Collegiate Hockey Association, being one of seven teams that left the Western Collegiate Hockey Association after the 2020–21 season to reestablish the CCHA. Other sports at LSSU play at a Division II level in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, of which LSSU is a charter member. At $1284 per student, in 2015 the student subsidy for athletics at LSSU was the highest among all Michigan's public universities (this compares to $14 at MSU and $6 at U-M).(24) Notable alumni Bates Battaglia, 1994–1997, professional hockey player Rick Comley, college hockey coach Chris Dahlquist, professional hockey player Jim Dowd 1987–1991, professional hockey player John Gallant, professional lacrosse player John Grahame, 1994–1997, professional hockey player Dan Keczmer, professional hockey player Darrin Madeley, professional hockey player Terry McDermott, Olympic speed skater Eric Menk, 1992–1996, professional basketball player Nathan Perkovich, professional hockey player Steven Rinella 1995, author, travel writer, and outdoor television host Brian Rolston, 1991–1993, professional hockey player Steven Oleksy, 2006–2009, professional hockey player Derek Smith, 2004–2007, professional hockey player Rob Valicevic, 1991–1995, professional hockey player Doug Weight, 1989–1991, professional hockey coach Jim Wiley, 1968–72, professional hockey player References External links Lakers Athletics Liberal arts colleges in Michigan Public universities and colleges in Michigan Education in Chippewa County, Michigan Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan Buildings and structures in Chippewa County, Michigan Historic districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Michigan National Register of Historic Places in Chippewa County, Michigan Educational institutions established in 1946 1946 establishments in Michigan Tourist attractions in Chippewa County, Michigan