University of St. Thomas Athletics
Saturday, February 24
Mendota Heights, Minn.
2:07 p.m. Central
10-24-1, 4-23-1
5
vs
4
Minnesota State
12-23-0, 6-22-0
1
2
3
OT 1
F
Minnesota St.
1
1
2
0
4
St. Thomas (MN)
1
2
1
1
5
Team Stats
MSU
UST
Shots
24
23
PPG
1
0
SHG
0
0
Penalties
3
3
Penalty Mins
9
6
Faceoffs Won
27
31
Game Leaders
+/-
2
Goals
0
Sh
0
A
2
+/-
1
Goals
1
Sh
5
A
0
+/-
2
Goals
1
Sh
3
A
0
+/-
1
Goals
1
Sh
3
A
0
Players Mentioned
F
/ Women's Hockey
G
/ Women's HockeyD
/ Women's Hockey
D
/ Women's Hockey
F
/ Women's HockeyF
/ Women's HockeyF
/ Women's Hockey
D
/ Women's Hockey
F
/ Women's Hockey
Photo by: Kylie Macziewski
Women’s Hockey earns weekend sweep over Minnesota State, defeating Mavericks 5-4
2/24/2024 4:51:00 PM | Women's Hockey
Five Tommies score as St. Thomas finishes regular season with an overtime win over Minnesota State
MENDOTA HEIGHTS, Minn. – The St. Thomas Women's Hockey team closed the regular season at home, defeating the Mavericks 5-4 in an overtime thriller.
In the back-and-forth battle, neither team led by more than a goal through the entirety of the game. Five Tommies scored the five goals, including Rylee Bartz who ended the game with the goal in the overtime period.
RECAP
The Mavericks scored first in the series finale, but the Tommies quickly responded, tying the game at 1-1 with a goal by Mary Zavoral.
Both teams had a power play opportunity in the first period, with neither team capitalizing on the first period special teams opportunity.
Just over five minutes into the second period, Minnesota State drew its second penalty of the game, going back on the power play. The Tommies allowed only one shot on goal, adding two blocked shots during these two minutes shorthanded.
Shortly after St. Thomas' penalty expired, the Mavericks scored their second goal to retake the lead.
Halfway through the second period, Minnesota State was assessed a five-minute major. Unable to set up in zone, the Tommies recorded two shots on goal on during this power play. However, shortly after the power play ended, Abby Promersberger scored the equalizer for the Purple.
With under a minute remaining in the middle frame, Keara Parker scored her fourth of the season to give the Tommies the 3-2 lead going into the second intermission.
The first half of the final period remained scoreless until Minnesota State tied the game once again with 8:46 to play.
Lauren Stenslie put the Tommies back on top with just over a minute to play in regulation, scoring off a rebound by Ellah Hause's shot on goal.
With 40 seconds to play, the Tommies were called for tripping, going back on the penalty kill. The Mavericks pulled their goalie to play with 6-on-4 advantage. On this advantage, Minnesota State scored their first power play of the weekend, sending the game into overtime.
Less than a minute into the overtime period, Nicole Vallario skated the puck down behind the goal line, passing the puck to the front of the net for Rylee Bartz, who put the puck past the Minnesota State goaltender to end the game.
The Tommies earned their program record in number of wins in single season, securing their 10th victory this year.
TOMMIE TIDBITS
· Rylee Bartz scored her 10th goal of the season, fourth game-winning goal of the season, and second game-winner of the weekend.
· Rachel Golnitz tallied her second multipoint game of the season, recording two assists.
· Calla Frank recorded 20 saves and moved to 5-10-0 overall record with St. Thomas.
UP NEXT
The St. Thomas Women's Hockey team is set to begin the first round of WCHA Playoffs. The Tommies will travel to Madison, Wis. to play the Wisconsin Badgers in a best-of-three series from March 1-3.
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.
In the back-and-forth battle, neither team led by more than a goal through the entirety of the game. Five Tommies scored the five goals, including Rylee Bartz who ended the game with the goal in the overtime period.
RECAP
The Mavericks scored first in the series finale, but the Tommies quickly responded, tying the game at 1-1 with a goal by Mary Zavoral.
Both teams had a power play opportunity in the first period, with neither team capitalizing on the first period special teams opportunity.
Just over five minutes into the second period, Minnesota State drew its second penalty of the game, going back on the power play. The Tommies allowed only one shot on goal, adding two blocked shots during these two minutes shorthanded.
Shortly after St. Thomas' penalty expired, the Mavericks scored their second goal to retake the lead.
Halfway through the second period, Minnesota State was assessed a five-minute major. Unable to set up in zone, the Tommies recorded two shots on goal on during this power play. However, shortly after the power play ended, Abby Promersberger scored the equalizer for the Purple.
With under a minute remaining in the middle frame, Keara Parker scored her fourth of the season to give the Tommies the 3-2 lead going into the second intermission.
The first half of the final period remained scoreless until Minnesota State tied the game once again with 8:46 to play.
Lauren Stenslie put the Tommies back on top with just over a minute to play in regulation, scoring off a rebound by Ellah Hause's shot on goal.
With 40 seconds to play, the Tommies were called for tripping, going back on the penalty kill. The Mavericks pulled their goalie to play with 6-on-4 advantage. On this advantage, Minnesota State scored their first power play of the weekend, sending the game into overtime.
Less than a minute into the overtime period, Nicole Vallario skated the puck down behind the goal line, passing the puck to the front of the net for Rylee Bartz, who put the puck past the Minnesota State goaltender to end the game.
The Tommies earned their program record in number of wins in single season, securing their 10th victory this year.
TOMMIE TIDBITS
· Rylee Bartz scored her 10th goal of the season, fourth game-winning goal of the season, and second game-winner of the weekend.
· Rachel Golnitz tallied her second multipoint game of the season, recording two assists.
· Calla Frank recorded 20 saves and moved to 5-10-0 overall record with St. Thomas.
UP NEXT
The St. Thomas Women's Hockey team is set to begin the first round of WCHA Playoffs. The Tommies will travel to Madison, Wis. to play the Wisconsin Badgers in a best-of-three series from March 1-3.
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.
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