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...