SAULT STE. MARIE —Lake Superior State University Athletics has announced its hockey team will take part in the 2nd Superior Ice Showdown on January 23, 2026.

The Lakers will face off against the University of St Thomas at the GFL Memorial Gardens in Sault Ste. Marie, Canada.

Laker head coach Damon Whitten said, “We’re excited for the opportunity to bring a Laker Hockey game across the river to GFL Memorial Gardens. The Twin Saults share such a unique connection, and we’re proud to be part of that. We have a lot of passionate alumni in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, and it’s special for them to see Laker Hockey in their home community. With two players on our roster from Sault, Ontario, it makes the event even more special. To showcase college hockey in Ontario is a unique experience, and we’

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