Team Updates

  • 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

  • Oct
    3

    Lions Honor Adele Tipon with Helmet Sticker

    We mourn the loss of our long time LMU Lion Hockey mom, Adele Tipon (’85).  She was instrumental in the formulation and growth of the LMU Hockey program since its restart in 2006. “This one hurts, much love to the whole “Tip” family.  An LMU Hockey institution…” Nick Cruz (’11) “We love and will never… Read More

  • Aug
    4

    Hyman Inducted into Hall of Fame

    Jack Hyman is the sole member of the 2022 LMU Hockey Hall of Fame Class, a fitting tribute for a player who excelled on and off the ice at LMU.  Coming to LMU in 2011 from Proctor Academy, Hyman played part in a great 4 year run in team history.  Captain and team president his… Read More

  • Oct
    24

    Footlick becomes all time wins leader

    Grad student Jason Footlick became the all time wins leader in program history last night, winning his 26th game.  In his third season on the ice, he has a record of 26-10-2 in 41 appearances.  This passes the former record holder of Taylor Spesak, who backstopped the Lions to both ACHA Regionals appearances in team… Read More

  • Sep
    24

    Coach Hyman takes over wins lead

    Notching his 32 win behind the LMU bench, Jack Hyman has taken over the lead in wins as head coach in LMU Hockey history.  In his third full season as head coach (including last years cancelled campaign), Hyman has led the team to a record of 32-11-2, with a winning percentage of .711%, which is… Read More

  • Apr
    25

    Lions Win Big at Annual Awards

    The Lions won big in a few end of season awards, including winning back to back “Best Club Sport” at LMU. Austin Billings won the “Best Male Athlete” for his great sophomore season, scoring 46 points in 26 games (24G, 22A).  He now sits at 11th all time in scoring in team history, with two… Read More

  • Jan
    2

    First Semester Recap

    Coming off their best record in 2018-2019 (20-7-2) the Lions were looking to accomplish new feats this season. With nine new players on the roster, a new head coach, and a tougher schedule, the Lions were looking to qualify for regionals again for the first time since 2015. The season got off to an up… Read More