UMass Lowell hockey team falls 5-3 at Merrimack College

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The UMass Lowell hockey team lost 5-3 to Merrimack College on Thursday night, despite outshooting the Warriors 37-31 and going 2-for-5 on the power play. The River Hawks had a 2-1 lead in the second period but allowed two goals in a span of 70 seconds, leading to the defeat.

Why it matters

This loss is a setback for the UMass Lowell hockey team, which is trying to improve its record and positioning in the Hockey East standings. The River Hawks have now lost three straight games, making their final regular season game against Boston University on Saturday an important one.

The details

UMass Lowell took a 1-0 lead in the second period on a goal by freshman Dalyn Wakely, but Merrimack's Ty Daneault tied it with 49 seconds left in the period. The River Hawks regained the lead on a goal by sophomore Lee Parks, but Merrimack's Ryan O'Connell and Caden Cranston scored just over a minute apart to give the Warriors a 4-2 lead after two periods. Merrimack's Justin Gill added an empty-net goal to seal the victory.

• The game was played on Thursday, March 6, 2026.
• UMass Lowell will host Boston University on Saturday, March 8, 2026 at 6:05 p.m.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The UMass Lowell hockey team will host Boston University on Saturday, March 8, 2026 at 6:05 p.m. in their final regular season game.