Game Reports

  • 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

    D3 Lions Split Weekend

    The D3 Lions split the weekend, securing a winning record in our inaugural season! On Friday the Lions traveled to play Cal Lutheran.  Trailing after the first 1-0, the Lions regrouped for a big 2nd period as the Lions scored three times, and led 3-2 after the 2nd.  In the third the game opened up… 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

  • Dec
    6

    Hawthorne Goal Unleashes Record Teddy Bear Toss

    The Lions were back at Toyota Sports Center with 450 fans waiting in anticipation for the first goal, at the annual Teddy Bear Toss game as the Lions faced Cal Berkeley.  Last seasons win over CSUN set the previous Teddy Bear Record at 556, but that was about to change as just three minutes into… Read More

  • Nov
    19

    Buzzin’ Through Utah

    The Beehive Showcase is a yearly ritual of the best teams in the ACHA West.  The 10th ranked Lions had an especially tough schedule this year, facing #1, #3 and #4 over four games in four days. But LMU came with something to prove, and heads home with a great 3-1 record for the weekend…. Read More

  • Nov
    11

    Lions Rebound to Perfect Weekend

    Coming off a tough winless weekend, the Lions looked to rebound, and did with three victories. On Friday, the D2 Lions hosted CSUN for their second meeting of the year.  In the first, the Lions held on for a tight 4-3 victory, but Friday’s game would be a completely different story, as the Lions scored… Read More