Lindenwood Lady Lions ice hockey
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The Lindenwood Lady Lions women's ice hockey team represents Lindenwood University
located in St. Charles, Missouri. The Lady Lions currently participate in the NCAA Division I competition as of the 2011-12 season with no conference affiliation, making the program one of two Independent
NCAA women's programs; although the program will join the College Hockey America
(CHA) beginning in the 2012–2013 season.
The university is in the process of transitioning to the National Collegiate Athletic Association
Division II for most athletics except for men's volleyball and women's ice hockey, which will compete at the NCAA Division I level. As part of the Lindenwood University athletic program's transition to the NCAA, the team is not eligible for NCAA post season play until becoming a full member in 2014.
for men's hockey was discontinued in 1984, women's was never an NAIA sport Lindenwood fields teams in the American Collegiate Hockey Association
(ACHA) along with a handfull of other NAIA
institutions and various club programs of NCAA institutions.
The Lady Lions began competition in the ACHA for the 2003-04 season, the team went 17-3-3 in 23 games that season. Freshman Kathrine Hannah led the team with 25 goals and 36 assists for 61 points. The team qualified for the ACHA Women's Division I National Championship tournament. LU lost 3-6 against the Wisconsin but recovered in the second pool play game beating Northern Michigan
3-2. The Lady Lions recovered with an overtime 5-4 win in the consolation round against West Los Angeles College
and finished 5th in the nation.
The 2004-2005 the team improved on the previous season's statistics with a record of 24-3-0. In addition the Lady Lions qualified for the 2005 ACHA Women's Division National Tournament. The team finished the season ranked 2nd in the nation and 1st in the West Region. LU swept through the first rounds with a 2-1 win over the University of Massachusetts Amherst
and 10- win over the University of Michigan
before losing to the University of Colorado
3-4.
The Lady Lions finished the 2005-06 season 29-3-0, the team swept through the Championship Tournament, hosted for the first time at Lindenwood that season. LU picked up first round wins against Western Michigan University
(8-1) and North Dakota State University
(6-0). The team then faced off against the University of Colorado
, in a rematch of the 2005 tournament. This time the Lady Lions came out on top winning 5-0 and picked up a 4-1 win in the semi-final round vs. Michigan State University
. In front of a home crowd LU won their first ice hockey championship, 3-2 over Robert Morris University (Illinois).
Despite having the highest number of losses in the history of the program during the 2006-07 season, a record of 27-6-1. The team played strong during the regular season, even during a rebuilding year, highlights of the season included a tough 6-10 loss to NCAA Division I Sacred Heart
. The team once again qualified for the ACHA Women's Division I National Championship and advanced to the Championship game again against Robert Morris University. This time the Lady Lions came up short to the Eagles with a 1-4 loss.
The 2007-08 season marked the end of LU as an independent team in the ACHA, the Lady Lions joined the Central Collegiate Women's Hockey Association
(CCWHA). Lindenwood won the CCWHA Regular season title that season going 10-0 in conference games. The team finished the season with a record of 36-3-0, the best in the program history to date. During the 08-07 season the went 6-1 against NCAA Division III opponents. The only loss against NCAA teams 1-2 at St. Mary's University
.
LU advanced through the CCWHA and won the CCWHA Playoff Championsship in their first season in the conference with a 4-0 shutout of Michigan. The team advanced through the ACHA tournament to the championship game for the third straight season, and once again against Robert Morris. LU came out on top 2-1 over RMU and won the school's second ACHA Women's DI National Championship. Senior Kat Hannah won the Zoey M. Harris Award given to the ACHA national player of the year. she recorded a team-high 87 points with 37 goals and 50 assists and had a +/- rating of +72.
LU continued their winning tradition in the 2008-09 season, with a record of 32-3-3, 10-0-3 in the CCWHA and 2-2 vs NCAA Division III opponents. LU became the CCWHA regular season champions for the second straight season and won their second straight CCWHA playoff championship with an overtime win over Michigan State. The Lady Lions advance to the ACHA National Championship games with a 2-overtime win over University of Massachusetts and a 3-overtime win over University of Minnesota and won the team's third ACHA Women's DI National Championship and second straight against Robert Morris. Following the season head coach Vince O'Mara was named the 2009 ACHA Division I Women's Coach of the Year.
LU finished the 2009-10 season with the best record in program history, over previous record set the 2007-08 season. Lindenwood finished with an overall record of 43 wins, 2 losses, and 2 ties, including a loss and a tie against NCAA DIII teams. The Lady Lions went 12-0 in the CCWHA and stormed through the CCWHA playoffs, only allowing 2 goals in four playoff games. The team won the fourth ACHA Women's Division I National Championship and third straight with a 2-0 shutout win over Michigan State University. In addition to the third straight national championship for the Lady Lions, the men's program also won its second straight ACHA Men's Division I National Championship, marking the first time a school has repeated as back-to-back hockey champions in men's and women's at any collegiate level. The university showcased it's hockey tradition also winning the 2010 NCRHA Division I Collegiate Roller Hockey National Championships
.
and the ACHA DI
as part of the team's transition to the NCAA. The Lady Lions concluded the 2010-11 regular season with a 29-2-2 record and .909 winning percentage. The season included a 12-game win streak from November 6, 2010 until January 22, 2011 and a 3-4 loss to UMass Amherst
, the team's only regulation loss during the regular season. Portion of the 12-game win streak include a 6-game shutout streak during which the Lady Lions outscored opponents 54-0. The Lady Lions set a program record on January 29, 2011 when the team put up 30 goals against Northern Michigan
, surpassing a previous record of 16 goals against Penn State
on March 8, 2007 and 17 goals against Western Michigan
set earlier the same season on December 5, 2011. The Lady Lions concluded the 2010-11 regular season with a 29-2-2 record and overall record of 33-3-2. The team won a fourth consecutive CCWHA title in a 3-0 win over Grand Valley State
, The Lady Lions advanced through pool play before falling 1-3 to rival Michigan State in the semifinal round, taking third place.
In the July 2011, Lindenwood announced the 2011-12 schedule, the first of NCAA competition in program history. The schedule included 22 games against NCAA Division I competition, including an inaugural NCAA two-game series against the defending NCAA National Champion Wisconsin Badgers
; seven games against NCAA Division III; and five games against former ACHA Division I
rivals Robert Morris (IL) and Grand Valley State
In September 2011, it was announced that Lindenwood officially submitted an application to join College Hockey America
(CHA) for the 2012–2013 season. Lindenwood was admitted into the conference on November 11, 2011 and will begin conference play starting in the 2012-13 season along with Penn State, bringing the CHA's membership to six members.
Notes:
* Note: From 2012-2014 LU not eligible for NCAA post season due to transition process from NAIA to NCAA.
opponents.
In 2010 O'Mara was named assistant coach on the 2011 United States University Women’s Select Team that will compete at the 2011 Winter World University Games
in Erzurum, Turkey
.
Note: Italics indicate a player is still an active Lady Lion.
Lindenwood University
Lindenwood University, often referred to as Lindenwood or LU, is a private, coeducational, liberal arts university located in Saint Charles, Missouri, United States...
located in St. Charles, Missouri. The Lady Lions currently participate in the NCAA Division I competition as of the 2011-12 season with no conference affiliation, making the program one of two Independent
NCAA Division I independent schools (ice hockey)
NCAA Division I independent schools are teams that compete in NCAA college ice hockey but are not members of a conference. There are several current schools who, at one time or another, competed as Division I independents.-Men:-Women:-Men:-Women:...
NCAA women's programs; although the program will join the College Hockey America
College Hockey America
College Hockey America is a women's college ice hockey conference in the United States. It participates in the NCAA's Division I as a hockey-only conference. The conference is currently made up of four women's teams in New York and Pennsylvania....
(CHA) beginning in the 2012–2013 season.
The university is in the process of transitioning to the National Collegiate Athletic Association
National Collegiate Athletic Association
The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a semi-voluntary association of 1,281 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletic programs of many colleges and universities in the United States...
Division II for most athletics except for men's volleyball and women's ice hockey, which will compete at the NCAA Division I level. As part of the Lindenwood University athletic program's transition to the NCAA, the team is not eligible for NCAA post season play until becoming a full member in 2014.
Early history
Ice hockey at Lindenwood began in 2003, when men's and women's ice hockey were added as part of the on-going university and athletic department expansion. The NAIA national ice hockey championshipNAIA national ice hockey championship
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics held a men's national ice hockey championship from 1968 to 1984 when ice hockey was dropped as an NAIA sport.-Winners of the NAIA national ice hockey championship:...
for men's hockey was discontinued in 1984, women's was never an NAIA sport Lindenwood fields teams in the American Collegiate Hockey Association
American Collegiate Hockey Association
The American Collegiate Hockey Association is the national governing body of non-varsity college ice hockey in the U.S. The organization provides structure, regulations, promotes the quality of play, sponsors National Awards and National Tournaments....
(ACHA) along with a handfull of other NAIA
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics is an athletic association that organizes college and university-level athletic programs. Membership in the NAIA consists of smaller colleges and universities across the United States. The NAIA allows colleges and universities outside the USA...
institutions and various club programs of NCAA institutions.
The Lady Lions began competition in the ACHA for the 2003-04 season, the team went 17-3-3 in 23 games that season. Freshman Kathrine Hannah led the team with 25 goals and 36 assists for 61 points. The team qualified for the ACHA Women's Division I National Championship tournament. LU lost 3-6 against the Wisconsin but recovered in the second pool play game beating Northern Michigan
Northern Michigan University
Northern Michigan University is a four-year college public university established in 1899 located in Marquette, in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. With a population of nearly 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students, Northern Michigan University is the Upper Peninsula's largest...
3-2. The Lady Lions recovered with an overtime 5-4 win in the consolation round against West Los Angeles College
West Los Angeles College
West Los Angeles College is a community college located in Culver City, California. It opened in 1969 and serves approximately 10,000 students....
and finished 5th in the nation.
The 2004-2005 the team improved on the previous season's statistics with a record of 24-3-0. In addition the Lady Lions qualified for the 2005 ACHA Women's Division National Tournament. The team finished the season ranked 2nd in the nation and 1st in the West Region. LU swept through the first rounds with a 2-1 win over the University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Massachusetts Amherst
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a public research and land-grant university in Amherst, Massachusetts, United States and the flagship of the University of Massachusetts system...
and 10- win over the University of Michigan
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
before losing to the University of Colorado
University of Colorado at Boulder
The University of Colorado Boulder is a public research university located in Boulder, Colorado...
3-4.
The Lady Lions finished the 2005-06 season 29-3-0, the team swept through the Championship Tournament, hosted for the first time at Lindenwood that season. LU picked up first round wins against Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University is a public university located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States. The university was established in 1903 by Dwight B. Waldo, and as of the Fall 2010 semester, its enrollment is 25,045....
(8-1) and North Dakota State University
North Dakota State University
North Dakota State University of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, more commonly known as North Dakota State University , is a public university in Fargo, North Dakota. NDSU has about 14,000 students and it is the largest university in North Dakota based on full time students and land size...
(6-0). The team then faced off against the University of Colorado
University of Colorado at Boulder
The University of Colorado Boulder is a public research university located in Boulder, Colorado...
, in a rematch of the 2005 tournament. This time the Lady Lions came out on top winning 5-0 and picked up a 4-1 win in the semi-final round vs. Michigan State University
Michigan State University
Michigan State University is a public research university in East Lansing, Michigan, USA. Founded in 1855, it was the pioneer land-grant institution and served as a model for future land-grant colleges in the United States under the 1862 Morrill Act.MSU pioneered the studies of packaging,...
. In front of a home crowd LU won their first ice hockey championship, 3-2 over Robert Morris University (Illinois).
Despite having the highest number of losses in the history of the program during the 2006-07 season, a record of 27-6-1. The team played strong during the regular season, even during a rebuilding year, highlights of the season included a tough 6-10 loss to NCAA Division I Sacred Heart
Sacred Heart Pioneers women's ice hockey
The Sacred Heart Pioneers women's ice hockey program represents Sacred Heart University. The Pioneers are an independent but compete against NCAA Division I, Division III, and ACHA Division I schools. Their first year of varsity women's hockey was in 1996-97. The Pioneers were in the ECAC at the...
. The team once again qualified for the ACHA Women's Division I National Championship and advanced to the Championship game again against Robert Morris University. This time the Lady Lions came up short to the Eagles with a 1-4 loss.
The 2007-08 season marked the end of LU as an independent team in the ACHA, the Lady Lions joined the Central Collegiate Women's Hockey Association
Central Collegiate Women's Hockey Association
The Central Collegiate Women's Hockey Association is a Women's Division I ACHA club level hockey-college athletic conference. The league has seven member teams in from schools located in the Midwestern United States.-Current members:...
(CCWHA). Lindenwood won the CCWHA Regular season title that season going 10-0 in conference games. The team finished the season with a record of 36-3-0, the best in the program history to date. During the 08-07 season the went 6-1 against NCAA Division III opponents. The only loss against NCAA teams 1-2 at St. Mary's University
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is a private, comprehensive, coeducational university with an undergraduate campus in the city of Winona, Minnesota, United States...
.
LU advanced through the CCWHA and won the CCWHA Playoff Championsship in their first season in the conference with a 4-0 shutout of Michigan. The team advanced through the ACHA tournament to the championship game for the third straight season, and once again against Robert Morris. LU came out on top 2-1 over RMU and won the school's second ACHA Women's DI National Championship. Senior Kat Hannah won the Zoey M. Harris Award given to the ACHA national player of the year. she recorded a team-high 87 points with 37 goals and 50 assists and had a +/- rating of +72.
LU continued their winning tradition in the 2008-09 season, with a record of 32-3-3, 10-0-3 in the CCWHA and 2-2 vs NCAA Division III opponents. LU became the CCWHA regular season champions for the second straight season and won their second straight CCWHA playoff championship with an overtime win over Michigan State. The Lady Lions advance to the ACHA National Championship games with a 2-overtime win over University of Massachusetts and a 3-overtime win over University of Minnesota and won the team's third ACHA Women's DI National Championship and second straight against Robert Morris. Following the season head coach Vince O'Mara was named the 2009 ACHA Division I Women's Coach of the Year.
LU finished the 2009-10 season with the best record in program history, over previous record set the 2007-08 season. Lindenwood finished with an overall record of 43 wins, 2 losses, and 2 ties, including a loss and a tie against NCAA DIII teams. The Lady Lions went 12-0 in the CCWHA and stormed through the CCWHA playoffs, only allowing 2 goals in four playoff games. The team won the fourth ACHA Women's Division I National Championship and third straight with a 2-0 shutout win over Michigan State University. In addition to the third straight national championship for the Lady Lions, the men's program also won its second straight ACHA Men's Division I National Championship, marking the first time a school has repeated as back-to-back hockey champions in men's and women's at any collegiate level. The university showcased it's hockey tradition also winning the 2010 NCRHA Division I Collegiate Roller Hockey National Championships
2010 NCRHA Division I Collegiate Roller Hockey National Championships
The 2010 NCRHA Division I Collegiate Roller Hockey National Championships involved 21 schools playing in a round robin followed by a single elimination tournament to determine the national champion of NCRHA Division I college roller hockey...
.
Move to NCAA
Lindenwood announced in July 2010 it would become a member of the NCAA, women's ice hockey as one of the sports included in the list moving to the NCAA. Because the NCAA does not sponsor ice hockey at the Division II level, it was announced the team would compete as a member of Division I. The Lindenwood Lady Lions hockey team is the first and only NCAA women's hockey program in Missouri. The 2010-11 season would be the Lady Lions last as members of the CCWHACentral Collegiate Women's Hockey Association
The Central Collegiate Women's Hockey Association is a Women's Division I ACHA club level hockey-college athletic conference. The league has seven member teams in from schools located in the Midwestern United States.-Current members:...
and the ACHA DI
American Collegiate Hockey Association
The American Collegiate Hockey Association is the national governing body of non-varsity college ice hockey in the U.S. The organization provides structure, regulations, promotes the quality of play, sponsors National Awards and National Tournaments....
as part of the team's transition to the NCAA. The Lady Lions concluded the 2010-11 regular season with a 29-2-2 record and .909 winning percentage. The season included a 12-game win streak from November 6, 2010 until January 22, 2011 and a 3-4 loss to UMass Amherst
University of Massachusetts Amherst
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a public research and land-grant university in Amherst, Massachusetts, United States and the flagship of the University of Massachusetts system...
, the team's only regulation loss during the regular season. Portion of the 12-game win streak include a 6-game shutout streak during which the Lady Lions outscored opponents 54-0. The Lady Lions set a program record on January 29, 2011 when the team put up 30 goals against Northern Michigan
Northern Michigan University
Northern Michigan University is a four-year college public university established in 1899 located in Marquette, in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. With a population of nearly 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students, Northern Michigan University is the Upper Peninsula's largest...
, surpassing a previous record of 16 goals against Penn State
Penn State Nittany Lions women's ice hockey
The Penn State Nittany Lions women's ice hockey or Penn State Lady Icers is a college ice hockey program that represents the Penn State University. The Nittany Lions hockey program is currently designated as a varsity club sport and competes at the ACHA Division I level and are currently a member...
on March 8, 2007 and 17 goals against Western Michigan
Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University is a public university located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States. The university was established in 1903 by Dwight B. Waldo, and as of the Fall 2010 semester, its enrollment is 25,045....
set earlier the same season on December 5, 2011. The Lady Lions concluded the 2010-11 regular season with a 29-2-2 record and overall record of 33-3-2. The team won a fourth consecutive CCWHA title in a 3-0 win over Grand Valley State
Grand Valley State University
Grand Valley State University is a public liberal arts university located in Allendale, Michigan, United States. The university was established in 1960, and its main campus is situated on approximately west of Grand Rapids...
, The Lady Lions advanced through pool play before falling 1-3 to rival Michigan State in the semifinal round, taking third place.
In the July 2011, Lindenwood announced the 2011-12 schedule, the first of NCAA competition in program history. The schedule included 22 games against NCAA Division I competition, including an inaugural NCAA two-game series against the defending NCAA National Champion Wisconsin Badgers
Wisconsin Badgers women's ice hockey
The Wisconsin Badgers women's ice hockey team is the hockey team that represents the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin.-History:On October 8, 1999, the Bulldogs played the Wisconsin Badgers in the first ever Women's WCHA conference game at the Kohl Center in Madison, WI...
; seven games against NCAA Division III; and five games against former ACHA Division I
American Collegiate Hockey Association
The American Collegiate Hockey Association is the national governing body of non-varsity college ice hockey in the U.S. The organization provides structure, regulations, promotes the quality of play, sponsors National Awards and National Tournaments....
rivals Robert Morris (IL) and Grand Valley State
Grand Valley State University
Grand Valley State University is a public liberal arts university located in Allendale, Michigan, United States. The university was established in 1960, and its main campus is situated on approximately west of Grand Rapids...
In September 2011, it was announced that Lindenwood officially submitted an application to join College Hockey America
College Hockey America
College Hockey America is a women's college ice hockey conference in the United States. It participates in the NCAA's Division I as a hockey-only conference. The conference is currently made up of four women's teams in New York and Pennsylvania....
(CHA) for the 2012–2013 season. Lindenwood was admitted into the conference on November 11, 2011 and will begin conference play starting in the 2012-13 season along with Penn State, bringing the CHA's membership to six members.
2011-2012 Schedule & Results
Green background indicates regulation or overtime win. Red background indicates regulation or overtime loss. White background indicates tie or overtime tie.| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | Decision | Attendance | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1* | September 23 | Lindenwood | 0-11 | #1 Wisconsin Wisconsin Badgers women's ice hockey The Wisconsin Badgers women's ice hockey team is the hockey team that represents the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin.-History:On October 8, 1999, the Bulldogs played the Wisconsin Badgers in the first ever Women's WCHA conference game at the Kohl Center in Madison, WI... |
Fairchild | 1,417 | 0–1–0 | |
| 2* | September 25 | Lindenwood | 0-13 | #1 Wisconsin | Fairchild | 544 | 0–2–0 | |
| 3* | September 30 | Lindenwood | 3-4 | Minnesota State Mankato | Fairchild | 212 | 0–3–0 | |
| 4* | October 1 | Lindenwood | 2-10 | Minnesota State Mankato | Fairchild | 106 | 0–4–0 | |
| 5* | October 7 | Lindenwood | 0-8 | Robert Morris (PA) | Fairchild | 132 | 0–5–0 | |
| 6* | October 8 | Lindenwood | 2-7 | Robert Morris (PA) | Fairchild | 134 | 0–6–0 | |
| 7* | October 14 | Lindenwood | 2-7 | Colgate Colgate Raiders women's ice hockey The Colgate Raiders women's ice hockey team is an NCAA Division I ice hockey team that represents Colgate University and play in ECAC Hockey. The Raiders play their home games at Starr Arena... |
Fairchild | 72 | 0–7–0 | |
| 8* | October 15 | Lindenwood | 2-8 | Colgate | Fairchild | 202 | 0–8–0 | |
| 9* | October 28 | Mercyhurst Mercyhurst Lakers women's ice hockey The Mercyhurst Lakers women's ice hockey team is the hockey team that represents the Mercyhurst College in Erie, Pennsylvania. The program started in 1999 and Michael Sisti has been the only coach in the history of the program. From 2000 to 2002, the Lakers were part of the Great Lakes Women's... |
0-7 | Lindenwood | Fairchild | 250 | 0–9–0 | |
| 10* | October 29 | Mercyhurst | 1-14 | Lindenwood | Fairchild | 100 | 0–10–0 | |
| 11* | November 4 | Lindenwood | 7-1 | Saint Benedict (DIII) | Fairchild | - | 1–10–0 | |
| 12* | November 5 | Lindenwood | 6-7 | St. Catherine (DIII) | Fairchild | - | 1–11–0 | |
| 13* | November 10 | Lindenwood | 0-11 | Bemidji State Bemidji State Beavers women's ice hockey -History:On February 27, 2010, Bemidji State ends its 14 game playoff losing streak in a 2-1 victory over St. Cloud State. The next day, the Beavers defeated St. Cloud State in Game 3, and advanced to the WCHA Final Face-Off for the first time in school history. Zuzana Tomcikova had 27 saves and... |
Fairchild | 400 | 1–12–0 | |
| 14* | November 12 | Robert Morris (PA) | Lindenwood | 0–0–0 | ||||
| 15* | November 13 | Robert Morris (PA) | Lindenwood | 0–0–0 | ||||
| 16* | December 2 | Lindenwood | Syracuse Syracuse Orange women's ice hockey - 2008-09 Season :On March 6, 2008, it was announced that the Orange would join College Hockey America. Syraucse was the fifth school to join the conference for women's hockey.... |
0–0–0 | ||||
| 17* | December 3 | Lindenwood | Syracuse | 0–0–0 | ||||
| 18* | December 14 | Lindenwood | Mercyhurst | 0–0–0 | ||||
| 19* | December 15 | Lindenwood | Mercyhurst | 0–0–0 | ||||
| 20* | January 4 | Lindenwood | North Dakota North Dakota Fighting Sioux women's ice hockey The North Dakota Fighting Sioux women's ice hockey team is the college ice hockey team at the Grand Forks campus of the University of North Dakota. They are members of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association and compete in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I ice hockey... |
0–0–0 | ||||
| 21* | January 6 | Lindenwood | Concordia College (MN) (DIII) | 0–0–0 | ||||
| 22* | January 7 | Lindenwood | Concordia College (MN) (DIII) | 0–0–0 | ||||
| 23* | January 13 | Lindenwood | Bethel University (MN) (DIII) | 0–0–0 | ||||
| 24* | January 14 | Lindenwood | Bethel University (MN) (DIII) | 0–0–0 | ||||
| 25* | January 15 | Lindenwood | St. Olaf (DIII) | 0–0–0 | ||||
| 26* | January 20 | Lindenwood | Sacred Heart Sacred Heart Pioneers women's ice hockey The Sacred Heart Pioneers women's ice hockey program represents Sacred Heart University. The Pioneers are an independent but compete against NCAA Division I, Division III, and ACHA Division I schools. Their first year of varsity women's hockey was in 1996-97. The Pioneers were in the ECAC at the... |
0–0–0 | ||||
| 27* | January 21 | Lindenwood | Sacred Heart | 0–0–0 | ||||
| 28(EX) | January 27 | Robert Morris (IL) (ACHA American Collegiate Hockey Association The American Collegiate Hockey Association is the national governing body of non-varsity college ice hockey in the U.S. The organization provides structure, regulations, promotes the quality of play, sponsors National Awards and National Tournaments.... ) |
Lindenwood | 0–0–0 | ||||
| 29(EX) | January 28 | Robert Morris (IL) (ACHA) | Lindenwood | 0–0–0 | ||||
| 30(EX) | January 29 | Robert Morris (IL) (ACHA) | Lindenwood | 0–0–0 | ||||
| 31* | February 10 | Lindenwood | Saint Michael's | 0–0–0 | ||||
| 32* | February 11 | Lindenwood | Saint Michael's | 0–0–0 | ||||
| 33(EX) | February 24 | Grand Valley State (ACHA) | Lindenwood | 0–0–0 | ||||
| 34(EX) | February 25 | Grand Valley State (ACHA) | Lindenwood | 0–0–0 | ||||
Notes:
- Lindenwood is ineligible for NCAA post season play during NCAA reclassification process.
- (EX) Denotes an exhibition game
-
* Denotes a non-conference game
Season by season results
| Year | Wins | Losses | Ties | Coach | Postseason |
| 2011-12 2011–12 Lindenwood Lady Lions ice hockey season The Lindenwood Lady Lions represent Lindenwood University.-Offseason:* July 2011: Lindenwood announced the 2011-12 schedule as the program's first season of NCAA competition as part of the university's transition from NAIA to NCAA... |
0 | 0 | 0 | Vince O'Mara | *Not eligible |
| 2010-11 | 33 | 3 | 2 | Vince O'Mara | Third Place in ACHA Tournament |
| 2009-10 | 43 | 2 | 2 | Vince O'Mara | ACHA National Champion |
| 2008-09 | 32 | 3 | 3 | Vince O'Mara | ACHA National Champion |
| 2007-08 | 36 | 3 | 0 | Vince O'Mara | ACHA National Champion |
| 2006-07 | 27 | 6 | 1 | Vince O'Mara | ACHA National Runner-Up |
| 2005-06 | 29 | 3 | 0 | Vince O'Mara | ACHA National Champion |
| 2004-05 | 24 | 3 | 0 | Vince O'Mara | ACHA National Quarterfinal |
| 2003-04 | 17 | 3 | 3 | Vince O'Mara | Fifth Place in ACHA Tournament |
* Note: From 2012-2014 LU not eligible for NCAA post season due to transition process from NAIA to NCAA.
Coaches
Vince O'Mara is the current, first, and only head coach of the Lady Lions women's ice hockey program. O'Mara is a 2-time ACHA Coach of the Year (2005-06,2009-10). He has compiled a record of 241–26–11 over 8 seasons behind the bench of the Lady Lions and is currently 0-1-0 against NCAA Division I opponents, 9-4-1 against NCAA Division III opponents, and 231-21-10 against ACHAAmerican Collegiate Hockey Association
The American Collegiate Hockey Association is the national governing body of non-varsity college ice hockey in the U.S. The organization provides structure, regulations, promotes the quality of play, sponsors National Awards and National Tournaments....
opponents.
In 2010 O'Mara was named assistant coach on the 2011 United States University Women’s Select Team that will compete at the 2011 Winter World University Games
2011 Winter Universiade
The XXV Winter World University Games, took place in Erzurum, between 27 January to 6 February at Erzurum in Turkey. Erzurum is the city at the highest altitude in Turkey, at , and has over 320 cultural landmarks. Located in Eastern Anatolia Region, it is a city on the traditional silk road and has...
in Erzurum, Turkey
Erzurum
Erzurum is a city in Turkey. It is the largest city, the capital of Erzurum Province. The city is situated 1757 meters above sea level. Erzurum had a population of 361,235 in the 2000 census. .Erzurum, known as "The Rock" in NATO code, served as NATO's southeastern-most air force post during the...
.
Awards and honors
- Amanda Blanc, 2010 ESPN the Magazine Academic All-American third-team for the women’s at-large category.
- Becca Bernet, 2010 Zoey M. Harris Award for ACHA national player of the year.
- Kat Hannah, 2008 Zoey M. Harris Award for ACHA national player of the year.
- Kat Hannah, 2006 ACHA Women's DI Most Valuable Player Award.
Championships
- 4-time Women's Division I ACHA National ChampionsAmerican Collegiate Hockey AssociationThe American Collegiate Hockey Association is the national governing body of non-varsity college ice hockey in the U.S. The organization provides structure, regulations, promotes the quality of play, sponsors National Awards and National Tournaments....
(2006, 2008, 2009, 2010) - 4-time CCWHA Regular Season ChampionsCentral Collegiate Women's Hockey AssociationThe Central Collegiate Women's Hockey Association is a Women's Division I ACHA club level hockey-college athletic conference. The league has seven member teams in from schools located in the Midwestern United States.-Current members:...
(2008, 2009, 2010, 2011) - 4-time CCWHA Playoff Season ChampionsCentral Collegiate Women's Hockey AssociationThe Central Collegiate Women's Hockey Association is a Women's Division I ACHA club level hockey-college athletic conference. The league has seven member teams in from schools located in the Midwestern United States.-Current members:...
(2008, 2009, 2010, 2011)
School records
The following are the Lindenwood school records. Statistics are accurate as of the 2009–10 season.Note: Italics indicate a player is still an active Lady Lion.
Career
- Most goals in a career: Kathrine Hannah, 153 (2003–2007)
- Most assists in a career: Kathrine Hannah, 254 (2003–2007)
- Most points in a career: Kathrine Hannah, 407 (2003–2007)
- Most power-play goals in a career: Mandy Dion 37, (2006–2009)
- Most short handed goals in a career: Mandy Dion 13, (2006–2009)
- Most penalty minutes in a career: Mandy Dion 107, (2006–2009)
- Most wins in a career: Becca Bernet 94, (2006–2010)
- Highest save percentage in a career: Jennifer Twillman, .948, (2003–2004)
- Best goals against average in a career: Lori Barton, 0.69 (2007–08)
Season
- Most goals in a season: Mandy Dion 61, (2009–2010)
- Most assists in a season: Kathrine Hannah, 67 (2004–2005)
- Most points in a season: Kathrine Hannah, 97 (2004–2005)
- Most power-play goals in a season: Mandy Dion, 18 (2009–2010)
- Most short handed goals in a season: Mandy Dion, 6 (2008–2009)
- Most penalty minutes in a season: Mandy Dion, 80 (2008–2009)
- Most wins in a season: Becca Bernet, 39 (2009–10)
- Highest save percentage in a season: Kayetoinette Stock, .958 (2009–10)
- Best goals against average in a season: Kayetoinette Stock, .33 (2009–10)
Game
- Most goals in a game: Amy Dlugos, 6 (10/23/03 vs. IllinoisIllinois Fighting IlliniThe Fighting Illini are the intercollegiate athletic teams of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The University offers 10 men's and 11 women's varsity sports....
) - Most assists in a game: Kathrine Hannah, 10 (11/19/04 vs. Notre DameNotre Dame Fighting IrishNotre Dame's nickname is inherited from Irish immigrant soldiers who fought in the Civil War with the Union's Irish Brigade, , recollected among other places in the poetry of Joyce Kilmer who served with one of the Irish Brigade regiments during World War I...
) - Most points in a game: Kathrine Hannah, 10 (On two occasions)
- Most power-play goals in a game: Mandy Dion, 3 (3/12/10 vs. Michigan StateMichigan State SpartansThe Michigan State Spartans are the athletic team that represent Michigan State University. The school's athletic program includes 25 varsity sports teams. Their mascot is a Spartan warrior named Sparty, and the school colors are green and white...
) - Most short-handed goals in a game: Mandy Dion, 3 (3/8/07 vs. Penn StatePenn State Nittany Lions women's ice hockeyThe Penn State Nittany Lions women's ice hockey or Penn State Lady Icers is a college ice hockey program that represents the Penn State University. The Nittany Lions hockey program is currently designated as a varsity club sport and competes at the ACHA Division I level and are currently a member...
) - Most penalty minutes in a game:19, Mandy Dion, 19 (12/5/09 vs. Robert Morris)
- Most saves in a game: Michelle Borsa, 39 (12/4/05 vs. Rhode IslandRhode Island RamsThe Rhode Island Rams are the athletic programs of the University of Rhode Island, based in Kingston, Rhode Island, USA. The school sponsors 18 athletic programs , most of which compete in the NCAA's Division I Atlantic 10 Conference. The football team, however, competes in the Colonial Athletic...
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Season
- Most wins in a season: 43 (2009–10)
- Fewest wins in a season: 17 (2003–04)
- Most goals in a season: 276 (2007–2008)
- Fewest goals allowed in a season: 30 (2005–06)
Game
- Most goals in a game: 30 (1/29/11 vs. Northern MichiganNorthern Michigan UniversityNorthern Michigan University is a four-year college public university established in 1899 located in Marquette, in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. With a population of nearly 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students, Northern Michigan University is the Upper Peninsula's largest...
) - Most power-play goals in a game : 7 (11/18/08 vs. Western MichiganWestern Michigan BroncosThe Western Michigan Broncos are a NCAA Division I FBS team representing Western Michigan University. They compete in the Mid-American Conference in men's baseball, basketball, football, soccer and tennis; and women's basketball, cross-country, golf, gymnastics, soccer, softball, track and field,...
) - Most short-handed goals in a game: 6 (3/8/07 vs. Penn StatePenn State Nittany Lions women's ice hockeyThe Penn State Nittany Lions women's ice hockey or Penn State Lady Icers is a college ice hockey program that represents the Penn State University. The Nittany Lions hockey program is currently designated as a varsity club sport and competes at the ACHA Division I level and are currently a member...
) - Most saves in a game: 39 (12/4/05 vs. Rhode IslandRhode Island RamsThe Rhode Island Rams are the athletic programs of the University of Rhode Island, based in Kingston, Rhode Island, USA. The school sponsors 18 athletic programs , most of which compete in the NCAA's Division I Atlantic 10 Conference. The football team, however, competes in the Colonial Athletic...
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