University of St. Thomas Athletics
Friday, January 17
Mendota Heights, Minn.
7:00 p.m. Central
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Wisconsin
Photo by: Kylie Macziewski
Women’s Hockey welcomes No. 1 Wisconsin for WCHA series
1/16/2025 10:25:00 AM | Women's Hockey
The Tommies host the Badgers in first home series of 2025
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The St. Thomas Women's Hockey team returns home to host #1 Wisconsin for a WCHA weekend series. Puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m. on Jan. 17, and 3:00 p.m. on Jan. 18 at Saint Thomas Ice Arena.
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 opened the second half of the season at Ridder Arena last Friday and Saturday. The Gophers defeated St. Thomas by scores of 4-2 and 5-1 over the weekend.
On Friday, Nora Sauer tallied her first collegiate goal in Purple. On Saturday, Dani Strom faced 38 shots and made 33 saves, her 10th 30+ save performance this season.
Scouting the Badgers
The No. 1 Wisconsin Badgers (22-1-1, 16-1-1 WCHA) are coming off a weekend sweep of Minnesota State.
The Badgers lead the nation in multiple categories including goals (132), power-play percentage (.387), and winning percentage (.938).
Four Badgers rank in the top 10 in points in the NCAA, including the top three point-scorers: Casey O'Brien (49), Laila Edwards (43) and Caroline Harvey (41).
History Against the Badgers
The Badgers hold a 15-0 record against the Tommies, including a 7-0 record at Saint Thomas Ice Arena.
Earlier this season, the top-ranked Badgers defeated St. Thomas 6-1 and 5-2. Madison Brown scored all three goals on the weekend for the Purple.
Current Tommie Leaders Against Wisconsin
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 opened the second half of the season at Ridder Arena last Friday and Saturday. The Gophers defeated St. Thomas by scores of 4-2 and 5-1 over the weekend.
On Friday, Nora Sauer tallied her first collegiate goal in Purple. On Saturday, Dani Strom faced 38 shots and made 33 saves, her 10th 30+ save performance this season.
Scouting the Badgers
The No. 1 Wisconsin Badgers (22-1-1, 16-1-1 WCHA) are coming off a weekend sweep of Minnesota State.
The Badgers lead the nation in multiple categories including goals (132), power-play percentage (.387), and winning percentage (.938).
Four Badgers rank in the top 10 in points in the NCAA, including the top three point-scorers: Casey O'Brien (49), Laila Edwards (43) and Caroline Harvey (41).
History Against the Badgers
The Badgers hold a 15-0 record against the Tommies, including a 7-0 record at Saint Thomas Ice Arena.
Earlier this season, the top-ranked Badgers defeated St. Thomas 6-1 and 5-2. Madison Brown scored all three goals on the weekend for the Purple.
Current Tommie Leaders Against Wisconsin
- Madison Brown – 3 goals
- Maddie Jurgensen – 2 goals
- Lauren Stenslie – 2 goals
- Ellah Hause – 1 goal, 2 assist
- Nicole Vallario – 1 goal, 2 assist
- Maddy Clough - 1 goal 1 assist
First half quick facts
- Madison Brown led the Tommie offense with 13 points (9G, 4A) through 20 games played
- St. Thomas went to overtime with four nationally ranked opponents, including two WCHA opponents this season.
- The Tommies won their first four games of the season, including a sweep of Minnesota State.
WCHA Leaders
- Through 22 games played, Ellah Hause ranks second in the WCHA in blocked shots (53).
- Rylee Bartz leads the Tommies and ranks eighth in the WCHA in face-off wins (194).
- Dani Strom leads WCHA goaltenders in total saves (491).
WCHA Weekly Honors
Four Tommies have earned WCHA Weekly honors to start the season:
Four Tommies have earned WCHA Weekly honors to start the season:
- Chloe Boreen – Rookie of the Week (10/7/24, 11/25/24)
- Dani Strom – Goaltender of the Week (11/4/24)
- Cara Sajevic – Forward of the Week (11/11/24)
- Nicole Vallario – Defender of the Week (11/11/24)
WCHA Pre-Season Poll
Tommie Women's Hockey was picked to finish sixth in the eight-team WCHA preseason poll, voted on by league head coaches.
Last season's national runner-up Wisconsin was selected 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.
Record Setters
- Single season goals (Ella Boerger / 11 goals / 2023-24)
- Single season assists (Rylee Bartz & Ella Boerger / 13 assists / 2023-24)
- Single season total points (Ella Boerger / 24 points / 2023-24)
Schedule Talk
St. Thomas plays eight of its final 14 games at home in 2025, including series against Wisconsin, Duluth and Bemidji State.
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.
St. Thomas plays eight of its final 14 games at home in 2025, including series against Wisconsin, Duluth and Bemidji State.
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.
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