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The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

Sophomore forward Derek Lodermeier takes a shot against UMass Amherst Jan. 12. The Catamounts are 8-15-5 overall this season.

Vermont triumphs over Providence College

Curt Berry, Staff Writer February 6, 2018

Fights, blocked shots, power play goals, a game winner, and free chocolate made for an exciting weekend at Gutterson Fieldhouse. Men’s hockey continued their hot streak this weekend, winning a game...

Men’s hockey bounces back after close loss

Curt Berry, Staff Writer January 27, 2018

The Catamounts fell just short of their fifth win of the season Friday tonight, as the University of Massachusetts Lowell came back from a two-goal deficit. Vermont held a two goal lead with 11 minutes...

The men’s hockey team celebrates after scoring a goal against the University of Maine March 3. The Catamounts opened their season with a 6-1 over the University of Waterloo.

Newcomers set to play big roles for hockey

Locria Courtright, Assistant Sports Editor October 6, 2017

The 2016/17 men’s hockey season saw the Catamounts post their third 20-win season in the last four years, going 20-13-5. Despite the year’s success, the ending was one UVM would like to forget,...

Hockey knocks off ranked opponent

November 4, 2016

UVM men’s hockey hosted the University of Michigan in the first-ever matchup between the two teams. Backed by a hot start and a sellout crowd head coach Kevin Sneddon called “electric,”...

Men's hockey team set for international series

Men’s hockey team set for international series

Jacob Holzman March 4, 2016

Men’s hockey will be spending Thanksgiving overseas on Irish ice next year.Next season, the team is traveling to Belfast, Northern Ireland Nov. 25 to 26 over Thanksgiving break to compete in the “Friendship...

Seniors honored but BC prevails

Seniors honored but BC prevails

February 24, 2016

The men’s hockey team dropped both games in their senior weekend series against Boston College on Feb. 19 and Feb. 20. These two games represented the Catamounts’ last two home games of the year; the...

After 17 years at UVM, men’s hockey coach Kevin Sneddon announced he would be retiring after this season. "The decision to retire from college hockey coaching and announce this now has been a difficult one but I truly believe it is in the best interest of the program," Sneddon said.

Can suspension catalyze Cats?

February 5, 2016

 The men’s hockey team played without their head coach Jan. 22 after he was suspended for his behavior during a previous game. Head coach Kevin Sneddon was suspended for one game by Hockey East...

UVM hockey starts slowly

December 1, 2015

The UVM men’s hockey team has had two consecutive 20-win seasons but this year, they have only won three out of their last 13 and currently stand at 3-9-2.Students reflected on the team’s start to...

Men’s hockey swept by No. 4 UMass-Lowell

Alexander Benoit and Shane Town November 8, 2015

UVM welcomed No. 4 UMass-Lowell for a two game, Hockey East series this weekend at Gutterson Fieldhouse. The River Hawks got an early lead on the Catamounts, and never looked back. In the first game,...

Locker room serves as second home for hockey team

Claire Messersmith November 4, 2015

For the men’s hockey team, the locker room has become a home away from home, players say. “Naturally, the locker room is like a second home,” junior Mike Santaguida said. Thirty wood stalls...

Men’s hockey players transition to life at UVM with teammates

November 4, 2015

 Hockey players at UVM usually have an easier time transitioning to life away from home than the average student — they are used to it. Nearly all Division I college hockey players are recruited...

Men’s hockey earns win and tie after series

November 2, 2015

Men’s hockey opened their conference play this weekend with two games against Hockey East rival Northeastern University Oct. 29 and 31.Game one of the weekend saw the Cats get out to an early two goal...

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