Dominating the faceoff dot and outshooting Bowling Green wasn’t enough to stop the Falcons from defeating the St. Thomas Tommies 3-1 Saturday night in their fourth and final meeting of the 2023-2024 regular season. Karl Warner has the story.
Anderson Arena funding nears completion as St. Thomas adjusts to D1 costs
Fundraising for the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena is “nearing the finish line” to reach its $131 million goal by the beginning of November, according to Senior Associate Athletics Director Ben Fraser. Kevin Lynch has the story.
St. Thomas men’s hockey cannot keep up with USA Hockey NTDP offense
Despite two St. Thomas goals from first-year forward Ryan O’Neill and sophomore forward Tim Piechowski, the Tommies could not keep up with the USA Hockey National Team Development Program. The Tommies fell 5-2 Friday at St. Thomas Ice Arena.
St. Thomas women’s hockey’s offense topples Franklin Pierce 3-0
St. Thomas first-year forward Molly Grundhoffer scored her first collegiate goal, helping the St. Thomas women’s hockey team earn its first win of the season with a 3-0 victory over Franklin Pierce Friday at St. Thomas Ice Arena.
St. Thomas hockey starts quick against Alaska-Fairbanks, cannot stay consistent in 4-2 loss
Despite a quick goal 25 seconds into the first period by first-year forward Ryan O’Neill, the St. Thomas men’s hockey team could not surpass Alaska-Fairbanks as the Tommies fell 4-2 Friday at St. Thomas Ice Arena. Last season, the Nanooks (2-0-1) defeated the Tommies (0-3, 0-0 CCHA) in February on the road 6-1 and 7-3. …
St. Thomas men’s hockey falls 3-1 to St. Cloud at sold-out home opener
Led by 17 new players, the St. Thomas men’s hockey team got off to a rocky start, giving up three goals to St. Cloud State in the first period. First-year defender Carson Peters scored the lone goal for the Tommies, taking “a big step forward” Saturday at St. Thomas Ice Arena. Natalie Hoepner has the story.
Late goal gives Tommies third win, snap 6-game winless
St. Thomas men’s hockey broke a six-game winless streak, beating Lake Superior State University 2-1 Friday at St. Thomas Ice Arena in Mendota Heights.
St. Thomas women’s hockey can’t shut down No. 1 Minnesota’s shots, lose 7-1
The St. Thomas women’s hockey team couldn’t find a win despite first-year defender Maddy Clough sinking one in the second period as the Tommies fell 7-1 to No. 1-ranked University of Minnesota Thursday at St. Thomas Ice Arena in Mendota Heights.
Tommies lose 3-2 nailbiter against St. Cloud State
After a come-from-behind win on Saturday, the St. Thomas women’s hockey team fell 3-2 in a fiery game to St. Cloud State despite junior forwards Maija Almich and Allie Monrean’s one goal performance Sunday at St. Thomas Ice Arena in Mendota Heights.
Scoring plagues Tommies as they lose 2-0 to No. 15 Michigan Tech
Graduate student goaltender Peter Thome saved 34 of 36 shots from No. 15 Michigan Tech, but the St. Thomas men’s hockey team was unable to put points on the board and lost 2-0 Saturday night at St. Thomas Ice Arena in Mendota Heights. (Lauren Price/TommieMedia)
Tommies come from behind, fall 4-3 in shootout to No. 15 Michigan Tech
A come-from-behind goal by first-year forward Blaine Warnert evened the score at three-a-piece with less than five minutes remaining in regulation, forcing the St. Thomas men’s hockey team into overtime and a shootout, where the Tommies lost 4-3 to No. 15 Michigan Tech Friday night at St. Thomas Ice Arena in Mendota Heights.
St. Thomas men’s hockey loses second straight game
After a 4-2 loss against Trine University Friday night, the St. Thomas men’s hockey team could not rebound and lost its second game in a row 2-0 against Aurora University Saturday at Saint Thomas Ice Arena. Reporter Justin Amaker and photojournalist Sophia Primozich have the story.
Tommies hockey could land in WCHA, but many hurdles remain
The commissioners of the men’s and women’s Western Collegiate Hockey Associations are interested in adding St. Thomas to their leagues, but they caution that much work remains before that can happen.
St. Thomas women’s hockey places fourth in NCAA Frozen Four
The No. 1 ranked St. Thomas women’s hockey team finished the Frozen Four in fourth place after a 1-0 loss to No. 6 Adrian College Saturday at St. Thomas Ice Arena in Mendota Heights. Sports Editor Matthew Curry has the full story.
Women’s hockey claims MIAC title in comeback victory
The No. 1 St. Thomas women’s hockey team clinched the 2019 MIAC Championship title for the second year in a row after a 3-2 comeback victory over No. 4 rival Hamline Friday at St. Thomas Ice Arena.