MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. - Lindenwood forward Chris Thibodeau has been named NCAA Division-I Independent Hockey Rookie of the Month. The freshman went for 2-6-8 through his first eight games, finishing October tied for the team lead in total points while ranking second on the squad in assists.

Thibodeau registered the first point of his career with an assist in Lindenwood's 9-6 win over Arizona State on October 3^rd before scoring his first career goal in a 7-4 victory at Air Force on the 16^th.

He posted a pair of multi-point performances with a two-assist outing in the Lions' 7-4 win over Lake Superior State on the 8^th and a one goal, one assist showing against Omaha to finish the month.

Thibodeau finished October on a four-game point streak, which is the second longest active scoring streak among Lindenwood skaters.

The Lions return to action this weekend at No. 11 Colorado College. Puck drop of game one is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. CT on Friday with game two following at 5:00 p.m. CT on Saturday.