LMU Ice Hockey News

• Sep

  17

  D2 Lions Split Weekend

  In the first game of the season, the Lions traveled down to San Diego to play SDSU, a D1 ACHA program.  The Lions knew it would be one of the toughest teams to play all season, and the game did not disappoint.  It was a fast, hard hitting affair in front of a good crowd…. Read More

• Sep

  17

  McMillan Scores First Goal in Team History

  The D3 Lions had their first game in their history, against D2 CSU Fullerton.  In a loud at packed arena for Fullerton’s home opener, the game got physical fast.  CSUF would score first to go up 1-0, but Jake McMillan would tie the game two minutes later on an assist from Smolyanoy.  The Lions would… Read More

• Aug

  4

  Lions Announce New Head Coaches

  The Lions are thrilled to announce the hiring of Daniel Kim (ACHA D2) and Trevor Wada (ACHA D3) as the new head coaches. Coach Kim is a native of Southern California having played for various AAA programs. He played professionally for the Bakersfield Condors of the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) and the Long Beach… Read More

• Jun

  4

  Hall of Fame Coach Hyman Departs

  Coach Hyman, who led the Lions as head coach for years, has informed the team he is departing.  Starting as a player, Jack Hyman led the Lions to back to back regionals as team captain.  He was selected to the LMU Hockey Hall of Fame in 2022.  A year after graduating, Coach Hyman returned as… Read More

• May

  25

  LMU Adds 2nd Team in ACHA D3

  The LMU Lions are excited to announce the program is adding a second team.  For the 2023/24 season, the Lions will have a team in ACHA D2, and ACHA D3.  The D3 program will play mostly ACHA D2 programs in Los Angeles, and will look to travel to play regional ACHA D3 teams. The Lions… Read More

• Mar

  19

  Tracy, Spesak, Martins Join the Hall

  The Lions are thrilled to announce the 2023 Hall of Fame Class, and its a big one! Three instrumental players from the 2014 and 2015 Regionals teams have been selected to the hall of fame. Trevor Tracy• A transfer to LMU after playing Junior hockey, Trevor appeared in 54 games over two seasons for the Lions…. Read More

• 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