LSSU Hockey Alumni Weekend – GLSW
All hockey alumni are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Celebrate Hockey Alumni weekend during GLSW, October 23-24, 2026. A tentative schedule is listed below, and more details will be added as we head into the summer. We will honor our Athletic Hall of Fame and Alumni Award winners, as well as celebrating 60 years of Laker Hockey. This will also be the inaugural year of the Lake State Hockey Ring of Honor, as we enshrine the first members. All hockey alumni will receive 2 complimentary tickets to both hockey games, and the Ring of Honor Induction ceremony is free for all hockey alumni to attend. If you would like to purchase additional hockey tickets, please contact Max Robert at [email protected].
2026 Hall of Fame Inductees
2026 Kenneth J. Shouldice Achievement Award
Schedule of Events
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Friday, October 23rd:– 6:00pm Hockey alumni check-in at the Gregory Lounge– 6:45pm Laker Hockey Alumni Loft (snacks and beer provided)– 7:07pm Puck Drop – BGSU– 1st Intermission – Alumni Awardees recognized on ice– 2nd Intermission – All Hockey Alumni Recognized as a part of 60 years of Laker Hockey-9:30pm – Post Game Alumni Reception at Moloney’s Alley
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Saturday, October 24th-11:15am LSSU Alumni Awards and Hall of Fame Ceremony – Superior Room Cisler Center (lunch provided + cash bar). See the link below to purchase tickets for the event.-3:45pm Ring of Honor Induction – Complimentary for all hockey alum – Please RSVP below. Cisler Center (Room TBD. Cash bar will be provided).-4:00pm Ring of Honor ceremony begins-5:00pm Inductees to ring the victory bell before heading into the BOT Tailgate at Norris Center (complimentary food and cash bar)-7:01pm Ceremonial Puck Drop – Laker Ring of Honor and Hockey Hall of Fame Inductees-7:07pm Puck Drop vs. BGSU-1st Intermission- Athletic Hall of Fame Recognition on Ice-2nd Intermission – Ring of Honor Inductees Recognition on Ice
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Sunday, October 25th 2026-10:30am Open Forum with Laker Hockey Staff in Laker Hockey Team Lounge. Facility tour included, coffee and donuts will be provided.
All Hockey Alumni will have access to the Hockey Alumni Suite during both hockey games at GLSW.
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The Ring of Honor was established in 2026 and is presented to Lake Superior Alumni, staff, and/or member of community that represent Laker hockey in the highest distinction. This member is selected based up leadership, friendship, dedication, and respect, both in the arena and amongst the Laker community.
2026 Ring of Honor Inductees
Laker Hockey Challenge
Laker Hockey has been a source of pride for Lake Superior State University since 1966, building a storied legacy that includes five national championships and decades of passionate support. From its early success in the NAIA under coach Ron Mason to its NCAA Division I titles in 1988, 1992, and 1994, the program has consistently competed at a high level—an impressive feat given that LSSU remains the smallest public university in Division I hockey. That legacy continues today through a tight-knit community of alumni and supporters committed to the program’s success both on and off the ice.
To sustain that tradition, Laker Hockey Fundraising provides an essential “umbrella” for alumni and friends to invest in the program’s future. In celebration of its 60th anniversary, the Laker Hockey Challenge was launched following a transformative $1.5 million annual commitment in 2025. With $1.3 million already raised, supporters have a unique opportunity to match the full amount through December 2026 through cash, estate, or multi-year pledged gifts—helping strengthen recruiting, funding, and program enhancements. Donations to the Ring of Honor also directly support and count toward the Laker Hockey Challenge.
Hotel Information
We have held a block of rooms for the Great Lake State weekend at the Hotel Ojibway at a special group rate of $119.00 (+taxes) per night for 10/22-10/25. Rooms are limited and being held until May 15th, so book now to access this limited-time special rate!
How to Book:
Book Online
Book a room in the LSSU Room Block Online
*Note: Dates are defaulted to 10/22-10/25, but you can shorten your stay if necessary.
Call the Hotel
Let them know you would like to book a room in the Great Lake State Weekend Block.
Phone Number: 906-632-4100
REQUEST FOR MEMORABILIA
If you have memorabilia from any of the championship teams that you would be willing to donate/loan to LSSU to be displayed, please contact the LSSU Alumni Office at [email protected].
FUTURE CELEBRATIONS
- Fall 2028 – 40th Anniversary Celebration of the 1988 NCAA Championship
