Men In Black

The LTHC Men In Black (MIB) distinction was conceived during the 2003-2004 season by Coach Bill Misiewicz and Manager Nick Malone as a way to recognize the high level of character, skill, and personal commitment that playing ice hockey for LT demands.

The MIB sweater is awarded to all Varsity players and 4-year LTHC participants in recognition of their commitment and sacrifice to LT Hockey and is presented to new player inductees at a joint JV and Varsity event.

The Sweater

The roaring lion crest was designed by Mike Malone (LTHS class of 2004), brother of LTHC player JD Malone (LTHS class of 2007).

The crossed hockey sticks in the background represent the face-off, the tart of every play in hockey.

The flying puck below the lion crest, and forming the “o” in Lions, signifies the motion and speed of the game.

The red, heart shaped lion tongue represents the commitment playing hockey requires.

The classic sweater is modeled after the Toronto Maple Leafs away jersey; Canada being the birthplace of hockey, and the Maple Leafs one of the “original six.”

Patches & Symbols

The “LT” on each shoulder represents the burden that each player must bear while wearing the team sweater; representing their high school on the one side and the LTHC, their fellow players, and themselves on the other.

The player’s number is on the back and both shoulders to show pride in every direction, and the player’s nameplate across the back is above the number for easy viewing.

The “CH” on the left sleeve cuff and closest to the heart is in memoriam to Christopher Holec, a former Varsity player and team Captain (LTHS Class of 1993) who suffered an untimely death from Hodgkin’s disease one week before his 24th birthday.

The skull and crossbones on the right sleeve cuff signifies brotherhood and the desire for each player to support their teammates in good times and in bad.