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The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

Catamount hockey adds nine new first-year players

September 24, 2016

Catamount men’s hockey is welcoming nine first-years to the team for the 2016-2017 season. Joining the returning Catamount players will be first-year goaltender Stefanos Lekkas, first-year...

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...

Former UVM hockey player gets honored

Claire Messersmith January 28, 2016

A University of Vermont hockey alumnus became the first in UVM’s history to have a jersey retired Jan. 8, 2016. A likely National Hockey League Hall-of-Famer, Martin St. Louis now has his jersey,...

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 basketball expects another productive year despite young core

Jack Estrin November 4, 2015

The UVM men’s basketball team is looking to build off last year’s success after finishing with a 20-14 record, including a dominant 12-4 conference record. The Catamounts came within three...

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...

Men’s hockey swept by North Dakota

October 25, 2015

The early season gauntlet continues for UVM men’s hockey as they welcomed No. 1 North Dakota for a two game series at Gutterson Fieldhouse.The Cats entered the series with a record of 1-2-0 after facing...

Cats fall to No. 3 Nebraska-Omaha in two-game series

Alexander Benoit and Shane Town October 18, 2015

In their first visit to Gutterson Fieldhouse, the University of Nebraska-Omaha proved a tough matchup for the Catamounts. Ranked No. 3 in the nation, Nebraska came in winning their last two games. In...

Men’s hockey opens season with shutout win over No. 8 Minnesota

October 11, 2015

Despite entering the game trailing the University of Minnesota in the national rankings, UVM won its first game of the season against the Gophers Oct. 10. Defying the odds on the road — against a team...

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