https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com en-us https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20170811jwkse2 FITCHBURG -- In college athletics, players come and go. Whether through graduation or transfer, names disappear year after year, only to be replaced by new ones. It's the nature of the beast. Fri, 11 Aug 2017 04:00:00 GMT https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20170811jwkse2 https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20170308iv8b4u FITCHBURG, Mass. – Freshman forward Tyler Warila was selected Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Ice Hockey Rookie of the Year as announced by the conference office on Wednesday afternoon. Wed, 08 Mar 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20170308iv8b4u https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20170228w85bhv PLYMOUTH, N.H. – The Fitchburg State ice hockey team dropped a tough 7-1 decision to the Panthers of Plymouth State University in semifinal round action of the 2016-17 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Ice Hockey Tournament this evening at Hanaway Rink. Tue, 28 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20170228w85bhv https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20170227oi5dkc FITCHBURG, Mass. – Senior Cameron Snyder was recently selected Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Ice Hockey Player of the Week, while freshman Tyler Warila earned MASCAC Ice Hockey Rookie of the Week honors as announced by the league office on Monday afternoon. Mon, 27 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20170227oi5dkc https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20170225sa2lp1 FITCHBURG, Mass. – Freshman Tyler Warilia’s second goal of the game propelled the Fitchburg State University men’s ice hockey team to a5-2 victory over visiting Worcester State University in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Quarterfinal action on Saturday afternoon at the Wallace Civic Center. Sat, 25 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20170225sa2lp1 https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20170224k13car Kathy Dirusso, director of the non-profit breast cancer awareness organization, the Cup Crusaders, certainly knows how to make an entrance. If one met with Dirusso, she would stick out from the crowd and become immediately noticeable. She’s recognizable not by formal introductions, but because of her wild pink hair, pink vest, and pink sunglasses. If someone asks her about her eccentric outfit, they would learn that despite her pinked-out appearance, she has strong reservations about wearing pink. Fri, 24 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20170224k13car https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20170223hsrcw2 Fitchburg State lands in fourth after amassing a 7-10-1 record in league play. Freshman Tyler Warila in his first season with the Falcons led the squad with 26 points on eight goals and 18 assists. His assist total was the fourth-best in the MASCAC at the end of the regular season. Thu, 23 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20170223hsrcw2 https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20170218u3w640 NEW BEDFORD, MASS. – The Fitchburg State ice hockey team dropped a 7-2 decision to the Corsairs of UMass Dartmouth in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) action this evening at Hetland Arena. Sat, 18 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20170218u3w640 https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20170216uger0t PLYMOUTH, N.H. – The Fitchburg State ice hockey team dropped a tough 4-1 decision to the Panthers of Plymouth State University in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) action this evening at Hanaway Rink. Thu, 16 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20170216uger0t https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20170213mgw5gz FITCHBURG, Mass. – Fitchburg State freshman forward Tyler Warila has been tabbed Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Ice Hockey Rookie of the Week as announced by the conference office on Monday afternoon. Mon, 13 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20170213mgw5gz https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20170213wdmb8w Fitchburg, Mass. – Fitchburg State University fell to the Lancers of Worcester State, 4-2 in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) action on a snowy Monday night at the Wallace Civic Center. Mon, 13 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20170213wdmb8w https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20170211ue29gs FITCHBURG, Mass. – Senior forward Cameron Snyder netted a pair of markers for Fitchburg State, but the Falcons dropped a 7-5 decision to the visiting Vikings of Salem State University in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) action this evening at the Wallace Civic Center on senior day. Sat, 11 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20170211ue29gs https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20170206kfvctq FITCHBURG, Mass. – Fitchburg State sophomore goalkeeper Kirby Saari was recently selected Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Ice Hockey Goaltender of the Week as announced by the conference office on Monday afternoon. Mon, 06 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20170206kfvctq https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20170206kls66m FITCHBURG, Mass. – Fitchburg State freshman forward Kyle Hillick was recently tabbed Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Ice Hockey Rookie of the Week as announced by the conference office on Monday afternoon. Mon, 06 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20170206kls66m https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20170204uh9dvb WESTFIELD, Mass. – The Fitchburg State ice hockey team received goals from three different player as the Falcons defeated the Owls of Westfield State University, 3-2 in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) action this evening at the Amelia Park Ice Arena. Sat, 04 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20170204uh9dvb https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20170202y0kh9y FITCHBURG, Mass. – Four different Falcon players netted a goal as the Fitchburg State ice hockey team defeated Framingham State University, 4-0 in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) action this evening at the Wallace Civic Center. Thu, 02 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20170202y0kh9y https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20170131i3xtbr As children, we idolize the sports figures that are thrust in our lives. Looking up to them and doing everything we can to be just like them. For Dean Fuller, the Fitchburg State men’s ice hockey head coach, it was one local team and played that shaped his love of hockey. Tue, 31 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20170131i3xtbr https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20170129s1nmtb WATERVILLE, Maine. – The Fitchburg State ice hockey team was in action this afternoon, dropping a tough 8-3 decision to the 14th ranked Mules of Colby College in non-conference action at the Alfond Rink. Sun, 29 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20170129s1nmtb https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20170126yxu594 FITCHBURG, Mass. – Freshman Kyle Hillick and sophomore Michael Fretz each potted a pair of goals as Fitchburg State University erased an early two goal deficit to down UMass-Dartmouth, 7-3 in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) action at the Wallace Civic Center this evening. The win halts a four game skid for the Falcons, as they improve to 8-9-1 overall and 5-6-1 in conference play, while the Corsairs dip to 10-7 (6-5 MASCAC) on the season Thu, 26 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20170126yxu594 https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20170121x4rojo FITCHBURG, Mass. - The Fitchburg State University hockey team hosted its second annual ‘Pink the Rink’ night at the Wallace Civic Center, dropping a 4-2 decision to Plymouth State in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) action this evening. Sat, 21 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20170121x4rojo https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20170119wn0y4m SALEM, Mass. – The Fitchburg State ice hockey team dropped a tough 3-1 decision to the Vikings of Salem State University in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) action this evening at the Rockett Ice Arena. Thu, 19 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20170119wn0y4m https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20170117f8jplx By Nick Mallard, nmallard@sentinelandenterprise.com FITCHBURG -- It's no secret that many -- if not most -- athletes are creatures of habit. No matter the sport, pre-game rituals and preparations exist. Even in games, small things that have worked in the past are relied upon as markers of good luck. Change isn't always welcome. Tue, 17 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20170117f8jplx https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20170114vw3i8v WORCESTER, Mass. – The Fitchburg State ice hockey team dropped a tough 5-2 decision to the Lancers of Worcester State in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) action at the Hart Recreation Center on the campus of Holy Cross this evening. Sat, 14 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20170114vw3i8v https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20170112x9x1bq FITCHBURG, Mass. – Senior forward Jackson Leef netted a hat-trick for the Owls as Fitchburg State University (7-6-1, 4-3-1 MASCAC) fell to Westfield State University (8-6, 4-4 MASCAC), 4-1, in a Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) ice hockey matchup on Thursday night at the Wallace Civic Center. Thu, 12 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20170112x9x1bq https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20170110wp0195 WORCESTER, Mass. – The Fitchburg State ice hockey team scored three third period goals as the Falcons rallied past Assumption College, 5-4 in non-conference action this evening at the Buffone Arena. Tue, 10 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20170110wp0195 https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20170109ixc970 FITCHBURG, Mass. – Fitchburg State sophomore goaltender Kirby Saari was recently selected Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Goaltender of the Week as announced by the conference office on Monday afternoon. Mon, 09 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20170109ixc970 https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20170107tgfiju FRAMINGHAM, Mass. ? The Fitchburg State ice hockey team returned to action this afternoon following the winter break as the Falcons defeated Framingham State, 5-2 in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) action at Loring Arena. Sat, 07 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20170107tgfiju https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20161203x0eigl RINDGE, N.H. – Sophomore forward Nick DiNicola tallied two goals as the Fitchburg State hockey team defeated the Ravens of Franklin Pierce University in non-conference action at the Jason Ritchie Ice Arena this evening. Sat, 03 Dec 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20161203x0eigl https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20161201yrfw08 NEW BEDFORD, Mass. – The Fitchburg State ice hockey team suffered a tough 2-1 setback to the Corsairs of UMass Dartmouth in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) action this evening at the Hetland Arena. Thu, 01 Dec 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20161201yrfw08 https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20161128jnce8g FITCHBURG, Mass. – Sophomore goaltender Kirby Saari was recently selected Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Ice Hockey Goaltender of the Week as announced by the conference office on Monday afternoon. Mon, 28 Nov 2016 05:00:00 GMT https://www.fitchburgfalcons.com/sports/mice/2016-17/releases/20161128jnce8g