University of St. Thomas Athletics
Men's Hockey announces first six signees for 2022-23
11/10/2021 11:36:00 AM | Men's Hockey
St. Thomas Men's Hockey coach Rico Blasi announced the signing of six student-athletes from Juniors hockey to join the program for the 2022-23 academic year:
"We are extremely excited with this group, a very important class on and off the ice," Blasi said. "In terms of our culture, they all believe in what we are doing as a program, and believe in our identity."
"We've signed a good mix of newcomers that bring skill sets that every team looks for. We have attracted players with good vision and instincts, good puck-moving ability, players that cover a lot of the ice, and especially the high-compete level."
- Luc Laylin: Hometown – St. Michael, Minn., Forward, 5-8, 170... plays for Lincoln Stars in the USHL... shoots right.
- Quinton Pepper: Hometown – London, Ontario., Forward, 6-3, 187... plays for Steinbach Pistons in the MJHL... shoots right.
- Lucas Wahlin: Hometown – Woodbury, Minn., Forward, 5-11, 165 Ibs… plays for Lincoln Stars in the USHL... shoots right.
- Josh Eernisse: Hometown – Apple Valley, Minn., Forward, 6-2, 205… plays for Tri-City Storm in the USHL... shoots right.
- Ethan Elias: Hometown – Maple Grove, Minn., Defense, 5-8, 161... plays for the Omaha Lancers in the USHL... shoots right
- Luke Kron: Hometown – Andover, Minn., Forward, 6-0, 179... plays for Sioux Falls Stampede in the USHL… shoots left.
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A perennially top-15 ranked Division III program, Tommie Men's Hockey has started play this season in its debut year of Division I competition.
St. Thomas is making the unprecedented move of all of its varsity sports from Division III to D-I in the same season. Besides CCHA Men's Hockey, St. Thomas has 18 teams competing in The Summit League and also has programs in the Pioneer Football League and WCHA Women's Hockey.
