Massachusetts Daily Collegian

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A free and responsible press serving the UMass community since 1890

Massachusetts Daily Collegian
A free and responsible press serving the UMass community since 1890

Massachusetts Daily Collegian
Ryan Ames

Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor

Ryan is an assistant sports editor for the Daily Collegian. A senior, Ryan primarily covers the UMass hockey team.

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Ryan Ames

An unexpected ride

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
April 30, 2019
(Jon Asgeirsson/Daily Collegian)

Ames: UMass hockey reached unprecedented heights in 2018-19

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
April 14, 2019
Cale Makar accepts the Hobey Baker award at Harborcenter in Buffalo, NY on Friday, Apr. 12, 2019. Photo by Jon Asgeirsson.

Cale Makar claims 2019 Hobey Baker Memorial Award

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
April 12, 2019
Forward Bobby Trivigno at the Frozen Four at the Key Bank Arena on Thursday, Apr. 11, 2019. Photo by Jon Asgeirsson.

Breaking: Bobby Trivigno suspended for national championship game

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
April 12, 2019
(Judith Gibson-Okunieff/Daily Collegian)

Despite inexperience in Frozen Four, UMass’ plan is to ‘just go out and play’

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
April 10, 2019
(Judith Gibson-Okunieff/Daily Collegian)

Greg Carvel wins 2019 Spencer Penrose award for top DI hockey coach

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
April 9, 2019
Hockey mailbag: Gearing up for the Frozen Four

Hockey mailbag: Gearing up for the Frozen Four

By Ryan Ames, Collegian Staff
April 8, 2019
Desperation serving UMass hockey’s recent second period play well

Desperation serving UMass hockey’s recent second period play well

By Ryan Ames, Collegian Staff
April 3, 2019
(Judith Gibson-Okunieff/Daily Collegian)

Saturday’s Northeast Regional Finals win a ‘peak’ for UMass coach Greg Carvel

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
March 31, 2019
(Photo by Jon Asgeirsson)

Cale Makar’s elite skating stands out against Harvard

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
March 29, 2019
(Jon Asgeirsson/Daily Collegian)

UMass hockey ‘living and learning’ from TD Garden letdown ahead of NCAA tournament tilt

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
March 27, 2019
Collegian File Photo

Across the sheet: Q&A with Spencer R. Morris of the Harvard Crimson

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
March 26, 2019
(Jon Asgeirsson/ Daily Collegian)

Ames: What went wrong Friday, and where UMass hockey goes from here

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
March 24, 2019
Filip Lindberg ready to go if called upon in Hockey East semifinal

Filip Lindberg ready to go if called upon in Hockey East semifinal

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
March 20, 2019
(Judith Gibson-Okunieff/ Daily Collegian)

Ames: Home ice served UMass well in 2018-19 season

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
March 17, 2019
(Photo by Jon Asgeirsson)

UMass’ 5-4 Game 1 win revealed areas that need work moving forward

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
March 16, 2019
(Jon Asgeirsson/Daily Collegian)

UMass focusing on scoring first in upcoming series with New Hampshire

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
March 13, 2019
(Jon Asgeirsson/Daily Collegian)

Bobby Trivigno a spark plug in UMass’ 4-3 loss to UConn Friday

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
March 8, 2019
(Photo by Caroline O'Connor)

Hildenbrand rallies UMass hockey to regular season title

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
February 28, 2019
(Jon Asgeirsson/Daily Collegian)

No. 2 UMass gearing up for Merrimack, Maine this weekend

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
February 27, 2019
Will Katcher/Collegian

Hockey mailbag: Kaiser’s impact, out-of-conference thoughts and Hobey Baker breakdown

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
February 25, 2019
(Jon Asgeirsson/Daily Collegian)

Late goal secures No. 2 UMass’ 3-2 loss to No. 10 Providence

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
February 23, 2019
(Will Katcher/Daily Collegian)

Matt Murray earns first shutout of the season against UConn

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
February 22, 2019
(Caroline O'Connor/UMass Athletics)

No. 3 UMass sweeps Boston College with 4-2 win Saturday

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
February 17, 2019
(Jon Asgeirsson/Daily Collegian)

Across the sheet: Q&A with Joshua Kummins of the New England Hockey Journal

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
February 15, 2019
Amelia Shaw/Collegian

Faceoffs proving to be the game within the game for UMass hockey

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
February 13, 2019
(Jon Asgeirsson/Daily Collegian)

Ames: Don’t be shocked if the Minutemen and River Hawks cross paths again

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
February 9, 2019
Caroline O'Connor/Collegian

Mitchell Chaffee just keeps on chugging for UMass hockey

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
February 6, 2019
(Jon Asgeirsson/Daily Collegian)

Ames: UMass hockey reclaimed its mojo ahead of critical four-game stretch

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
February 5, 2019
(Photo by Jon Asgeirsson)

Ty Farmer’s two goals lift No. 2 UMass to 7-5 win over Boston University

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
February 1, 2019
(Pat La Prairie/Courtesy of Jake Gaudet)

Life at the farm with Jake Gaudet

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
January 30, 2019
Comeback attempt cut short in No. 2 UMass’ 4-3 loss to Maine

Comeback attempt cut short in No. 2 UMass’ 4-3 loss to Maine

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
January 27, 2019
No. 2 UMass holds on for 4-2 win vs. Maine

No. 2 UMass holds on for 4-2 win vs. Maine

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
January 26, 2019
(Will Katcher/Daily Collegian)

Ty Farmer is quietly putting together a strong first season with UMass hockey

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
January 24, 2019
(Will Katcher/Daily Collegian)

No. 1 UMass stunned by No. 8 Northeastern in 2-1 overtime thriller

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
January 20, 2019
(Caroline O'Connor/UMass Athletics)

No. 1 UMass goes right to work against No. 8 Northeastern

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
January 15, 2019
(Caroline O'Connor/UMass Athletics)

Matt Murray backboned UMass hockey to sweep vs Vermont

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
January 13, 2019
(Caroline O'Connor/UMass Athletics)

Ames: Second half of the season didn’t start exactly as planned for UMass hockey

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
January 5, 2019
Will Katcher/Daily Collegian

UML and AIC kick start the 2019 slate for UMass hockey

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
January 3, 2019
Photo by Caroline O'Connor.

UMass men’s basketball hangs on for 85-84 win against Fairleigh Dickinson

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
December 21, 2018
(Will Katcher/Daily Collegian)

Jake Gaudet, first line, too much to handle Tuesday night

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
December 12, 2018
Will Katcher/Collegian

UMass hockey strives to keep winning ways going at home on Tuesday

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
December 11, 2018
(Amelia Shaw/Daily Collegian)

Second line steps up in No. 1 UMass hockey’s 3-1 win over No. 8 Quinnipiac

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
December 9, 2018
Caroline O'Connor/Collegian

No. 1 UMass hockey set out for series with No. 8 Quinnipiac

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
December 6, 2018
Caroline O'Connor/Collegian

Hockey mailbag: Adjustments for Quinnipiac and conference realignment ideas

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
December 6, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/UMass Althetics)

Filip Lindberg excited for opportunity with Team Finland

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
December 5, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/UMass Athletics)

Ames: Looking back at a perfect November

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
December 1, 2018
Caroline O'Connor/Collegian

Across the sheet: Q&A with Daniel Connolly of The UConn Blog

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
November 29, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/UMass Athletics)

UMass hockey goes for ninth straight win in Friday’s duel with UConn

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
November 28, 2018
(UMass Athletics / Caroline O'Connor)

Oliver Chau is off the schneid

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
November 24, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/Daily Collegian)

No. 18 Princeton comes to town Saturday in one of UMass hockey’s toughest tests

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
November 21, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/UMass Athletics)

UMass hockey knocks off New Hampshire 4-2

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
November 18, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/Daily Collegian)

Bobby Kaiser’s goal lifts UMass hockey to 3-1 win over Holy Cross

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
November 16, 2018
(Will Katcher/Daily Collegian)

First period success powering UMass hockey

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
November 14, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/UMass Athletics)

Ames: UMass hockey’s ability to win close games an encouraging sign

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
November 13, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/UMass Athletics)

Anthony Del Gaizo’s game-winner Saturday the product of hard work

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
November 10, 2018
(Amelia Shaw/Daily Collegian)

Ames: UMass hockey’s compete on full display in win over Providence

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
November 9, 2018
(Maxwell Zaleski/Graphics/Collegian)

UMass football rolling into battle with BYU

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
November 8, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/Daily Collegian)

Across the sheet: Q&A with Mark Divver of the Providence Journal

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
November 8, 2018
Caroline O'Connor / UMass Athletics

Despite strong start, Cale Makar knows he has more to offer

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
November 7, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/ UMass Athletics)

Fast start fuels UMass hockey to third straight win

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
November 3, 2018
Caroline O'Connor/Collegian

Marquis Young propels UMass football into Liberty matchup

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
October 31, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/UMass Athletics)

Hockey mailbag: Goalies, Chau and the power play

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
October 30, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/ Daily Collegian)

Ames: It’s time to talk about UMass hockey’s stellar special teams

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
October 29, 2018
Caroline O'Connor - UMass Athletics

Comeback kids steal win from Merrimack, sweep series

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
October 27, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/Daily Collegian)

UMass hockey soars to 5-1 win behind Brett Boeing’s two-goal game

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
October 26, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/Daily Collegian)

Clean breakouts bringing early success to UMass hockey

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
October 24, 2018
Caroline O'Connor

Sadiq Palmer hopes to build upon breakout game vs. Coastal Carolina

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
October 23, 2018
(Judith Gibson-Okunieff/Daily Collegian)

Across the sheet: Q&A with The Mack Report’s Mike McMahon

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
October 23, 2018
Caroline O'Connor/Collegian

Ames: UMass hockey’s goalie situation continues to intrigue

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
October 22, 2018
Filip Lindberg (35) saved 36 shots in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Ohio State.

Two third period goals for Ohio State sink UMass hockey Saturday

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
October 20, 2018
UMass beats No. 1 Ohio State 6-3

UMass beats No. 1 Ohio State 6-3

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
October 19, 2018
(Will Katcher/Daily Collegian)

Ames: Evaluating the Minutemen after opening weekend

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
October 16, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/Daily Collegian)

UMass football kicks off second half of season with home game against Coastal Carolina

By Ryan Ames, Assistant News Editor
October 16, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/UMass Athletics)

Fille Lindberg earns first collegiate win Saturday night with UMass hockey

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
October 13, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/UMass Athletics)

UMass sweeps Rensselaer to open 2018-19 campaign

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
October 13, 2018
Caroline O'Connor / UMass Athletics

Makar’s four points lead UMass hockey to season-opening win

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
October 12, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/Daily Collegian)

Murray, Lindberg in healthy competition early on for UMass

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
October 10, 2018
The evolution of a modern-day power forward: A Mitchell Chaffee story

The evolution of a modern-day power forward: A Mitchell Chaffee story

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
October 9, 2018
Captain Niko, reporting for duty

Captain Niko, reporting for duty

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
October 9, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/UMass Athletics)

Mix of new players shine in UMass hockey’s exhibition win

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
October 6, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/Daily Collegian)

Q&A with Greg Carvel at Hockey East Media Day

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
October 1, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/Daily Collegian)

UMass unable to stop Ohio ground game in 58-42 loss

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
September 30, 2018
Caroline O'Connor, UMass Athletics

Michael Curtis wills UMass football to win over Charlotte

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
September 22, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/Daily Collegian)

UMass football seeking statement win against Charlotte

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
September 18, 2018
(Judith Gibson-Okunieff/Daily Collegian)

Ryan Bamford discusses state of UMass athletics

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
September 17, 2018
Keith Allison/Flickr

Working for a living: Leonard Hankerson takes over UMass football’s wideouts

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
September 11, 2018
Caroline O'Connor/Collegian

Home at last: Brice McAllister returns to Western Massachusetts

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
September 11, 2018
Late first half touchdown propels Georgia Southern past UMass football

Late first half touchdown propels Georgia Southern past UMass football

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
September 9, 2018
Caroline O'Connor

UMass football blasted by Boston College in 55-21 loss

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
September 1, 2018
Andy Isabella running through defenders during last seasons game at Fenway.

Isabella explodes for UMass football in win over Duquesne

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
August 25, 2018
UMass footballs hosts FCS opponent Duquesne in season opener

UMass footballs hosts FCS opponent Duquesne in season opener

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
August 23, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/Daily Collegian)

Philip Lagunov’s summer vacation? A trip to Bruins development camp

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
June 30, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/Daily Collegian)

John Leonard selected in sixth round by San Jose Sharks in 2018 NHL Draft

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
June 23, 2018
(Jon Asgeirsson/Daily Collegian)

Eight freshmen to join UMass hockey for 2018-19

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
May 18, 2018
(Caroline O'Connor/Daily Collegian)

Riley Gregoire’s walk-off single gives UMass softball sweep past George Mason

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
May 5, 2018
(Jon Asgeirsson/Daily Collegian)

Maine blasts UMass baseball in 24-5 win

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
May 3, 2018
(Tribune News Service)

It’s the best time of the year: NHL playoff season

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
May 2, 2018
(Jon Asgeirsson/Daily Collegian)

UMass baseball drops series to George Mason

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
April 29, 2018
Ten-goal run lifts UMass men’s lacrosse in season finale win

Ten-goal run lifts UMass men’s lacrosse in season finale win

By Ryan Ames, Assistant Sports Editor
April 27, 2018
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