School: Lewis University
Location: Romeoville, Illinois
Enrollment: 6,500
ACHA Level: Division 2
Conference/League Affiliation: Northern Collegiate Hockey League (NCHL)
Head Coach: Mark Marfise
Assistant Coaches: Tim Picco
Other Support Staff: Jason DeMaria / Strength and Conditioning Coach
Last Year's Record/Ranking: 11-11-1 overall ACHA D2, Central Region #22
Players Lost/Returning: 6 lost/13 returning
Roster Size (generally): Target is 22-25, including 3 goalies
Roster Composition: 25% tier 3 juniors, the rest is a mix of AA, HS and Central States Developmentl Hockey League (high AA)
Region Where Most Players Come From: Midwest ad have had a few from the West Coast
Cost to Player to Play: $3,000 to $3,500 (new-player fee $600)
Equipment or Gear Provided: 3 jerseys, socks, pant shell, gloves, bag, warm-up suit, shirt and shorts
Number of Games on Schedule: 24 in 2020-21
Big-name or Ranked Programs on Schedule: Notre Dame, Concordia, Marian, Aurora, Bradley
First Practice Date: August 24
First Game Date: September 18
Regular-season End Date: February 6
League Tournament Dates: Feb. 19-21
Practices Per Week & General Times of Practices? Monday 3:30-4:30, Tuesday 3:30-4:50 and Wednesday 3:30-4:50
Games Per Week & General Times of Games? 2 games: Friday 7 p.m., Saturday 5 p.m.
Off-ice Training in & out of Season: Baseline testing at end of season. Training camp week retested and tracked during season.
Film Sessions Per Week if Any:
1 session per wek; all home games are streamed live on YouTube by the school's communications department.
Other Team Commitments: Work with the local youth programs.
Team Locker Room for Equipment Storage?: Yes.
Locker Room Size & Amenities: 500 square feet, with 25 player 2 coach stalls, 5 showers, bathroom and 55-inch TV.
Number of Home vs. Road Games: Home 11, Away 13 in 2020-12. For 2021-22 season will be fewere away and more home. (60%/40% split each year).
Number of Overnight Trips Per Season: 3-4
Travel Accommodation: Coach bus for any trip over 2 hours.
What is the School Known for Academically?:
Aviation, fifth-busiest airport in Illinois is on campus. Also Nursing.
Typical Test Scores/GPA Needed:
Minimum 2.5 GPA and ACT of 19. You can get in with less, but will need to work with admissions.
Campus Location (urban, city, etc.): Urban
Largest vs. Typical Class Sizes: 20-30
Any Popular Majors Not Offered: 80 Majors are offered
Job Placement Information:
Most students are offered more then 1 job prior to graduation
Additional Notes
The Lewis University hockey program is still looking for 2-5 players for the 2020-21 season because of some off-season injuries and other situations that have popped up since the COVID-19 outbreak. There is some scholarship money available from the coach. Contact him to discuss.
Lewis University offers a values-centered curriculum, rich in the mission values of knowledge, fidelity, wisdom, and justice and guided by the spirit of association which fosters community in all teaching, learning and service. Lewis provides 6,500 students with programs for a liberal and professional education based on the interaction of knowledge and fidelity in the search for truth.
Lewis is a dynamic, coeducational, comprehensive, Catholic university with a richly diverse student body, including traditional-aged students and adults of all ages.
Aviation Program
Home to United Airlines, Boeing Corporation and the 2nd busiest airport in the world, O’Hare International, there’s no better place than the Chicago metropolitan area to gain direct access to the practical, hands-on experience you must have to launch an exciting career in aviation.
With active partnerships at both O’Hare and Midway International airports, and our very own regional airport right on-campus, we provide you with a total immersion into the aviation industry that is simply unmatched by programs in more rural locations.
Lewis University programs are FAA-approved and nationally recognized. In fact, Lewis was recently awarded the Loening Trophy as the outstanding all-around collegiate aviation program in the nation.
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