FULL GAME NOTES
Game Day Info
Lindenwood (2-2-0) vs. No. 5 Denver (1-0-1, 0-0-0 NCHC)
Maryland Heights, Mo. | Centene Community Ice Center
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Puck Drop
After sweeping Lake Superior State on the road last weekend, the Lindenwood men's hockey team returns to Centene Community Ice Center to take on the fifth ranked Denver Pioneers. Puck drop of game one is set for 7:10 p.m. on Friday, October 17th.
Last Time Out
Lindenwood picked up two wins at Lake State last weekend, with the Lions erasing a two-goal deficit in each contest. The Lions stormed back with three unanswered goals in the final period of Friday's matchup before outscoring the Lakers 7-2 after falling behind 2-0 in the first period on Saturday. Prior to Friday, LU had not won a game after trailing by two or more goals since also erasing a two-goal third period deficit against Air Force on October 14th, 2022. Friday's 5-4 win over Lake Superior State was the first career victory for Lindenwood head coach Keith Fisher.
Quick Hitters
- This weekend will be Lindenwood's first time hosting Denver. The programs have met four times previously.
- The Pioneers will be the Lions' second ranked opponent in three weeks after hosting No. 20 Wisconsin to open the season.
- Over a third of Lindenwood's goals this season have been scored on the power play. The Lions are converting power plays into points at a clip of .263 with five power play goals on 19 attempts.
- 28 of Lindenwood's 39 points (71.8%) this season have been scored by new additions, led by Charles Savoie with seven points (2g-5a).
Scouting the Pioneers
- Denver enters this weekend with an overall record of 1-0-1. The Pioneers played to a 1-1 tie in their season opener at Air Force before a 6-0 romping of Bentley on Saturday.
- Defensemen Eric Pohlkamp and Eric Jamieson lead the team in points this season with three apiece. Pohlkamp posted a hat trick against Bentley while Jamieson recorded one goal and two assists.
- Forward Rieger Lorenz has played in 127 career games, which is the most among active NCAA skaters
- Jack Devine led the country last season in points (57) and assists (44).
- Denver posted a record of 13-5-0 on the road last season.
Series History
Record vs. Denver: 0-4
First Meeting: Dec. 16, 2022 (L, 0-5)
Last Meeting: Nov. 9, 2024 (L, 1-4)
Home Record: 0-0-0
Streak: L4
Statistical Leaders
Points:
Charles Savoie (7)
Goals:
Giovanni Morneau (4)
Assists:
Charles Savoie (5)
Blocks:
Brody Mortensen (11)
Saves:
Klayton Knapp (91)
Next Up
Lindenwood remains at home next weekend when they face off with Miami (OH). Puck drop of game one is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. on Friday, October 25th.
