Marc Hetnik Joins UMass Hockey Program

VIDEO: John Micheletto comments on Marc Hetnik

Marc Hetnik, a 6-3, 180-pound defenseman from Brookline, Mass., has joined the UMass hockey program as a member of the Class of 2017, head coach John Micheletto announced on Monday. Hetnik spent the last two seasons for the Vernon Vipers of the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) after finishing his career at Catholic Memorial in West Roxbury in 2011. MORE

M. Ice Hockey - 5/18/2013

Pair Of UMass Alumni Playing For Kelly Cup Championship

UMass hockey alumni Alex Berry and T.J. Syner will look to continue the recent string of championships won at the professional level by former Minutemen as the pair will open the Kelly Cup Finals on Saturday night, May 18, with the Reading Royals against the Stockton Thunder. MORE

M. Ice Hockey - 5/16/2013

Brandon Wahlin Signs With UMass Hockey

VIDEO: John Micheletto comments on Brandon Wahlin

Brandon Wahlin, a 5-9, 175-pound forward from White Bear Lake, Minn., has signed a National Letter of Intent with the UMass hockey program, head coach John Micheletto announced on Thursday. Wahlin will join the Minutemen this fall as a member of the Class of 2017. MORE

M. Ice Hockey - 4/30/2013

Four Former Minutemen Begin Quest For Cup

With the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs opening up tonight, four UMass hockey alums will begin their quests to hoist the Cup over the next two days. Justin Braun, Matt Irwin, Mike Kostka and Jonathan Quick make up the largest contingent of former Minutemen in action in the postseason at one time. MORE

M. Ice Hockey - 4/24/2013

Former Minuteman Irwin Tapped As Sharks Rookie Of The Year

Former UMass defenseman Matt Irwin has been selected as the 2012-13 Sharks Rookie of the Year, the team announced prior to its game against the Dallas Stars last night. Irwin has played in 35 games this season, posting 12 points (six goals, six assists), which ranks third among all team defensemen and fifth in the NHL among rookie blueliners. Irwin is also tied for the League lead amongst rookie defensemen in power play goals with four and is third in goals with six. MORE

M. Ice Hockey - 4/20/2013

Hockey Announces Team Awards At Annual Banquet

The UMass hockey program announced its 2012-13 team awards at the squad's annual banquet on Saturday afternoon. Five individuals collected honors, including Branden Gracel who was named team MVP in recognition of his stellar junior campaign. MORE

Athlete Of The Week

For the final UMass Sports Luncheon of the 2012-13 season, a trio of Minutewomen were selected as the weekly honorees. Track and Field's Rachelle Bourque and Kelsey Crawford and Lacrosse's Tanner Guarino were recognized on Wednesday, May 15. (MORE)