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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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An unexpected ride

April 30, 2019
(Jon Asgeirsson/Daily Collegian)

Ames: UMass hockey reached unprecedented heights in 2018-19

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

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

April 12, 2019
(Judith Gibson-Okunieff/Daily Collegian)

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

April 10, 2019
(Judith Gibson-Okunieff/Daily Collegian)

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

April 9, 2019
Hockey mailbag: Gearing up for the Frozen Four

Hockey mailbag: Gearing up for the Frozen Four

April 8, 2019
Desperation serving UMass hockey’s recent second period play well

Desperation serving UMass hockey’s recent second period play well

April 3, 2019
(Judith Gibson-Okunieff/Daily Collegian)

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

March 31, 2019
(Photo by Jon Asgeirsson)

Cale Makar’s elite skating stands out against Harvard

March 29, 2019
(Jon Asgeirsson/Daily Collegian)

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

March 27, 2019
Collegian File Photo

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

March 26, 2019
(Jon Asgeirsson/ Daily Collegian)

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

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

March 20, 2019
(Judith Gibson-Okunieff/ Daily Collegian)

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

March 17, 2019
(Photo by Jon Asgeirsson)

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

March 16, 2019
(Jon Asgeirsson/Daily Collegian)

UMass focusing on scoring first in upcoming series with New Hampshire

March 13, 2019
(Jon Asgeirsson/Daily Collegian)

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

March 8, 2019
(Photo by Caroline OConnor)

Hildenbrand rallies UMass hockey to regular season title

February 28, 2019
(Jon Asgeirsson/Daily Collegian)

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

February 27, 2019
Will Katcher/Collegian

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

February 25, 2019
(Jon Asgeirsson/Daily Collegian)

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

February 23, 2019
(Will Katcher/Daily Collegian)

Matt Murray earns first shutout of the season against UConn

February 22, 2019
(Caroline OConnor/UMass Athletics)

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

February 17, 2019
(Jon Asgeirsson/Daily Collegian)

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

February 15, 2019
Amelia Shaw/Collegian

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

February 13, 2019
(Jon Asgeirsson/Daily Collegian)

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

February 9, 2019
Caroline OConnor/Collegian

Mitchell Chaffee just keeps on chugging for UMass hockey

February 6, 2019
(Jon Asgeirsson/Daily Collegian)

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

February 5, 2019
(Photo by Jon Asgeirsson)

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

February 1, 2019
(Pat La Prairie/Courtesy of Jake Gaudet)

Life at the farm with Jake Gaudet

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

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

January 26, 2019
(Will Katcher/Daily Collegian)

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

January 24, 2019
(Will Katcher/Daily Collegian)

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

January 20, 2019
(Caroline OConnor/UMass Athletics)

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

January 15, 2019
(Caroline OConnor/UMass Athletics)

Matt Murray backboned UMass hockey to sweep vs Vermont

January 13, 2019
(Caroline OConnor/UMass Athletics)

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

January 5, 2019
Will Katcher/Daily Collegian

UML and AIC kick start the 2019 slate for UMass hockey

January 3, 2019
Photo by Caroline OConnor.

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

December 21, 2018
(Will Katcher/Daily Collegian)

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

December 12, 2018
Will Katcher/Collegian

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

December 11, 2018
(Amelia Shaw/Daily Collegian)

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

December 9, 2018
Caroline OConnor/Collegian

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

December 6, 2018
Caroline OConnor/Collegian

Hockey mailbag: Adjustments for Quinnipiac and conference realignment ideas

December 6, 2018
(Caroline OConnor/UMass Althetics)

Filip Lindberg excited for opportunity with Team Finland

December 5, 2018
(Caroline OConnor/UMass Athletics)

Ames: Looking back at a perfect November

December 1, 2018
Caroline OConnor/Collegian

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

November 29, 2018
(Caroline OConnor/UMass Athletics)

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

November 28, 2018
(UMass Athletics / Caroline OConnor)

Oliver Chau is off the schneid

November 24, 2018
(Caroline OConnor/Daily Collegian)

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

November 21, 2018
(Caroline OConnor/UMass Athletics)

UMass hockey knocks off New Hampshire 4-2

November 18, 2018
(Caroline OConnor/Daily Collegian)

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

November 16, 2018
(Will Katcher/Daily Collegian)

First period success powering UMass hockey

November 14, 2018
(Caroline OConnor/UMass Athletics)

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

November 13, 2018
(Caroline OConnor/UMass Athletics)

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

November 10, 2018
(Amelia Shaw/Daily Collegian)

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

November 9, 2018
(Maxwell Zaleski/Graphics/Collegian)

UMass football rolling into battle with BYU

November 8, 2018
(Caroline OConnor/Daily Collegian)

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

November 8, 2018
Caroline OConnor / UMass Athletics

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

November 7, 2018
(Caroline OConnor/ UMass Athletics)

Fast start fuels UMass hockey to third straight win

November 3, 2018
Caroline OConnor/Collegian

Marquis Young propels UMass football into Liberty matchup

October 31, 2018
(Caroline OConnor/UMass Athletics)

Hockey mailbag: Goalies, Chau and the power play

October 30, 2018
(Caroline OConnor/ Daily Collegian)

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

October 29, 2018
Caroline OConnor - UMass Athletics

Comeback kids steal win from Merrimack, sweep series

October 27, 2018
(Caroline OConnor/Daily Collegian)

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

October 26, 2018
(Caroline OConnor/Daily Collegian)

Clean breakouts bringing early success to UMass hockey

October 24, 2018
Caroline OConnor

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

October 23, 2018
(Judith Gibson-Okunieff/Daily Collegian)

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

October 23, 2018
Caroline OConnor/Collegian

Ames: UMass hockey’s goalie situation continues to intrigue

October 22, 2018
Filip Lindberg (35) saved 36 shots in Saturdays 3-1 loss to Ohio State.

Two third period goals for Ohio State sink UMass hockey Saturday

October 20, 2018
UMass beats No. 1 Ohio State 6-3

UMass beats No. 1 Ohio State 6-3

October 19, 2018
(Will Katcher/Daily Collegian)

Ames: Evaluating the Minutemen after opening weekend

October 16, 2018
(Caroline OConnor/Daily Collegian)

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

October 16, 2018
(Caroline OConnor/UMass Athletics)

Fille Lindberg earns first collegiate win Saturday night with UMass hockey

October 13, 2018
(Caroline OConnor/UMass Athletics)

UMass sweeps Rensselaer to open 2018-19 campaign

October 13, 2018
Caroline OConnor / UMass Athletics

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

October 12, 2018
(Caroline OConnor/Daily Collegian)

Murray, Lindberg in healthy competition early on for UMass

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

October 9, 2018
Captain Niko, reporting for duty

Captain Niko, reporting for duty

October 9, 2018
(Caroline OConnor/UMass Athletics)

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

October 6, 2018
(Caroline OConnor/Daily Collegian)

Q&A with Greg Carvel at Hockey East Media Day

October 1, 2018
(Caroline OConnor/Daily Collegian)

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

September 30, 2018
Caroline OConnor, UMass Athletics

Michael Curtis wills UMass football to win over Charlotte

September 22, 2018
(Caroline OConnor/Daily Collegian)

UMass football seeking statement win against Charlotte

September 18, 2018
(Judith Gibson-Okunieff/Daily Collegian)

Ryan Bamford discusses state of UMass athletics

September 17, 2018
Keith Allison/Flickr

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

September 11, 2018
Caroline OConnor/Collegian

Home at last: Brice McAllister returns to Western Massachusetts

September 11, 2018
Late first half touchdown propels Georgia Southern past UMass football

Late first half touchdown propels Georgia Southern past UMass football

September 9, 2018
Caroline OConnor

UMass football blasted by Boston College in 55-21 loss

September 1, 2018
Andy Isabella running through defenders during last seasons game at Fenway.

Isabella explodes for UMass football in win over Duquesne

August 25, 2018
UMass footballs hosts FCS opponent Duquesne in season opener

UMass footballs hosts FCS opponent Duquesne in season opener

August 23, 2018
(Caroline OConnor/Daily Collegian)

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

June 30, 2018
(Caroline OConnor/Daily Collegian)

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

June 23, 2018
(Jon Asgeirsson/Daily Collegian)

Eight freshmen to join UMass hockey for 2018-19

May 18, 2018
(Caroline OConnor/Daily Collegian)

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

May 5, 2018
(Jon Asgeirsson/Daily Collegian)

Maine blasts UMass baseball in 24-5 win

May 3, 2018
(Tribune News Service)

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

May 2, 2018
(Jon Asgeirsson/Daily Collegian)

UMass baseball drops series to George Mason

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

April 27, 2018
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