UMass Lowell 2021-2022: Which way are we going?

[Middle Street]

What is your measure for talent? BU, BC, NU, and PC all have between 8-12 NHL draft picks on their rosters. Seems like enough, but you're right, with exception to Minn-State (who only have 2) the FF teams have a few more.

Are these kids at the east schools being drafted because they are the sons of GMs or former players, and they actually can't play? Are the western teams recruiting better older/non drafted players?

I don't have an answer, but the west is clearly better right now.

[ScottK]

Here's your other goalie for the roster.

Mike McMahon
@MikeMcMahonCHN
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Also hearing that Alaska goalie Gustavs Davis Grigals is headed to UMass Lowell. 2.41, 0.919 in 31 games this season.

[Patman]

Here's your other goalie for the roster.

Mike McMahon
@MikeMcMahonCHN
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Also hearing that Alaska goalie Gustavs Davis Grigals is headed to UMass Lowell. 2.41, 0.919 in 31 games this season.

Are we playing UAF next season? we might need armed guards if any of us travel, I know UAA was rumored... for that matter, besides maybe starting a new thread what does the schedule look like

[boblav1]

Mariners Add Reid Stefanson from Umass Lowell - OurSports Central

[boblav1]

UMass Lowell nets goaltender Grigals – Lowell Sun

[UMLFan]

Sophomore to be Matt Allen has entered the transfer portal.

[UMLFan]

Thoroughly disappointing to see this from an alum.

[hawkeytown]

Sterrett and Latta are now in the portal from Lowell. Frankly, I was excited about Latta when he came to Lowell. Kid can play and was sad he didn’t dress much. Best of luck to them both.

[Middle Street]

Sterrett and Latta are now in the portal from Lowell. Frankly, I was excited about Latta. Kid can play and was sad he didn’t dress much. Best of luck to them both.

I noticed the portal says Josh has 3 years of eligibility left. He must have received a medical waiver to go along with his additional covid year. That might be why he played so little this season.

[hawkeytown]

I noticed the portal says Josh has 3 years of eligibility left. He must have received a medical waiver to go along with his additional covid year. That might be why he played so little this season.

Ahh got it. Makes sense. Wish he would have stayed. Oh well. Thanks for the added info

[boblav1]

Sterrett and Latta are now in the portal from Lowell. Frankly, I was excited about Latta when he came to Lowell. Kid can play and was sad he didn’t dress much. Best of luck to them both.

The best of luck to the both of them. Hopefully they can find a place with more ice time.

[boblav1]

Barry Scanlon @Scanlon65
Defenseman Jordan Schulting, a terrific student and kid, will transfer to Bentley after three seasons at UMass Lowell.

[UMLFan]

One week later, and even more changes.

22/23 roster

Defense (8):
Seniors: Marek Korencik, Jon McDonald
Juniors: Brandon Engum, Ben Meehan
Sophomore: Gabe Blanchard, Isac Jonsson
Freshmen: Ben Brunette, T.J. Schweighardt

Forwards (17):
Seniors: Carl Berglund, Ryan Brushett, Brian Chambers, Zach Kaiser, Blake Wells
Juniors: Andranik Armstrong-Kingkade, Filip Fornaa Svensson
Sophomores: Owen Cole, Matt Crasa, Stefan Owens
Freshmen: Dillan Bentley, Jack Collins, Owen Fowler, Nick Rheaume, Roc Truman, Scout Truman, Jan Vaarverk

Goalies (3):
Senior: Gustavs Grigais
Junior: Henry Welsch
Sophomore: Edvard Nordlund
Freshman:

This leaves us at 28 on the roster, with the class breakdown being:
Seniors: 8
Juniors: 5
Sophomores: 6
Freshmen: 9

[Middle Street]

I haven't looked up all of the players available in the portal, but looking at the stats for a couple of the recent entries, there are a lot forwards who have produced 20+ points available. The two transfers coming in I presume are taking the scholarships Savory and Lee.

I have to imagine Josh Latta had a scholarship given his production at UAH. Will be interesting to see if Norm brings in another player from the portal. Defense may be the bigger need given all of the incoming freshman forwards.

[boblav1]

According to the link below, former River Hawk Matt Kinash is heading to Alaska Anchorage.

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