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UMass hockey players relieved to have a coach again
After almost a month without a head coach, the UMass hockey team is happy to have John Micheletto at the helm. J. Anthony RobertsUMass forward Kevin Czepiel, pictured here playing against new coach...
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UMass coach John Micheletto getting comfortable in new digs
Monday was Micheletto's first opportunity to spend a full day in his new office at the Mullins Center. Michael BeswickAMHERST — John Micheletto hasn’t even had a chance to clean his new office. But he...
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Micheletto fills staff openings with Vermont's Joey Gasparini, John Gobeil
Gasparini and Vermont's Director of Hockey Operations John Gobeil will join Micheletto's staff at UMass. Staff photo by Michael Beswick7/16/12 UMASS Amherst - Staff photo by Michael Beswick - Coach...
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UMass releases 2012-13 hockey schedule
The Minutemen will face early tests against Boston College and Boston University. J. Anthony RobertsUMass will play 11 of its first 15 games at the Mullins Center in 2012-13.UMass released its 2012-13...
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New UMass hockey assistant Joey Gasparini brings familiarity, pedigree to...
Gasparini spent three years as a player, then three more as a coach at Vermont with UMass coach John Micheletto. UVM AthleticsJoey Gasparini has been hired as an assistant by new UMass hockey coach...
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UMass hockey games to air on WHMP
The University of Massachusetts Athletic Department announced Tuesday afternoon that its hockey program had found a new radio home. J. Anthony RobertsUMass hockey has found a new radio home in WHMP....
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No captains, no problem for UMass hockey as official practices set to begin...
How do you have captains practices without captains? Just ask the UMass hockey team. J. Anthony RobertsKevin Czepiel, pictured here against Quinnipiac last season, is stepping up as a leader for the...
View ArticleUMass hockey coach John Micheletto welcomed by Hockey East peers
Intelligent, articulate and deserving were some of the words current Hockey East coaches used to describe Micheletto. Watch video BOSTON — When describing new University of Massachusetts hockey coach...
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UMass hockey to be televised 13 times in 2012-13
Ten of those games will be on CBS3 in Springfield. J. Anthony RobertsUMass hockey fans will be able to enjoy ten home games on CBS3 in Springfield. BOSTON — Hockey East revealed its 2012-13 television...
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UMass hockey coach John Micheletto, Hockey East coaches talk rule changes
Rule changes for 2012-13 include new rules for hand passes, kicked pucks and dislodged nets. J. Anthony RobertsIf the net magically became dislodged, this would still be a goal under the new rules for...
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UMass hockey coach John Micheletto impressed by team's work ethic so far
Micheletto praised the team's senior for keeping the Minutemen focused in this time of transition. Harry PlumerUMass hockey coach John Micheletto meets with reporters at Hockey East Media Day on...
View ArticleUMass hockey picked ninth in Hockey East pre-season coaches poll
Defending national champion Boston College was the coaches choice for No. 1 The Minutemen were picked ninth by the Hockey East coaches, just ahead of Vermont. Here's the official release from Hockey...
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UMass hockey makes schedule change for January series with Providence
The teams will swap home dates for the January 11-12 series. J. Anthony Roberts Because of scheduling conflict with women's basketball, UMass will swap days for its home-and-home hockey series with...
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Speed and tempo key for UMass hockey on the eve of the season
Those two things have been cornerstones for first-year coach John Micheletto and his staff since taking over in July. Michael BeswickCoach John Micheletto overlooking the Mullins Center arena where...
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Former UMass hockey captain T.J. Syner of Springfield scores for Reading in...
Syner, hoping to work his way back up to the Hershey Bears, had a team-high five shots on goal. Bob SternT.J. Syner scored a goal, and had a team-high five shots on net Sunday. Former University of...
View ArticleFrank Vatrano of East Longmeadow eligible for UMass hockey games starting...
Vatrano will have three full seasons of eligibility remaining, not counting the playoffs of this season. Forward Frank Vatrano of East Longmeadow had been expected to start play with the University of...
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Around Hockey East: Goalies' genes handed down
Promising freshman UMass goaltender is the son of former NHL netminder Darcy Wakaluk. UMass returnee Branden Gracel hopes to poke some pucks through when the Minutemen meet Vermont twice in November....
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UMass hockey loses 3-2 in thrilling overtime game in Maine
The game turned into a goaltending duel between former Kimball Union teammates Martin Ouellette of Maine and Steve Mastalerz of UMass. By LARRY MAHONEY ORONO, Maine – University of Maine junior...
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UMass hockey home attendace soars over year ago levels
Great games with what looks to be a more exciting team have boosted the gate by nearly 20 percent. The UMass student section, say {see ya} to a BC player who was sent to the penalty box. photo by J....
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