University of St. Thomas Athletics
Friday, January 10
Minneapolis, Minn. / Ridder Arena
6:00 p.m. Central
at
Minnesota
Photo by: Kylie Macziewski
Women’s Hockey set for road series against No. 3 Minnesota
1/9/2025 8:00:00 AM | Women's Hockey
The Tommies travel to Ridder Arena for first series of 2025
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The St. Thomas Women's Hockey team returns to play for the first series of 2025. The Tommies are set to face #3 Minnesota on the road at Ridder Arena. Puck drop is set for 6:00 p.m. on Jan. 10, and 2:00 p.m. on Jan. 11.
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.
Where to watch FOX9+
Saturday's contest is one of three women's hockey games that can be viewed on FOX9+ for the remainder of the 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.
Where to watch FOX9+
Saturday's contest is one of three women's hockey games that can be viewed on FOX9+ for the remainder of the season.
| Comcast | Ch. 10/807 |
| DirecTV | Ch. 29 |
| DISH | Ch. 29 |
| Spectrum | Ch. 10 |
| MediaCom | Ch. 10/803 |
| Over-the-air | Ch. 9.2 |
First half quick facts
- Madison Brown leads the Tommie offense with 13 points (9G, 4A) through 20 games played
- St. Thomas went to overtime against 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.
Scouting the Gophers
The No. 3-ranked Minnesota women's hockey program (15-5-1,9-4-1 WCHA) is led by Coach Brad Frost in his 18th season as head coach.
Redshirt-senior Abbey Murphy was named December's Co-National Player of the Month by the HCA and earned the WCHA Forward of the Month honor. Murphy ranks fifth in the nation in goals (17) and tied for fifth in total points (37).
History Against the Gophers
The Tommeis have competed against Minnesota more times than any other opponent in the DI-era, including two WCHA Play-off series.
The Gophers hold an 18-0 record against St. Thomas.
Current Tommie Leaders Against the Gophers
The No. 3-ranked Minnesota women's hockey program (15-5-1,9-4-1 WCHA) is led by Coach Brad Frost in his 18th season as head coach.
Redshirt-senior Abbey Murphy was named December's Co-National Player of the Month by the HCA and earned the WCHA Forward of the Month honor. Murphy ranks fifth in the nation in goals (17) and tied for fifth in total points (37).
History Against the Gophers
The Tommeis have competed against Minnesota more times than any other opponent in the DI-era, including two WCHA Play-off series.
The Gophers hold an 18-0 record against St. Thomas.
Current Tommie Leaders Against the Gophers
- Nicole Vallario – 2G, 2A
- Maddy Clough – 2G, 2A
- Lauren Stenslie – 1G, 2A
On the Dot
Through Dec. 19th, Rylee Bartz ranks fifth in the WCHA in face-off wins (184).
Bartz's 184 face-off wins ranks 19th in the nation.
WCHA Weekly Honors
Four Tommies have earned WCHA Weekly honors to start the season:
Through Dec. 19th, Rylee Bartz ranks fifth in the WCHA in face-off wins (184).
Bartz's 184 face-off wins ranks 19th in the nation.
WCHA Weekly Honors
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.
First Half Stats
Madison Brown leads the Tommie offense in goals (9) and points (13) through the first half of the season. The sophomore is one point away from tying her total points from a season ago.
Freshman Dani Strom has played and started in 15 games so far this season. Strom has totaled 431 saves and two wins to begin her career.
Schedule Talk
St. Thomas opens the second half of the season at Ridder Arena from Jan. 10-11, facing Minnesota.
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.
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.
First Half Stats
Madison Brown leads the Tommie offense in goals (9) and points (13) through the first half of the season. The sophomore is one point away from tying her total points from a season ago.
Freshman Dani Strom has played and started in 15 games so far this season. Strom has totaled 431 saves and two wins to begin her career.
Schedule Talk
St. Thomas opens the second half of the season at Ridder Arena from Jan. 10-11, facing Minnesota.
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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