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Lindenwood (1-1-0) vs. Lake Superior State (0-0-0, 0-0-0 CCHA)
Oct. 8-9 | Maryland Heights, Mo. | Centene Community Ice Center
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Game 1 | Friday at 7:00 p.m. |
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The Lindenwood men's hockey team plays host to Lake Superior State this Thursday and Friday to conclude their season opening four-game home stand. Both contests against the Lakers are scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on October 8
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Series History
The Lions and Lakers met for the first time last season with Lindenwood winning both games in Sault Ste. Marie. The Lions scored three goals in the third period of their first matchup to erase a two-goal deficit and come away with a 5-4 win as
Keith Fisher earned his first career victory before coming back from two goals down again the following day for a 7-4 win.
Last Time Out
Lindenwood came away with a split against Arizona State last weekend, falling 5-0 in the season opener before outpacing the Sun Devils 9-6 in game two. Saturday's win was the highest scoring game in program history with 15 combined goals. The Lions' nine goals were the most scored in a single game since February 9, 2024 at Stonehill (9) and their most scored at home since February 11, 2023, also against Stonehill (10). Seven different Lindenwood skaters touched twine, tied for the program's second most goal scorers in a single game.
Lindenwood Notables
- Seven Lindenwood newcomers recorded points in last weekend's series against Arizona State, led by Jake LeBlanc with 1-1-2. Returning players were responsible for nearly two-thirds (14-22) of the Lions' total points.
- In total, 16 different skaters recorded at least one point in Saturday's win, with no individual registering more than two points in the contest.
- Anselmo Rego and Brady McIsaac both recorded their first career multi-goal performances, scoring two apiece. McIsaac scored twice within the first five minutes of Saturday's win, while Rego connected for both of his goals in the final minute of the second period.
- Despite lighting the lamp nine times, Lindenwood went scoreless on the power play last week, going a combined 0-10 across their two games.
- The 2026-27 season marks the fifth for Lindenwood as an NCAA Division-I program. The Lions will compete as one of Division-I's five independent programs as they have their first four seasons.
- Head coach Keith Fisher enters his second season holding the reigns of the Lindenwood program. In his first season as a head coach, Fisher led the Lions to a school-record 15 wins and a runner-up finish in the inaugural United Collegiate Hockey Cup.
About Lake Superior State
- Lake State opens the regular season following a 2-2 tie and 5-2 win in two exhibition contests against Canada's University of Windsor last weekend.
- The Lakers posted an overall record of 11-22-3 last season, finishing 7th in the CCHA with a record of 8-16-2.
- LSSU brings back 11 players from last season's squad, including forward Callum Mangone, who posted 12-13-25 last season to lead all Lake State returners.
- Among the Lakers' 18 newcomers are former Lindenwood standout defensemen Charles Savoie and Nolan Seed. Savoie finished third on the team in scoring last season with 9-18-27 while Seed was named All-Independent Defensemen of the Year after posting 3-18-21 from the blue line.
Next Up
Lindenwood hits the road for the first time this season as they head to Colorado Springs for a two-game set against Air Force. Both games against the Falcons are scheduled for 8:05 p.m. CT on Thursday October 15
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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.
