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NORTH ANDOVER — Vermont scored four straight goals to beat Merrimack 4-2 on Friday night at Lawler Arena. Nick Pierre and Antonio Venuto scored for the Warriors. Photo Gallery All photos by Tyler McMahon This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.themackreport.com/subscribe

Mike and Ian begin the show talking about a 4-0 weekend for Merrimack men’s hockey and men’s basketball this past weekend. They look at the standings and Pairwise. Merrimack men’s hockey coach Scott Borek joins the show (33:30) to talk about last weekend’s games and preview this weekend’s series with Vermont. Our podcast is available on all platforms. You can subscribe by searching “The Mack Repor...

DURHAM, N.H. — Merrimack erased three deficits and went ahead in the third period of a come-from-behind win over New Hampshire at the Whittemore Center. Hunter Wallace scored his first two collegiate goals for the Warriors. Merrimack also received goals from Michael Emerson , Vann Yuhas , and David Sacco . Photo Gallery Warrior Hockey Podcasts By Mike Machnik Postgame with Warrior of the Game FR F...

Ian Beauchesne sits down with Merrimack head coach Joe Gallo following Saturday’s 69-51 win over Canisius at Hammel Court. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.themackreport.com/subscribe

NORTH ANDOVER — Merrimack beat Boston University 2-1 in overtime on Friday night. Caelan Fitzpatrick scored the game-winner for the Warriors. Nick Pierre scored for Merrimack in the first period and Max Lundgren made 24 saves. Photo Gallery Photos by Owen McMahon Warrior Hockey Podcasts Provided by Mike Machnik Postgame with co-Warrior of the Game FR F Nick Pierre https://www.warriorhockey.org/pod...

Joe Gallo and Budd Clark with Ian Beauchesne following Thursday’s 64-59 win over Niagara at Lawler Arena. Clark had a career-high 32 points for the Warriors, who will host Canisius on Sunday. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.themackreport.com/subscribe

Mike and Ian begin this episode talking about men’s hockey and men’s basketball, including where both teams stand in their league standings. Scott Borek joins the show (32:30). Our podcast is available on all platforms. You can subscribe by searching “The Mack Report Podcast” in your favorite podcast app. You can also download the Substack App to listen to the show, and read all our content from y...

NORTH ANDOVER — Mount St. Mary’s survived a Merrimack push in the second half and hung on for a 66-58 win over Merrimack. The Warriors dropped to 8-2 in the MAAC and Mount St. Mary’s improved to 5-5. Photo Gallery Photos by Owen McMahon This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.themackreport.com/subscribe

There are two guests on this week’s pod. Scott Borek (38:40) and Joe Gallo (58:10) are on the program this week. Men’s basketball is fresh off a road sweep last weekend, and men’s hockey has a two-game road trip this weekend. Our podcast is available on all platforms. You can subscribe by searching “The Mack Report Podcast” in your favorite podcast app. You can also download the Substack App to li...

BOSTON — Four different goal scorers and 41 saves from Max Lundgren helped Merrimack beat Northeastern 4-3 on Saturday night at Matthews Arena. Ethan Bono scored his fifth goal of the season to put the Warriors on the board at the 11:28 mark. The Warriors carried that lead into the late stages of the first period before Northeastern forward Cam Lund scored on the power play to tie the game, 1-1, a...

Men’s basketball is on the road for two games this weekend, and men’s hockey plays (potentially) their final game at Matthews Arena. Mike and Ian discuss those topics and more! Our podcast is available on all platforms. You can subscribe by searching “The Mack Report Podcast” in your favorite podcast app. You can also download the Substack App to listen to the show, and read all our content from y...

NORTH ANDOVER — Merrimack scored first on a power-play goal by Ty Daneault , but the Brown University Bears scored four unanswered goals and then tacked on an empty-netter for a 5-1 win on Tuesday night at Lawler Arena. The Warriors fell to 9-13-1 on the season. Brown won its third game in a row after sweeping St. Lawrence and Clarkson over the weekend. Photo Gallery #1 Photos by Owen McMahon Phot...

Ian Beauchesne postgame with Merrimack coach Joe Gallo following a 64-58 win on Saturday afternoon. The Warriors improved to 9-9 (6-1 in the MAAC) with the win. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.themackreport.com/subscribe

Merrimack beat UMass 3-2 on Friday night in the opening game of a home-and-home series at Lawler Arena. Nick Pierre , Tyler Young , and Ty Daneault scored for the Warriors. Nils Wallstrom made 32 saves. Thanks to Ian Beauchesne and Mike Machnik for filling in Friday night while I’m in Buffalo for the weekend. Postgame Pressers Merrimack coach Scott Borek Merrimack G Nils Wallstrom Warrior Hockey P...

Mike and Ian begin the show talking about Merrimack’s split with Boston College last weekend. The Warriors are suddenly in the Pairwise mix after the split. They preview the series with UMass this weekend, which has huge Pairwise and Hockey East implications. 22:10 — Mike and Ian look at men’s basketball’s weekend and a big weekend ahead. 44:50 — Scott Borek joins the show to talk about the upcomi...

Merrimack head coach Joe Gallo talks with Ian Beauchesne following Sunday’s 69-62 win over Manhattan. Bryan Etumnu led the Warriors with 21 points. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.themackreport.com/subscribe

NORTH ANDOVER — Boston College salvaged a split with Merrimack on Saturday night with a 4-1 win at Lawler Arena. Nick Pierre scored his first collegiate goal for the Warriors. Max Lundgren made a career-high 37 saves for the Warriors. Boston College received goals from Ryan Leonard , Jake Sondreal , and Brady Berard in the second period. Teddy Stiga tacked on an empty-netter. Photos Photos by Owen...

Mike and Ian begin this week’s show talking about the news this week that Jeremy Gibson was taking the Lehigh AD job. What’s next for Merrimack? What qualities should the school be looking for in a new AD? 29:00 - Mike and Ian break down hockey’s weekend and look ahead to BC. 46:15 - Mike and Ian turn their attention to men’s basketball and look ahead to their weekend while reacting to the Fairfie...

Merrimack beat Dartmouth, 2-1, on Sunday afternoon at Lawler Arena. Ty Daneault and Antonio Venuto scored for the Warriors. Game Photos From Tyler McMahon (click on photos to enlarge) Warrior Hockey Postgame From Mike Machnik Postgame with Warrior of the Game GR F Antonio Venuto https://www.warriorhockey.org/podcast/20250105-venuto.mp3 Postgame with Merrimack head coach Scott Borek https://www.war...

Merrimack head coach Joe Gallo with Ian Beauchesne postgame after the Warriors topped the Stags 67-54 on Friday afternoon in the first MAAC game at Lawler Arena. The Mack Report is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonu...

Merrimack men’s hockey and men’s basketball return to action this weekend. Men’s hockey is at Army on Friday and will host Dartmouth on Sunday. We preview the weekend with head coach Scott Borek. Our podcast is available on all platforms. You can subscribe by searching “The Mack Report Podcast” in your favorite podcast app. You can also download the Substack App to listen to the show, and read all...

Mike and Ian break down the first half of the season for men’s basketball and men’s hockey heading into the semester break. Plus, they have some holiday fun at the end of the episode. Our podcast is available on all platforms. You can subscribe by searching “The Mack Report Podcast” in your favorite podcast app. You can also download the Substack App to listen to the show, and read all our content...

NORTH ANDOVER — Merrimack entered the holiday break with a 4-1 win over Northeastern. Harrison Roy , Ty Daneault , and Ethan Bono scored for the Warriors. Seamus Powell added an empty-net goal in the final seconds, and Max Lundgren made 26 saves. Photo Gallery Click on the image to enlarge Merrimack Hockey Podcasts Provided by Mike Machnik Postgame with Co-Warrior of the Game SO F Ty Daneault http...

Merrimack head coach Joe Gallo with Ian Beauchesne postgame after the Warriors topped the Terriers 64-61 on Friday night. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.themackreport.com/subscribe

Ian fills in this week, chatting with Merrimack men’s basketball coach Joe Gallo. Our podcast is available on all platforms. You can subscribe by searching “The Mack Report Podcast” in your favorite podcast app. You can also download the Substack App to listen to the show, and read all our content from your mobile device. Want to add our podcast to your favorite podcast app? Click here for a tutor...