The Lindenwood women's hockey team (0-6-0, 0-0-0 CHA) is set to open its conference slate this weekend in a two-game series against Syracuse (1-4-2, 0-0-0 CHA). Puck drop is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Friday, and 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, all from Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights, Mo.
 
Lindenwood was idle last week and will return home after completing a four-game road trip in Minnesota against St. Cloud State and Minnesota State, respectively, in which the Lions lost three games by two goals or less.
 
In the final game against Minnesota State on October 9, the Lions scored five goals in the third period to take a brief 6-5 lead but fell 7-6 in overtime. The five goals are the most a CHA team has scored against a non-conference opponent in a single period this season,
 
Through six games this season, the Lions are led by Valerie Caldwell (2 G, 3 A) and Sierra Burt (1 G, 4 A) who have five points each. Burt picked up four points on one goal and three assists against Minnesota State
 
The Lions and Orange will meet for the 43rd time on Friday as the Orange hold a 35-5-2 advantage since the two teams first squared off in 2011. Syracuse defeated Lindenwood five times last season, including ousting them from the CHA Tournament last March.
 
The Lions will be looking for their first win over the Orange since 2018,