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The Quinnipiac Chronicle
Colin Kennedy

Colin Kennedy, Managing Editor

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Freshman defenseman Braden Blace during a matchup with Cornell in Madison Square Garden Nov. 30.

Quinnipiac wraps up first half of regular season with 3-1 win over Union

Colin Kennedy, Managing Editor
December 7, 2024
Why NBA Christmas is superior to NFL Thanksgiving

Why NBA Christmas is superior to NFL Thanksgiving

Colin Kennedy, Managing Editor
December 3, 2024
Graduate student guard Savion Lewis drives in the lane against Maine on Nov. 15, 2024

Quinnipiac staves off furious Maine comeback, wins 58-55

Colin Kennedy, Managing Editor
November 15, 2024
Rebecca Collins

‘The Penguin’: A masterpiece in comic-book storytelling

Colin Kennedy, Managing Editor
November 12, 2024
'The Penguin': A masterpiece in comic-book storytelling

‘The Penguin’: A masterpiece in comic-book storytelling

Colin Kennedy, Managing Editor
November 12, 2024
Inside the Quinnipiac Poll before the 2024 election

Inside the Quinnipiac Poll before the 2024 election

Colin Kennedy, Managing Editor
November 5, 2024
Freshman goaltender Dylan Silverstein warms up for a game against Penn State on Oct. 12, 2024

Emptying the notebook from No. 8 Quinnipiac’s 2-1 loss to No. 10 Maine

Colin Kennedy, Managing Editor
October 18, 2024
More than a basketball player

More than a basketball player

Colin Kennedy, Managing Editor
October 15, 2024
You can’t choose your favorite sports teams

You can’t choose your favorite sports teams

Colin Kennedy, Managing Editor
October 15, 2024
Quinnipiac prepares for a scrum against Penn State on Sept. 29.

Undefeated rugby fighting for more at season midpoint

Colin Kennedy, Managing Editor
October 8, 2024
As of Sept. 16, Quinnipiac women’s ice hockey is ranked No. 10 via this year’s first USCHO preseason poll.

Women’s ice hockey looking to restake its claim among nation’s best

Colin Kennedy, Managing Editor
September 24, 2024
Ilona Maher was a key piece in USA Rugby's first Olympic medal in over 100 years. Photo courtesy of Range Sports

Before the bronze – Ilona Maher’s path to Olympic stardom

Colin Kennedy, Managing Editor
September 17, 2024
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‘Here Come The Irish’: A love letter to football in South Bend

Colin Kennedy, Managing Editor
September 4, 2024
Women's rugby huddles during a game against Harvard on September 2, 2023.

Rugby looking to create their own legacy in 2024

Colin Kennedy, Managing Editor
September 3, 2024
Junior infielder Dominic Proctor swings during a game against NJIT on April 14, 2024.

Emptying the notebook from Quinnipiac’s 6-1 win over Canisius

Colin Kennedy, Managing Editor
April 20, 2024
The Quinnipiac women's lacrosse team celebrate their 18-13 victory against Rider at Quinnipiac Lacrosse Stadium on Saturday, April 6, 2024.

‘Believe’ – Quinnipiac women’s lacrosse going down fighting

Colin Kennedy, Associate Sports Editor
April 16, 2024
O’Connor (right) stands with graduate student Leeyen Peralta after winning the Quinnipiac Classic on Oct. 10.

[Photo] Fairway to success: John O’Connor’s coaching career on par for greatness

Ryan Johanson, Copy Editor
April 16, 2024
Quinnipiac Acrobatics and Tumbling celebrate a win over Iona on March 23, 2024 at the M&T Bank Arena in Hamden, Connecticut

Quinnipiac Acrobatics and Tumbling earns No. 2 seed in NCATA National Tournament

Colin Kennedy, Associate Sports Editor
April 15, 2024
Graduate student attack Jake Tellers moves past a VMI defender during a 13-12 win on April 13, 2024

Quinnipiac staves off VMI comeback attempt, win 13-12 on senior day

Colin Kennedy, Associate Sports Editor
April 13, 2024
Keeping up with the Krafts: Apple TV+’s ‘The Dynasty’ is a bumbling football soap opera

Keeping up with the Krafts: Apple TV+’s ‘The Dynasty’ is a bumbling football soap opera

Colin Kennedy and Ethan Hurwitz
April 2, 2024
Senior forward Nina Steigauf prepares for a face-off during a 3-1 win over Cornell on November 17, 2023

Quinnipiac women’s ice hockey’s Nina Steigauf enters transfer portal

Colin Kennedy, Associate Sports Editor
March 28, 2024
The Quinnipiac men's ice hockey team celebrates after scoring a goal during Game 1 of the ECAC Quarterfinals against RPI on March 15, 2024, at the M&T Bank Arena.

Quinnipiac finds a way, squeaks by RPI 5-2 to advance to ECAC Semifinals

Colin Kennedy, Associate Sports Editor
March 16, 2024
Senior forward, Travis Treloar, attempts to avoid an opponent in a rush toward the net during Game 1 of the ECAC Quarterfinals against RPI on March 15, 2024, at the M&T Bank Arena.

Quinnipiac handles business, wins Game 1 of ECAC Quarterfinals 5-1

Colin Kennedy, Associate Sports Editor
March 15, 2024
Senior defender Maddy Samoskevich maneuvers by a Cornell defender during the ECAC Quarterfinals on March 2, 2024.

Women’s ice hockey swept by Cornell, awaits slim-to-none NCAA tournament fate

Colin Kennedy, Associate Sports Editor
March 5, 2024
Quinnipiac watches on as Cornell celebrates an overtime goal in Game 1 of the ECAC Quarterfinals on March 1, 2024.

Quinnipiac drops Game 1 to Cornell in overtime heartbreaker

Colin Kennedy, Associate Sports Editor
March 1, 2024
Quinnipiac celebrates a goal during a 9-0 blowout victory over Harvard on Feb. 24, 2024.

Cloud nine: Five takeaways from Quinnipiac’s 9-0 playoff victory over Harvard

Colin Kennedy, Associate Sports Editor
February 24, 2024
Freshman forward Kahlen Lamarche battles for the puck in a Feb. 3 game against Princeton.

Questions remain as women’s ice hockey begins postseason

Colin Kennedy, Associate Sports Editor
February 20, 2024
Senior forward Nina Steigauf shoots the puck during a 2-1 loss to Clarkson on Feb. 10.

Gut punch: Women’s ice hockey suffers second overtime loss of weekend, 2-1 to Clarkson

Colin Kennedy, Associate Sports Editor
February 10, 2024
The Quinnipiac women's ice hockey team gathers in a pre game huddle for a game against LIU on Dec. 30, 2023, at the M&T Bank Arena.

Quinnipiac women’s ice hockey on verge of collapse amid four-game skid

Colin Kennedy, Associate Sports Editor
January 30, 2024
Quinnipiac celebrates with the Connecticut Ice Tournament trophy after its third-consecutive tournament title on Jan. 27.

[Photo] Quinnipiac storms back from 3-1 deficit, wins third-straight Connecticut Ice title

Cameron Levasseur, Sports Editor
January 28, 2024
Quinnipiac celebrates their second-consecutive CT Ice championship following a 4-3 win over UConn on January 28, 2023.

Battle for Connecticut: Quinnipiac vies for three-peat at CT Ice

Colin Kennedy, Associate Sports Editor
January 26, 2024
Graduate student forward Julia Nearis celebrated with teammates following a goal during a 8-0 win over Harvard on January 12, 2023.

No. 6 Quinnipiac dominates Harvard with 8-0 beatdown

Colin Kennedy, Associate Sports Editor
January 12, 2024
Photos by Peyton McKenzie, Photoillustration by Cameron Levasseur

New Year’s resolutions for Quinnipiac hockey, basketball entering 2024

Cameron Levasseur, Colin Kennedy, Ethan Hurwitz, and Benjamin Yeargin
January 1, 2024
Quinnipiac head coach Cass Turner spent Dec. 12-13 serving as a guest coach with the Washington Capitals.

‘I’ve left with so much’: Cass Turner serves as guest coach with Washington Capitals

Colin Kennedy, Associate Sports Editor
December 15, 2023
Graduate student defenceman Kate Reilly about to take a shot against Union on December 1, 2023.

Reilly makes history, Quinnipiac tops Union 4-1

Colin Kennedy, Associate Sports Editor
December 1, 2023
Graduate forward Julia Nearis goes for the puck in the Nutmeg Classic semifinal game against UConn on November 24, 2023

‘Big game player’ Julia Nearis putting it all on the line for a final shot at glory

Colin Kennedy, Associate Sports Editor
November 28, 2023
Graduate student guard Savion Lewis dribbles the ball around a CCSU defender on November 10, 2023.

‘Fools gold’: Quinnipiac staves off comeback attempt, defeats CCSU 74-70

Colin Kennedy, Associate Sports Editor
November 10, 2023
Freshman forward Andon Cerbone fires a shot at goal against Harvard on November 5, 2023.

Quinnipiac returns to form, dismantles Harvard 6-0

Colin Kennedy, Associate Sports Editor
November 4, 2023
Sophomore defenceman Erik Langwagen stands with his hands on his hips at the center line after Manhattan scores late in the second half on October 25, 2023

‘The right things aren’t bouncing our way’: Bobcats suffer another heartbreaker against Manhattan 3-2

Colin Kennedy, Associate Sports Editor
October 25, 2023
Both Sacred Heart and Merrimack are set to join the MAAC beginning with the '24-25 academic year.

Sacred Heart, Merrimack to join MAAC in 2024-25

Colin Kennedy, Associate Sports Editor
October 24, 2023
Junior defender Mia Lopata smiles at the bench during warmups before their game versus Providence on October 13, 2023.

‘Keep moving forward’: Stories from women’s hockey’s undefeated start

Colin Kennedy, Associate Sports Editor
October 20, 2023
Quinnipiac graduate student Leeyen Peralta is doused in water by her teammates after winning the Quinnipiac Classic at the Farms Country Club in Wallingford, Connecticut on Oct. 10.

[Photo] In home tournament victory, Quinnipiac sets tone for fourth-straight MAAC championship run

Ryan Johanson and Ryan Raggio
October 17, 2023
Graduate student forward Jess Schryver lines up for a face-off during a 2-1 overtime win over Providence on October, 14 2023.

Bobcats deny Friars’ Hail Mary, defeat Providence 2-1 in overtime

Colin Kennedy, Associate Sports Editor
October 14, 2023
Kate Villeneuve (21) shoots in Quinnipiac's win over the Maine Black Bears on Sept. 30.

Bobcats remain undefeated, take down UNH 3-1

Colin Kennedy, Associate Sports Editor
October 8, 2023
Sophomore forward Madison Chantler celebrates with teammates after junior forward Maya Labad's goal on Sept. 30

Black bears don’t bite

Colin Kennedy, Associate Sports Editor
October 3, 2023
The Bobcats notched 31 shots-on-goal in their 3-0 win over Maine.

No. 8 Quinnipiac wins season opener, takes down Maine 3-0

Colin Kennedy, Associate Sports Editor
September 29, 2023
Quinnipiac field hockey's Lauren Knight (left) and Katie Shanahan (right) during an athlete outreach tour with Pliable Marketing on July 17.

Surf and turf: Cape Cod duo making waves for Quinnipiac field hockey

Colin Kennedy, Associate Sports Editor
September 26, 2023
Senior forward Courtney Chochol, right, dribbles the ball away from defenders on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at the Quinnipiac Univeristy Soccer & Lacrosse Stadium.

Quinnipiac battles through slow start, bad conditions to take down Canisius 2-0

Colin Kennedy, Associate Sports Editor
September 23, 2023
Freshman midfielder Francisco Ferreira watches the ball after shooting during a non-conference game against Boston College

Starting over: Men’s soccer prepares for title defense

Colin Kennedy, Associate Sports Editor
September 5, 2023
Quinnipiac women's soccer improves to 2-2 on the season with Monday's win.

Quinnipiac brings the heat, downs Stonehill 5-0

Colin Kennedy, Associate Sports Editor
September 4, 2023
Sunday's loss puts Quinnipiac women's soccer at 0-2 to start a season for the first time since 2014.

‘We’ve got to get a lucky break’: Quinnipiac falls in home opener 1-0 to Dartmouth

Colin Kennedy, Associate Sports Editor
August 27, 2023
Emily Roskopf won back-to-back-to-back NIRA National Championships with the Bobcats from 2015-17.

Quinnipiac women’s rugby adds Emily Roskopf as assistant coach

Colin Kennedy, Associate Sports Editor
July 10, 2023
Quinnipiac’s top scorer Olivia Mobley enters transfer portal

Quinnipiac’s top scorer Olivia Mobley enters transfer portal

Colin Kennedy, Associate Sports Editor
May 4, 2023
Quinnipiac baseball is now 16-23 on the season and 9-8 in MAAC play following Friday's doubleheader.

Quinnipiac baseball splits doubleheader with Mount St. Mary’s

Ryan Raggio and Colin Kennedy
April 29, 2023
Ethan de Jong finished his Quinnipiac career with 184 games played, appearing in every game over five seasons.

Ethan de Jong signs two-year AHL contract with Bakersfield Condors

Colin Kennedy, Associate Sports Editor
April 25, 2023
The Quinnipiac men's lacrosse team qualified for a MAAC postseason spot after a 19-goal performance Saturday.

Men’s lacrosse tops LIU 19-13, clinches playoff spot

Colin Kennedy, Associate Sports Editor
April 22, 2023
Graduate student goaltender Logan Angers will return for her sixth collegiate season in 2023-24.

Women’s ice hockey goaltender Logan Angers returns for sixth season

Colin Kennedy, Associate Sports Editor
April 20, 2023
Graduate students, from left, forward Michael Lombardi, defenseman Zach Metsa and forwards Ethan de Jong, Desi Burgart and TJ Friedmann all returned to Quinnipiac for a fifth year 2022-23.

‘That’s a Cinderella story’: Fifth years leave a lasting legacy on Quinnipiac men’s hockey program

Colin Kennedy, Staff Writer
April 18, 2023
Quinnipiac sophomore forward Jacob Quillan was named the Most Outstanding player of the 2023 Frozen Four after he recorded three goals and four points in two games, including the overtime winner in the national championship game.

‘The Jet’: Jacob Quillan immortalized with overtime winner

Colin Kennedy, Staff Writer
April 11, 2023
Quinnipiac is one of only two Division I men's hockey programs to appear in three national championship games since 2013.

‘It’s unconditional’: Culture, brotherhood define Quinnipiac’s run to the national championship

Colin Kennedy, Staff Writer
April 8, 2023
Quinnipiac sophomore forward Jacob Quillan scores a goal on a breakaway during the first period of Thursday's Frozen Four semifinal against Michigan.

Jacob Quillan shines in Frozen Four semifinal, rewrites Quinnipiac’s record book

Colin Kennedy, Staff Writer
April 7, 2023
Quinnipiac captain and graduate student defenseman Zach Metsa was third on the Bobcats this season with 25 assists.

‘This is an opportunity for us to win something special’: Quinnipiac, Michigan analyze Frozen Four matchup

Colin Kennedy, Staff Writer
April 6, 2023
Attendance for Sunday’s Bridgeport Regional Final is listed as 4,557, nearly 1,200 more fans than attended the 2022 regional final between Quinnipiac and Michigan in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Hamden South: Quinnipiac fans flood Bridgeport for NCAA Regional Final

Colin Kennedy, Staff Writer
March 28, 2023
The No. 2 Quinnipiac men's hockey team is one win away from their 3rd ever Frozen Four appearance.

All roads lead to Tampa: Quinnipiac and Ohio State set to face off in NCAA Regional Final

Colin Kennedy, Staff Writer
March 25, 2023
Quinnipiac men's hockey enters the Bridgeport regional seeking its first Frozen Four appearance since 2016.

‘If we play our game, we can beat anyone’: Quinnipiac and Merrimack break down Friday’s NCAA Tournament matchup

Colin Kennedy, Staff Writer
March 24, 2023
Senior guard Makenzie Helms transferred to Quinnipiac from Nebraska in 2021.

Makenzie Helms enters transfer portal

Colin Kennedy, Staff Writer
March 21, 2023
The Quinnipiac women's ice hockey team has now lost to the Buckeyes in back-to-back Regional Finals.

Quinnipiac falls to No. 1 Ohio State in NCAA Regional Final

Colin Kennedy, Staff Writer
March 11, 2023
Quinnipiac women's hockey will face No. 1 Ohio State at 5 p.m. on Saturday with a trip to the Frozen Four on the line.

Quinnipiac to face reigning national champion Ohio State in NCAA Regional Final

Colin Kennedy, Staff Writer
March 10, 2023
Quinnipiac women's hockey 3-2 win over Penn State in triple overtime Thursday is the sixth-longest game in women's NCAA Tournament history.

Quinnipiac outlasts Penn State 3-2 in 3OT thriller, advance to NCAA Regional Final

Colin Kennedy, Staff Writer
March 10, 2023
The Quinnipiac men's basketball team has now blown four double-digit leads since the start of 2023.

‘Time is running out’: Quinnipiac collapses to Manhattan 72-70 on buzzer beater

Colin Kennedy, Staff Writer
February 27, 2023
The No. 8 Quinnipiac women's ice hockey team took a 1-0 lead in the ECAC Hockey quarterfinals Friday

Quinnipiac defeats St. Lawrence 2-1, takes 1-0 series lead

Colin Kennedy, Staff Writer
February 24, 2023
The Bobcats only mustered one run in Saturday's loss to Iowa.

Quinnipiac dominated by Iowa, fall 7-1 in Snowbird Classic opener

Colin Kennedy, Staff Writer
February 18, 2023
The Quinnipiac men's lacrosse team was voted sixth in the Preseason Coaches' Poll.

Togetherness, brotherhood defining Quinnipiac men’s lacrosse team

Colin Kennedy, Staff Writer
February 14, 2023
Quinnipiac goes to 22-3-3 on the season with the win.

No. 2 Quinnipiac avoids the trap, outlasts Dartmouth 4-2

Colin Kennedy, Staff Writer
February 5, 2023
Junior guard Luis Kortright earned 12 points on six rebounds and six assists.

Qunnipiac shines bright, takes down Fairfield 66-51 in rivalry matchup

Colin Kennedy, Staff Writer
February 4, 2023
Graduate student forward Ethan de Jong tallied his 11th goal of the season Friday night.

Quinnipiac advances to CT Ice final, defeats Sacred Heart 5-0 in Pecknold’s 600th win

Colin Kennedy, Staff Writer
January 28, 2023
Quinnipiac women's ice hockey won its seventh road game of the season on Saturday.

No. 4 Bobcats continue winning streak, beat RPI 3-0 on Saturday

Colin Kennedy, Staff Writer
December 3, 2022
Quinnipiac earned its first MAAC title since 2013.

Quinnipiac men’s soccer claims MAAC title after 3-2 win over Iona

Colin Kennedy, Staff Writer
November 13, 2022
The Quinnipiac men’s soccer team is two wins away from its first MAAC title since 2013.

Out for redemption: After a disappointing 2021 season, men’s soccer looks to return to MAAC glory

Colin Kennedy, Staff Writer
November 9, 2022
Championship in sight

Championship in sight

Colin Kennedy, Staff Writer
November 1, 2022
Bobcats pounce Peacocks, win 4-0 on Saturday

Bobcats pounce Peacocks, win 4-0 on Saturday

Colin Kennedy, Staff Writer
October 22, 2022
No. 7/8 Quinnipiac fights off Friday’s demons, defeats No. 3 North Dakota 6-2.

No. 7/8 Quinnipiac fights off Friday’s demons, defeats No. 3 North Dakota 6-2.

Colin Kennedy, Staff Writer
October 16, 2022
Quinnipiac battles the elements in a 3-2 win over Marist

Quinnipiac battles the elements in a 3-2 win over Marist

Colin Kennedy, Contributing Writer
October 5, 2022
Chantler’s hat trick pushes Bobcats past Eagles 5-0

Chantler’s hat trick pushes Bobcats past Eagles 5-0

Colin Kennedy, Contributing Writer
September 30, 2022
Quinnipiac men's soccer improves undefeated streak to four games, beats Central Connecticut State

Quinnipiac men’s soccer improves undefeated streak to four games, beats Central Connecticut State

Colin Kennedy, Contributing Writer
September 11, 2022
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