Steven J. Lowney

2014 Inductee - 1995 Graduate 

Steven J. Lowney played forward for the Fitchburg State University Men's Ice Hockey Team where he was part of three Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) championship teams including being honored as the 1994 ECAC Palyer of the Year, the ECAC North Championship game MVP and a two-time First Team ECAC All-Star. Steve was a two-year team captain, having been named the team's Most Valuable Player in 1993 and 1994. He was the team's leading scorer for three consecutive years and currently is the third all-time leader in power-play goals, the second all-time career leader in hat-tricks, in the top ten for career goals and holds the record for the most goals soced in any single game in the history of Fitchburg State Men's Ice Hockey.

Fitchburg State is an exceedingly special place for Steve and he calls it the perfect fit for him at the time, providing an unmatched combination of an outstanding education and a championship driven hockey program. Fitchburg State is where he met his wife Coreen (Class of 1995), as well as life-long friend and mentor Coach Dean Fuller, who helped him peak athletically. Falcons athletics provided him with the opportunity to consistently compete for championships and opened the door for a rewarding career as educator and coach that he enjoys today.

A 1989 graduate of St. John's Preparatory School in Danvers, Steve earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Fitchburg State in 1995 followed by a Master of Education in school counseling. Professionally, Steve has been employed by the Fitchburg Public Schools for 15 years, serving as a guidance counselor the past 10. He holds dual certifications in School Guidance and Administration. Steve is the head coach of the Fitchburg High School/Monty Tech cooperative hockey team, leading the team to three straight district championship games. Prior to accepting the coaching postion at the high school, Steve was still connected tot he university, serving as an assistant coach to Dean Fuller for 10 seasons, winning an ECAC championship in 1999.

Steve resides in Dracut with his sife Coreen and Daughters Keira, 7, and Talia, 4. Keira's diagnosis of type-1 diabetes in 2012 at four years old has lead Steve and his family to do extensive charity work for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund (JDRF), whose mission is to prevent, treat and cure type-1 diabetes.