LMU Ice Hockey News

• Oct

  14

  Lion’s Grab Tie vs. CSUN

  The Lions played their strongest game of the year against their toughest opponent, never trailing and finishing with a tie against CSUN. LMU would score first as David Valencia found the back of the net on an early LMU power play. Shortly after, Matt Boente would steal the puck on a penalty kill and score… Read More

• Oct

  1

  Lions Split Weekend Set…

  The Lions dropped their Friday night game at USC, and lost the Century Cup to USC for the first time in 5 years. Looking to rebound, the Lions put forth a strong effort versus Chapman and came away with the victory. Chapman scored first, but newcomer Matt Boente tied it up late in the first…. Read More

• Sep

  25

  Alumni Game Fun!

  The LMU Alumni came back in force, with 26 alumni coming to the first annual Alumni game. In a fun, back and forth game, the two teams traded plenty of scoring and scoring opportunities. This was a great weekend to reconnect with some of the earliest faces from the Alumni team. In fact, at least… Read More

• Sep

  16

  Lion’s Fall in Home Opener

  The Lions hosted USC at the home opener, in what is becoming a tradition between these two teams. And the LMU student fans packed the rink in the same tradition, but in a twist on the past few seasons, the Lions dropped the home opener to USC, 2-1. USC used it’s speed to hem the… Read More

• Sep

  13

  Home Opener is Here!

  The team is in their third week of skating, with a handful of fresh faces from all over the country, the new look Lions will try to keep an old look alive, victories over USC. The team will look for their 13th straight win over the Trojans, in the first game of the season and… Read More

• Aug

  16

  Hyman Returns to Program as Assistant Coach

  The 3rd all time leading scorer is returning to the Lions in the Assistant Coach and Assistant GM role starting this season. He will join first year coach Joe Trotta behind the bench. Hyman, who comes from North Andover, MA, had 138 points in 103 games, and was team captain his junior and senior seasons…. Read More

• Jun

  16

  Coach Trotta Hired to Lead Lions!

  Joe Trotta joins the LMU Lions as Head Coach for the 2016-17 season. Trotta comes to the Lions with an impressive coaching career, including serving as the Video Coordinator for the NHL’s Anaheim Ducks for 7 seasons, including winning the Stanley Cup. Prior to joining the Ducks, Trotta served as Head Coach of the Los… Read More

• Apr

  9

  Awards Banquet

  The team gathered this past Friday to celebrate the completion of another season and to celebrate the 4 graduating seniors. The annual 6 awards were also handed out, along with the continuation of the newest tradition, a roasting of the team. This year’s roast master was freshman goalie Will Sitzman, who had the room laughing… Read More

• Mar

  3

  Season Recap

  It was an up and down season for the Lions, who finished with a 11-16-2 record. The Lions would have shining moments throughout the year, but playing with a short bench hampered their efforts throughout the campaign. The Lions won their home opener and home finale in exciting contests in front of packed home crowds,… Read More

• Feb

  24

  Lions Fall in Kings Cup Finale

  The Lions dug themselves a deep hole with a short bench, but a strong comeback attempt fell just short as the Lions fell in the inaugural Kings Cup Championship game to CSUN. CSUN came out blazing and led LMU 4-0 after the first period. In the 2nd, the Lions stormed back, to score three goals…. Read More