Rumblings out of the University of Lowell have some surprising
    changes coming next season with coach Bill Riley's passing of the
    torch to former UNH Wildcat/Boston Bruin and current associate head
    coach Bruce Crowder.  Word is that Crowder will hire former Bruins'
    goalie Doug Keans and recently-retired Bruins' defenseman Gordie Kluzak
    as assistants. If this happens, it will instantly make ULowell a VERY
    attractive place to play DivI hockey for many New England kids, not to
    mention Lowell's planned construction of an brand new on-campus rink
    within a few years.  Now, THIS is the way to do things right.  Keep your
    eyes on Lowell.
 
 
    - mike
 
    p.s. another reason Lowell may upset Maine: Crowder was assistant at Maine
         for several years before coming to Lowell this season, and he knows
         the Black Bears' system inside out...