UMass Lowell 2026-2027: Is this the new Norm?

[boblav1]

Dead last in the Hockey East standings. The only team that has as few wins (including non-conf games) as Lowell is BC ,who have played one less game. Dead last in HE play in GPG, tied for 9th in GA per game. Tied for 8th in GPG (when you include non-conference games), and 10th in GA per game.

Other than that Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?

BC will certainly wake up, I'm not so sure the Hawks will. This past weekend was a chance to turn it around and earn some league points. Another frustrating weekend, I guess a point is better than nothing. Only 2 wins in their last 10 against UNH. At this point I'm not sure where the wins are going to come from. Let's hope they can put it together against Union and RPI before the (current) first place Vermont Catamounts come to town.

 

[TalonsUpPuckDown]

BG guy here, how has Cole Moore been for you guys?

 

[UMLFan]

He's been the better of the two we have, but honestly that's not saying much. 2.95 GAA, 87.1% save rate. Bazin hasn't given him a start in league play yet, which considering Elliott is 0-4 with a 4.92 and 86.7% is ... strange.

 

[Will]

I don’t think this is a talent issue. We have the talent, and, in the past, we had the talent as well. It’s a systematic mission that is causing the kids to play in a way that makes them think way too much, and play from the back more causing the bad play. And the telling sign for me is the players that leave have found success. And after talking to current and former parents of players, this is a problem and has been a problem for years now. While the number are the numbers, I am trying to get at the why…

Ryan Sikes (@rms_hockey) on X

Which transfer portal additions are producing six weeks into the NCAA hockey season? Justin Poirier, Charles Savoie and Lassi Lehti headline 24 transfers making an early impact at their new schools. Full breakdown 👇 🔗: https://t.co/jKqHsjle77

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Shipley, Buttazzoni brothers, and Lee Parks are all mentioned.

 

[hawkeytown]

Ryan Sikes (@rms_hockey) on X

Which transfer portal additions are producing six weeks into the NCAA hockey season? Justin Poirier, Charles Savoie and Lassi Lehti headline 24 transfers making an early impact at their new schools. Full breakdown 👇 🔗: https://t.co/jKqHsjle77

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Shipley, Buttazzoni brothers, and Lee Parks are all mentioned.

All guys you mentioned playing well just a short time ago. Frustrating to see.

 

[Middle Street]

I was really surprised to see Elliott in net Saturday. Norm usually rotates the goalies, especially after a loss. It’s hard for me to believe either of them are this bad. Losing begets losing though and it feels like a losing culture has been established.

 

[Uml79]

Speaking of goalies, on a more positive note, Connor Hellebuyck is 5-0 with a 1.96 GAA since joining the Devils. The Devils are 8-2 in their last 10. If he keeps playing this way, the Devils could make some noise.

 

[UMLFan]

Speaking of goalies, on a more positive note, Connor Hellebuyck is 5-0 with a 1.96 GAA since joining the Devils. The Devils are 8-2 in their last 10. If he keeps playing this way, the Devils could make some noise.

I don't think anyone questions Helly's regular season play. The question mark has consistently been how he does in the playoffs.