Lake Tahoe Lakers
| Lake Tahoe Lakers | |
|---|---|
 | |
| City | South Lake Tahoe, California |
| League | United States Premier Hockey League NCDC |
| Division | Pacific |
| Founded | 2021 |
| Home arena | South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena |
| Colors | Blue, red and teal |
| General manager | Andy Radke |
| Head coach | Tyler Dill |
| Franchise history | |
| 2021–present | Lake Tahoe Lakers |
The Lake Tahoe Lakers are a junior ice hockey team that is currently a member of the United States Premier Hockey League's (USPHL) NCDC Division. The Lakers play their home games at the South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena in South Lake Tahoe, California.
History
On April 21, 2021, the USPHL announced the approval of the Lake Tahoe Lakers as an expansion franchise for the upcoming season.[1]
For the 2026-27 season the Lakers will be elevated to the NCDC Division.
Season-by-season records
| Season | GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | GF | GA | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 | 44 | 22 | 21 | 1 | 45 | 198 | 183 | 3rd of 6, Pacific Div. t-36th of 64, USPHL Premier | Lost Div. Semifinal series, 0–2 (Las Vegas Thunderbirds) |
| 2022–23 | 46 | 3 | 37 | 2 | 8 | 97 | 276 | 7th of 7, Pacific Div. t-67th of 70, USPHL Premier | Did not qualify |
| 2023–24 | 46 | 18 | 24 | 4 | 40 | 147 | 195 | 5th of 7, Pacific Div. t-40th of 61, USPHL Premier | Did not qualify |
| 2024–25 | 46 | 33 | 10 | 3 | 69 | 278 | 148 | 2nd of 8, Pacific Div. t-9th of 73, USPHL Premier | Lost Div. Semifinal series, 0–2 (Ontario Jr. Reign) |
| 2025–26 | 46 | 9 | 36 | 1 | 19 | 132 | 284 | 7th of 7, Pacific Div. 67th of 77, USPHL Premier | Did not qualify |
References
- ↑ "Lake Tahoe Lakers to Join USPHL Premier's Pacific Division". USPHL. April 21, 2021. Archived from the original on April 30, 2021. Retrieved July 20, 2025.