Christopher Elwell

Journalist currently serving as the Website and Media Creator for the University of New Haven Chargers hockey team.

The Charger Bulletin

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Softball drops back-and-forth doubleheader vs Saint Anselm

The New Haven softball team hosted the Saint Anselm Hawks for the first of their two doubleheaders this weekend as they took on the Saint Anselm Hawks on Saturday. The Chargers dropped both games against the Hawks as they stretched their losing streak to four games.

Right-handed pitcher Breanna Kinney got the ball for New Haven in game one on Saturday, in which she struggled and gave up six runs on eight hits in just an inning and two thirds.

Saint Anselm jumped out to an early lead in the top
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Softball splits doubleheader with SNHU

On Sunday, the New Haven softball team took on the Southern New Hampshire Penmen (SNHU) for their second doubleheader in as many days. The Chargers bounced back after a shutout loss in game one with a shutout win in game two to split the doubleheader against a strong Northeast-10 (NE-10) opponent.

Right-handed pitcher Breanna Kinney took the ball for the Chargers in game one. Her record on the season dropped to 3-12 as she took the loss after throwing five and two thirds innings in which she al
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Softball splits weekend doubleheader vs Assumption

After a split of a doubleheader on Friday against Bentley University, on Sunday, the New Haven softball team split another doubleheader against Assumption University in Worcester, Mass.

In game one, the Chargers managed just one hit off right-handed pitcher Kaelin Waldron. Pinch hitter Gianna Depino broke up the no-hitter in the top of the sixth inning with a single into center field, but was followed by a fielder’s choice and ended New Haven’s best scoring opportunity.

Right-handed pitcher Vi
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Softball drops non-conference doubleheader vs Caldwell

The New Haven softball team fought hard in their Wednesday double header at the team’s home opener against Caldwell University, but took two losses, 14-9 and 10-1.

Over spring break, the team played 10 games in five days in Winter Haven, Fla. and finished the trip winning just two of those games to begin the season with a record of 2-8.

In game one of the Caldwell doubleheader, New Haven sent right-handed pitcher Breanna Kinney to the mound. Kinney finished the game with a whopping 151 pitches
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Lacrosse loses to Seton Hill in overtime

The New Haven women’s lacrosse team concluded their weekend in Sparks, Md. on Sunday with their matchup against Seton Hill University. The Chargers forced overtime on the heels of a second half comeback in which they scored eight goals, but ultimately fell to the Griffins in a tight 13-12 game.

Seton Hill attacker Skylar Orlowski opened the scoring just 26 seconds into the game with an unassisted goal. The Griffins continued to apply early pressure with a free-position shot two minutes later fr
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Lacrosse dominates with 16-6 win over Dominican in home opener

On Saturday, March 2, the New Haven women’s lacrosse team took to Kathy Zolad Stadium for the first time in the 2024 season as they faced off against non-conference opponent Dominican College. After a tight 13-12 loss in their season opener against Mercy College, the Chargers looked to pick up their first win of the season on their home turf.

New Haven dominated the game from start to finish as they jumped out to an early lead in the first quarter that they would never give up. Attacker Kyra Sp
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Baseball drops 3 of 4 in Myrtle Beach opener

Coming off a strong 2023 season with a record of 28-15 (10-10 NE-10), the New Haven baseball team kicked off their 2024 season in Myrtle Beach, S.C. with four games. After taking the season opener in a 6-1 win over Chestnut Hill College, the Chargers dropped the next three with a doubleheader loss to Wilmington University and a 9-4 loss to Post University.

Left-handed pitcher Liam Carroll got the start in game one on Friday against Chestnut Hill, coming away with the win after firing five innin
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Men’s Basketball falls short for second consecutive loss

Coming off a tight loss against Adelphi University, the New Haven men’s basketball team were looking to get back in the win column against the number one team in the Northeast-10 (NE-10) conference; the Saint Michael’s Purple Knights. Coming off back-to-back conference wins, the Chargers were able to stay with the Knights, but were unable to mount a comeback in the second half to erase their deficit.

Saint Michael’s jumped out to an early lead in the opening minutes, scoring the first five poin
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Oakland to Las Vegas? Historic A’s franchise potentially on the move

One of the most storied franchises in Major League Baseball (MLB) history has taken a drastic turn for the worse in the past 20 years, going from a contender to a bottom-of-the-barrel team struggling to put a quality product on the field. Fans have disengaged themselves from the franchise entirely, consistently leaving the stadium nearly empty as ownership continues to tear the team down and leave the fan base without any sort of hope for a better future.

The Oakland Athletics have had a histor
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Pitching dominates as softball sweeps doubleheader vs Pace

Midweek doubleheaders can be a challenge for teams to hit the ground running and put themselves in a position to come away with a win. Coming off another doubleheader earlier in the week, being ready to play at your best against a conference opponent in a key matchup is crucial. Especially when the matchup could be the deciding factor in who plays for a conference championship.

With a pair of wins against Pace University, the New Haven softball team kept themselves in a position to sneak into a
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Lacrosse beats SCSU 19-12 in crucial Elm City rivalry game

Rivalry games are always ones that are circled on the schedule. Teams prepare during the off-season and in practice to come away with a huge win in such an important game. Some teams are able to rise to the occasion and shut down the opponent’s game plan, while others walk off the field watching their rival celebrate a win in the midst of a playoff push.

Winning streaks late in the season are always an encouraging sign of good things to come, especially when it comes during a crucial part of th
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UCONN wins 5th NCAA title after one of the most dominant runs in history

Teams do not often cruise to a championship title, especially when the smallest margin of victory is 13 points, becoming the first team in NCAA tournament history to do so. One of the most dominant runs in college basketball history cemented the legacy of a historic men’s program as a Blue Blood – an elite group of teams in the collegiate ranks.

The crowd at NRG Stadium was electrified with just five minutes left to play in a dramatic five-point game but quickly turned to a one-sided crowd afte
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Offense stays red-hot in fifth consecutive win vs Felician

As the weather starts to heat up, balls begin to fly all over the yard and teams start to see more success at the plate. When a team is consistently putting up runs, it only enhances their ability to generate scoring chances and capitalize on them in big moments.

Both teams saw big success at the plate on Saturday afternoon, but New Haven came out on top once again for their fifth consecutive win, beating Felician University 9-5 behind another big offensive performance headlined by two long hom
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World Baseball Classic takes over the sports world after record-breaking tournament

Out of all the storylines that came and went, the World Baseball Classic (WBC) concluded with the greatest ending that anyone could have asked for. Two teammates considered some of the best players in baseball faced off for the first time in perhaps the most anticipated and exciting at-bats in baseball history.

The entire crowd in loanDepot Park in Miami, Fla. was on their feet as the title was on the line in a one-run game between the two favorites to win the tournament entering pool play. The
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Baseball comes away with a weekend series win over Adelphi

Teams are tested during conference play to see who can play their best baseball during a long season and make a run for the playoffs. Rivalries come to fruition as players learn what’s at stake and the level of play a team needs to hold themselves to in order to come out on top.

The first matchup of the season against a conference opponent always carries a higher significance than most games as teams want to start strong and show that they are not just able to win regular season games, but also
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Baseball continues their hot start to the season with 11-5 win over Molloy

Starting a season with consistency throughout the lineup and generating runs is what every team strives for, which is usually a sign of a team that is bound to win games and make a deep playoff run. The ability to manufacture runs in any situation keeps a team competitive and puts pressure on their opponents to continue pitching carefully in key moments of the game.

Through the first 15 games of the season, the New Haven baseball team is averaging an impressive 8.1 runs per game. They maintaine
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Men’s basketball advances to Northeast-10 championship with 59-42 win over SNHU

Winning in the playoffs is never an easy task, especially while facing the number one team in the conference on their home court. Every moment of the game matters and one play could be the difference between who moves on and who is eliminated.

In a game where defense was the deciding factor, the New Haven men’s basketball team now finds themselves one win away from capturing the Northeast-10 (NE-10) title. The Chargers held the Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) offense to a season-low 42
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New men’s soccer coach returns to New Haven, seeks to revitalize program

The New Haven men’s soccer team will begin a different era in the 2023 season under the direction of their new head coach Thomas Mattera. He will become the 16th head coach in program history.

Mattera started his coaching career at New Haven in 2010-12 as assistant coach before heading across town to Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU). During his four years at SCSU, Mattera helped lead the team to an NCAA Division ll semifinals appearance in 2014, while also being ranked as high as nu
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Previewing Super Bowl LVIII; Number one seeds face off

The stage for Super Bowl LVII has been set, bringing the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles to Glendale, Ari. to play for the title. Both teams were the number one seed in their respective conferences and will be playing for their second Super Bowl title in five years.

If you appreciate a good storyline, this game will have plenty of refreshing content with lots to follow throughout the game. Already coined “The Andy Reid Bowl”, the Kansas City head coach will be facing the team he coac
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The King stands alone, becoming NBA’s all-time points leader

A record once thought to stand the test of time was broken on Tuesday night when LeBron James became the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. James surpassed former Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the top spot when he scored his 38,388th career point in the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

When Abdul-Jabbar broke Wilt Chamberlain’s point total on Apr. 5, 1984, people questioned if that record would ever be broken. Nearly 39 years later, those ques
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Harvard women’s hockey coach faces alleged abusive behavior

Last Friday, the Boston Globe launched an investigation into the allegations of abusive behavior from Harvard University women’s hockey coach Katey Stone. Stone is in her 26th season as head coach of the team, entering a season full of promise that suddenly took a turn for the worse after the allegations came out regarding Stone’s behavior behind the bench.

Harvard’s 2021-22 season earned them the number one seed in the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC), in which they suffered a heartb
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Men’s basketball beats AIC; gets back in win column on Senior Day

The New Haven men’s basketball team got back in the win column on Saturday afternoon in a big conference matchup with American International College (AIC), coming away with a 62-54 win. With a current record of 14-7 and five games left in the regular season, the Chargers are in a great position to make noise in the playoffs and make a deep run.

Prior to the game, ceremonies were held for Senior Day, honoring the team’s seven seniors: Adriel Gill, Andre Francis, Kendall McMillan, Majur Majak, Ty
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The end of an era: Tom Brady retires after 23-year career

Tom Brady went online to reminisce on his career following his retirement from the NFL, Feb. 1, 2023.

Tom Brady’s illustrious 23-year career came to an end on Wednesday morning, when in a surprising video posted to his Twitter account, he said that “he’s done for good this time.” With a legendary career that spanned across three decades and finished with seven Super Bowls, Brady is considered by many in the football community to be the greatest football player of all time.

Starting his career
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Men’s basketball continues win streak, takes 2 at home this week

This week, the New Haven men’s basketball team played host in two matchups, the first against Assumption College and second against Bloomfield College.

In front of a packed house last Tuesday, the New Haven men’s basketball team came away with a last-second win against the Assumption Greyhounds, holding on to a 74-73 win. Riding a dominant first half offensive performance, New Haven was able to survive the Greyhounds’ late comeback for their second consecutive win. The Chargers are now 5-2 on t
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