By Ryan Stieg MENDOTA HEIGHTS, Minn. — Hockey can be a funny game. Sometimes a team can heavily outshoot its opponent, but not emerge victorious. The St. Thomas men’s hockey squad was in that situation Friday night as it dominated Lindenwood 63-25 on the shot chart, but the Tommies couldn’t maintain any of their leads and […]
Missed Opportunities: Tommies heavily outshoot Lions, but finish with tie Read More »
Before I made my picks last week, I was feeling pretty good after my opening weekend predictions. This week, I’m still in the same mood, and that’s mostly due to a technicality that always works in my favor. For those who don’t know, I made a rule when I started making predictions two years
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By Ryan Stieg MENDOTA HEIGHTS, Minn. — It’s tough for a hockey program to be tested by ranked opponents on back-to-back weekends to start the season, but the St. Thomas men’s team definitely lived up to the challenge. After splitting with St. Cloud State in the first series, the Tommies took No. 1 Minnesota to
Tommies Return Home, look to Lock UP Lions Read More »
By Ryan Stieg ST. PAUL, Minn. — Two years ago, the idea of the St. Thomas men’s hockey team trading punches with a top-ranked Minnesota team would be considered far-fetched by most people. On Friday night, that idea became a reality as the Tommies forced overtime with the mighty Golden Gophers, but they couldn’t deliver a knockout
Tommies trade punches with Gophers, Get Knocked out in Overtime Read More »
Big events, new achievements to Take place as Week 2 begins
Big events, new achievements to Take place as Week 2 begins Read More »
By Ryan Stieg MENDOTA HEIGHTS, Minn. — Two years ago, the St. Thomas men’s hockey team suited up for their first game at the Division I level and were crushed 12-2 at St. Cloud State. Last Saturday, the Tommies kept up with the now-No. 9/10 ranked Huskies from start to finish and took them down
New Weekend, New Challenge as Tommies take on Top-Ranked Gophers Read More »
By Ryan Stieg MENDOTA HEIGHTS, Minn. — Saturday’s season opener between St. Thomas and St. Cloud State was filled with penalties and power play goals with the Tommies eventually winning in overtime, 5-4. In Sunday’s rematch, penalties again were the story of the game, but the goals didn’t come as easy. There was only
Huskies Bite Back, Force Series Split with TOmmies Read More »
By Ryan Stieg It’s that time again folks. Where I give you my predictions for each week’s CCHA games, and you tolerate my rock and roll metaphors. Well, I’m skipping the rock and roll stuff this year and just focusing on my picks. Maybe if the demand is strong enough, I’ll bring back the rock
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By Ryan Stieg MENDOTA HEIGHTS, Minn. — The offseason and preseason preparations and training have finally come to an end for the St. Thomas men’s hockey team as the Tommies will hit the ice for their first game of the year this weekend. The first test of the season is a big one for them
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By RYAN STIEG MENDOTA HEIGHTS, Minn. — Turning a longtime Division III program into a competitive Division I one isn’t an easy task, but St. Thomas head coach Rico Blasi seems to have the Tommies on the right track as they enter their third year in the CCHA. After only managing three wins during their first DI season, the Tommies defeated every
The Process continues: Tommies begin third season in CCHA Read More »