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. The previous high ranking was #4 in 23/24, in a season which the Lions finished #6 in the ACHA West. The top 14 team qualify for the ACHA West regionals, with the top 2 getting auto-bids to the ACHA M2 nationals.
The M3 team moved up three spots from their first ranking this year, settling in at #18 in the ACHA M3. The team has an 8-2 record, and can qualify for ACHA M3 Nationals by finishing in the top 16, or by winning the WCHC M3 Conference Championship.