LOWELL, Mass.–UMass Lowell Men’s Ice Hockey Head Coach Norm Bazin presented his fifth chalk talk at the Corporate Headquarters of Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union. Attendees included members of the UMass Lowell Athletics Department, UMass Lowell Chancellor Jacquie Moloney Jeanne D’Arc executives and employees and several members of the community.
“We are honored to have opened our headquarters for Coach Bazin’s presentation,” said Mark S. Cochran, President and Chief Executive Officer of Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union. “He isn’t just a leader in coaching hockey, but he is also a leader in the community.”
This was the first time Jeanne D’Arc hosted the chalk talk. Bazin discussed the River Hawks’ season thus far, what’s left for the team and his plans to defeat Arizona State University in a two-game series at the Tsongas Arena over the weekend. Bazin, who is confident in the resilience, character and determination of his team, shared specific plans and strategies he hoped would lead the team to victory against ASU. This is ASU’s first year playing as a varsity hockey program, and this past weekend was UMass Lowell’s first time playing against them.
The team proved Bazin’s plans successful with two wins over Arizona State.
Community was also an important topic of discussion during Bazin’s presentation. He expressed how support from the city of Lowell has a great impact on the spirit of the team, and in turn affects the way they play.
“It’s all about combining both athletics and the community,” said Bazin. “When you play for the city and not yourselves, that’s when you know you have something special,” he added.
Below, from left, front row: UMass Lowell Associate Athletic Director, Eric Allen, Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Michelle Silveira, UMass Lowell Chancellor, Jacquie Moloney, (from left, back row) UMass Lowell Deputy Director of Athletics, Peter Casey, Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Susan Hannigan, UMass Lowell Men’s Ice Hockey Head Coach, Norm Bazin, Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union President and Chief Executive Officer, Mark S. Cochran, Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer, Brian Sousa and UMass Lowell Director of Athletics, Dana Skinner, gather around a River Hawks flag at Norm Bazin’s fifth chalk talk.