D2 Game Reports

• Nov

  16

  Lions On Top

  The Lions strong start to the season in both M2 and M3 has shown in the ACHA rankings, as both teams set new program records in the ACHA rankings. The M2 team, starting the year 11-2-1 set a new program record, hitting the highest ranking in team history at #3 in the ACHA West Rankings…. Read More

• Oct

  5

  Lions Unbeaten in M2 with NAU Sweep

  The M2 Lions stayed perfect in division, with a weekend sweep of WCHC Rival NAU. In game 1, the Lions used a big third period to secure the 9-5 victory. The Lions scored first, as Wojcik finished the pass from Elias just 19 seconds into the game for a fast start.  NAU tied it  midway… Read More

• Sep

  15

  M2 Lions Top Texas in Opener

  The Lions opened their 24/25 season by hosting a strong University of Texas Longhorns team that made ACHA Regionals last year, and returned their top players.  The rink was buzzing with a strong student turn out, and the Lions were debuting the new red jerseys. After a great National Anthem performance from Britley Redmond, the… Read More

• Sep

  9

  Lions Ready to Roll – Season Preview

  The Lions gathered for media day on Saturday, after a strong showing at the team training camp.  Donning big smiles and the new red jerseys the team added this season.  Originally started in 1930, and running through 1942 as a Varsity offseason sport for Loyola University football players (they were from Minnesota mostly), and with… Read More

• Feb

  26

  D2: Lions Record Season Ends in Regional Finals

  The Lions faced off against University of Providence on Sunday in the ACHA M2 West Regional Finals, the first time the Lions have reached this round of Regionals, and one win away from making Nationals. The Providence Argos scored first, but the Lions came right back, as Skenderian fired home a beautiful cross ice pass… Read More

• Feb

  24

  Lions One Win Away from Nationals after Besting NAU in Regionals Round 2

  The Lions faced NAU in the second round of regionals on Saturday morning, after their first round bye.  The Lions, who have never made it to the third round of regionals in the programs 19 year history, came out with purpose. In the first period, the Lions came out flying, controlling play, and scoring first… Read More

• Feb

  10

  Lions Can’t find net in WCHC Loss

  The Lions conference title dreams ended Saturday night in a spirited game against UCLA.  The Lions scored first, as Nikita Smolyanoy slashed at a loose puck in the crease and it slid under the pad and in for the games first goal.  The Lions would hold that lead through the first.  In the second the… Read More

• Feb

  10

  D2 Lions: Set Single Season Wins Record in Playoff Win

  The Lions had been stuck at 20 wins for two weeks, but with their opening round playoff win over CSUN, the Lions set a program best by reaching 21 wins in a season for the first time ever.  The Lions sit at 21-5-2 on the year, and head into the Semi-Final against UCLA on Saturday… Read More

• Feb

  5

  D2 Lions Prepare for WCHC Playoffs

  The Lions regular season is over and the team is preparing for playoffs in hopes of winning their 2nd ever WCHC Championship.  The Lions have never won the WCHC playoffs, with their only championship in a regular season undefeated season.  The Lions finished 3rd in the WCHC this year, with a 6-4 conference record.  The… Read More

• Feb

  5

  D2 Lions Win on Senior Night

  The Lions celebrated their seniors in style on Saturday, as the team highlighted the six D2 seniors.  After a presentation for each senior (Kurita, Lissner, Lynch, Engstrom, Hawthorne and Nishino) the Lions jumped right into the game, scoring just 4 minutes into the game as Skenderian finished a pass from Kaczmarek.  UCLA would capitalize twice… Read More