University of St. Thomas Athletics
Friday, October 25
Mendota Heights, Minn.
6:00 p.m. Central
vs
St. Cloud State
Photo by: George Dannecker
Women’s Hockey set for home-and-home with #8/7 St. Cloud State
10/23/2024 2:23:00 PM | Women's Hockey
The Tommies welcome the Huskies Friday, travel to St. Cloud Saturday for series finale
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The St. Thomas Women's Hockey team is set for a home-and-home series with the #8/7 St. Cloud State. The Tommies host the Huskies on Friday, Oct. 25 at 6:00 p.m. at Saint Thomas Ice Arena before traveling to St. Cloud on Saturday, Oct. 26 for an 11:30 a.m. puck drop.
Where to watch FOX9+
Saturday's contest is one of two women's hockey games that can be view on FOX9+ this season.
Be sure to follow along for live streams and stats through links found at tommiesports.com/sports/whockey/schedule – and on Twitter and Instagram at @TommieWHockey.
Last Weekend Recap
The Tommies traveled to Duluth for a WCHA series against Bulldogs. St. Thomas fell in both contest against #5 UMD by scores of 3-0 and 2-0.
In game one, Calla Frank totaled a season-high of 41 saves through 60 minutes.
Freshman, Dani Strom started game two for the Tommies, tallying a career-high of 30 saves.
The Duluth native, Ilsa Lindaman made her collegiate debut for the Tommies last weekend. Lindaman recorded four shots on goal and eight wins on the dot through her first two games in Purple.
Tommie Newcomers
Tommie Hockey welcomed seven newcomers ahead of the 2024-25 season. Six freshmen and one transfer make up the class:
· Chloe Boreen (Fr., F, Somerset, Wis. / Hill-Murray)
· Lauren Karl (Fr., D, Minnetonka, Minn./ Shattuck St. Mary's)
· Ilsa Lindaman. (Fr., F, Duluth, Minn./ Duluth Marshall)
· Sadie Lindsay (Jr., F, Minnetonka, Minn./ Minnesota)
· Cailin Mumm (Fr., D, Andover, Minn. / Andover)
· Nora Sauer (Fr., F, Andover, Minn./ Andover)
· Dani Strom (Fr., G, Dayton, Minn./ Maple Grove)
WCHA Weekly Honors
In her Tommie Hockey debut, Chloe Boreen recorded three points in a weekend sweep against the Post Eagles. The first-year was named WCHA Rookie of the Week for her strong performance over the weekend, the first Tommie to receive a weekly honor this season.
Record Setters
Last season, the Tommies set a DI era scoring record, totaling seven goals in a single game twice this season. 17 skaters scored goals for the Tommies, led by Ella Boerger, who found the back of the net 11 times. Boerger's 11 goals also set a record of goals scored in a single season.
In 37 games played, Boerger (11G, 13A – 24P), Bartz (10G, 13A – 23P), Nicole Vallario (5G, 10A – 15P), and Maddie Brown (6G, 8A - 14P) all passed the DI single season record in points scored for the Tommies. The previous record was 13 total points set by Maddy Clough (2022-23 season).
Bartz, Boerger, Vallario and Maddy Clough also surpassed the single season record in assists (previously 8), and Bartz tied record for power play goals scored in a single season (3).
D-Core
Of eight St. Thomas defense, six are returning from last season's roster. Returners to the Tommie D-Core include seniors, Maddy Clough, Rachel Golnitz, Alli Pahl and Nicole Vallario; junior, Haley Maxwell; and sophomore, Ellah Hause.
The group is joined by first-years Lauren Karl and Cailin Mumm.
Scouting the Huskies
The #8/7 St. Cloud State Women's Hockey team (6-1-1, 2-1-1 WCHA) is led by Brian Idalski in his third season as Head Coach of the program. In his first season as head coach at St. Cloud State, Idalski was named the USCHO National Coach of the Year and Co-WCHA Coach of the Year.
Last weekend the Huskies hosted #2 Ohio State. After falling 5-1 in game one, St. Cloud State tied the Buckeyes 3-3 on Saturday, picking up the extra WCHA point in a shootout win.
Freshman goaltender Emilia Kyrkkö was named WCHA Rookie of the Week, following her performance in the shootout victory. This is her second weekly award of the season after being named WCHA Goaltender of the week on Oct. 7.
Last Time Against St. Cloud State
The last time these two teams competed, the Tommies topped then #9 St. Cloud State 5-1 at Saint Thomas Ice Arena.
The victory marked the first regulation win over a top-10 opponent for St. Thomas Women's Hockey.
WCHA Pre-Season Poll
Tommie Women's Hockey has been picked to finish sixth in the eight-team WCHA preseason poll, voted on by league head coaches.
Last season's national runner-up Wisconsin is picked among league head coaches to win the Western Collegiate Hockey Association's 2024-25 regular season title. The top four teams in the poll qualified for the NCAA Tournament last year.
Schedule Talk
St. Thomas opened the season hosting non-conference opponent Post on Oct. 4-5, as the Tommies and Eagles met for the first time.
The Tommies host the reigning National Champions, Ohio State from Nov. 1-2. St. Thomas will remain at home the next weekend playing Lindenwood, before three consecutive road trips to Bemidji State, Wisconsin and Nashville.
The Tommies travel to Tennessee to play in the Smashville Showcase over Thanksgiving weekend. St. Thomas is set to play Clarkson on Nov. 29 and Penn State or Merrimack the following day. The Smashville Showcase will mark the final non-conference games of the season, as St. Thomas will compete against WCHA opponents the remainder of the season.
St. Thomas ends the first half of the season hosting Minnesota Dec. 6-7, and opens the second half at Ridder Arena from Jan. 10-11. The Tommies wrap up the regular season with a home-and-home series against Minnesota State, playing the series finale at Saint Thomas Ice Arena on Feb. 22.
Follow Along
Any and all information pertaining to the St. Thomas women's hockey team can be found at tommiesports.com and on Twitter and Instagram at @TommieWHockey.
Where to watch FOX9+
Saturday's contest is one of two women's hockey games that can be view on FOX9+ this season.
| Comcast | Ch. 10/807 |
| DirecTV | Ch. 29 |
| DISH | Ch. 29 |
| Spectrum | Ch. 10 |
| MediaCom | Ch. 10/803 |
| Over-the-air | Ch. 9.2 |
Be sure to follow along for live streams and stats through links found at tommiesports.com/sports/whockey/schedule – and on Twitter and Instagram at @TommieWHockey.
Last Weekend Recap
The Tommies traveled to Duluth for a WCHA series against Bulldogs. St. Thomas fell in both contest against #5 UMD by scores of 3-0 and 2-0.
In game one, Calla Frank totaled a season-high of 41 saves through 60 minutes.
Freshman, Dani Strom started game two for the Tommies, tallying a career-high of 30 saves.
The Duluth native, Ilsa Lindaman made her collegiate debut for the Tommies last weekend. Lindaman recorded four shots on goal and eight wins on the dot through her first two games in Purple.
Tommie Newcomers
Tommie Hockey welcomed seven newcomers ahead of the 2024-25 season. Six freshmen and one transfer make up the class:
· Chloe Boreen (Fr., F, Somerset, Wis. / Hill-Murray)
· Lauren Karl (Fr., D, Minnetonka, Minn./ Shattuck St. Mary's)
· Ilsa Lindaman. (Fr., F, Duluth, Minn./ Duluth Marshall)
· Sadie Lindsay (Jr., F, Minnetonka, Minn./ Minnesota)
· Cailin Mumm (Fr., D, Andover, Minn. / Andover)
· Nora Sauer (Fr., F, Andover, Minn./ Andover)
· Dani Strom (Fr., G, Dayton, Minn./ Maple Grove)
WCHA Weekly Honors
In her Tommie Hockey debut, Chloe Boreen recorded three points in a weekend sweep against the Post Eagles. The first-year was named WCHA Rookie of the Week for her strong performance over the weekend, the first Tommie to receive a weekly honor this season.
Record Setters
Last season, the Tommies set a DI era scoring record, totaling seven goals in a single game twice this season. 17 skaters scored goals for the Tommies, led by Ella Boerger, who found the back of the net 11 times. Boerger's 11 goals also set a record of goals scored in a single season.
In 37 games played, Boerger (11G, 13A – 24P), Bartz (10G, 13A – 23P), Nicole Vallario (5G, 10A – 15P), and Maddie Brown (6G, 8A - 14P) all passed the DI single season record in points scored for the Tommies. The previous record was 13 total points set by Maddy Clough (2022-23 season).
Bartz, Boerger, Vallario and Maddy Clough also surpassed the single season record in assists (previously 8), and Bartz tied record for power play goals scored in a single season (3).
D-Core
Of eight St. Thomas defense, six are returning from last season's roster. Returners to the Tommie D-Core include seniors, Maddy Clough, Rachel Golnitz, Alli Pahl and Nicole Vallario; junior, Haley Maxwell; and sophomore, Ellah Hause.
The group is joined by first-years Lauren Karl and Cailin Mumm.
Scouting the Huskies
The #8/7 St. Cloud State Women's Hockey team (6-1-1, 2-1-1 WCHA) is led by Brian Idalski in his third season as Head Coach of the program. In his first season as head coach at St. Cloud State, Idalski was named the USCHO National Coach of the Year and Co-WCHA Coach of the Year.
Last weekend the Huskies hosted #2 Ohio State. After falling 5-1 in game one, St. Cloud State tied the Buckeyes 3-3 on Saturday, picking up the extra WCHA point in a shootout win.
Freshman goaltender Emilia Kyrkkö was named WCHA Rookie of the Week, following her performance in the shootout victory. This is her second weekly award of the season after being named WCHA Goaltender of the week on Oct. 7.
Last Time Against St. Cloud State
The last time these two teams competed, the Tommies topped then #9 St. Cloud State 5-1 at Saint Thomas Ice Arena.
The victory marked the first regulation win over a top-10 opponent for St. Thomas Women's Hockey.
WCHA Pre-Season Poll
Tommie Women's Hockey has been picked to finish sixth in the eight-team WCHA preseason poll, voted on by league head coaches.
Last season's national runner-up Wisconsin is picked among league head coaches to win the Western Collegiate Hockey Association's 2024-25 regular season title. The top four teams in the poll qualified for the NCAA Tournament last year.
Schedule Talk
St. Thomas opened the season hosting non-conference opponent Post on Oct. 4-5, as the Tommies and Eagles met for the first time.
The Tommies host the reigning National Champions, Ohio State from Nov. 1-2. St. Thomas will remain at home the next weekend playing Lindenwood, before three consecutive road trips to Bemidji State, Wisconsin and Nashville.
The Tommies travel to Tennessee to play in the Smashville Showcase over Thanksgiving weekend. St. Thomas is set to play Clarkson on Nov. 29 and Penn State or Merrimack the following day. The Smashville Showcase will mark the final non-conference games of the season, as St. Thomas will compete against WCHA opponents the remainder of the season.
St. Thomas ends the first half of the season hosting Minnesota Dec. 6-7, and opens the second half at Ridder Arena from Jan. 10-11. The Tommies wrap up the regular season with a home-and-home series against Minnesota State, playing the series finale at Saint Thomas Ice Arena on Feb. 22.
Follow Along
Any and all information pertaining to the St. Thomas women's hockey team can be found at tommiesports.com and on Twitter and Instagram at @TommieWHockey.
Players Mentioned
F
/ Women's Hockey
F
/ Women's Hockey
D
/ Women's Hockey
G
/ Women's Hockey
D
/ Women's Hockey
D
/ Women's Hockey
D
/ Women's Hockey
F
/ Women's Hockey
F
/ Women's Hockey
D
/ Women's Hockey
D
/ Women's Hockey
F
/ Women's Hockey
G
/ Women's Hockey
D
/ Women's HockeyTommie Women's Hockey sweeps #4 UMD: Cinematic Recap
Monday, January 27
Press Conference: Bethany Brausen Introductory Presser 01-27-25
Monday, January 27
Women's Hockey Head Coach Joel Johnson Press Conference 11/13
Monday, November 13
St. Thomas Women's Hockey 2023-24 Intro Video
Friday, October 27
