Game Day Central
Lindenwood (2-2-0) at Air Force (1-1-0, 0-0-0 AHA)
Oct. 15-16Â | Colorado Springs, Colo. | Cadet Ice Arena
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Game 1 | Thursday at 8:05 p.m. CT |
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Puck Drop
Following four consecutive home games to begin the season, the 2026-27 Lindenwood men's hockey team sets off on their first road trip as they travel to Colorado Springs for a two-game set at Air Force this week. Game one is scheduled for 8:05 CT on Thursday, October 15th with game two following at the same time on Friday the 16th.
Series History
The Lions and Falcons have met six times previously, including in each of Lindenwood's first three seasons as an NCAA Division-I program, with Air Force leading the series 4-2. The Lions defeated the Falcons 7-6 in Maryland Heights on October 14, 2022, for the program's first ever win. Lindenwood is 1-3-0 against Air Force in Colorado Springs.
Last Time Out
Lindenwood split last week's series against Lake Superior State, overcoming a three-goal deficit for a 7-4 win on Thursday before coming up short by a score of 4-3 on Friday. In game one, the Lions reeled of six unanswered goals after falling behind 4-1 in the second period. It was Lindenwood's first win after trailing at the second intermission since October 10th, 2025 at Lake Superior State. Lindenwood fell behind 4-1 again on Friday, but were unable to replicate the previous night's comeback. After cutting the deficit to just one with goals from
Chase LaPinta and
Adam Raesler, the Lions spent five minutes on the power play following a major cross-checking penalty charged to Lake State, but were unable to find an equalizer.
Lindenwood Notables
- Lindenwood has scored at least three goals in each of their last three contests. The Lions are averaging 4.75 goals per game, which gives them the ninth best scoring offense nationally through two weeks. Â
- Five Lindenwood skaters are enjoying three-game point streaks entering this week's matchup against Air Force including Chase LaPinta and Adam Raesler, who have scored a goal in three consecutive games.
- Defensemen Michael Bevilacqua and Brody Mortensen have had at least one assist in their last three outings, including back-to-back games with two assists for Bevilacqua.
- Forward Ethan Zielke leads the Lions in scoring with 1-4-5, including a three-point (1g-2a) performance in Lindenwood's 7-4 win over Lake Superior State.
- Lindenwood's power play is a combined 0-18 across their four games, which is the most power play opportunities without a goal in all of Division-I.
About Air Force
- The Falcons enter this week's series after splitting a pair of games at St. Thomas last week, taking a 5-1 win in the season opener before falling 4-2 in game two
- Sam Stitz led the squad in scoring with 1-2-3 while goaltender Dominic Wasik tallied 75 saves with a 2.03 GAA and .949 save percentage.
- The Falcons averaged 27 shots per game while giving up an average of 40 shots to the Tommies while going 2-6 (.333) on the power play and going a perfect 6-6 on the penalty kill.
Next Up
Lindenwood returns to Centene Community Ice Center next weekend to host Omaha. Game one against the Mavericks is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. CT on Friday, October 23rd with game two following at the same time on Saturday the 24th.
Season Tickets
Season tickets for the 2026-27 Lindenwood men's hockey seasons can be purchased at LindenwoodLions.com/tickets with packages starting at $162.50. The Lions are set to host 17 games at Centene Community Ice Center this season.
