LMU Ice Hockey News

• Oct

  8

  Lions Notch first Win in program history

  It only took 2 games, and the Lions notched their first win in program history!  The Lions headed to Simi Valley to take on Cal Lutheran at their home opener Saturday night, scored first and never trailed. The Lions, led by Colton Marcy in net and Evan McMillan scoring a hat trick. The Lions scored… Read More

• Sep

  22

  Record Breaking Game in Home Opening Win

  The Lions officially opened their home schedule on Friday, hosting San Jose State, in front of the biggest crowd in team history!  With over 325 LMU students in attendance, and roughly 500 in total attendance, the Lions topped the 500 attendance mark for the first time. The Lions were excited to welcome Dr. Kawanna Leggett… Read More

• 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