UMass Lowell Travels to Washington for Non-Conference Matchup
River Hawks Face Huskies in Seattle
The No. 10 UMass Lowell hockey team will travel to Seattle, Washington, this weekend for a non-conference matchup against the No. 13 University of Washington Huskies on Saturday, Oct. 8. The game is scheduled for 10:05 p.m. ET at the Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion.
The River Hawks are coming off a successful opening weekend, in which they defeated No. 18 Northeastern and No. 16 Boston College.
The Huskies are also coming off a successful opening weekend, in which they defeated No. 14 Providence and No. 19 Boston University.
Scouting the Huskies
The Huskies are led by senior forward Cole Caufield, who is one of the top players in the country. Caufield led the nation in scoring last season with 30 goals and 52 points in 31 games.
Other key players for the Huskies include senior forward Jimmy Snuggerud, who had 18 goals and 28 points last season, and junior defenseman Ryan Johnson, who had 10 goals and 24 points last season.
The Huskies are a well-rounded team that is strong on both offense and defense. They are led by a strong group of veterans, and they will be a tough opponent for the River Hawks.
Keys to the Game
The keys to the game for the River Hawks will be to contain Caufield and the Huskies' other top players, and to take advantage of their opportunities on the power play.
The River Hawks have a strong power play, and they will need to convert on their chances against the Huskies.
The River Hawks will also need to be strong on the penalty kill. The Huskies have a good power play, and the River Hawks will need to be able to kill penalties to stay in the game.
Prediction
The River Hawks are a slight underdog in this game, but they have the potential to win if they play their best game.
The Huskies are a very good team, but the River Hawks have a lot of experience and they are playing with a lot of confidence right now.
I predict that the River Hawks will win this game in a close contest.
