University of St. Thomas Athletics

Hall of Fame

Tom Palkowski
Tom Palkowski
  • Induction:
    2019
Despite playing just 93 games in three seasons here after one season at D-I Illinois-Chicago, he still ranks seventh on the UST career scoring list with 168 points (71 goals, 97 assists)... as a men's hockey athlete he played on two NCAA playoff teams and was voted the 1986 and 1987 MVP, along with being chosen as first-team All-American... as women's hockey coach, he was the 2018 National Coach of the Year... coached two national semifinal teams in the last six seasons, as well as athletes to All-American honors 12 times... has 202 wins in 12 seasons coaching the Tommies, that includes nine MIAC regular-season or playoff titles in last six seasons... in all 12 seasons under Tom, the Tommies have finished top-three in the MIAC.   
Press Conference: Tommie Football Postgame v Lindenwood 08/28/25
Friday, August 29
Tommie Football Intro Video 2025
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Beyond The Buzzer: Schoenecker Arena Setup
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Beyond The Buzzer: Sports Medicine
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