind academically at any point, and get us any help if needed. The coaching staff has nothing but our best interest at heart and they help a great deal in developing us both on and off the ice.

Question: Is there any special reason why you wear #27?
Trina Stone
Dracut, MA

Answer: Before arriving on campus freshman year, Sean Patno sent out a list of numbers available and asked us to pick three. My first choice was actually 27, and lucky for me I got it. There isn't really any special reason behind picking 27, but I think it's a good fit.
 
Question: We're thankful you did, but how did you get into hockey in Georgia growing up? 
Mike Collins
Hollis, NH

Answer: A hockey player from Georgia seems pretty strange I'm sure, but I was fortunate enough to learn from my older brother Josh and a close family friend from Detroit who actually played at Bentley. As a kid in Atlanta, we had the Atlanta Knights in the IHL, so I was able to watch them when I was a young boy and fell in love with the game then. From there, I played my youth hockey on travel teams in Georgia, and left home at the age of 15 to play junior hockey in three different leagues and states all before I got here in Lowell.

However, none of this would have been possible without the support of my parents. They've helped me every step of the way and I'm thankful for all that they have done.


September 5 - Scott Donnelly, Athletic Marketing

The other day someone asked “Are you ready for the season yet?” Unlike most of you reading this who can't wait, my response was “Absolutely not........but we will be when the puck drops."

We are currently finalizing the promotional calendar as the focus turns toward game-day. Much of the summer is spent brainstorming and planning for the season. September brings a change in that mentality. It's time to take those ideas and build creative and exciting campaign for each game. We have some old favorites that stay on the schedule and try to infuse some new ideas each year. You can count on Star Wars Night making another appearance and, for our dog-loving readers, Puck & Paws Night will be bark, sorry, back.

Some of my new favorites include Hawaiian Night and a special Pink at the Rink promotion that Gus [Kanakis] alluded to earlier. On January 26, as part of Hockey East's Skating Strides Against Breast Cancer initiative, we plan on turning the ice pink as Northeastern pays a visit. However, the most unique night might be the home opener. For the first time ever, we will put on a fireworks show after the game….inside the building. You won't even have to leave your seat! In addition, SBLI will be giving away blue replica jerseys to the first 500 students and that's not all. SBLI will also raffle off a pair of tickets in the lower bowl to the Patriots-Jets game on October 21. Not a bad way to kick off the season.
 
However, we've got some work to do before we get there. Season tickets are still available and sales are going well. We picked up 71 new accounts and hope to add a few more before October. That's not including the 1,500 new students on-campus! Our new Mission: All In campaign will reward them for attendance at all River Hawk home games including hockey. Students will swipe their ID's upon entry and earn points which can be cashed in for various prizes along the way. This student-driven promotion is modeled after the Auburn Ignited program and those of a few other BCS schools.

Thanks for reading,
Scott

We received a bunch of questions via email, many of which asked about merchandise. While the Athletic Department is not involved in on-campus merchandising, your ideas are certainly welcome. You can email bookstore@uml.edu with any suggestions (i.e. road jerseys, River Hawk flags, etc.).

Question: When do individual game tickets go on sale?
Jane Thomas
Newbury, MA
 
Answer: Individual game tickets are set to go on-sale on Wednesday, September 26 through the Tsongas Center Box Office.
 
Question: Describe a typical game-day for you.
Trevor Sutton
Westford, MA
 
Answer: I typically try to get into the office by 8:00 to do the game scripts. Since the script determines many of the promotions and activities for the night, I use it as a to-do list for the rest of the day. Mid-morning is usually spent handling any last-minute ticket orders, promotional preparations and whatever else might come up. I'll grab a late lunch and head to the arena around 4:00. Typically our staff of 5-6 student workers will arrive at 4:30 for set-up. We need everything up and ready by 6:00 for doors to open and then we're off.
 
I am on a headset with the game entertainment team throughout the night as we all follow a game script to help make things run smoothly. I'm sure you are familiar with most of them, but our team includes: our in-game hostess (Jasmine), PA announcer (Ben), the cameramen (and cameraladies!), our A/V manager (Steve - you can read his blog post on October 3), the pep band and the DJ. In addition, I have a separate walkie-talkie with the Box Office, Operations, Media Relations and whoever else might need to communicate that night. It can get a little crazy, but seeing the crowd into the game and being able to impact the atmosphere and create a memorable experience makes it worth it.
 
Question: How do you decide which promotions to put on the calendar each year?
Shawn Lidiac
Manchester, NH
 
Answer: The biggest factor, quite simply, is the mass appeal of an idea. We want to create a buzz, a splash, a memorable experience for current fans and a reason for casual fans to come out to the arena for a night. We might try to capitalize on a current event (i.e. Stanley Cup Night) or work with our corporate partners on a giveaway item that will draw a crowd (i.e. Rowdy Bobblehead). Sometimes we just want to try something unique, like Pucks & Paws Night, and see if it works.
 
Question: How does the athletic department plan on expanding its internet media presence?
Patrick Joyce
Washington, DC
 
Answer: I'd like to see us interact more regularly with fans throughout our games. We are working to include photos and tweets into our scoreboard presentation at hockey games and other similar initiatives.
 
I think our department has a lot of creative minds and some fun videos that, you never know, might just go viral can help. We may have missed the boat on a Call Me Maybe knock-off, but you never know what will be the next YouTube sensation.
 
Finally, based on the page views that this blog has received, it looks like you all enjoy going behind-the-scenes to learn about the department and the various sports. Perhaps we can incorporate more blogs throughout the year featuring student-athletes, special guests, etc.

August 29 - Jason Lammers, Associate Head Coach
 
 
Once the student-athletes are at ease on campus, we will begin our pre-season training. Pre-season training is energizing for both student-athletes and the coaching staff because we all get a glimpse of the work that they have put in over the summer. Pre-season also presents creative scheduling and teaching opportunities for the coaching staff because everyone is ready to go, but the NCAA limits coaching involvement. Until October 6, the coaching staff is only able to spend to two hours a week with student-athletes doing skill development activities. However, there is opportunity for team-building and bonding. While the student-athletes are learning about each other, the coaching staff will be busy getting to know the players while managing recruiting.
 
September is a crucial recruiting month with various showcases throughout North America. As a staff of three we will cover showcases in Chilliwack (British Columbia), Edmonton (Alberta), Humboldt (Saskatchewan), Ottawa (Ontario), Blaine (Minnesota), Sioux City (Iowa) and Marlborough (Massachusetts). All of these showcases last around three days with the games starting at 9AM and usually ending at 10PM. You got it….all day in a freezing cold rink after flying six hours to Vancouver and then driving ninety minutes to Chilliwack.
 
How can you possibly cover all these events effectively and coach the River Hawks? It is a great challenge, but we have a great staff that helps while we juggle all of the activity. Plus, we have tremendous support at home from our families, most specifically our wives.
 
We enjoy our players! We think that we have an outstanding group of student-athletes as people. Every day we enjoy interacting with our student-athletes and helping them with all the decisions that surround being a college student and athlete in 2012. We know they are not perfect, but we also know they are committed to the process of becoming an elite student, person and hockey player. That is our goal as a staff. We want the players to focus on the process, not the result. 
 
Both the coaching staff and student-athletes are starting to dream of great saves, backhand goals and big hits, but the work that was done this summer will help us realize our dreams.  We can't wait to get started. We hope our fans are looking forward to the start of the adventure of the 2012-2013 season as much as we are in the hockey office.
 
Jason
 
Question: Does the loss of David Vallorani and the other 2012 seniors change coach Bazin's plan of attack?
Pat McNeill
Beverly, MA
 
Answer: We will miss the personnel, but the plan of attack does not change.. we are looking forward to playing attacking, puck possession style hockey. We want the puck!

Question: How do you build on last year's success?
Gary Whitten
Nashua, NH
 
Answer: We build on the success of last year with the players work this summer.  We believe the players have trained hard this summer and will be ready to compete each night.  The results will take care of themselves if we focus on the process.
 
Question: What are the expectations for the team this year?
Shawn Kelly
Dracut, MA
 
Answer: The expectations this year are to compete every night with a team that is hard, fast and tough to play against.
 
Question: How does [Rookie of the Year] Scott Wilson exceed expectations and build on a tremendous freshman season? Are there any new players to watch this year to follow in his footsteps?
Nick Languirand
Manchester, NH
 
Answer: Scott is excited to have another great year.  It will be a challenge for him because he has gained so much respect throughout the league and will be a focus of many teams.  He has worked hard this summer and gained weight to help himself with second chances around the net and strength on the wall to handle the grind of Hockey East play.
 
Question: What are the line combinations going to look like this year?
Ben Gemborys
Burlington, MA
 
Answer: Great question…wish we knew. The players will determine where and how much they play.
 
Question: How big a scholarship am I going to get for starting in goal next year?
John Del Ponte
Tewksbury, MA
 
Answer: Do you play for food? We have lots of free pizza we can offer you.


August 22 - Doug Carr, Junior Goaltender

As August winds down, the anticipation is building for the start of school and the hockey season. This summer was a bit different than others. In the past, the guys have gone home to train in the gym and on the ice to improve their game. This year most of the team stayed in Lowell, taking a couple of summer courses and working out together every day.