LMU Ice Hockey News

  • Feb
    12

    Lions fall in WCHC Playoffs

    The Lions fell to the NAU Ice Jacks on Friday night, in the second round of the WCHC playoffs, and the LMU season came to an end. The Lions, ranked 4th in the WCHC, took on the NAU Ice Jacks, ranked 5th.  The two teams had split their earlier two games this season.  The Lions… Read More

  • Jan
    28

    Lions Outlast UCLA on Senior Night

    The Lions celebrated their seniors in fine fashion on Saturday night, besting UCLA 3-2 for the Lions second win over the Bruins this year. The Lions celebrated their six seniors, Gabi Rodriguez, Chris Manzer, Spencer Knapp, Cole Montoya, Alex Swenson-Lennox and Tim Lew. The Lions jumped out of the gate with speed, and used that… Read More

  • Jan
    15

    Lions Split with Michigan

    The Lions were happy to host the Michigan Wolverines for a two game set to open the second semester. The Lions jumped out to an early lead in game 1, as Connor Kaczmarek took the puck in and scored on a nice move.  UM would tie it up on the power play with 3 minutes… Read More

  • Dec
    4

    Kaczmarek Launces the Bears with Hat-Trick in win

    It was the biggest game of the year, as the Lions hosted long time rival in the 2022 Teddy Bear Toss.  The rink was packed with over 300 people in attendance.  The game started quickly and had back and forth action early on.  CSUN was able to score seven minutes into the game to take… Read More

  • Nov
    13

    Kaczmarek Hatty Seals Texas Weekend

    The Lions took their final out of state trip of the season, heading to Houston, TX, to play Texas A&M and East Texas Baptist.  With the first rankings of the season dropping while the team was in the air, the Lions landed to see they had been slotted into the 12th slot.  A few spots… Read More

  • Nov
    5

    Lions Split Wild Weekend with ASU

    It was a huge weekend, the Lions knew, as the WCHC leading ASU Sundevils came to town for their two conference games of the season. On Friday, ASU would score first, on a point shot that snuck through a screen to lead 1-0 in a generally listless first period for the Lions.  ASU would double… Read More

  • Oct
    8

    Profaci Backstops Lions to Weekend Wins

    The Lions faced one of their tougher weekends taking on two good teams in UCLA and Colorado Boulder on back to back nights. On Friday, the freshman John Profaci got the start in net and wouldn’t be beaten, leading the Lions to a 3-0 shutout.  The Lions scored midway through the first, as Joe Kurita… Read More

  • Oct
    3

    Lions Honor Adele Tipon with Helmet Sticker

    We mourn the loss of our long time LMU Lion Hockey mom, Adele Tipon (’85).  She was instrumental in the formulation and growth of the LMU Hockey program since its restart in 2006. “This one hurts, much love to the whole “Tip” family.  An LMU Hockey institution…” Nick Cruz (’11) “We love and will never… Read More

  • Oct
    2

    Lions Comeback Saves Weekend

    The Lions took to the road for their first trip of the season, staying in state to play SJSU and Cal.  On Friday night, the Lions got off to a fast start as Matisse Hawthorne scored his first as a Lion.  SJSU would tie it up late in the first, but Chris Manzer scored late… Read More

  • Sep
    23

    Lions Score 6 Un-answered in Opening Win

    The rink was packed with over 400 rowdy fans, and the Lions took to the ice for their opening game of the season.  While LMU controlled play in the first, Long Beach would score first on a screened point shot.  They would double their lead a few minutes later on a screen shot from the… Read More