LMU Ice Hockey News

• 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

• Dec

  10

  Teddy Bear Toss collects 301 Stuffed Animals

  The Annual Christmas game collected a record number of Teddy Bears last Saturday, with 301 stuffed animals tossed on the ice.  In the first period, Greg Bennett fired a shot from the point that snuck through a screen and into the net.  Almost immediately the bears were sent flying over the offensive zone glass and… Read More

• Dec

  7

  Lions Dominate 49ers in Teddy Bear Toss!

  The Lions took to the ice for one final game in the fall semester, facing a heated WCHC rival in the annual Christmas Teddy Bear Toss Game.  This year, the Lions donned special holiday jerseys themed from “Mean Girls” The Lions got on the board early, a power play goal from Greg Bennett.  The packed… Read More

• Nov

  24

  Lions Stun #2 Providence in Beehive Finale

  The Lions played a solid weekend, but finished it on the highest of notes, taking down #2 Ranked Providence 5-2.  This win marks the highest ranked opponent the Lions have beaten in program history. Jason Footlick kept the Lions in it from the start, only allowing 2 goals on 27 shots.  He stood tall, saving… Read More

• Nov

  22

  Lions Topple UVU in Beehive Opener

  One of the biggest weekends of the year starting off on the right foot, as the Lions took down Utah Valley University 9-4 in the opening game of the Beehive Showcase in Utah.  The Lions are in Utah for a tough 4 games in 4 days, but started off with a big win. Justin Hertz… Read More

• Nov

  16

  Third Period Dooms Lions vs UCSB

  The Lions hosted WCHC rival UCSB on Friday night, a back and forth contest that the Lions dropped 7-4. UCSB would get up 2-0 in the first period, an anemic period for the Lions. The second saw the Lions dominate, scoring four consecutive goals to take a 4-2 lead. Eric Anderson scored twice, including a… Read More

• Nov

  15

  Lions Topple #18 EWU

  The Lions faced off against Eastern Washington University for the first time in program history, and came away with a decisive victory over the 18th Ranked Eagles.  EWU would score the only goal of the first period, as Mitch Hunt took advantage of a turnover and score 10 minutes into the contest.  There would be… Read More

• Nov

  2

  Lions Top UCSB Behind Manzer’s Four Goals

  The Lions headed out West to face UCSB in a WCHC T1 matchup, and it was quite the game.  The Lions would score the only goal of the first period, as Justin Hertz took the puck to the net, was taken down, and Connor Kilkenny put the the puck in top shelf only 4 minutes… Read More

• Oct

  25

  Lions Fall to CSUN in Shoot Out

  What had the anticipation of a great game, did not disappoint.  Two of the tops teams in the WCHC faced off for the first time this season, as the Lions traveled north to face off against three time WCHC Champions, CSUN.  The Lions would score first, as Justin Hertz fired home a rebound.  CSUN would… Read More

• Oct

  24

  Lions Capture “Century Cup” with Offensive Outburst

  Justin Hertz led the Lions with 3 goals, and LMU captured their 7th Century Cup in 10 tries over USC.  The Century Cup, an annual best 2 of 3 series between the teams, was captured by the Lions after sweeping USC 2-0 this season.  The Lions, after winning their home opener over USC, dominated from… Read More