Ryan Ames
@ryanames.bsky.social
Reporter/Assignment Editor at The Daily Hampshire Gazette ~ UMass hockey beat reporter ~ UMass ‘19
Can confirm the ESPN report that UMass has hired Thorr Bjorn.
Bjorn had been URI’s athletic director since 2007.
Bjorn had been URI’s athletic director since 2007.
November 5, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Can confirm the ESPN report that UMass has hired Thorr Bjorn.
Bjorn had been URI’s athletic director since 2007.
Bjorn had been URI’s athletic director since 2007.
UMass hockey will head to The Middle of the country for two against Omaha.
The Minutemen will surely encounter Something Loud while playing at the Mavericks’ Baxter Arena, but will look to experience the Sweetness of a series sweep once again:
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The Minutemen will surely encounter Something Loud while playing at the Mavericks’ Baxter Arena, but will look to experience the Sweetness of a series sweep once again:
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UMass hockey prepares for tough test against NCHC's Nebraska-Omaha - Daily Hampshire Gazette
The No. 13 UMass hockey team will embark on its farthest road trip of the regular season this weekend when it travels more than 1,000 miles west for a set with Nebraska-Omaha. The Minutemen matched up...
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October 23, 2025 at 6:29 PM
UMass hockey will head to The Middle of the country for two against Omaha.
The Minutemen will surely encounter Something Loud while playing at the Mavericks’ Baxter Arena, but will look to experience the Sweetness of a series sweep once again:
gazettenet.com/2025/10/23/u...
The Minutemen will surely encounter Something Loud while playing at the Mavericks’ Baxter Arena, but will look to experience the Sweetness of a series sweep once again:
gazettenet.com/2025/10/23/u...
Dell’Elce the hero for UMass hockey against Bentley:
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UMass hockey edges Bentley in overtime thriller - Daily Hampshire Gazette
AMHERST — Sometimes, you win games you shouldn’t. The No. 11 UMass hockey team pulled off an ugly, 5-4 overtime win against Bentley at the Mullins Center on Saturday, salvaging a weekend split after f...
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October 19, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Dell’Elce the hero for UMass hockey against Bentley:
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UMass hockey hope the wins Don’t Stop vs Northeastern & Bentley this week.
Both teams will try to contain Nestrasil, who was Everywhere for the Minutemen at Stonehill. Don’t expect either result to be a Landslide despite one win between the Boston squads:
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Both teams will try to contain Nestrasil, who was Everywhere for the Minutemen at Stonehill. Don’t expect either result to be a Landslide despite one win between the Boston squads:
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UMass Hockey: Minutemen look to extend winning streak against Northeastern and Bentley - Daily Hampshire Gazette
Two more home games are on deck for the No. 11 UMass hockey team this week as it’ll welcome Northeastern and Bentley to the Mullins Center starting Friday night. Two weeks ago, the Minutemen played tw...
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October 16, 2025 at 5:13 PM
UMass hockey hope the wins Don’t Stop vs Northeastern & Bentley this week.
Both teams will try to contain Nestrasil, who was Everywhere for the Minutemen at Stonehill. Don’t expect either result to be a Landslide despite one win between the Boston squads:
gazettenet.com/2025/10/15/u...
Both teams will try to contain Nestrasil, who was Everywhere for the Minutemen at Stonehill. Don’t expect either result to be a Landslide despite one win between the Boston squads:
gazettenet.com/2025/10/15/u...
UMass hockey avoided Hard Times by sweeping NMU to open its season. That’s What You Get when you combine for more than 110 SOG in two games.
This week, the Minutemen will head to Stonehill. The Only Exception being Friday’s game will be played in Boston: gazettenet.com/2025/10/09/u...
This week, the Minutemen will head to Stonehill. The Only Exception being Friday’s game will be played in Boston: gazettenet.com/2025/10/09/u...
UMass hockey prepares for first-ever matchup against Stonehill - Daily Hampshire Gazette
History will be made when the No. 14 UMass hockey team squares off with Stonehill at Warrior Ice Arena in Boston on Friday. Friday’s tilt will mark the first ever meeting between the Minutemen and Sky...
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October 9, 2025 at 8:27 PM
UMass hockey avoided Hard Times by sweeping NMU to open its season. That’s What You Get when you combine for more than 110 SOG in two games.
This week, the Minutemen will head to Stonehill. The Only Exception being Friday’s game will be played in Boston: gazettenet.com/2025/10/09/u...
This week, the Minutemen will head to Stonehill. The Only Exception being Friday’s game will be played in Boston: gazettenet.com/2025/10/09/u...
The last time UMass hockey began a season 2-0-0 was my senior year in 2018-19 (yes, I double-checked).
Seem to recall good things from that year…
Story following Sunday’s series sweep vs NMU: gazettenet.com/2025/10/05/n...
Seem to recall good things from that year…
Story following Sunday’s series sweep vs NMU: gazettenet.com/2025/10/05/n...
No. 15 UMass hockey team sweeps Northern Michigan - Daily Hampshire Gazette
AMHERST — Season-opening sweep? Check. The No. 15 UMass hockey team beat Northern Michigan, 4-1, on Sunday afternoon to take the weekend series against the Wildcats at the Mullins Center by a combined...
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October 6, 2025 at 2:51 AM
The last time UMass hockey began a season 2-0-0 was my senior year in 2018-19 (yes, I double-checked).
Seem to recall good things from that year…
Story following Sunday’s series sweep vs NMU: gazettenet.com/2025/10/05/n...
Seem to recall good things from that year…
Story following Sunday’s series sweep vs NMU: gazettenet.com/2025/10/05/n...
Joe Harasymiak gave a shoutout to Greg Carvel earlier today in his weekly media:
“Got a great amount of respect for him & our relationship. Just reaching out to him during the offseason, during the year and someone I look up to in terms of getting that program where it is now.”
“Got a great amount of respect for him & our relationship. Just reaching out to him during the offseason, during the year and someone I look up to in terms of getting that program where it is now.”
September 29, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Joe Harasymiak gave a shoutout to Greg Carvel earlier today in his weekly media:
“Got a great amount of respect for him & our relationship. Just reaching out to him during the offseason, during the year and someone I look up to in terms of getting that program where it is now.”
“Got a great amount of respect for him & our relationship. Just reaching out to him during the offseason, during the year and someone I look up to in terms of getting that program where it is now.”
As promised, here’s the story on Vaclav Nestrasil, #UMass hockey’s gifted freshman forward.
Plus, Longmeadow native Coleson Hanrahan hopes to win job on Minutemen blueline:
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Plus, Longmeadow native Coleson Hanrahan hopes to win job on Minutemen blueline:
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UMass hockey: First round pick Nestrasil's size and skill set to bolster lineup - Daily Hampshire Gazette
UMass hockey has added Vaclav Nestrasil, a 6-foot-6 Czech forward, to their 2025-26 roster after he was selected 25th overall in the NHL Entry Draft by the Chicago Blackhawks, and Coleson Hanrahan, a ...
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September 16, 2025 at 8:55 PM
As promised, here’s the story on Vaclav Nestrasil, #UMass hockey’s gifted freshman forward.
Plus, Longmeadow native Coleson Hanrahan hopes to win job on Minutemen blueline:
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Plus, Longmeadow native Coleson Hanrahan hopes to win job on Minutemen blueline:
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I caught up with UMass hockey freshman Vaclav Nestrasil on Wed. for a story that’ll be out next week.
His impressive skill-set aside, I’m not surprised Carvel targeted him as a recruit.
Nestrasil: “I wanted to compete every single week & that’s what we’re going to have here.”
His impressive skill-set aside, I’m not surprised Carvel targeted him as a recruit.
Nestrasil: “I wanted to compete every single week & that’s what we’re going to have here.”
September 12, 2025 at 8:40 PM
I caught up with UMass hockey freshman Vaclav Nestrasil on Wed. for a story that’ll be out next week.
His impressive skill-set aside, I’m not surprised Carvel targeted him as a recruit.
Nestrasil: “I wanted to compete every single week & that’s what we’re going to have here.”
His impressive skill-set aside, I’m not surprised Carvel targeted him as a recruit.
Nestrasil: “I wanted to compete every single week & that’s what we’re going to have here.”
I caught up with all three of UMass hockey’s transfer adds last week and talked early impressions and expectations for 2025-26:
(Also check out the DHG’s new website!)
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(Also check out the DHG’s new website!)
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UMass hockey welcomes three transfers to boost forward lines - Daily Hampshire Gazette
Mikey DeAngelo, Matthew Wilde and Owen Mehlenbacher make up the three transfer additions brought in by the UMass hockey team this offseason. DeAngelo came to western Massachusetts following one season...
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August 18, 2025 at 6:04 PM
I caught up with all three of UMass hockey’s transfer adds last week and talked early impressions and expectations for 2025-26:
(Also check out the DHG’s new website!)
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(Also check out the DHG’s new website!)
gazettenet.com/2025/08/16/u...
Some early thoughts on UMass hockey’s 2025-26 season from yesterday’s golf outing:
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Greg Carvel and select UMass hockey players gather at Crumpin-Fox Golf Club Friday for annual golf outing
BERNARDSTON — The 2025-26 season is fast approaching for the UMass hockey team and head coach Greg Carvel and a collection of current players were on hand at Crumpin-Fox Golf Club for the team’s annua...
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July 26, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Some early thoughts on UMass hockey’s 2025-26 season from yesterday’s golf outing:
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UMass athletics has announced its 2025 Hall of Fame Class:
Michaela Butler (Diving)
Victor Cruz (FB)
Deanna Groark (Rowing)
Chaz Williams (BB)
Induction ceremony to be held Sept. 6 at Campus Center Auditorium at 11 a.m.
Michaela Butler (Diving)
Victor Cruz (FB)
Deanna Groark (Rowing)
Chaz Williams (BB)
Induction ceremony to be held Sept. 6 at Campus Center Auditorium at 11 a.m.
July 24, 2025 at 5:07 PM
UMass athletics has announced its 2025 Hall of Fame Class:
Michaela Butler (Diving)
Victor Cruz (FB)
Deanna Groark (Rowing)
Chaz Williams (BB)
Induction ceremony to be held Sept. 6 at Campus Center Auditorium at 11 a.m.
Michaela Butler (Diving)
Victor Cruz (FB)
Deanna Groark (Rowing)
Chaz Williams (BB)
Induction ceremony to be held Sept. 6 at Campus Center Auditorium at 11 a.m.
A couple of #UMass hockey players should hear their names called at this weekend’s NHL Draft.
One of them may even go during Friday’s first round:
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One of them may even go during Friday’s first round:
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UMass prospects set for 2025 NHL Draft spotlight in Los Angeles
The 2025 NHL Draft is here at last and prospective players are set to hear their names called at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Friday.
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June 26, 2025 at 11:50 PM
A couple of #UMass hockey players should hear their names called at this weekend’s NHL Draft.
One of them may even go during Friday’s first round:
www.gazettenet.com/Current-futu...
One of them may even go during Friday’s first round:
www.gazettenet.com/Current-futu...
April 2, 2025 at 1:48 AM
NEW: UMass hockey coach Greg Carvel tells the DHG he anticipates bringing in “a lot” of recruits next season:
“We were young in the backend this year, we’ll be young up front next year. We’ll be experienced in the backend and in net and young up front.”
Full story later.
“We were young in the backend this year, we’ll be young up front next year. We’ll be experienced in the backend and in net and young up front.”
Full story later.
April 1, 2025 at 8:37 PM
NEW: UMass hockey coach Greg Carvel tells the DHG he anticipates bringing in “a lot” of recruits next season:
“We were young in the backend this year, we’ll be young up front next year. We’ll be experienced in the backend and in net and young up front.”
Full story later.
“We were young in the backend this year, we’ll be young up front next year. We’ll be experienced in the backend and in net and young up front.”
Full story later.
With a trip to the Frozen Four in St. Louis on the line, Western Michigan’s talent shone through in its 2-1 win over UMass on Saturday, ending the Minutemen’s 2024-25 season:
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UMass hockey: Minutemen fall to Western Michigan, 2-1, in Fargo Regional final
The UMass hockey team’s season came to a close in its 2-1 loss to Western Michigan during the Fargo Regional final of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday night in Fargo, North Dakota.
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March 30, 2025 at 4:06 AM
With a trip to the Frozen Four in St. Louis on the line, Western Michigan’s talent shone through in its 2-1 win over UMass on Saturday, ending the Minutemen’s 2024-25 season:
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It was 3-1.
UMass hockey’s incredible third-period rally set up Aydar Suniev’s OT game-winner vs. Minnesota in the Fargo Regional semifinal of the NCAA Tournament Thursday night:
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UMass hockey’s incredible third-period rally set up Aydar Suniev’s OT game-winner vs. Minnesota in the Fargo Regional semifinal of the NCAA Tournament Thursday night:
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NCAA Div. 1 Men’s Ice Hockey: UMass stuns Minnesota 5-4 in OT, advances to regional final
Aydar Suniev scored in overtime to send the UMass hockey team past Minnesota, 5-4, during the Fargo Regional semifinal of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday in Fargo, North Dakota.
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March 28, 2025 at 6:51 PM
It was 3-1.
UMass hockey’s incredible third-period rally set up Aydar Suniev’s OT game-winner vs. Minnesota in the Fargo Regional semifinal of the NCAA Tournament Thursday night:
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UMass hockey’s incredible third-period rally set up Aydar Suniev’s OT game-winner vs. Minnesota in the Fargo Regional semifinal of the NCAA Tournament Thursday night:
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First game of the Fargo Regional between Western Michigan-Minnesota State is underway.
I think the Broncos are going to be a really tough out in the NCAAs. Came back from down 3-0 in the NCHC championship to Denver and won in 2OT.
30 wins this year for Western Michigan.
I think the Broncos are going to be a really tough out in the NCAAs. Came back from down 3-0 in the NCHC championship to Denver and won in 2OT.
30 wins this year for Western Michigan.
March 27, 2025 at 9:08 PM
First game of the Fargo Regional between Western Michigan-Minnesota State is underway.
I think the Broncos are going to be a really tough out in the NCAAs. Came back from down 3-0 in the NCHC championship to Denver and won in 2OT.
30 wins this year for Western Michigan.
I think the Broncos are going to be a really tough out in the NCAAs. Came back from down 3-0 in the NCHC championship to Denver and won in 2OT.
30 wins this year for Western Michigan.
I’m not in Fargo, but here’s a preview of UMass’ NCAA Tournament game later today against Minnesota:
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NCAA Div. 1 Men’s Ice Hockey: UMass to face Minnesota in regional match-up on Thursday
It’s do-or-die the rest of the way for the UMass hockey team.
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March 27, 2025 at 6:13 PM
I’m not in Fargo, but here’s a preview of UMass’ NCAA Tournament game later today against Minnesota:
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Well…voters did not agree. O’Hara not among the 10 finalists, which was just announced.
“He’s an elite two-way player.”
Why I think UMass hockey’s Cole O’Hara should be in contention for this year’s Hobey Baker Award:
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Why I think UMass hockey’s Cole O’Hara should be in contention for this year’s Hobey Baker Award:
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UMass Hockey: Standout forward Cole O’Hara in the mix for Hobey Baker Award
I’ll admit it, I didn’t think UMass hockey forward Cole O’Hara would be a legitimate Hobey Baker Memorial Award candidate. When it was announced on Jan. 22 that O’Hara and Aydar Suniev were two of the...
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March 19, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Well…voters did not agree. O’Hara not among the 10 finalists, which was just announced.
“He’s an elite two-way player.”
Why I think UMass hockey’s Cole O’Hara should be in contention for this year’s Hobey Baker Award:
www.gazettenet.com/-He-s-an-eli...
Why I think UMass hockey’s Cole O’Hara should be in contention for this year’s Hobey Baker Award:
www.gazettenet.com/-He-s-an-eli...
UMass Hockey: Standout forward Cole O’Hara in the mix for Hobey Baker Award
I’ll admit it, I didn’t think UMass hockey forward Cole O’Hara would be a legitimate Hobey Baker Memorial Award candidate. When it was announced on Jan. 22 that O’Hara and Aydar Suniev were two of the...
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March 19, 2025 at 7:45 PM
“He’s an elite two-way player.”
Why I think UMass hockey’s Cole O’Hara should be in contention for this year’s Hobey Baker Award:
www.gazettenet.com/-He-s-an-eli...
Why I think UMass hockey’s Cole O’Hara should be in contention for this year’s Hobey Baker Award:
www.gazettenet.com/-He-s-an-eli...
On short rest, down multiple skaters to injuries, the No. 14 UMass hockey team took No. 9 BU to the brink in its 3-2 OT loss during the Hockey East quarterfinals Saturday:
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UMass hockey: Minutemen battle back, but Boston University’s Cole Eiserman nets OT winner in 3-2 Hockey East quarterfinal win
BOSTON – The No. 14 UMass hockey team fell to No. 9 Boston University in overtime, 3-2, during the quarterfinal round of the Hockey East Playoffs on Saturday at Agganis Arena.
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March 16, 2025 at 3:04 AM
On short rest, down multiple skaters to injuries, the No. 14 UMass hockey team took No. 9 BU to the brink in its 3-2 OT loss during the Hockey East quarterfinals Saturday:
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No. 14 UMass hockey gutted out a 2-1 win over Vermont in the opening round of the Hockey East Playoffs on Wednesday:
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UMass hockey: Minutemen hold off Vermont 2-1, advance to Hockey East quarterfinals
AMHERST – Survive and advance is the name of the game during playoff hockey and that’s exactly what the No. 14 UMass hockey team did in its 2-1 win against Vermont on Wednesday at the Mullins Center.
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March 13, 2025 at 4:13 AM
No. 14 UMass hockey gutted out a 2-1 win over Vermont in the opening round of the Hockey East Playoffs on Wednesday:
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No. 16 UMass hockey to close out regular season with pair against No. 5 Maine at Mullins:
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UMass hockey: Huge weekend pair with Maine on tap to close Minutemen’s regular season
As the great Michael Buffer would say, ‘Let’s get ready to rumble!’
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March 7, 2025 at 6:06 PM
No. 16 UMass hockey to close out regular season with pair against No. 5 Maine at Mullins:
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