FULL GAME NOTES
Game Day Info
Lindenwood (0-0-0) vs #20 Wisconsin (0-0-0, 0-0-0 Big Ten)
Maryland Heights, Mo. | Centene Community Ice Center
Puck Drop
The Keith Fisher era begins this weekend as Lindenwood men's hockey hosts No. 20 Wisconsin for a pair of primetime faceoffs at Centene Community Ice Center. The Lions posted a record of 8-22-1 last season, which was the program's highest win total in the Division-I era, and will look to continue building under new leadership.
Ice Breakers
- 2025-26 is LU's inaugural season as a full D-I postseason eligible program.
- Friday's game will be the first for the Lions under head coach Keith Fisher.
- This weekend will be the Lions' first home series vs. the Badgers.
- Lindenwood defeated No. 9 Wisconsin last season for their first win over a ranked and Big Ten opponent.
- The Lions roster features 16 newcomers, including 10 freshman and 6 transfers.
Scouting the Badgers
- The Badgers went 13-21-3 last season with a 5-11-0 record away from Madison.
- Wisconsin is ranked 20th in the 2025-26 USCHO Preseason Poll.
- UW returns 2024-25 scoring leader Quinn Finley, who was fourth in the Big Ten with 40 points (20g-20a) a season ago.
- The Badgers have 10 players with NHL draft rights, including defenseman Logan Hensler, who was selected 23rd overall in the 2025 NHL draft by the Ottawa Senators.
Series History
Record vs. Wisconsin: 1-4-1
First Meeting: Nov. 18, 2022 (L, 3-4)
Last Meeting: Oct. 12, 2024 (L, 2-3 OT)
Home Record: 0-0-0
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2024-25 Leaders
Points:
Jake Southgate/
Ethan Zielke (12)
Goals:
Jaeden Mercier (8)
Assists:
Ethan Zielke (8)
Blocks:
Brady Yakesh (20)
Saves: N/A
Next Up
The Lions travel to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan next weekend to take on Lake Superior State. Game one is scheduled for Friday, October 10th at 6:07 p.m. CT, followed by game two on Saturday, October 11th at 5:07 p.m. CT
