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John Ruggiero, Sports Editor

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Meet Holly Turbill and Simon van de Loo: Two internationals with extensive field hockey backgrounds

Meet Holly Turbill and Simon van de Loo: Two internationals with extensive field hockey backgrounds

John Ruggiero, Lead Sports Editor
March 5, 2024
Coach Greg Carvel has built an influential culture that is UMass Hockey

Coach Greg Carvel has built an influential culture that is UMass Hockey

John Ruggiero, Sports Editor
January 2, 2024
No. 14 UMass Hockey defeats Northeastern in overtime, Vermont comes to town next

No. 14 UMass Hockey defeats Northeastern in overtime, Vermont comes to town next

John Ruggiero, Sports Editor
November 9, 2023
Minutemen Hockey continues their hot streak, sweeps Minnesota State

Minutemen Hockey continues their hot streak, sweeps Minnesota State

John Ruggiero, Sports Editor
October 24, 2023
Boston College narrowly beats UMass 13-12 in the opening round of the 32nd Baseball Beanpot

Boston College narrowly beats UMass 13-12 in the opening round of the 32nd Baseball Beanpot

John Ruggiero, Assistant Sports Editor
April 7, 2023
UMass Hockey ends the regular season with a stunning sweep over Maine, now sets their sights on Boston College

UMass Hockey ends the regular season with a stunning sweep over Maine, now sets their sights on Boston College

John Ruggiero, Assistant Sports Editor
March 8, 2023
UMass Hockey splits the weekend series with Northeastern, picking up the win on Senior Night

UMass Hockey splits the weekend series with Northeastern, picking up the win on Senior Night

John Ruggiero, Assistant Sports Editor
March 1, 2023
The Minutemen fall once again to Boston College Hockey, 3-1

The Minutemen fall once again to Boston College Hockey, 3-1

John Ruggiero, Assistant Sports Editor
February 20, 2023
Boston College Hockey tears apart UMass, 7-3 the final in Chestnut Hill

Boston College Hockey tears apart UMass, 7-3 the final in Chestnut Hill

John Ruggiero, Assistant Sports Editor
February 18, 2023
UMass Hockey tied twice to the Vermont Catamounts, ultimately winning both games in shootouts

UMass Hockey tied twice to the Vermont Catamounts, ultimately winning both games in shootouts

John Ruggiero, Assistant Sports Editor
February 15, 2023
The UMass Amherst winter recess is over, just in time for Minutemen Hockey to right the ship and finish the season strong

The UMass Amherst winter recess is over, just in time for Minutemen Hockey to right the ship and finish the season strong

John Ruggiero, Writer
February 10, 2023
The Minutemen tied the River Hawks Saturday night, ultimately losing in a shootout

The Minutemen tied the River Hawks Saturday night, ultimately losing in a shootout

John Ruggiero, Writer
December 4, 2022
Op-Ed: The Minutemen came up just short in the hunt for the Belpot Trophy, but earned a huge Hockey East win over the weekend

Op-Ed: The Minutemen came up just short in the hunt for the Belpot Trophy, but earned a huge Hockey East win over the weekend

John Ruggiero, Writer
December 2, 2022
UMass Hockey heads to Northern Ireland to play in the Friendship Four after picking up a win against the Wildcats

UMass Hockey heads to Northern Ireland to play in the Friendship Four after picking up a win against the Wildcats

John Ruggiero, Writer
November 25, 2022
UMass Hockey travels up to New Hampshire to faceoff against the Wildcats with hopes to regain momentum

UMass Hockey travels up to New Hampshire to faceoff against the Wildcats with hopes to regain momentum

John Ruggiero, Writer
November 18, 2022
Op-Ed: #5 UMass Hockey was embarrassed on the ice this past weekend, losing both games to #14 Providence in heartbreaking fashion

Op-Ed: #5 UMass Hockey was embarrassed on the ice this past weekend, losing both games to #14 Providence in heartbreaking fashion

John Ruggiero, Writer
November 7, 2022
Op-Ed: After a weekend of ups and downs, the Minutemen will look to bounce back in an important series against Providence

Op-Ed: After a weekend of ups and downs, the Minutemen will look to bounce back in an important series against Providence

John Ruggiero, Writer
November 4, 2022
Op-Ed: The electricity of the Mullins Maniacs is the extra charge the Minutemen need on the ice

Op-Ed: The electricity of the Mullins Maniacs is the extra charge the Minutemen need on the ice

John Ruggiero, Writer
October 21, 2022
The UMass Minutemen shut out the Denver Pioneers 3-0, sweeping the series and making a statement

The UMass Minutemen shut out the Denver Pioneers 3-0, sweeping the series and making a statement

John Ruggiero, Contributor
October 16, 2022
UMass Minutemen thrillingly defeat reigning champion Denver Pioneers 4-2 in their home opener

UMass Minutemen thrillingly defeat reigning champion Denver Pioneers 4-2 in their home opener

John Ruggiero, Contributor
October 15, 2022
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