Lesswing comes to Fisher from SUNY Plattsburgh, where he has served as the assistant coach of men's hockey and operations manager since 2019. Under his leadership, the team finished this last season with a 21-5-2 record. Prior to his time at Plattsburgh, he was the assistant coach of men's hockey for SUNY Fredonia, Castleton University, and for Team South Africa IIHF Division 3. Professionally, he played for the Louisiana Ice Gators in 2014.
A collegiate athlete himself, Lesswing was a member of the Castleton University men's ice hockey team as an undergraduate student, competing in the NCAA Division III ECAC East Conference. He was selected as team captain in his senior year.
He has been recognized with the SUNYAC Coaching Staff of the Year Award and most recently, his team ended the season as the USCHO #8 ranked team in DIII.
Lesswing is a two-time graduate of Castleton University, where he earned a B.S. in Business Management and a M.S. in Athletic Administration.
"I am excited to join the St. John Fisher community and begin building a hockey program that aligns with the success that St. John Fisher Athletics is known for," said Lesswing. "To be named the first coach of the men's varsity hockey team is a tremendous honor for me. I certainly would not be in this position without the support of other coaches that have mentored me throughout my coaching career. I am thankful for this opportunity to develop our players into leaders in the community as well as student-athletes both on and off the ice. I am excited to take on this new challenge and bring St. John Fisher hockey to the spotlight."
