Keith Aldridge ‘96
Keith Aldridge attended LSSU from 1992-1996 where he played hockey for all 4 years and was a member of the 1994 NCAA National Championship team coached by Jeff Jackson.
During Aldridge’s time with the Lakers, he amassed several notable statistics including leading the Lakers in assists for both the 1994-95 (31A) and 1995-96 (36A) seasons, making him tenth in career assists (102) as a Laker, as well as tenth in single-season points by a defenseman (41). He was the Laker Assistant Captain for the 1995-96 season, and voted the CCHA Best Offensive Defenseman for that same season. Aldridge also racked up several school records in the February 23-24, 1996, series against the University of Michigan including most assists by a defenseman in one series (7), most points by a defenseman in one series (9), and tied for most assists by a defenseman in one game (4 on February 24, 1996). Aldridge’s career totals included 37 goals, 102 assists and 139 points. He made the NCAA Second Team All American in 1995 and NCAA First Team All American in 1996.
“I would like to recognize and thank Coach Jackson for bringing us in as kids and helping us leave as young men,” commented Aldridge, reflecting on the legendary Laker Hockey coach’s profound impact on him.
Following graduation from LSSU, Aldridge played 10 years of professional hockey between the American Hockey League, International Hockey League, and the National Hockey League, where he played in 4 games with the Dallas Stars during the 1999-2000 season. Aldridge also played 4 seasons overseas in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga in Germany from 2000-2004.
Aldridge now lives in the Metro Detroit area where he owns and operates a large family entertainment business. He is married to Angie (Acree) Aldridge ’98, who was also a student athlete at LSSU where she ran Cross Country. They have three sons: Laker (23), Gunner (22) and Walker (20).