LUCIA HOCKEY FAMILY
Gophers coach Don Lucia and his two sons all played college hockey. Don's team will faceoff against his son, Mario Lucia, this weekend at Notre Dame. Here is a look at how the trio stacks up against one another as players.
Don Lucia
Defenseman
6-0, 185 pounds
Notre Dame, 1977-1981
Three-time letter winner
Scored 30 points in his four-year career (7 goals, 23 assists)
Drafted by Philadelphia Flyers in 10th round of 1978 NHL draft
Tony Lucia
Forward
6-0, 190 pounds
Gophers, 2006-2010
Scored 82 points in four-year career (34 goals, 48 assists)
Drafted by San Jose Sharks in sixth round of 2005 NHL draft
Mario Lucia
Forward
6-3, 202 pounds
Notre Dame, 2012-present
Scored 23 points in 32 games as freshman. He has two power-play goals and three points in eight games this season.
Drafted by Wild in second round of 2011 NHL draft.