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Friday, November 7, 2025
Lake Superior State University Hockey continues to set the standard for excellence, earning a perfect 1000 Academic Progress Rate (APR) in the NCAA’s latest report. The APR measures the eligibility and retention of Division I student-athletes, highlighting programs that ensure steady progress toward graduation. “This accomplishment speaks volumes about the dedication and […]
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – A Drew Christian shorthanded goal with just over four minutes remaining in regulation lifted the Soo Thunderbirds to a narrow 5-4 victory over the Soo Eagles Saturday in Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League action at Pullar Stadium. Exchanging early tallies, Gianmarco Mastroianni clicked for the Thunderbirds […]
On Saturday afternoon at the Cisler Center at Lake Superior State, Lake Superior State honored its 2025 Alumni Awards recipients and Class of 2025 Hall of Famers. Hockey defenseman Kord Cernich, Basketball and Softball player Lee Ann (Huffman) Wise, Wrestling coach Jerry Cheynet, and the 1972-73 Wrestling Team were all inducted […]
SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. – A three-goal night from Shea Chornley, featuring the game-winner, helped the Soo Thunderbirds outscore the rival Soo Eagles 8-5 in a high-scoring Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League matchup Friday at John Rhodes Community Centre. The Thunderbirds held a solid edge in shots on goal in the […]
Branden Piku scored twice, and Lake Superior State capped off a great weekend in Plymouth, MI with a 3-2 win over the Simon Fraser Red Leafs after beating the US Under-18s 6-2 on Friday. With Great Lake State Weekend at Taffy Abel Arena next weekend, these were two big wins for […]
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – A frenzied finish that featured six third period goals saw the Soo Eagles eventually outlast the Iroquois Falls Storm 6-5 in overtime Saturday in a wild Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League encounter at Pullar Stadium. The Eagles began the scoring midway through the opening stanza as […]
A two-goal lead in the third period slipped away, and Lindenwood came back to beat Lake Superior State 5-4 on Friday night at Taffy Abel Arena. Reagan Milburn’s goal early in the third put the Lakers (2-1) up 4-2. But Charles Savoie scored twice to bring the game level for the […]
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – A workmanlike road effort that featured a well-balanced offensive attack and the shutout goaltending of Ryan Hicks powered the Soo Thunderbirds to a 5-0 triumph over the rival Soo Eagles Friday evening in Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League action at Pullar Stadium. Some solid cycle work […]
SUDBURY, Ont. – Breaking open a one-goal game with four unanswered markers, the Soo Eagles went on to dump the Hearst Lumberjacks 8-3 Wednesday to commence day 2 of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League Showcase, presented by the Dairy Farmers of Ontario, at Gerry McCrory Countryside Sports Complex. Converting on […]
Lake Superior State University Athletics (LSSU) in association with the City of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. is pleased to announce that LSSU’s NCAA Division I men’s hockey team will host the second Superior Ice Showdown on Jan. 23, 2026. This year’s event will include a Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) regular season […]