Lehigh University Athletics
Friday, September 18
Lake Placid, NY
6:15 PM
Lehigh University
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vs
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University of Utah
Lake Placid Trip Brings Great Memories and Stiff Competition for D1
9/21/2026 9:03:00 AM | Men's Ice Hockey (ACHA D1)
Lehigh Ice Hockey Statement: Mountain Hawks Prove They Belong Against Nation's Elite
The Lehigh Men's Division 1 Ice Hockey team put the entire ACHA on notice during a relentless opening stretch, going toe-to-toe with three top-25 nationally ranked opponents—No. 13 University of Utah, No. 24 Davenport University, and No. 21 Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Demonstrating high-powered offense, disciplined power plays, and remarkable grit, the Mountain Hawks proved they can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the country's top programs.
The Lehigh Men's Division 1 Ice Hockey team put the entire ACHA on notice during a relentless opening stretch, going toe-to-toe with three top-25 nationally ranked opponents—No. 13 University of Utah, No. 24 Davenport University, and No. 21 Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Demonstrating high-powered offense, disciplined power plays, and remarkable grit, the Mountain Hawks proved they can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the country's top programs.
Battling the Best: Game-by-Game Breakdown
- Utah 4, Lehigh 1 (Sept. 18, USA Rink)
Facing off against No. 13 Utah, Lehigh set the tone early with an aggressive attack, opening the scoring on a power-play strike from Connor Wohlfahrt (assisted by Ted Justicz). Goaltender Demetri Condolios stood tall under pressure, turning away 34 shots to keep Lehigh in striking distance through all three periods. - Davenport 6, Lehigh 5 — Shootout Thriller (Sept. 19, 1932 Jack Shea Arena)
In a heart-pounding clash against No. 24 Davenport, Lehigh showcased its lethal Special Teams and third-period resilience. Down in the final minutes, Lehigh staged a dramatic comeback:- Jesse Heinberg converted on the power play.
- Zach Gruber cashed in on another man-advantage.
- Morgan Waddell lit the lamp late in the third.
- Niko Cadoret netted the game-tying goal with just 34 seconds remaining in regulation to force overtime.
- IUP 5, Lehigh 1 (Sept. 20, 1980 Herb Brooks Arena)
Closing out the grueling showcase against No. 21 IUP, Myagkov capitalized on a power-play opportunity in the opening period. Despite a heavy workload across three days, Condolios and Curran Wilga fought through 34 total shots in net, showing unwavering heart until the final horn.
While the final scoresheets don't capture every bounce, Lehigh Hockey proved it possesses the skill, depth, and tenacity required to compete with the top tier of collegiate hockey. The Mountain Hawks have firmly established themselves as a program on the rise.
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